Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-01
RANDALL ON THE WING.
HE "DOESD NASHVILLE. AND Is
OFF FOR BIRMINGHAM.

His Movements Yesterday-He Talks on
Education to College Students, Takes a
Drive i'm the Park, and is Wined and
Dined by the Hermitage Club-Ar-
rangements for His Reception in Bir-
mingham.
NASHVILLE, Dec. 3l-Congressman Ran
dali and party left the Maxwell House at 10
O'Clock this morning and proceeded in car
riages to the Vanderbilt University, where
they were cordially received by the faculty of
that institution. Chancellor Garland received
the party and introduced Mr.. Randall to the
professors and students. Mr.. Randall then
delivered speech on education to the stu
dents. He was followed by Hon William
McAdo0 on the same subject. A large num-
Der OF the students were present. After an
inspection of the building and the depart
ments, the party prOceedei to Belle Meade
Where they arrived at noon. The visitors
were introduced by Gen. jackson, after which
refreshments were served. The guests were
then invited to drive through Deer Park
where hat an hour was spent watching
hundreds OF deer scampering through the
woods. This was novel sight to Northern
visitors. On their return the party stopped
10 inspect the famous horses. More refresh
ments followed, and the visitors re-entered
carriages at O'Clock and returned TO the CITY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall, Hon. William Nc Ad0o
ana other invited guests arrived at the resi-
noon.
THE RECEPTION IN ALABAMA.
BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 3I.--The Joint committee
appointed by the local Democratic orpaniza-
uons had arranged to go TO Nashville to-day
70 escort Hon. ). j. Randall to this city, but
just before train time they received a telegram
SAYING IL mad been decided to send Randall
ana party through on a special tram leaving
NashVlue at midnight tonight instead OF the
regular passenger train leaving at s n m
and that It was impossible to accommodnte
the committee on the cars. The committed
therefore, did not go. The early hour at which
the party VIII arrive here will not prevent a
reception. As the train pulls in, whistles of
railroad locomotives, furnaces, foundries and
machine shops viii blow. and the Birming-
nam Artillery will fire salute. The recep-
ton committee and Birmingham Rifles win
escort the visitors to the Florence Hotel
where they will be entertained. In the fore
noon the party Will visit the Pratt Mines the
most extensive bituminOus coal property in
the world. During the afternoon and even
ing, Mr.. Randall, assisted by Hon. John NJ.
Martin. COngres sman-elect from this
district, and Mrs. Martin and
number of ladies OF this city,
will receive callers at the Florence Hotel.
Friday morning the party will visit the fur
naces and iron ore mines, near the city, down
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the
Birmingham Mineral Railroad. In the even
Messrs. Randall and McAdoo VIII speak at
O'Brien's Opera House. The banquet at the
Florence Hotel Will follow. A good number
OF prominent citizens of other places in this
State have indicated their intention to meet
Mr.. Randall here.
RANDALL OFF FOR BIRMINGHAM.
Nat Baxter is President of the First National
Bank. The invited guests included repre-
sentatIves of every department Of life-the
supreme Court Judges, eX-GOvernOrs, manu-
1acturers, mechanics, capitalists and all pro-
LESSONS. A. night Mr. Randall was enter
tanned at the Hermitage club rooms by lead
ing members of every shade Of political opn-
ION. It was most elegant reception. Ex-
Gov. James ID. Porter is President of the club
and leading citizens are members of it. Ran
dali lett on the l o'clock train New Years
morning for Birmingham.