Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-06-11
Confederate ngress.--Hississippi Dele
CATION.

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CATION.
no. II.
~rIurre arc reH- nen- VI mOrePronnss rGan ".
P. Harrs, the delegate from Jackson. lie was
raised in Mississippi, and is OF Georgia f;i,u
lily which has large connections in this State.
He has served in the Congress Of the United
States, and for many years has taken an active
part in political matters. lie is clear headed
and eloquent speaker, pleasant and agreeable
in manners, and possessed Of gifted intellect
For some late years he has been in private life
but owing to the exciting questions Of the day
he has again appeared in public. He has
served as Judge on the BENCH and is 4 lawyer
Of considerable reputation.
Walter Brooke, Of Yicksburg, was long mn
active member of the Wing party, and has
served in the Legislature Of Mississippi. His
position, we believe, in the recent contest was
in the Union party, until it was manifest that
the State did not sustain its sentiments liz
then laid down his own views and took posi-,
ton in defence of the cause Of Mississippi and
the Confederacy. liz is u forcible speaker and
will warmly sustain the Administration.
J. \. Orr, Of Chckasaw, is of the South Car.
olna family. lie has always been identified
with the forward movement Of the South. lie
has served in the Legislature Of Mississippi,
and is talented ruember Of the bar.
w. S. Barry, Of Columbus, is very supe.
rior man. lie has served as Speaker Of the
House Of Representatives, in the State Legis-
lature, and was once prominent candidate for
the United States Senate His speeches arc
remarkable for their sprightlincss and for their
enlarged views and elevated sentiment. lie is
an attractive speaker and popular gentleman
with the masses "BiU Bury" is Il cogno.
men frequently heard among the "doys" OF
Eastern Mississippi
J. II. Harrison, of Columbus, has but lately
tuken an active part in public affairs. He is a
lawyer, and has been constantly engaged in his
business. lie stands at the head Of his pro(rs.
sion
J. a. P. Campbell, Of Kosciusko, is also a
member of the bar, and, up to the late crisis in
affairs, has seldom appeared in the political are.
ma. He was formerly Speaker Of the House Of
Representatives Of the State Legislature. He is
acknowledged to be man Of fine judgment
and Of broad and liberal views.
Hon. A. M. Clayton, Of Holly Springs, has
resigned, in consequence OF accepting the Con-
fedcrate Judgeship. He formerly sat on the
bench Of the High Court Of Errors and Ap.
pcals, and is one among the FIRST legal minds
in the South. We have not heard who has
been appointed in his place.
These form the Mississippi delegation. It
is quite respectable for talent and will infuse
great energy in tie war policy of the Govern
menL
The notice Of R ~ & J. N. Smith, to the
subscribers Of the Virginia Sentinel will be
seen in another place. During the suspension
of the "Scntincr" at Alexandria, its subscribers
will be furnished with the Richmond "En1u-
rcr."
We have the pleasure Of announcing that the
secures to the Richmond "Enqui-
rer" the services Of R. NJ. Smith, one CT the
most able and efficient journalists in the coun-
try. He is extensively and favorably known
as the senior editor Of the Sentinel, and
would be valuable acquisition to any paper
As the reader is aware, the two proprietors
of the Enquirer" upon whom its chief edIto-
ral duties devolved, are in the military service
Of the country. Neither Of them will resume
tho pen during the continuance of the war
The business partner will continue at his post,
Providence permitting, and with the aid Of his
associates, including the gentleman here intro, ;,
duced, hopes to make the old Enquirer
worthy the continued confidence and support
Of the public.