The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-08-28
TROOPS WILL GUARD COURT
SPECIAL TERM TO TRY DELEGAI
BEGINS WEDNESDAY.

viii Remain Until After That
Time 10 Preserve Order-NO Change
in The situation Yesterday--some
of the savannah Men Sent Home
blacks StiII in the swamp-Ne-
eroes Said to BE Using the Torch
Daren, Ga, Aug. N.-The situation to-
night remains unchanged, No develop
ments have followed the latest dispatches
s.nt last night.
This morning Col. Lawton returned
eghty-slx men and three officers to Sa-
vaunah, and he now has remaining 175
men and officers, all told from the First
Georsia Regiment and the Mcintosh Light
Dragons.
A. this hour Col Lawton states he can
not say how long all of these troops will
be kept on the scene, but he informs me
that a large portion of them will be held
in camps here until the special term OF
Mcintosh Superior Court is over
This special term has been called by
Judge Seabrook of the Atlantic circuit,
and will open Wednesday next to try the
thirty-fve negro rioters now in Jail at Sa-
yannah Henry Delegal, the negro about
whom the trouble here originated and
John Delesal his son, who is in Jail here
row for the murder Of Deputy Sheriff
Townsend, together with such others as
may be arrested in the meantime for
riotous conduct
Special Counsel Engaged.
a committee of prominent citizens, act
ing on behalf of the whites of this sec
ton. have formed and engaged special
counsel to assist Solicitor Livingston Ke-
nan in prosecuting The negroes. This
counsel is Walter c. Hartridgt and W.
Charlton of Savannah, the latter of whom
IS well known as an attorney for the de-
Tense in the case of Capt. Oberlin M. Car
ter These attorneys are due to arrive to-
night, and win at once be taken in charge
by the citizens committee and furnished
evidence on which to base the prosecu-
ton.
In military circles, the day has been
i monotonous, barring the departure of
Capt. Grayson and his men for Savannah,
ana the arrival of tents for Col. Lawton s
troops
Among the citizens of Darien quiet has
been partially restored, but the strain of
anticipating something to happen has not
passed The people from outlying dis
ricts are very appreheusive, and occa-
Sonal reports of armed bodies of negroes
being seen in the swamps keeps Darlen-
ties on the alert.
show of Force Effective.
To-day reports Of negro mob in King
swamp and continual gun-fring in that
4 section, resulted in scouts being sent out,
4 and their report on the situation is eX-
pecied tonight. To your correspondent it
appears that at least until Wednesday the
suauon Will not be changed. All the ne
gioes appear to be thoroughly overawed
ly the determined action of the citizens
H and military. The negroes now realize that
lhe whites win not tolerate lawlessness,
and that the whites will keep masters of
The situation. They have viewed the ar
fV1l of many rifles and much ammunition
ana noted the armed men scattered
throughout the country until they have
come TO understand that al negroes must
4 be aeaCeful.
In Darien and through the country where
lhe military have passed the soldiers have
4 Aad a wonderful quieting effect.
What the situation will develop on
4 Wednesday when the negro
toterS arrive is matter
Of conjecture, but Indications do
MOI point 10 an outbreak. Col. Lawton
SAYS tonight that he is here to preserve
order, and enough military win remain in
Dauen during the special term of court TO
Keep everything quiet and that he consid-
ds the county practically quiet tonight.
Col Jacob E. Dart the well known
Georgia politician, is here with a party
o. brunswickans composed of Robert
YVES Mason Scarlet, j. A. Clark of
Jekyl Island; William Davenport, Clar-
elce LeaVy, Charles Morgan and Clinton
hio"n. They came on special boat in
rponse to calls for re-inforcements Fri
aay night, and have been doing splendid
service as special deputy sheriffs. In
Pector General Obear of the state mill
u5 Ieft for Atlanta tonight after two
uays here with the troops
Justice to IA Brave officer.
by being misinformed as TO the name
commanding officer of the military ar
lSung party yesterday your correspond
el Internationally did brave officer an
nllstice. The credit for the part taken
the military in the search and sur
render of Delegal was given to Lieut..
Leonard Wood No such named officer
.'s peeh here The military that accom-
I'WeI the sheriff's posse was command
o'l ny Lieut. Edward A. Leonard of Sa-
'dHhah, ana your correspondent has been
.'l'ested by Col Lawton and others to
Ilea. the error in names. In
~ A'ns the request Col. Lawton
l regret that Lieut.. Leonard's name
as moi used. lie is a splendid officer and
NfNes fully the credit for the military
s"1 va Yesterdays affair. Lieut. Leonard
''' iearless!y and with a great deal of
'euon and diplomacy in securing Del
aod think he deserves all the praise
con he given him"
ert r. Hopkins. whose brother was
.'ued by Delegal al the time he killed
send says of Lieut. Leonard: "He is
rave officer and did his duty Wen as
or the sherins posse. ] know of
3fa's worth and work, and wish you
.1 give him fun measure OF praise"
correspondent can also testify to the
" tact and good judgment OF Lieut..
7id' having been witness to his work
belegal swamps q the time OF The
"1.derer's capture
Fire In the swamps.
nation reached me az $3.50 tonight