Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-07
GEoRGIA,s MILITARY.
Many Of the States Most Prominent
Men Present Mt the Convention.

ueA present ut thE NOnNCuNAuns
ATLANTA. Ca. NOV. e.-The Military Con-
vention met st Il O'Clock this morning. Capt.
John Milledge. Of \ tlanfa, called the cOnven-
ton to order. On motion Of Col. William
GSrr2rd. Col c. ". Andersen, Of Savannah.
was unanimously elected President Of the
convention. Col. Anderson, on taking the
chair, thanked the convention for the honor.
and delivered most eloquent and wel-timed
address, which was received with great ap-
plause- J. z. Ponder, Of Rome; Capt. H. H.
Adams. Of Eatonton; Price Gilbert. Of
Columbus Snd Frank A. Arnold, OF
Atlanta were elected Secretaries On mo-
ton the roi Of delegates from several posts
was called. and the attendance was found to
number 10. All sections of the state were
represented. Many Of the most prominent
men Of the state were present. and
tiOns Of the b0iy. AmonE them were Gen.
2. VI. b. Young. Col. Daniel :. Printup. Adjt-
Gen. stephens Coils Riley and 'GRrrard,
Capts. Gordon. FaIhgant and Fleming q.
DuBignOn. Philip NJ. Russell. William Cliff
ton. Maj. D. c. Bacon. Capts. Derst
sn1 Kennedy Snd Others. Of Sa
yannah; col. W. ; shepherd and
A4ir Henry Goetchius OF Coluralus:
COL. Z. II. W ley and Capt. John l.. Harie-
man. II N1r0n. Col. Nsnghum ard Can't.
Joseph / Bass. OF 6rlfin; Col. Henry D.
Capers. Of Rome; Hon. Lewis Arnheim. az
Albany: capt. Raw. Of Monroe: Cant. usV-
good. If Miiled-eyiIIe: Capts. Henri Iscss1n
aud John Ailiedge. Of Atlanta. A committee
was appointed 10 wait on GOV. Mcdaniel and
iuyite Inn 10 Oe present.
A LETTER FROM GEN. LAYTON.
In his absence, Col. G2rrari read most
able letter from Gen. y. K. LaWtou. 80 .fiug
fe-t the importance OF the immediate action
81 the Legislature upon the object for Whic1
tie convention had net. [ pom motion II was
unanimously ordered published. The COM
mlttee appointed 10 call upon the Governor.
reported that he re- retted his inability Il at
tend on account Of important duties. and
r 9ueSteu them 10 say that Ms heart
ana soul were with the movement.
ard that be REFER 4 them 20 his message.
Which spoke with no uncertain sound upon
draft the order Of business for the afternoon
session, which met 1t 5 o'clock. The Com
mlits7e on Business reported re, clullon Ihat
the PRECEDENT, AT his leisure, appoint com
mii.ee OF hfteea 10 draft 3 ball 10 sUAmi. 10
Jha Legislature IN the interest OF the y0iun-
maize eN-Omcio Chairman Co.'s Auder-
s1l and Gsrrard were requested
70 remain over for the purpose
q outlining the details Of the work o. this
commit. e. Resolutions Of thanks = the
President Of The convention. the railroads.
the press. the Gate City Guaris for the use OF
theiF agmory. and the Capitol City Clul Tor
"a invitation 10 visit them. were
adopted Stirring speeches were fhen
maize by Capt. Henry Jackson.
Col; Prn5up, hon: Phili2 kISsell 2 veteran
in Tie cause. and others. The President r.sde
sorle very cOngrstulatOrg remarks upon the
harmony of the convention TIE convention
al journcd 81 ject TO the Call Of the President.
Coy. Mcdaniel to-day appointed Coils.
ders0n and Wylly and Capt. Miledge a. an
eXauiuin- board. The mem ners OF the con-
yentlo1 who remain over viii call in q BODY
upon Gov. Mcdaniel tomorrow.