The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1885-10-02
A Disgraceful Scene in the Geor-
gia Legislature.
Special Dispatch to the ST. Louis Globe
Democrat.

DDtCldl D1oUIlIn W VIZ ~ LO0AC "
Democrat.
Atlanta, Ga.-A lively sensation
was created in the House of Represen-
tatives when a joint resolution on
General Grants death was received
from the Senate. The Senate resolu
ton was brief, simply stating that the
General Assembly heard with regret
of the death of the great man, and
would adjourn out of respect to his
memory.
Mr.. Lamar offered a substitute.
speaking of his death as Nationalist
lamity. and moving an immedis 10 ad.
iournment.
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 vas 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: ssWho could ask a smaller
| tribute than this? Thank God / have
Invested myself Of prejudice. Ihave
felt his strong arm, but / remember
the terms he gave us-and they were
terms that no conqueror but q mag,
unanimous one would have given. lam
as true in my fidelity to the State OF
Georgiasas any member on this floor,
but / DO say, In Gods name, as peor
| 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-
er, his face at red heat, and his eyes
flashing fire. He said regret ex-
ceedingly this most unseemIy scene,
but when Iam asked to compliment
the memory OF any man, alive or
| 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 j
complimented the services Of AMMAN
who deprived Georgia of her rights as
she believed them. Uuseemly is this
quarrel. Anxious to prevent it, have
Ibeen earnestly asking the originatoro 81
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 4 will not
do it, [Greatexcitement and Kisses.
Other members spoke in favor ofthe
resolution and severely attacked Har'
rison.
DR.. FELTON, arose in his seat and de.
livered a handsome tribute to Grant,
and censured the effort to defeat the
resolution. He closed by saying that
if General Grant had never performed
another duty or another act except
his fidelity to Southern leaders, 81
would to-day with all my heart, q
Southern man that 4 am, indorse this
resolution honoring his memory"
Harrison here said that, as it was
the desire of the House to pass the
resolutions, he would withdraw his OBJ.
lection,
The resolution went through with
applause, and the House adjourned.