The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1885-10-02
A Disgraceful Scene In the Geor-
gia Legislature.
Special Dispatch t. the st. Louis Globe.
Democrat.

Special Dispatch to the st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Atlanta, Ga.-A lively sensation
was created IN the House of Represen-
tatives when n joint resolution on
General Grants death was received
from the Senate. The Senate resolu-
ton vas brief, simply stating that the
General Assembly heard with regret
of the death of the great man, and
would adjournaout of respect to his
memory.
Mr.. Lamar offered q substitute,
speaking of his death as aNationalca-
lamity. and moving al Immediate ad.
journment. -.
Mr.. Harrison, of Quitman County,
in an excited manner, movedto amend
by striking out the part referring to
the Generals illustrious service.
Mr.. Lamar, who is a cousin ofSecre-
tary Lamar, and was a gallant Con-
federate soldier, said that he believed
his resolution was expressive alike OF
the feelings of the House and the peo-
pie Of Georgia.
Mr.. Jake Dart, of Glynn, one of the
leaders of the House and an eloquent
oratorin an excited and very emphatic
manner, walked from his seat down
the aisle toward the Speakers stand,
and said: "Who could ask a smaller
tribute than CHS? Thank God I have
Invested myself of prejudice. have
felt his strong arm, but | remember
the terms he gave us-and they were
terms that no %conqueror but a mag
unanimous one wouldhave given. lam
as true in my fidelity to the State OF
Georgia as any member on this floor,
but | do say, in Gods name, as peo-
| pie and patriots, as American citizens,
show respect to the Office he held ii
not to his memory as a man"
Great excitement and applause fol.
lowed this.
Mr. Harrison arose, his long red
whiskers and red hair redder than ev-
or, his face at red heat, and his eyes
flashing fire. He said: II regret ex-
ceedingly this most unseemly scene,
but when lam asked to compliment
the memory of any man, alive OF
dead, upon whose service rest
ed the last hopes OF my native land,
then may you charge me with what
ever you please. 1t shall nothave my
support. 1t shall not be said that
complimented the services OF o man
who deprived Georgia Of her rights as
she believed them. Uuseemly is this
quarrel. Anxious to prevent it, have
1been earnestly asking the originatoro OF
it to take adifferent step. Never here
nor elsewhere will I, under any circum-
stances, attempt to say on any occa-
sion that Georgia was wrong-that her
sons were traitors-and compliment
the author of her misery. l will not
do it, [Great excitement and Kisses.
Other members spoke in favor ofthe
resolution and severely attacked Har
rison.
DR.. FELTON, arose in his seat and de
livered q handsome tribute to Grant
and censured the effort to defeat thu
resolution. He closed by saying that
if General Grant had never performed
another duty or another act except
his fidelity to Southern leaders, q
would to-day with all my heart, {
Southern man that / am, indorse thi.
resolution honoring his memory
Harrison here said that, as it wa
the desire of the House to pass TIN
resolution, he would withdraw his oh
lection.
The resolution went through Will
applause, and the House adjourned.