Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-08-04
BLANDF0RDMADE JUDGE.
HIS ELECTION ATTAINED on THE
NINTH BALLOT.

His Vote III to Colonel Basinger's 53-
The Debate on the Temperance Bill
Continued, But Not Finlshed-SeveraI
Bills Passed by the Senate-Notes
About the Capital.
ATLANTA, GA. August 3.-When the
Legislature met in joint session this morn
ing the galleries and lobbies were crowded
and deep interested was manifested. The
eighth ballot stood: Blandford Sc. Basin
ger >, Dabney -, and Pottle :. Senator
Greer, to secure the end Of the contest.
changed 10 Blandford. and was followed
by Mr.. Rice. Of Fulton. making the final
result: Blandf0rd -. Basinger >.
The senate gave Colonel Basinger p.
despite the absentees.
On the ninth ballot Judge BlandfOrd's
friends rallied in fun force and made
hay while the sun was shining" The
ballot closed: BlandfOrd "a. Basinger IS.
Dabney 3. POttle :. Pike 3. Hall l.
Changes then began and the tinal ballot
stood: BlandfOrd III. Basinger 53. Dab
ney -, POttle ,, Pike l. The result was
applauded.
N THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day. the general tenn
perance bill came up a unfinished busi-
ness.
Mr.. Everett. OF Polk. asked for recon-
slderatlOn Of the action adopting the
amendment TO the NTH section. allowing
the whisky men to petition for new
election. II the against whisky tickets
win al the trst election. He claimed
that the people had no right 10 vote nuis-
ance back upon a community. when once
voted out. and whisky was a nuisance.
He had rather have no bill than 10 have
this bill thus amended.
- I e. z l. -
motion. hut nis motion was lost By 63
yeas 70 - nays. The reconsideration was
carried by : yeas TO 81 nays.
hr. Mc6reg0r. Of Warren. gave notice
that ne should ask reconsideration Of the
action on section eight as 10 wines for
sacramental purposes. The House de-
cllned 70 grant reconsideration.
Mr.. James. Of Douglass. moved
10 reconsider the action c0ncurring
in the senate amendment 10 the House
bill By Mr. Wright. Of Washington. pun
lsning trespass upon the lands Of another.
Mr.. James advocated. and Messrs. Reese.
Carey. " right and Bartlett opposed the
motion. and after a lively debate the mo
ton was lost. The rules We're suspended
on motion of Mr.. MattoX. Of Chatto0ga. 10
make resolution 10 dismiss the suit
against the state Road lessees the special
order for next Tuesday morning. and the
resolution was carried.
Mr.. Jordan. of Hancock. moved 70 de-
vote tomorrow : session u the reading Of
bills the second time favOrably reported.
The resolution was carried.
The general temperance bill debate was
then resumed. Mr.. Pringle moved 10 strike
out the provisO added yesterday 10 section
.. allowing whisky men to petition for a
second election if defeated az the first
election.
Mr.. Middlebr0oks opposed. claiming
that both sides should have an equal
showing in the matters of elections.
Mr.. Jordan, of Hancock. moved to re-
commit. but the motion was lost.
Mr. Wood. Of Walker. claimed that this
prOyisO was autagonistic 10 the title of the
bill. because il provides for voting in
whisky. while the bin is designed o. vote
IL out Of a community.
Mr.. Flte. Of Barlow. although voting
for the pr0yis0 yesterday. now thought
that IL ought 70 be stricken out. as he felt
sure that 10 would give some counties an
advantage over others. as they were ex-
empt from the provisions Qf this bill by
section 9.
MIR. McGreg1r. of Warren. argued that
the bill was Objectionable as a temper
auce measure. because it allowed liquor
10 pe sold FOR special purpose By
certain persons. and these eX-
ceptgnS open doors through
which intemperance can still flow i'm upon
a community. Drug store whisky selling
j. more dangerous than that OF open bar
rooms because il j. harder % Be counter
acted.
On motion further discussion on the
bill was postponed TO Monday morning.
Hardly quorum Is left for tomorrow.
N THE SENATE.
In the Senate the Waycr0ss Branch Col
lege bill debate was postponed to Friday
next.
\ resolution authorizing the Governor
70 purchase 300 copies Of >ilman's Legal
Form Book for public officers was adopted.
senate bills passed a. follows:
Providing artificial limbs 70 C0nfeder-
ate soldiers every three years instead Of
I'VE a. now provided by law.
Fixing the time and manner Of the trial
Of mandamUs cases.
The House bill passed amending section
453, Of the Code as 10 concealed weapons.
Ine bill amending section I1I3 Of the
Code as TO divorces. allowing two instead
Of three years desertion. was opposed bv
Messrs. Harris. DuBignOu and Jones and
favored by Messrs. Meldrim and Parks
but was finally withdrawn.
The Senate adjourned 10 Monday.
NOTES ABOUT THE CAPITAL.
Associate Justice Marx f. Blandtord
was commissioned to-day. His election
gives general satisfaction to this part of
the state. He i an able lawyer and pop
ular man. and the Columbus delegation
that made his canvass deserve the credit
Of the victory. Without resOrting to
questionable methods they made a can
Vass that overwhelmed his opponents
with surprise. Against a half dozen for
midable obstacles Col. Basinger made q
splendid race and should feel proud Of the
strong and steadfast support given him
by the Senate.
General TOOmbs called on the Governor
to-day. as did Mayor Lester. Mrs. and
Miss Lester have been visiting at the
Executive Mansion, but left today for
White sulphur Springs.
Judge Adams also left today.
Light showers fell In and around the
city again to-day. and farmers are more
hopeful.
The dentists had fine train-lOad 10 Tai
lulah Falls this morning. and anticipated
joyous time. They returned al mid
night.
Sanford Jackson. the cOlOred murderer.
was carried back 70 Alabama today
Another attempted suicide occurred to-
day. Jennie Warren. c0lOred. attempted
to cut heT throat OF Decatur street thia
morning. but was prevented. Domestic
trouble was the cause.
EX-Mayor English and Mayor Good
win are having a heated controversy over
the bill to amend the city charter now be-
fore the legislative committee.