The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
DEDICATED TO JUSTICE.
TIE NEW Court HOUSE Turned
OVER TO THE COUNTY.

elOA1r w alzer s DSuFery OF me EU-
fee to the People-Its Acceptance oy
Judge Falligaut-S-e eches by Prom
inent Members Of the Bar-Justict
Bleckley's Sentiment.
Chatham cOuuty's new court house was
formally ded Gated yesterday. The dedica-
tory ceremonies took place in the superior
court room at 10 O'Clock. and were wit
messed by nearly the entire Savannah bar,
the clergy and leading citizens.
The superior court was convened for tbs
December term and the grand jury was
called. After it had organized Judge Fall
giant ordered a recess. during which III,
ceremonies attending the dedication tool
place.
By the side Of Judge Falligant
on the bench were Judge Ferrill Of the
court of ordinary, and Rev. W. S. Bow
man. Rev. |. 8 X. Arson, Rev Frederick
Drpps, Rev. Robb White, Rev. 4 VI.
Wyn0, Rev. 4. II. Bleuus, Rev. d. F.
Riley and Rev. Edward Caferty occupied
seats inside the bar.
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
The county commissioners entered in a
BODY, Chairman Walker first. followed by
Commissioners Estil, Meiaha-d and SmarJ,
aud Capt. John p Dillon, clerk of the
beard
Commissioner Estill at once moved that
Judge Falligant preside during the cere-
nony aud that Mr. J. K p. Carr, clerk Of
the superior court, be made secretary.
Rev. DR.. Bowman delivered the dedica-
tory prayer. He invoked Tie divine bless
ing upon the occ 4sion. He prayed that the
Judges who might sit in the court house may
be inspired with abundant wisdom; that
jurors may ever be impressed with a sense
of their responsibility. and that their decis-
ions may strike terror 70 the hearts II evil
doors. He p ayed that all wLO enter the
court may remember that they will have to
stand before az Eternal Judge and give an
account of their good and evil deeds. he
invoked protection upon the building from
the elements of nature and the violence Of
evil men.
DELIVERING THE BUILDING.
Col r. D. Walker, chairman of the board
Of county commissioners. formally delivered
the building - Judge Faliigant. Iu 50 do
ing, he SAID:
Judge FallaGnt and Fello,r Citizens.
Recognizing in lis fullest sensa. as declared
by the constitution Of your state that public
officers are the trustees ana servants Of the
people, 1t now becomes my duty, in behalf Of
your county commissioners, 10 formally deliver
10 the people OF Chatham county this, their new
courthouse. In obedience 70 the will Of the
people, expressed by the successive present
nents Of 50 many Of your grand juries, we have
GOAkub ID mae i an CONNIE rlrdUe with
the dignity I'D necessities OF the Oldest and, in
many respects, the most important county Of
the commonwealth How We or ii in its con
ceptlon and ex culion this trust has been dis
charged and tpe s-rvice performed, it is not
Tor US to say, but We Lave il TO
your important judgment, and that of the com
ing generations VINO are to make the great
future OF this community With steadfast
Ialth IN the e eatQess Of that future. aud ia the
hope that, under the blessings Of Almighty God
ms court house may indeed prove the edltice for
the perpetual maintenance for the rights OF the
people, 10 behalf Of your county commissioners
inow deliver II TO your keeping
JUDGE FALLIGANT's ACCEPTANCE.
Judge Falligant, in receiving the build
ing said: In discharging this duty cannot
refrain from pausiuS to make at least a few
remarks appropriate to the occasion. Many
are here expected to speak, more particularly
IN reference to the past of this county, 80 far
as II relates to the bench and the bar, but |
cannot help expressing the feelings that
now IN my heart il the presence of this
assembly. he arrau cement that the
meeting should open with prayer seems
10 me pecul arly 8 ip. oprIate. IL has been
truly said that tae hottest expression of
thought and its homo are in the bosom of
sod, and Its voice is the harmony of the
universe. There should be some expression
on the part of The people of reverence due
70 the law, and how proper it is that ere
should be temple of justice, magnificent
IN Its proportions, imposing in its appear
ance, that would impress upon the minds
and hearts OF the people the solemnities that
occur thereto. Sitting upon the bench of
the superior court of tais county, | have
been soiemnly impressed with the duties i'm
posed upon me. have endeavored to ex>
press those feelings 70 the co nmunities over
which 1 have presided, and whenever |
enter the temple Of justice | feel that
should take the shoes of my feet, as the
ground upon which tread is holy. TO nv
mind and my heart. justice in all its purity,
IN all its solemnity and in all its holiness APP
peals 20 me to discharge my duty faithfully
70 those who are under my jurisdiction
Look upon the men who administered the
law Of this state and especially of tots
county, In the history OF any portion
Of the world l do not think we could pre-
sent a gFauder array of learned jurists.
great Statesmen and representative men in
every capacity. l cannot speak of them. |
only speak to you Of the impression that
they produced upon me. They are glory
TO Chatham county and to the city of Sa-
vannah. In reference TO this building, you
are indebted to the earnest
efforts of the grand jurors, the board OF
county commissioners and to Judge Adams
Recognizlng the necessities Of the city and
OF your county, he labored in season and
duty after the work had been accomplished,
but l take pleasure in presenting his work,
because | believe there is a great credit due
IN this community for his earnest endeav-
ors. Much is due him for the services that
be rendered. To you, gentlemen OF the
board of commissioners, who we're intrustd
with this great work by the people of
this county, you have presented perfect
work. l can only bid you farewell in the
words: well done, my good and faithful
servants"
GEN. JACEsONS SPEECH.
Ex-Judge Gen. Henry r. jackson led in
the speeches. Gen. jackson, at the outset,
stated that he would be callous indeed Ia
all eppreciative feelings if he failed tc
recognize the kindness, or, rather, sacrifice.
by the call SO persistently made upon him
to speak. He was SIRE there was not one OF
his audience, if he could only look into his
heart and discern MS thoughts would fee
the pity and emb arrasslnent that afflicted
hin. He recognized q similarity between
his presence and the position of an old and
pious oman who was placed upon the wit
ness stand. When asked to swear she re-
fused, exclaiming: 81 cannot: indeed
cannot" But, madam" interpo.eC
the lawyer, you must" II havu
said that I cannot. and | will add that
will not" exclaimed the woman. May i
please your honor" said the lawyer, "th
witness is contumacious; l invoke the au
thority of the law" Madam" said tn,