Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-09
AT GE0RGIA'S CAPITAL:
GOVERNOR MDANIEL's INACG-
URATION.

The Address Fully Up to the Expeota-
tions of the Audience-He COngratu-
lates the People Upon the Recent Tri-
umph-LegisIative PrOceedings-FIOur
Mills Burned.
ATLANTA. Nov. SIN the Senate to-day q
few unimportant matters were first trans
acted, such as extending invitations to seats
on the floor. after which the report of the
joint committee relative to the plan OF the
inaugural services was read and adopted.
Mr.. Mcbride, Chairman of the JOINT com
mittee to ascertain what officers were to be
elected at this session, made lengthy report.
Among Others TO be elected are o United
States Senator TO fill the vacancy at the cN-
piration of the term of Joseph f. Brown on
March 4, 1885, an Associate Justice of the
term expiring Jan. l. 1885, eight Judges of the
Superior Court, and 10 Solicitors General Of
the Superior Court.
The House met at the usual hour. AIr.
Patterson, of Forsyth, offered a resolution TO
hold two joint sessions day next week for
judicial election from to and to o'clock.
Mr.. Harris thought it impracticable. and
the motion was tabled on motion of Mr.. Cren-
Among the new business was the foil wing:
By Mr.. Harris-A bill to establish techno-
logical school.
BY Mr.. Clay-A bill to amend section 1854
of the Code, so that journeymen mechanics
and laborers may waive exemption from gar
nishment.
By Mr.. Lumpkn-A bill to require railroad
companies to make returns in counties.
BY Mr.. Turner, of FlOyd-A bill to incor-
porate the Commercial Bank.
By Mr.. Reagan-A general State prohibition
bill.
By Mr. Lamar-A bill to prevent railroads
from changing schedules without publishing
notice thereof.
The introduction of bills moved slowly, as
resolutions were being continuously rushed to
the desk, inviting people to seats on the floor
TO-day's work IN this line progressed so
rapidly that now all the candidates and their
friends are in full possession of the privileges
of the floor IN both branches. 1t is safe TO say
that not much work will be done until after
the elections are decided.
THE INAUGURAL.
The inaugural address was fully mp to the
expectations of the audience, who showed by
the manner IN which it was received that
they appreciated and indorsed the scnti-
ments contained in the address, 1t referred
to the fact that, while discharging All the du-
ties of citizens of the Union, our people have
been denied equal participation in the admin
istratiOn. privileges and blessings of the Ma
tiOnal Government. Sectional bitterness.
which led to revolution and stripped them Of
nearly everything save the ruins of their
homes, their self-respect, and their honor
and their devotion to constitutional liberty.
imposed upon them terms which threatened
the existence of society. Whatever the pur-
pose its effect was to subject intelligence ana
virtue and property to the rule of ignorance.
There were not wanting men
who despaired of republican freedoms
and looked for relief to the empire. The
spirit of the people rose to the emergency.
Impoverished and maligned, the utmost they
could do was TO regain control OF the state
government from the control of aliens and TO
devote their energies to the restoration Of
material prosperity and the readjustment of
shattered social relations. He congratulated
Georgia and her people that they were now
where they desired most to be. in possession
of the State and National government. The
address was frequently interrupted by ap-
plausc. When he had finished, he announced
that he was ready to take the oath of Office
and resume his duties as Chief Executive Of
the State.
FLOUR MILLS BURNED.
This morning about O'Clock Stewart Bros
flour mills, two miles from this city, was en-
tirely consumed by fire. The origin of the
fire is unknown. and the building was enYel-
oped in flames when discovered. The light
Gr2m the burning building was bright one.
and many thought that it was the OleOmar-
gerine factory or the cOlOred college, which
ere near the site of the mill. The mil had
not long been put up, and was a cOmmOdioUs
building. The machinery was all new. Moth
ing was saved, except small amount Of belt
ing. The building and machinery cost over
$4,000, and was insured for $1,000.
j. II. Critic, a Whitehall street Salo0nist.
while going home last night after closing
hour was knocked down and robbed Of a golG
watch, pistol and money. To-day Griffin is
unconscious and does not know those about
him.
1t Is safe 10 predict that Dr.. FELTON, wiz
vote for Brown for Uuited States Senator.
although th-re are many friends OF both wie
think differently. While DR. FELTON, has never
been. nor is he now. what may be termed
Brown man, he feels that Brown represents
his views on the tariff, which are protection
to American Industries, and he will vote 20.
him for that reason.