Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
GUBERNAT0RIAL BO0MS.
JOINT DEBATES ENDED IN
PEACE AND HARMONY.

Madison Reports Maj. Bacon Her FR-
vOrite and COnyers Declares Gen. Cor
don the Cock of the walk at that
Place = Bibb County Elects Bacon
Delegates.
MADISON, GA, May 22.-Madison pre-
sented a livelier political scene to-day
than we have observed in years. Every
body was wrought up to the highest pitch
Of enthusiasm, and the two distinguished
candidates for Governor were treated to
a royal welcome by their friends. The
Bacon men preceded their favorite to the
court house with a banner bearing the
inscription "He comes with our esteem,"
and followed him to the depot with ban
ner bearing the words "He departs with
our friendship" The Madison brass
band serenaded him with choice music
while the negro band from Eatonton fur
nished music for the Gordon men.
Major Bacon was suffering intensely
from hoarseness and presented only a
few thoughtful truis miu q converse
tional tone. Gen. Gordon made his usual
speech amidst great applause, but made
one unfortunate mistake that will injure
his canvass. He spoke in ridiculing
manner of a 0ne-legged Bacon enthusiast
DtCduo0 lOISOubu u6 ulu nOJ lUbe MS ltAAu
in the war. At the conclusion Mai. Bacon
received six beautiful bouquets and Gen.
Gordon was presented with very hand
some one. Both gentlemen were escorted
to the train in separate carriages and
bands amidst the widest enthusiasm.
Morgan county will send Bacon delegates
in the opinion of those who ought to know.
RooKDALE FOR GORDON. z
CONYERs, GA, May 22.-Gen. Gordon and
Mai. Bacon were met at the fast train to-
day by special committees and escorted
to the Butler House. There were nearly
200 people at the train, and the crowd was
overwhelming for Gordon At 2 O'Clock
about 800 people met at Guinn's academy
to hear the distinguished gentlemen speak
on the issues of the campaign. Gen. Cor
don was introduced in very impressive
manner by Col. j. G. Barton. At the ap-
pearance of Gen. Gordon the crowd Went
wild with enthusiasm, and it was several
minutes before he could proceed. He
spoke for three-quarters of an hour.
Throughout the speecn he was heartily
cheered, and his burning denunciation Of
court house cliques had telling effect.
Major Bacon was introduced by Prof.
j. j. Coleman, who made short speech,
outlining Mr.. BacOn's record, Mr.. Bacon
was heartily received, but failed to make
any speech on account of his hOarseness,
stating that he hoped to be able TO return
and speak here later in the race. Gen.
Gordon closed with a 10-minutes speech.
When he finished he asked all the men in
the audience who wanted Gen. Gordon for
Governor to hold up their hands. Three
fourths Of the crowd held up their hands,
and Gordon sat down with the
remark, 'Pm elected" After
the speaking Gen. Gordon held
an informal reception, when hundreds of
old veterans who had fought under him
during the war shook his hand, many OF
them crying and some hugging the Gen
eral. This closes the joint debates, and
it is evident that Mr.. Bacon has got the
worst of it. Rockdale will 90 tor Gordon
overwhelmingly. There were large dele
cations from the surrounding counties
Walton, Newton, Henry, and DeKalb.