On motion, a committee of five were appointed to examine the credentials of the delegates, provided the Chairman examined theirs first, C L Delemotta, R L Kent, R E Rucker, Henry Strickland, M Davis, were appointed. That he received his christian education in this Church, though he had been away thirty-four years, but he should be pleased to assist his fellow citizens.Ĭhaplain Turner said he was well known in Georgia, he was a South Carolinian by birth, but had preached all through Georgia, many years ago, and he was at home really, but he thanked them for their courtesy. Bradly remarked that he was at home any how. On motion, the convention resolved to invite General Tillson, and the Mayor of the city to attend the convention at any time they could make it convenient, and that, Whereas, Captain J E Bryant, Lawyer Aaron A Bradly, and Chaplain H M Turner, were in the house, and they being on duty in the State, be requested to participate in the proceedings of the convention. Chaplain H M Turner, by request of the Chairman then offered prayer. White, of Richmond county, whereupon, he nominated James Porter, of Savannah, for temporary Chairman, who upon taking the chair, made a few appropriate remarks, after which, R A Harper, of Augusta, was requested to act as Secretary. The hour having arrived for the organization of the convention, the house was called to order by Rev. Persuant to a published notice, the delegates from several counties convened at Springfield colored Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga., Jan. PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE LOYAL GEORGIAN,
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