Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-06

The Republican District Convention
New BOats-CriminaI Matters.

The Republican District Convention
New BOats-CriminaI Matters.
Correspondence OF the Morning NesCs.
BRUNSWICK. April 4.-The Republican
District Convention was held in Bruins
wick tor the first time on Tuesday, the ID
inst. Rival factions were present, and it
soon became visible that lively time
was ahead. T. f. johnson, Collector of
the port of Savannah, headed the couser-
vatiye and apparently strongest side. but
the other crowd had the Chairman of
the district on their side, and determined
on going through with their programme,
which was to give the impression that
they were the most powerful Republican
element and should Control the cOnVen-
ton. Both sides Endorsed the present
administration, but the vote on the reso-
lutiOns in the WilsOn-Pleasant circus was
the feeblest expression the writer ever
heard, considering how vOciferOus they
had been on other questions earlier in the
day. The Arthur crowd seemed to be
more enthusiastic in the johnson camp.
The Wilson party Endorsed II. p. FarrOw
for the United States Judgeship, while the
Johnsonites Endorsed G. p. Goodyear, in
the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The resignation of Hon.
John Erskine creates a vacancy in the
very important position of Judge of the
District Court OF the United States for the
Southern district of Georgia; nE
And whereas, 1t is matter of direct
and personal interest to each one of US,
living as we do within the district, that
the Judge TO be appointed to fill the va
cancy be not only of good legal ability but
must also be of moral integrity above sus-
picion; therefore be it
Res0IUed, That we, the Republicans of
the First Congressional district of GeOr-
gia in convention assembled, do hereby
heartily indorse and approve the applica-
ton of Charles p. Goodyear for the posi-
ton, and ask his appointment.
ReSOtUed, That the above be transmitted
officially to the President and Attorney
General of the United States.
The proceedings OF the convention for
while were disgraceful, and the
0dium must rest with the Pleasant
men, for they had it in their
power to produce harmony, but failed,
and rather seemed anxious to precipitate
quarrel or cause the johnson men to
bolt, They failed in both, for nOtwith-
standing the bowling Of the Peasants
crowd and their offensive and boisterous
demeanOr, the Johnsonites maintained
their dignity and position and preserved
their organization. After their departure
from the court house the WIlsonites pro-
went along on their own hook, elected
delegates to Chicago, and congratulated
themselves on getting rid Of the other half
of the convention.
Twelve counties were represented out
Of the eighteen in the Johnson convention.
The WilsOnites passed resolutions OF
thanks to the Mayor and policemen for
their presence in the convention. They
were invited by them, though they had
nothing to do. At the request of Pleas
ant, Chairman, the Mayor asked the
johnson men to withdraw, as Pleasant
had secured the. building for their meet
ing. The resident cOlOred population are
somewhat displeased that the police had
to be present at Republican convention
something new in Brunswick's history.
POINTS ABOUT BOATS.
Boating circles are lively this week.
The arrival of the steamer Cracker Boy
on Sunday last, followed by the Inca on
Monday and the new pilot boat Glynn on
Tuesday. created quite a stir.
The Cracker Boy is a small sidewheel
steamer for the new Satilla route, and ia
owned by Capt. w. Dart and others. She
went to work at once. Well suited to the
business and with popular officers and
owners, the Cracker Boy is characteristic
success.
The Inca is a powerful iron tug, over
engines, built by Dialogue, near Phila-
delphia, and is a perfect beauty. She is
commanded by Capt viii Upper, and
owned by the Captain, Messr-. McCul-
Tough, Russell, Wright, Madden and
others. The Inca has likewise gone to her
duties, and is busy as a bee.
And now the writer must give bis name
sake, the Glynn, special mention, as a de-
scription will be of interest to Capt. Sam
RpCpk intnyaSl friauAG GhO
modelled by the celebrated yacht builder,
Palmer, at Mystic, Conn, and
built of white oak, hackmatack
and yellow pine, square fastened
locust treenailed throughout-6j feet
keel, q feet beam and feet depth of hold,
and 90 tons new measurement. She is
flush decked and schooner rugged. Be
low she is fitted up in the most approved
style, with tive state-rOoms for the Cap
tain and Pilot TObb0t, one of the princi-
pal owners, besides twelve hunks, some
of them double. rO0my lazaretto, a
forward and aft saloon, pantry and toilet
room, with water closet forward, and a
galley, all below deck. She carries 1900
yards of canvas, including forestaysail,
jib, flying jib, and ji5 topsail, gatf, main
topsail and maintOpmast staysail. She is
said to resemble the famous SLAYER
"Wanderer," and is probably the finest
pilot boat south of the Chesapeake. She
will take the Fannie and Louisa's old
number, No. !, and carry about seven
bar pilots. The County Commissioners
have donated set of cOlors, as she is
named in honor Of the county, Capt,
Sam says he will look UP the next races
at Savannah and see what he can do.
The little steamer LEX" owned by Mr.
A. V. Wood, has arrived from New York
and been put Into commission.
CRIMINAL ITEM.
Since my last l reported by telegraph
the killing of William Walker, a noted
bad character of the 9th district, Of this
county. He is the fourth out of the no.
torious five cattle thieves and house.
breakers whose has met a violent death
in the last two years. True, their opera
tons were broken up by the combined ef-
forts of Mr.. II. NJ. Tison and Messrs.
Wash and James Wright, but there seems
to be an evil destiny for the whole crowd,
aiid the last remaining one (who does not
remain, but has decamped for parts I'M
KNOWN, must, if not already dead, feel
dreadfully scared Wess Burgess
was accidently killed by an officer while
endeavOring to escape from the train EN-
route to Chatham jail. officer Pittman
tracked Jack Wilson to Savannah, and
upon attempting to arrest him was Sc
yerely shot and wounded, losing one eye.
III sSi-ueleuse ne nred, kllllng wilson.
Ned styles was killed while resisting ar
rest in his stronghold by Officer Leary, of
this city, who went In the country to
serve warrant on him. Mr.. Leary was
acquitted, having acted in seIf-defense,
and now Walker meets his death at the
hands of cOlored man whom he had
outraged and threatened to murder, and
the probability is that Henderson, his
slayer, will be acquitted.
(HlVDn ponOfxy will hold 81
nual fair on the 9th, 2Sth and Doth of
May. Mayor Crovatt was chosen Presi-
dent of the Association. "GLYNN.''
SENATOR MDONALD'S VIEWS.
He Says the Campaign Should be
Fought on the Tariff Issue.