Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-15

The Candidates for These Two Omces o.
the Georgia Legfslsture-several GOOD
Men spoken Of-Who They Are ana
Where They Reside
TIE meeting Of the newly elected Leg
fslature is near at hand. Il takes place
the dav after the Presidential election
There are several candidates for Presi-
dent OF the Senate, and a number Tor
Speaker OF the House. There is, Of eourse,
considerable interest felt in the canvass
that is being quietly made for these I'M
p0rtant Offices. some OF the candidates
are known. There are others, perhaps.
who have not yet disclosed their intention.
at least in this section. a reporter Of the
MORNING News called yesterday on
Capt. Robert Falligant, the Senator elect
from this district, in order % learn what
information he had respecting actual or
probable candidates, aud what his impress
iaEs were respecting the chances OF gen
tiemeu Who are candidates for the Office
1f President 81 the Senate. Capt. Falll-
CANT said: 1T is altogether too early q
make forecast Of the situation, and !
nave up 10 this time been so busy with
professional duties that l have not taken
time % make an examination Of the held
I have received large number Of letters
from different portions OF the state,
1uJ not IN reference 70 the
candidacy Of any particular individual.
learn. however. that Hons. II. H. Carl
ron. 10 Clark. John :. Davidson, Of Rich
mord. W. J. Northern, Of HancOcE &, and
". r. Rankin. Of Gordon, have
been suggested. Carlton l knew
during the war. having served
with him ia the same command. He
was a fine soldier and commanded the
IT0up Artillery. The other gentlemen
whom / have named are men Of ability,
though Northern and Rankin have had
more experience in the Legislature than
Davidson. The latter, however, is Enp
speaker. and a few years ago made a
splendid reputation in New England as
Democratic speaker. mention Of which
was made in the leading papers or the
country al that time. ! am not prepared
% say what the probable strength OF the
respective candidates is"
Are you acquainted with any Of the
gentlemen who have been suggested for
the Speakership:' asked the reporter.
Yes. ". A. Little. Of MuscOgee, and
Lucius ". Lamar. Of Pulaski, have botn
been mentioned for the SpeakeTship. La
mar was a member of the Senate az tbt
/ last LEGISLATURE. but has been elected Il
the lower House. Little was Chairman
( the Finance Committee at the
asst session and is very popu
lar. There are probably other candl
/ dates. though those named are all that
| recall at present. l don't believe thai
any combination will be perfected for the
election Of am Individual, either TO the
Presidency of the Senate or TO the speak
ershIp Of the House, until the Legisla
| ture shall have convened
Mr. Gazaway Hartridge said; 4 have
| no idea who will be elected TO the Speak
ership, and / don't believe the subject
| viii be thoroughly canyassed before tnt
meeting o. the legislature"
| Cant. W. W. Gordon was also called
upon and said: Il am deeply engaged
/ with my business, and have had no timt
/ 10 give the subject any consideration. IL
fact. I cannot say that | know who tn
-audidates for the Speakership are, noI
/ have I given the matter any thought. IL
is too early to form an opinion upon the
! subject"