The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-03-06
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Gated at Augusta College, kentucky. After
his a1uafion he migrated to Mississippi.
Z Taught his first school in Benton YRfoo
I county Taught subsequently, in Adams,
Claiborne and Jefferson counties. Studied
iaw aud was admitted to practice when quite
young, and commenced his professional career
7 IN Fayettec, Jefferson county. Gen Thomas
Kinds, who commanded a body of Mississippi
I troops az New Orleans. whose gsllautry was
mentioned in the official report as the wonder
OF one army aud the admiration Of the other
became his earlie,t and staunchest friend.
That gallant soldier soon discovered the latent
ability as well AS the manliness and high
sense of honor that were concealed under the
cold exterior of the young pedeagogue,
and he honored him with his confidence and
friendship throughout his life.
Married the daughter OF one of the oldest
and most respectable families in jefferson
county, who,to nearly close of his long and
lllustrlous life, was his loyal wife, the true
tuend and counselor 10 whom he always
turned with unduestioned confidence aud
trust. Was frequently chosen TO represent
Jefferson and Bolivar counties in the LegislH-
lature, where he served with distinguished
ability and fidelity. He raised a company for
service in the Mexican war. and became Coll
onel Of the Second Mississippi Regiment,
where he won the the respect and confidence
of all with whom he came in contact.
In the late war he was appointed Brigadier
General, served several months in Virginia
and was ordered to report TO General
A. Sidney johnson in Kentucky At Shiloh he
commanded the First Division OF General Folks
corps. In n charge against Logan's Division
he was des perately wounded after winning
the admiration of the whole army. At Baton
Rouge he again commanded a division under
General Breckenridge, and while driving the
enemy before him was again wounded, having
his right thigh horribly fractured AZ his
own urgent request he was left on the field and
was subsequently sent 10 NewOrleans where he
received the attention ofhis oil friend Dr. War
ren Stone. His life was saved, but he was for
everuuftted for service in the field. Exchang-
I. Ill
ity elect ed him to the Office of Governor lie
served the state with distinguished ability
and by his military skill and judgment avertcd
from the State the evils Of military occupation
and confined the enemy TO "A narrow strip Of
territory on our western border.
When the surrender me he at once con-
vened the Legislature in extraordinary ses-
sion for the purpose of placing the State in
her true position in the Union in accordance
with the changed condition Of affairs. At the
same time he issued a proclamation to the
people, in which he counseled obedience 10
the laws, the preservation of order, and de-
nounced all attempts TO organize irreglar and
predatory war, and spoke Of those who en-
cOuraged such warfare as eleventh hour va
porers who had avoided service when the
country needed the service Otall her sons. His
wise and patriotic efforts TO restore Mis-
sissippi TO the Union when Frustrated by |
the wickedncss and stupidity of the mill /
tary authorities who dispersed the Legislature |
and made him prisoner Of State, sending |
him TO Fort Pulaski where he was incarcer-
ated for several months in company with Hon. !
James A. Seddeu, Hon. George A. Trenholm, |
Gen Howell Cobb Hon. Jno. A. Campbell |
Gov. McGrath, Of South Carolina, and others |
September % 1865, President johnson gave
Col. McCardle an order for his discharge on /
parole, which that gentlemen took to Fort Pu- |
laski and returned with the old Roman to /
Washington City.
Mr.. Eaton called up II. b. to incorporate /
the Mill and Gin Owners Association. Mr.. |
Farmer offered an.amendment. Adopted. |
Mr.. Street offered an amendment, which /
was adopted, and the bill passed.
Mr. Carter, for committee, reported "A
large number of bills properly enrolled.
At % o'clock, the House took a recess .
until 80 o'clock.