Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-14
THE GUBERNAToRIAL RACE.
what the State Press is Saying About 1
From the Hamilton Journal.

From the Hamilton Journal.
Several counties have already chosen
delegates to the Democratic State cOnven-
ton. although 1t has not vet been called.
Why this unseemly haste?
From the Ta860tton Yet0 Era.
From our reading, ana if the press OF
Georgia voices the sentiment OF the peo-
pie, Mai. Bacon will be our next Cover
nor. Every day adds to his strength and
counties are acting for him.
From the DGsosonoilIe Retos.
Gen. Gordon has had the impertinence
to announce himself for Governor before
the next State convention without con-
sulting us. Notwithstanding this imper-
tinent audacity on his part, we shall be
obliged to vote for him-lf we get chance.
From the BarnesoilIe Gasette.
Gen. Gordon did not see 1T to consult
the peoples interest when he gave up the
trust they committed to him in placing
him in the United States Senate, and he
has no right TO dictate to them as so how
they shall nominate a candidate for Gov
ernor.
From the Gqoinnett Herald.
Gordon's candidacy has not met that
enthusiastic reception, which was antlci-
pated. Still he will be able to rally a
strong support, and as he proposes to
stump the State, one of the hottest politi-
cal contests ever known in the State may
be expected.
From the Butler Herald.
Gen. Gordon has shown himself to be a
good and pure man, and we doubt not he
will wisely and periodically discharge
the duties of the high Office 10 which he
aspires and will no doubt be called While
the office will reflect honor on him, he will
not at least detract from the place.
From tie Mullen Central Beacon.
We think it is unfortunate for the Gene
raj that he has entered the race at this
juncture. The effort to rally all the old
veterans on war issues to his banner will
prove a dismal failure. A survey of the
field should convince him that many OF
his old friends have enlisted under another
flag, 81, s-a
OH al From the AfeDgdfe Journal. Y
Judge Simmons has withdrawn, and
Gen. Gordon has formally entered the
race for the Democratic nomination for
Governor. So far as we have learned the
sentiments Of our people, this action Of
Gen. Gordon is deeply regretted by his
friends. We all honor him for his bril-.
liant war record, bntaw think he has al.
ready been amply rewarded Aiiq
From, tie DodGe COUNTY ,tosWhdi,.
l5hcEW at AbOVef ana now we 90 not DeeO
a General but a Statesman in the Guber-
Material chair Other men in the party
who have rendered distinguished services
to our state are deserving promotion.
Among these is the Hon. A. o. Bacon,
whom 1t seems the people are determined
to call to the GuberDatorial chair. He
has done as much for the commonwealth
of Georgia as any man in the State, and
the people appreciate his services.
From, the MdriettG Journal
Bacon creates no enthusiasm in our
heart. He is a cold. stern, dignified man,
a chronic OfiGe-seeker, a shrewd poll
tician, and by personal interviews and
promises has succeeded in obtaining
pledges from small coterie OF politicians
in every county, who are now adrOitly
working to carry their respective eoun-
ties for him. Whether they "carry the
people in their pockets" and will be able
to deliver the goods" remains TO be seen.
We are for Gordon, because to be
against him is to exhibit an ingratItude
that we cannot afford to display.