The morning news., 1888-06-15
BRUNSWICK'S DEADLOCK.
EIGHTY-FIVE BALLOTS TAKEN
WITHOUT A CHANGE.


Nominating Speeches.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 14.-Thu rsday
was ushered in with cloudy skies and an
equally cloudy political outlook. The air
was thick with rumors of one or more defec-
tions from the ranks of the competing as
pirants, but as YET nothing that is reliable
in that direction has transpred. On the
contrary it is said that the friends of Mr..
Norwood have signed written compact to
stand by him to the bitter end, and the
trusty followers of the gallant Gordon
appear equally resolute. Meanwhile Col
Nichols is calm and watchful observer Of
the situation, ready at any moment to grasp
the least advantage that offers itself.
The convention met at 8 o'clock this
morning. The report of the committee on
credentials seating tho Gordon delegates
from Etfingham county was received and
adopted.
Mr.. Oliver of Screven county was elected
permanent chairman and the two-thirdS
rule was adopted.
The first ballot was taken at 10 o'clock
and stood:
-. ..
Gotdon NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. II
NiCLOllS. .
After twelve ballots, with the unvarytng
result of Norwood 90, Gordon IL and
Nichols s, the convention took a recess
until 3 O'Clock this afternoon. To the sur
prise of many the two-thirds rule was
adopted without opposition and amid
tremendous applause.
After disposing of the report OF the com
mittee on credentials the roll Of the counties
was called for nominations.
COL. MERGERS SPEECH.
When Chatham was reached, Col. G.. A.
Mercer, in a truly eloquent and rousing
speech, presented the name of Capt. w. w.
Gordon to the convention. Col. Mercer
spoke in substance, as follows:
place in nomination q gentleman whose
name in the section of this district from which
he comes is synonymous with truth and honor,
and who is respected and trusted by all who
know him. Perhaps the best evidence of a
mans character and capacity and the surest
guarantee of his fitness for positions of respon
sibility is the history of his life From his
earliest manhood this gentleman has been con
spicuous for probty and honesty of character,
for industry and energy, and by faithful and
meritorious service he has achieved a compe-
tence-indeed, the only charge that has been
formulated against him is that he has accumu
lated riches If this be true, | trust that every
gentleman within the sound of my voice is
actuated by similar noble ambition to lay up
by industry and energy some provision for the
weaknesses of age. for the education and main
tenance of his children and dependents, and
doing good. If this gentleman is wealthy
as asserted, his riches have been discovered by
the loosing of his purse-strings and the flow of
these golden streams that have trickled into
every creyice of his native city, which have
accelerated progress, intensified charity and
visited with cheer and comfort the homes of
poverty and distress. It Is accorded to but few
of us in our brief career To be confronted with
some grand crisis and our character may justly
suffer imputation if we fail to reach the hight
OF the grand argument.
HIS WAR RECORD.
When the tocsin of war sounded throughout
our loved section this gentleman was among the
first TO respond, and ON the stricken field he
proved his manhood and on his person he now
bears the honorable scars of that conflict. This
sentiment may perhaps perish in the future
but | am sure that to this generation and to the
brOnZed veterans whom | see around me, who
so bravely accepted the hazards, l cannot be
amiss when tender TO them brave confed-
crate soldier In that beautiful story of Scott S,
which cannot be too often repeated, when the
dimpled Scotch lassie, Jeanie Deans, approached
the stern Duke of Argyle to plead for the life Of
her sister, she wore the colors of her class. and
when she saw that the duke was affected she
exclaimed, Il thought, my lord, your heart
would warm to the tartan" Is there a man
here whose heart does not warm to q true CON
leutTdJS sOluitTs lADIlduStl lucTc was Il pc
riod in the history Of Savannah, Mr. Chairman
when the black wings of pestence enshrouded
her, when accumulated horrors stallted thro gh
her borders. The strong and the wealthy were
glad to escape and were soon over the hills
and far away" The gentleman whom pro
pose to you refused to abandon his stricken
people. He held no public office or position that
constrained bis continued presence, he was un-
der no obligation save the paramount obligation
Of humanity. He was under no compulsion
save that of tenderness and mercy. He was
controlled by no motives save those that
prompt the visits of angels.
LIKE SUNBEAM.
But beneath those sable wings and the call of
death he cleaned like "A sunbeam that had lost
its way, and a heart Of courage, a soul of mercy
and a hand of generous help carried hope, com
fort and life to the homes OF anguish and dis
tress. Mr.. Chairman, II has been intimated that
if this gentleman be the nominee OF this conven-
ton he would concentrate all his great energies
upon the city Of his birth, to the neglect of
other portions Of the district. Sir, for many
years there sat upon the bench Of the highest
court In the county OF Chatham, a Judge,
learned, noble, INSTRUMENTATION B. Flem-
inR-who held the scales of justice
an equilibrium almost divine II was said Of
him that but one single objection could be urged
against him, viz: that II IN litigation bis enemy
and his friend appeared before him, he would
incline to his enemy, for fear that he might IN
consciously become partial 10 his friend. / can
not offer higher praise TO any man than TO align
him with Juuge FIeHlnB. But am sure from
the character Of her candidate that
in contest between his home
and some other locality, his earnest
sense of even handed justice and impartality
would prevail. Sir, there eau be no antagonsm
between the different portions OF this district.
There can be no rivalry between Brunswick and
savannah, except the honest rivalry Of effort.
| would be recreant Georgian and pitifnl
unbeliever in the promises Of my state II did
not feel assured that with her great territory
and her teemlng resources she could maintain
at least two grand Rateways TO the sea- st.
Mary's and the Satla river, Doboy and Daren,
Brunswick and Savannah all demand the en-
couragement and aid OF earnest and tirecss
efforts. speak by authority when | give you
the pledge that every point upon our sea front
and every portion OF this grand domain will re-
ceive the earnest and impartial endeavors Of
the gentleman whom / name. / would not
nominate him did not know his fairness and
impartiality his wonderful earlestness Of pur-
pose and his great ability, and did | not feel
assured that II you make him your representa-
tive ne will vtalize every acre OF the district
confided 10 his care. Mr.. Chairman, nominate
Capt william W. Gordon Of the county of
Chatham.
MR. NORWOOD NOMINATED.
The roll call proceeded. When Liberty
was announced, Judge j. L. Harden, in few
well chosen and felicitous remarks, placed
in nomination the name Of Hon. Thomas
N. Norwood. This was seconded by l.. A.
Wilson of Ware, who paid a graceful com
pliment TO the past career and distinguished
services Of Mr. Norwood in the national
halls Of legislation.
Next responding for the county of Pierce,
w q Rrantley Nominated Col John G..