Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-02-04

ed his efforts in every direction.
In August. 1856, he was admitted % the bar of Kentucky by the court of
appeals of that state, and in September of the same year he anne to New Mexico
locating in the town of Lincoln, now the county seat OF Lincoln county; He re-
made his home in that enterpring little city. His ability as a attorney has won
him prominence in legal circles and he commands a large and lucrative cHenage
He is a deep thinker a logical reaSoner, and possesses a broad. comprehensive
mind and keen powers of perception that enable him to clearly and accurately
analyze a case, while his oratTy and excellent command of English enable him to
present a cause with force which carries conviction. He has one of the best law.
libraries in the PecoS valley and since 1890 has served as the legal advisor of the
various companies that have engaged in the development of that part of New.
Mexico.
Politically, Mr.. Richardson Is a Democrat, and holds a high place among
the leaders of that party in the territory. In 1890 he IA elected to the terrior
Ml council from the district then composed of Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy counties,
and in the Goth legislative assembly wa. the leader of the Democratic minority on
the floor of the council: He succeeded. in having passed what is known as the
current expense bill, which vas primarily intended for the financial relief of the
counties of Lincoln, Chaves and Eddy, and he also led the fight on the Democratic
side for the present school law. and in many other ways acquitted himself with
honor, aiding the people oft the territory in securing beneficial legislation. In
1892 he was a delegate tot the Democratic national convention held in Chicago,
and took an active part in the proceedings of that memorable political gathering
Aside from political honors, Mr.. Richardson has held a number of positions
of trust in the territory. intended to advance the interests of the commonwealth
Among the positions Oft that kind he has held are: Commissioner to represent
New Mexico at the 'Cotton States and International Exposition" held at Atlanta
Ga; member of the Territorial Bureau of immigration; member oft the board of
regents of the Agricultural College at Mesila Park, and vice president of the Ter
lntorhal Fair Association. He is president of the board Off regents of the Agricul
tural College at this time.
1t would be difficult to find a ma who has done more for the southeastern
part of New Mexico than Nh. Richardson and his name is inseparabLy connected
with the history of that part of the territory. He has given literally of his time
and money and energies to the upbunding of the Pecos valley. and that the in
habrants thereof appreciate his efforts in that direction is made manifest by the
high esteem with which he is held by them.
When the campaign of 1898 opened the people of Grant, Dona Ana, Lincoln
Chaves and Eddy counties, recognizing his wortha and abilities fixed upon him as.
their candidate for the council oft the 33d legislative assembly, and although he.
was the candidate Of the Democratic party for the place, he vast elected by fatter
ing majority, and in the present session he has so far discharged every duty in Al
manner which reflects credit upon himself and honor On the district which he
represents.