The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-15
WAS NOT NAMED IN A HURRY.
NORWOOD MENTIONED BEFORE
FRASER WAS OUT OF THE RACE.

His appointment TO the Judgeship
Suggested TO the Governor as a
Solution of the Embarrassing Sit
uation He Was Then In-Mr. Nor
woods Letter Declining to Become
Candfdnte-HOw He Finally Came
TO Enter the Field.
Hon. T. NJ Norwood, the newly ap-
pointed Judge of the city court returned
yesterday morning from Atlanta. where
he remained for day or two on business
after his appointment and confirmation.
Judge Norwood was busy all day thank
ing his friends for the numerous con-
gratulations that were heaped upon him,
and not only did he have numerous cab
lers for that purpose at his Office, but his
return found many letters awaiting him
from other parts OF the state all Of which
contained congratulatory messages.
Few people are aware that Mr.. Nor
woods name was MENTIONED to the gov
ernor before Solicitor General w W.
Fraser withdrew from the race. When
Gov. Atkinson was embarrassed in the
matter as between his friend. Mr.. Fraser,
and the presiding judge, who was an
Evans man, friend of Judge Norwood's
in Atlanta suggested to the governor that
his appointment would be a good solution
or the situation.
1t viii be seen that the first suggestion
OF Mr.. NorWOod's name did not 20 from
Savannah Hearing that he had been
suggested by an Atlanta friend, Mr.. Nor
WOOD wrote to the governor, stating that
ne had Endorsed Mr.. Fraser, and that
he did not want his name considered at
all. A few days later brought Mr.. Fra
ser's withdrawal, and about the same
time Mr.. Norwood went to Atlanta on
nr1Wafn haf Eirfo
ser had withdrawn he called on the gov
ernor, and, after an interview, pract-
cally told him that he would gladly accept
him the appointment. EMU TIis Was tSs same anne
day that Senator Osborne arrived ia At
lanta with the application of Mr. A. G.
Wright.
Though it was not known until sometime
later that Mr.. Norwood had applied the
details of the race from that time are
pretty well-known. Mr.. Norwood said yes
terday there is absolutely no truth In the
claim made by his opponents that he is
not resident of Savannah and Chatham
county He had frequently gene to Liberty
account of the fact that he is trustee for
the property left TO his sons family there,
but his home is in savannah, hls family
here, and he has never registered or Yct-
ed anywhere else since 1852. II that did
not constitute legal residence he was at
a loss 10 know what would.
In speaking of the race Mr.. Norwood
said:
II think an Injustice was done to Mr..
Osborne by the statement that he de-
clared his purpose to oppose my con-
firmation. Several senator's told me that
Mr.. Osborne did not so state when he
requested that the nomination 90 over for
a day. He said that he made the re-
quest that he might consider, after hear
ing from his friends in Savanpah, what
was his duty. He heard, and at once
said he would not oppose the confirmation.
His friends thought it advisable TO make
no opposition, but the friends of Judge
this in the interest Of fair play, and now
that the war is over ] will say no more
than repeat Gen. Grants famous words:
Let us have peace "