Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-24

seemed to smile with favor upon his suit. Last
IAN ne went on a months visit to Alabama
and when he returned the air was thick with
rumOrs to the effect that Mrs. Freeman had
gwen her heart to Andrew Lively and would
soon plight her hand in marriage to him.
Stung by the information that had greeted
his return, he hastened to her presence and
asked her to wed him on the morrow She re-
Piled tnat ~ was too late; that even then
Houhs Livery had gone to secure the license
thdt was 10 make them one. "If / cannot
spend my days with yOu,' he said as he
slarleu on, no other man shall'' On Dec.
~ last, about one month after the
marriage OF Mrs. Freeman and Lively,
about 10 O'Clock at night, As Mr.. Lively was
sittlng by his fire, surrounded by his wife and
her children, report rang out upon the
emily air. and Lively fell forward shot
through the head, and died three days after
wards. Suspicion pointed to Allen and he
was arrested. Last Thursday his trial began
IN tayette superior Court. The prosecution
was ably represented by Solicitor General
Reid and Coils. Spence and BlalOck. while ex-
Gov. Boynton, Judge Dorsey, of the Atlanta
city Court, and Col. IldWSll appeared as the
strong array of counsel for the defendant
livery point was hOtly contested and showed
that counsel were on their mettle solicitor
General REID concluded for the State in a
strong telling argument, followed by Judge
Dorsey VINO concluded for the prisoner in a
compact, logical speech. Their speeches were
listened 10 with marked attention, and re-
celved many very favorable comments from
those who heard them. After one of Judge
Harris terse charges the jury retired at 10
O'Clock saturday night They failed to make
verdict by IL o'clock. and were therefore re-
qulred TO spend Sunday in their room Mon
day morning at 80 the jury rendered YER
dict Of not guilty.
Commissioner Bacon will receive at his Of
fee In Atlanta. bv Oct. 1. saws the Atlanta
Constitution, the replies from the District
Commissioners appointed by GOV. Mcdaniel
for the State of Georgia, which viii deter
mine the question whether or not Georgia
shall be represented by a State exhibit at the
New Orleans Exposition. Since the confer
ence OF the commissioners, which was held at
the capitol two weeks ago, little has been
heard from them, except that they are at
work trying TO raise the $4,000 which Mr.. Ba-
con considers prerequisite to any reasonable
attempt al display Of GeOrgia's varied re-
sources. IL IS the hope of the Commits
si0ners that the outlook on the lst Will
indicate that the means for a worthy
exhibit are at hand. In the meantime pre-
parations are being made for securing a full
and complete display Of the states resources
II an exhibit rs To be made. \ great many
letters have been received from all parts Of
the state indicating thdt agricultural sOcie-
ties, fair associations and individuals have
articles. curiOsities and inventions which they
are anxious 10 contribute to general State
exhibit. Commissioner Bacon has furnished
the means to Mr.. y. p. Pratt geOlogist, in
charge Of the states mineral collection for
New Orleans, To begin very valuable work.
Mr.. Pratt has Travelled extensively and OBJ
served closely in northwestern Georgia and has
already iiDe collection Of Georgia minerals.
They are stored in the basement Of the capl-
Iol. ana WOIlu alone make q CreulEdDle show
ing Tor the states natural wealth. All this
display Of GcOrgia's material wealth VIII be
spread before the Legislature when it is
asked 10 provide the means for its exhibition
AT New Orleans. II nothing were done before
the Legislature met il would be too late TO
make an exhibit, but the efforts Of Commits
siOner Bacon and the industrious labOrs of
Mr. Pratt will by that time have the nucleus
of large exhibit all ready. The people in
all parts Of the State viii be ready 10 CO.
operate at once. and though Georgia might
not be ready at the opening of the exposition.
she would come IN with flying cOlOrs pretty
soon thereafter.
The following correspondence between Mr..
Francis =. Fisher and Bishop BeckWith in
reference to the rcgimental cOlOrs of the Fifty
fifth Illinois. captured before Atlanta on the
memorable 22d Of July, 1864. will explain it.
self: CHICAGO, Sept. Is, lSSi,-Rt. Rec BishOD
Becs5ritA. 4 tlanta, Ga.: DEAR SIR-WlU Won
kindly pardon the undersigned for bespeak-
ing your good Offices in behalf of one of the
Illinois regiments in the late unpleasant
ness" provided, OF course, you can aid us
without too great tax upon your valuable
time. Allow me briefly to state the circum-
stances: On July p, 1864. the Fifty fifth Reg
iment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry lost their
cOlOrs lregimental and nationaE before At
lanta, Ca, in the charge made by Gen. Hood.
We have never been able to ascertain what
regiment capture the cOlOrs, nor where the
cOlOrs now are. If indeed they are still in
istence- We have been informed that they
are in Atlanta, but have no means Of know
ing. The Eifty-iifth Regiment propose to hold
2 reunion ON Otl oJ anu 0l next lInb uToL
since the war at Canton, H., and we thought
II the ''cOlOrs'' could be restored to us that
occasion it would be a very happy affair. Now
it has occurred to US that YOU would be in
position to learn something in regard to the
Whereabouts of the lost cOlOrs. If not in At
lanta YOU may be able to give us some idea
where these are likely to be kept. | have no
doubt that with the restored happy relations
between the North and South there would be
no difficulty in getting the cOlors back, pro-
vided they can be found. We would be CRATE
full for any service you can render US IN this
direction, and esteem 1t as great
favor. II consistent with your other
duties. to make some inquiries in our
behalf among those who would be likely to
know about *. The undersigned was Adiu-
tant OF the regiment at the time of the cap
ture of the colOTs. Very respectfully yours,
FRANCIS p. FISHER. ATLANTA. GA. Sept
-, ISL will be very grateful to the editors
of dany and weeEly journals. and o any 9th
/ er persons if they Will aid me in the effort to
obtain these flags. that they may be sent by
the regiment which captured them, TO grace
| the occasion Of the reunion of the Fifty-fifth
Regiment Of Illinois Volunteers. JOHN W.
BECKWITH, Bishop of Georgia. / concur in
the above request HENRY ID. MCDANIEL,