Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-14
NAVAL STORES PRODUCERS.

They Meet in Convention in bingham
County, Adopt Resolutions and Ap-
point Delegates To the Savannah Con-
ventiOn.
GUYTON, Nov. 12.-Edjtor .Horuing
Ne,CS: In compliance with a call issued
by Mr.. ;. ;. TisOn, a full and representa-
tive meeting of the turpentine producers
of Efingham county was held to-day at
Springfield. On motion of DIR. r. G. Nor
ton, Col. G.. n. Tharin was called to the
chair and Mr.. :. 5. TisOn requested TO act
as Secretary. 4 lively and interesting
discussion was had, in the course of which
DR.. Norton demonstrated that he was not
only disciple of Esculapius, but was
also we'll yersed in the secrets of the tur-
pentine industry. Col. TharIn also dis
cussed the subject fOrcibly and intelli-
gently, pOrtraying the necessity for con-
cert of action and the importance of adopt-
ing the views embodied in the circular
letter OF the Naval Exchange. The Col
Onel was followed by Mr.. TisOn, who, after
appropriate remarks, introduced the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions. which
were adopted unanimously:
WHEREAS. The turpentine industry of the
State has been far from remuncrative to those
engaged IN 1t during the year now closing;
and
Whereas, The exigencies Of the situation
call for the adoption of a reduced uniform
scale Of wages for labOrers before the begin
ming of another season-One that shall protect
producers from future losses, and at the same
time give to laborers a fair compensation for
their work: and
Whereas. \ convention has been called for
said purpose to assemble in Savannah on the
l4th inst; therefore be it
HeSotred, by the producers of Efngham
county, IN convention assembled, that the OBJ
jects and purposes of said convention be- and
the same are hereby, heartily indorsed: and
that four delegates be elected from this body
TO attend the same, who shall be invested with
full power TO suggest or agree to any PROPOSE
tion, plan or system looking to the betterment
of the turDentlne industry of the State; and
we pledge ourselves, individually and cOllec-
lively, TO recognize and abide by the same
when so adopted.
Res0lred. That il is the duty of the producers
to meet and receive with cordiality the efforts
made by the Naval Exchange to improve their
condition, and 10 solicit continuance of their
co operation and friendship.
Res0lUed. also, That the grateful thanks of
the turpentlne operators of the State are due
the Savannah MORNING NEWS for the ma
terlal aid afforded them by its intelligent,
timely and effective advocacy Of a uniform
system of work and a reduction Of wages. and
that a copy OF the foregoing preamble and
resolutions be transmitted to said paper for
publication.
e. y. THARIN, Chairman.
:. :. TISON, Secretary.
Agreeably to the above four delegates
were. elected to attend the convention to
be held in your city on the 14th instant,
namely: Col. G. n. Tharin, 5. 5. Tlson,
Esq, DR.. r. G. Norton, and MIR. - Nc
Geachy.
Court commenced this morning at
Springfield, his Honor Judge Adams pre-
siding. A number of lawyers from abroad
are here, and several important cases will
be tried, concerning which L may have
something to say in future letter.
NAVAL STORES.