Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-24
OUR ATLANTA LETTER.
A FINE refreshing Rain - Local
Atems-Timely TOpIcs-Sm maIl-POx
-PriVates and Generals to the Rear
convention Notes.-The Chatham
DeIegatiOn-FInal Paragraphs.

DelegattOn-FInal ParRgraphs.
ATLANTA, July 22.-After several days o
cloudy and threatening weather, we are thi
morning enjoying, because we need it. a light
steady rain, which will lay the dust in the
city. refresh our gardens, and mske the far
mers in the country glad.
This is the first rain of the kind that we have
had in a long time. all previous ones having
| come with wind storm or a thunder storm
and doing as much harm as possible. Oul
rain to day. however, came as quietly as the
falling dew, and will everywhere refresh the
thirsty earth without damage to crops OF
washing the SOIL
IS. S. s." are now to have a new meaning.
| They have proved to be sharp shreWd and
| successful in capturing o. NJ Goodwin the ABB
scond1ng cashier of the Logansport, Indiana,
| National Bank He came here to test the vir-
| tues of IS. s. S." and throu gh this fact Depu-
| " Marshal Longstreet was enabled TO nab him
| last night.
Avery fine portrait in water colors. of Hon.
A. ii, stephens, in a book store window attracts
great attention and favorable commentator
II II was executed by Prof Horace Bradley, a
lew Gays ago, in a ten minutes sitting of
| MT stephens, and is considered remarkably
natural likeness.
- our school census. just completed, shows
ehaO Atlanta has 10 554 children who ought to
be IN school, OF this number s 373 are white
au9 Sol are colored. The sexes are divided
as IoHoWs; males 5021, and females & 533 This
SHOWS 3 @ pretty evenly balanced roll of races
LOCAL ITEMS.
Atlanta is just now stru2 CLING with a slou
mail an slower post office distribution Rrt
we are promised a fast mail and a fsstar IoaI
distribution later in the season.
Attorney General Anderson has prepared his
papers and is now ready to proceed in the case
# The State VS.. the lessees of the Western and
Atlantic Railroad, and the first hearing will
soon be had But nothing important will
transpire until the case reaches the Supreme
Court, which will not be at a very early day.
Superintendent Armstrong, of the Union
Passenger Depot, has issued very important
notice to the travelling public who carry much
baggage with them. On and after the fl st day
of August all baggage must be checked at least
twenty minutes before the train leaves or not
at all This order is positive, he says, land
will be strictly enforced"
TIMELY TOPICS.
Yesterday was the anniversary of the first
famous battle of Bull Run. but no mention of
il was made here. nor any demonstration made
by our military. Savannah is almost alone in
her patriotic honoring of the heroes of that
bloody field.
And this reminds me that near the same spot
and at about the same hour that the noble
Barlow fell, there fell gallant son of the old
Tar Heel State' whose gifted daughter, Miss
annie Fisher, known as Christian Reid"
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fer to Col. c. F. Fisher, of the Sixth North
Carolina Regiment.
A large number of the delegates from the
First Congressional District called O Congress-
man George r. Black during their stay in the
city. and he was much gratifed at this mark of
their esteem and sympathy. He is now at his
C ttage opposite Col Peters residence, and
shows signs of considerable improvement since
his arrival here from Washington
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union
OF this city appears to be as vigorous and
q nd iC hOTrz w.oT,l
the cause In which they have so heartily en-
listed. Mr.. N. F. Thompson, of Savannah the
popular orator, has delivered two eloquent and
forcibie addresses this week on temperance
which have awakened new interest in the
movement.
The Herald Of yesterday says: 1.-THE case of
smallpox that was discovered on Yesterday
was sent out to the pest house A physician
informed Herald reporter this morning that
there is no cause for alarm, and that this casa
was of such character that it would spread
no further" But the PoSt-AppeGL of same
date declares: 1.-The smallpox in Atlanta is at
an end. DR.. Harris, who has been out at the |
pest house for the past three months, and who |
rendered such efficient service in the treat
ment of the cases, returned to the city today, |
conside ably reduced in avoirdupois from his |
incessant labors as physician in charge The |
pest house and quarantine have been aban- |
doned, and the contagion is an item of the |
past" |
PEIvATEs AND GENERALS RETIRED.
Only short time ago congratulated the |
cour try that two private soldiers were in Com |
gres% and another was to be sent from Georgia
But change has come over ths spirit of this |
dream of glory, for the humble, yet gallant, |
private soldier. and l fear that only one soil |
tary representative Of this class will honor our
Congressional halls.
Not content with unseating Generals /
Wheeler, Finley, Chalmers and Shelley, the |
Republicans have also sent Private Tillman of |
fir m public service.
Rumors now come from the Eighth district. |
which Mr.. Stephens represents that |
Private Black is liable to be defeated in the |
nomination by Hon. Seaborn Reese. unless the |
latter consents to fill Mr. Stephens unexDired |
term and allow Private Black to succeed him
1t is earnestly to be hoped that this compromise |
may be arranged.
CONVENTION NOTES.
Having given you by telegraph the main de-
tails Of the convention, there is but little left
to add by letter.
1 notice that one newspaper reports the
NOMINATION or Mr.. stephens as made by ''ac-
ciamation," while another says it was ''unani-
NOUS, both OF which are wrong.
The motion to nominate by acclamation was
Withdrawn, and the motion to make the
nomination unanimous on call of counties for
ballOting, was killed by the objection of Hon
Arthur H. Gray, of Catooss,
There were several counties whose instruc-
tions were of such character that their dele
gates did not feel authorized TO join in making
the nomination unanimous.
1t was ma ter of comment that the General
1ASSci4ibif WAS idFS6ly represented IN the con-
vention by its members. while ex-members
were quite plentiful. The young politicians
were the most numerous in this class of dele
gates.
Your editorial on the majority rule WAS most
timely, and unless your suggestion is adopted |
the Democratic party will see trouble in future |
conventions. Already the tabling Of Hon. G.
Il. PringleS resolution, making the Ynaioritv
rule permanent, has caused some uneasiness
The Chatham delegation made fine appear
ance in the convention, aud conducted them
selves with considerable dignity They were
repaid by due hOnors. Mayor Wheaton headed |
the committee to notify Col. Hardeman of his
nomination. and Hon P. NJ. Russell to notify |
Mr.. Stephens. Col. EstilI presided during the
bailoting for Governor in a most excelIent |
manner. and could have been temporary Presi-
dent Of the convention, but declined the honor
All things considered, it was more har-
monlous and good-natured convention than |
many anticipated and completed its work /
without any serious delays. Capt Harry Jack |
son made splendid presiding officer. and |
aided largely in expediting business.
FINAL PARAGRAPHS.
The friends in Savannah of Madame Sob,,,tza
will be glad TO learn that she is recovering from |
her long and critical illness, and is now consid-
cred out Of danger.
Six divorces in one day in our Superior Court
woke up the Rev. J. H. Martin. of the First |
Pfesoyterlan Church, and he last Sunday
pFeached a pointed and powerful sermon /
against this rapidly increasing evil.
After a short and varied career in this city
The Drummer, the official organ of the Com
mercial Travellers Association, has removed
IT'S headquarters to Cincinnati, Ohio. where it
will have wider field of usefulness
1t will be gratifying to the many admirers
of the Rev. Samuel Benedict, D. d.. formerly
OF Savannah; to know that he has been made |
Chairman Of the Standing Committee of the /
Diocese Of Southern Ohio.
Master Albon c. Hodgson, u s. N, an Atb-
ems boy, has been detached from the Dispatch.
with months leave Of absence, after which /
he will be put on waiting orders He Is q
brother of Lieut.. Fred g. Hodgson.
The name OF Gilbert DeWolf, of the Fourth
list of successful Cadets at West Point bIt he
has been reappomted and will no doubt 90 in
On 0ho ne@' examination CHATHAM.
V1rgtDia's Bond Printing Contract.