The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-04

b. 6svernoY Foote. IN 1853 be called 70 fsss sse
Cabinet a President Ftsroe, and Was Secretary ~
during his administration In 1857 he vas ssoctcd UnSoo
Dases Hsnator from Mississippi for the term IN yeesss
which eso be held unti his resgnassoa on INC
Of ksssssppi fro the Union. Personally, ne Inc ~
man who would be selected ~ "nrs-es'sf' no q
pqina smooth looking man, with precise manner s.,6
soldiery carriage and auserisy tnss N forbid
ding He has naturally, however, gems temper COM
pan,onsbss qualities and dspos ~ esdears him 70
All by whom no may be sarroundf Al n sneaker he q
clear forcible and srsumoa AVA his voice is clear and
Hrm without ueuaog, - be n one in every vsy tilted
for the distinguished cost 70 watch he has been called
ALEX. II. STEPHENS, VICE PREsIDnT.
M. Stephens wsz born In Georgia, the 11th Of
February, 1872 When his fourteenth year his father
died. and the homestead being so his share Of the en-
tire estate WIS about nve hundred dollars with a
nendab AnsoSazou loveof his ancestry, Mr.. stephens
has SINE repcrchased the original estate which COM
prssd about two hundred and fifty acres and has i'd
DID 70 II about six hundred Assisted by friends
he entered tho University Of Georgia in 1898 and 1892
gTazuatod at the head Of his class In 1884 he CON-
Aenced the study Of the law, and in Ices than twelve
months engaged In Of the NEST important cases
in tho country. His eloquence has ever had power
full effect upon jures, enforcing, as It does, srgu-
meats Of admirable simplicity and legal weight. From
Georgia Legislature. In 1912 no was elected to the
State Senate and in 1s43 was elected TO Congress- He
was q member Of the wing party its Ealmiest days.
but since It's dissolution has acted with the Of the
South Such has been the upright steadfast and patr
otto policy he has pursued that in the present era
Of faction and selshness suspicion has whispered an
accusation Of selfish motives or degrading ntrgues
agsinst him. the House he served prominently the
most important committees and effected the pasake OF
the Kansas Nebraska bill through tho House ct time
when It's friends despared Of He
subsequently, appointed chairman Of the Committee
Territories and also chairman Of the special commit
tee 70 which referred tho Lecompton Constitution.
nr. Stephens IA most distinguished orator. NOugh
he docs not look Like who command ~ etten-
t,on Of the House at any time upon any top His
health from childhood has been very feeble, bcrS ct
Cd with four sbscesses continued arrangement Of
tho liver, which give him consumptive appearance,
ninety pounds and TO see his attsnuated figure bent
his tho shoulders contracted and the shape Of
his slender limbs visible through his garments stran
ger would selct him tho John Randolph" Of
tmo moro dreaded as an adversary and more priced
ally in debate than any Ot6or member Of tho
House Of Representatives He Ia careful student but
very careful that Of study perceptbe a. no
dashee along in flow Of facts arguments and language
that common minds is almost bswdering Possessing
hosts Of warm friends who proud Of his regard an
enlightened Christian virtue and nexibe integrity such
is Alexander a Stephens, the Woo President elect Of
thus descrbod,-TSe pasosn.s Of Mr.. stephens is e1
ceednsy striking He has tho appearance Of having IN
gray haiTs contribute TO give TO his eye restless
ous movement His size Ia medium, and figure ronarka
TOW over tho shoulders, which stoop very much ha-
bit OF wearing the hat advanced TO the loft gives TO his
whole contour an appearance ct once remarkable
possessing
ROBERT rooMBs, SECRETARY OF STATE.
Hon Robert Toombs born In Wilkes county Georgia.
July Q, 1870 Commencing his collegiate life ut the Bn
versity Of Georgia. he subsequently went North, and
graduated at Union College, Schenectady New York. In
he served q captain Of volunteers In the Creek
war. In tho next year he was elected 70 the
Legislature, and since that tro been
stantly in public life rs representative and
United States Senator In the lato movement of
he has been active and potential 10 tina of
secession. He has been called TO post of great import
ance-ooo which VIII serve 70 display all ns merits as
power Of his much will depend in regard TO the ro
ationshp of the Confederate States with the rest of the
world.
G. g. MTSE,IINGKR, sECRKrARy OF THE TREASURY.
There few in the South who are more
competent. IN point Of ability and business capa-
city, TO administer the Department OF the rrecsu
ry under tho government Of the Confederate
states than Mr.. Memmiuger Possessed OF high order
OF intellect, student learned and full Of
accomplished advocate, no Is eminentiy man or facts
and details.
LgRoy POPE WALLER, SECRETARY OF War.
Hon. Leroy Pope Walker Is Q lawyer Of Huntsville,
Alabama, native Of that county, (Xadson) and about
forty years Of age he rs tho eldest Of the lto
MAJOR Walker, and Of family distinguished for
talent and influence Two Of hs brothers Hon.
Percy Walker, who recently represented the Mobile die
trict Congress, and Hon Judge Richard W. Walker of
florence, chairman OF the Alabama delegation in the
present Confederate Congress- Hon. L. p. Walker at
time practised law in South Alabama, and for
several sessions Speaker Of tho House of Representa-
tivss Of the State He has been consistent democrat
the rights school For the last years he has
been located in Huntsville, and has the reputation Of
being tho leading lawyer, and to Clay the leading
democratic North Alabama. Careful In the preparation
Of his causes, and clear concise logical and eloquent
in presenting Thorn before court, he p said TO be an
emnenty successful practitioner. For tho Last three
years he hes been conspicuous in hY denuncation Of
the free soil hereey Of squattcr sovereignty In tho
agains, H. and sent delegation 70 CAarestsn 70 carry
out her nssructed oppcsitioa, Mr.. Walkers influence
seat 70 CAayIeston, and eIerted himself ably IN re-
sitting the compromises o0ereA He has been leader
IN the cause Of the South and deserves plsoo in the
picture.
JOHN PERKINS, JR., SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
Hon. John Perkins, Jr, was bern in Louisiana, July
1919 In 1910 he graduated at Yale College, aad subse-
qpenty ct the Law school q Harvard College He began
the practice Of his profession in New Orleans 1851 he
chosen Judge Of the circuit Court Of louisiana
which position be held until elected 70 Congress- 1851
where he advocated State rights democratic
since 1856 he has devoted himself to planting In his
native State The post OF Secretary Of the Navy TO the
Confederate States u poet requiring prompt energy and
sound practical Judgment. navy " 70 be organized,
and, have recently had occasion 10 suggest at
length, the Of that organization Of lasting
sequence Upon the wisdom exercised In fitting 10 the
wants Of the souh and that ns early practicable,
much property and many lives not say the confedcra
cys character before the world, may depend Mr. Pork
bears high character.
HENRY 4. BILrrT POSTMASTER GENERAL.
M IL 7. Elicit ~ the gentleman chosen /, Gil this i'm.
porant Office He nativc Of the State Of New Jersey
and studied law with the late Richard r. Thompson His
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