The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-03-28
NOT EXACTLY PLEASED.
MAI. GARY's APPOINTMENT SUR
PRISEs SAVANNAH.

EhlSES SANANNA Il.
The Local Politicians Were Counting
Strongly On Cauoway's Selection for
District Attorney and They Feel Dis
appointed at the Presidents Action.
LeveretJ's Appointment to Succeed
Corbett Satisfactory-WhO the New
Officers Are.
The Georgia appointments by President
Cleveland yesterday we're rather in the
nature of a surprise to Savaunahians.
The greatest interest conferred in the dis
trict attorneyship for the Southern district.
Savannah was strongly in favor OF Euoch
H. Galloway Of Burke county, and from the
reports sent out from Washington for the
past week this appointment was looked
upon as a certainty. He was strongly
backed by Congressman Lester, for whom
he made vigorous campaign in the last
congressional fight against the third party,
and Senator Gordon. Up to yesterday
Congressman Lester and all of Mr.. Gallo
ways friends in Savannah felt sure he
would be appointed.
The only reason that can be advanced for
his failure is that Senator Gordon was also
strongly supporting Hon. Joe James for the
attOrneyship of the NorGher1s. district,
against Tiney Rucker, aud that the Presi-
dent, not feeling able 70 respect the senator's
wishes in both cases, decided upon James,
LEvERETT's SELECTION SATISFACTORY.
Frank Leverett's appoin tment TO the
marshalship Of the Southern district gives
satisfaction in Savannah. Mr. Leverett has
many friends here, and some Of his strong
est Endorsements we're from Savsnnahians.
Maj. William T. Gary of Augusta, who
received the appointment of district at
torney for the Southern district, is not very
well known here, but those who are ac-
Quainted with him say he is an except-
Ionally fine lawyer and q splendid gentle
man, and that while Savannahians may
now feel a little disappointed about the
turning down of Mr.. Galloway they will
soon learn to admire Maj. Gary. He owes
his appointment to the influence OF Con-
gresham Black, who is greatly admired by
the President on account of his successful
campaign against Tom Watson, the high
priest Of the third party in Georgia.
MAI. GARY's RECORD.
Maj. Gary is a native of Cokesbury,
Ashevile county, South Carolina. He
graduated from the South Carolina College
in 1861 and entered the confederate army
as first lieutenant of cadets. He served on
the staff OF Gen Evans and was at Sharps-
burg after which he was transferred to the
staff of his brother, Gen. Mart w. Gary He
was admitted to the bar in 1866 and prao-
tioed with Gen. Gary. In 1875 he moved to
Augusta. He was leading attorney in the
defense Of the Hamburg rioters. in 1SS2iS3
he represented Richmond county in the
Georgia legislature aud during the recent
national election he was ali elector at large
on the democratic ticket.
Marshal Leverett is a well-known man in
tAnnFU1R a 10 V~nvsh f, hau
been Tor years the strongest man in politics
in Putnam county. He served as a soldier
In the ranks OF the cOnfederacy and after
ward represented Putnam county in the
legislature. For several years he has been
ordinary OF his county, which position be
now holds. His home is at Eatonton, but
the probabilities are that he will remove
either to Savannah or Macon.
JOE JAMES AND HIS BEAVER.
Joe James, the new attorney for the
Northern district, made himself famous
during the last state campaign against the
third party with his white beaver, button.
hole bouquet and original stump speeches.
Next TO Ham, he is one OF GeorRia's best
story tellers and wittiest stump orators. He
has represented Douglas county in both
branches of the legislature aud has the
reputation or being one Of the finest lawyers
in North Georgia.
James unique headgear apparently made
a stronger impression at the national capital
than Tiney Fuckers lost tile
The next thing in the way of federal ap-
potntmeuts OF interest to Savannah. is
the collectorship aud postmastership. 1t
seems TO be generally agreed that Mr..
Brock Beckwith's chances for the former
are the best, and his appointment is
looked upon as one Of the things 20 occur in
the near future in view OF his Endorsement
by Senators Gordon and Colquitt. Vice
PRESIDENT Stevenson, Secretary of State
Gresham and Secretary OF the Interior
Smith. Mr.. Beckwith is now at nome suf-
feTing from severe cold which be con-
tracted in Washington, and which at one
time threatened TO develop case of pneu-
monia.
sAVANNAH'S POsTMAsTERsHIP.
The liveliest contest will be for the most
maStership between Alderman Haines. Mr.
john +. LsFar and Mr.. James r.
Sheldon. Each of the candidates has
strong Inducements, but it is
generally understood that Alderman Haines
will have the influence of Congressman
Lester and Senator Gordon, which makes
MS chances for knocking the persimmon"
considerably better than his oppouents'.
Or. Brunuer's canvass for the consul gem
eralshlp at Rio goes merrily on. His chances
Tor success are exceptionally good on &C
count OF the fact that he has only one oppo-
nent, New Yorker. While the position is
a good paying one its risks in connection
with yellow fever, smallpox, scarlet fever
and numerous other diseases which prevail
almost constantly in Rio does not make it
one OF the most desirable foreign berths of
the American government.