Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-08-13
STATE AGRICULTURISTS.
COL. WAY TELLS THE SOCIETY
TO LIVE AT HOME"

Hon. L. f. LivinEston Reelected Presi-
dent-The Vice Presidents and Exeou-
tive Committees from the Congress
stOnal Districts - Chancellor Nell on
the ROstrum-Dr. w. l.. Jones In Ex-
Gov. Smiths Place.
MARIETTA, GA, Aug. 12.-This was the
second day of the Agricultural Conven-
tion, which reassembled at 8 O'Clock this
morning. Col. A. S. Way, a talented
speaker, addressed the convention on the
subject of "Live at Home" 1t would be
practical economy to heed his eminently
wise suggestions. the rules were sus-
pended. and an election of officers for the
ensuing year took place. Col Thomas
Hardeman nominated Hon. L. Il. Livings-
ton for President, which was almost
unanimously carried. Mr.. Livingston
was escorted to the chair and accepted
the honor In q few brief remarks.
OTHER OFFICERS.
The following Vice Presidents and Ex-
ecutive Committee were elected:
First Districts. d. Bradwell Vice
President, and A. T. Putnam member of
the Executive Committee.
Second district j. 6. Mccall Vice
President, and 7. Fleming member of the
Executive Committee.
Third district-J. H. Black Vice Presi-
dent, and j. G. Clements member of the
Executive Committee.
Fourth district. Ii. Fannin Vice
President, and NJ. r. Russell member of
the Executive Committee.
Fifth district-W. l.. Peek Vice Presi-
dent, and g. W. Lloyd member of the
Executive Committee.
Sixth district-T. G. Holt Vice Presi-
dent, and q. W. Adams member of the
Executive Committee.
Seventh dlstrict-T.J j. Lyon Vice Presl-
dent, and V. p. Horn, member OF the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
Eighth district-W. j. Northern Vice
President, and j. b. Everhart member of
the Executive Committee.
Ninth district-W. n. Perkinson Vice
President, and A. w. HOlcombe member
OF the Executive Committee.
Tenth district-P. j. Berkman Vice
President, and ID. n. Sanders and DR.. w.
B. Jones members Of the Executive Com
mittee.
In selecting the place of holding the
February meeting Americus and Colum-
bus extended warm invitations. COlum-
bus was selected by a vote Of 81 to So.
DIR. MELL's ADDRESS.
DR.. p. H. Nell, Chancellor of the State
university, was called upon and ad-
dressed the convention on educated labor.
his address was scholarly, instructive
and highly interesting. He is a grand
man and capable Of directing the thoughts
OF the people in the safest channels of
action.
Senator Colquitt followed in a pointed
and pithy speech, and was applauded sew
eral times.
DIR. JONES' SPEECH.
The afternoon session was addressed by
DIR. w. L. Jones, editor of the Southern
CalttrGtOr. He is one of the brainiest
men in the State. He filled the place of
ex-GoV. Smith, who WAS absent, after
which other business of the convention
was transmitted. The night session was
devoted to hearing reports from the clubs
and answering questions propOunded.
The city band gave musical concert
this evening in the park complimentary
to the convention. Many ladies were
present. Some OF the delegates left for
home tonight.
w. p. Anderson, an old and highly
respected citizen of this place, was
stricken with apOpleXy this evening"
and is in very critical condition.