New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1873-04-03
HON. r. KENpHIcK.

Of Amits county. He Is q native of Lou
tisiana, was held there as q slave for man
years, and was brought to this State 60,
years before the war. He WAS denied al
school privileges, but has made some pro
grcss in educational matters through effort
Oh ms own. lie was appointed a Csnstabl,
OF MS county by Gen. Ames, and was elected
% the Legislature in 1871. lie is membe
OF the Committee on Library. and attends I,
his duties faithfully, both as member o
the committee and as, Representative.
One OF the members whose appearance j,
very striking 10
HON. II. r. FISHER ~
OF Kinds county. The style and appearance,
OF Mr.. Fisher reminds one of Theodore Til.
ton. lieis classed among tho carpet-baggor,
oil our State, but exceeds the most of those
who delight in making this fact stigma upon
Yankees who come South in every quality
which makes up a man. He is man of fin.
ished education, great perseverance,, and
accomplished manners. Could MFR. Fisher
lay aside his exceedingly mild and conserva-
tive republicanism and become sound Radi-
cal, he might fill an important place in the
ranks of our party. But our leaders do not
appreciate his stand on questions affecting
the vital interests of the party. We hope,
however, that he will take greater hold of
the root in the future, and give us the full
benefit of his fine mind and finished educa-
ton.
Among the list of preaching members in
the House is
HON. II. p. JACOBS,
OF Adams county. Mr.. J. is always anxious
to be seen and heard on the floor, but finds
it difficult to be heard, while he can very
easily be seen. He is native Of Alabama.
but escaped from that State several years be-
fore the war with wife and three children.
He travelled the most of the distance from
Mobile, Alabama, to Indianapolis, Indiana,
in horse and wagon, but finding the anti
slavery sentiment in Indiana rather weak, he
thought it best TO push forward toward Can
ada, which he did, and thereby saved himself
from the pursuit Of his master.
He came into this State in 1868, was elect
ed to the Legislature in 1869, and reelected
in 1871. He is, by profession, Baptist
preacher.
In appearance he is rather tall and well
dressed. His features may be called fine,
and he wears strong goatee on his chin. He
seems to try in his manner of speaking to
convey the impression upon you that there is
no subject which you might bring up but that
he is perfectly familiar with. Towards other
men he has nothing but kind feelings, but if
there is any one he Injuries in any Of his ac-
tons it is himself. And believe he would
prefer to injure himself than another.
One Of the mildest in appearance and gen.
tlemanly in habits is
HON. G.. W. GAYLES,
of Bolivar county. Mr.. c., believe, was
born slave in this State, but has every APP
pearance of one who was raised in refine
ment. I do not believe he cares to show
himself at all times at the front Of exciting
questions, but he takes calm and deliberate
view Of all matters. He was member OF
the Board Of Supervisors, think, of his
county under Gen. Ames, and at the election
of 1871 he was elected by large majority
to the Legislature. His constituents have
implicit confidence in him, and will return
him to the Legislature next fall if he wishes
to return. Were 1 a strong believer in FORE
ordination, 1 would certainly say that my
friend, Mr.. Gayles, was foreordained for his
present calling-a Baptist minister. His en-.
tire garb goes to make up a preacher. He is
short in stature, well built in circumference,
and has an exceedingly mild countenance.
There are few others whom will sketch,
and will then wind up with the clerks-a
jolly set of boys.
Until then, yours, CIvIs.