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THE
BENCH AND BAR
OF
GEORGIA:
MEMOIRS AND SKETCHES.
Jolith an Appendix,
CONTAINING A COURT ROLL FROM 1790 TO 1857, ETC.
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STEPHEN F. MILLER.
VOLUME II.
PHILADELPHIA: J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO. 1858.
Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1858, by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & CO.
in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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CONTENTS OF VOL. II.
CHAPTER XV.
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JOHN FORSYTH-Native Virginian-Brought to Georgia in Childhood-Edu- cated at Rev. Mr. Springer's Academy in Wilkes-Enters Princeton Col- lege-Graduates in 1799-Reads Law with Mr. Noel at Augusta-Comes to the Bar in 1802-Rapid Success-Elected Attorney-General in 1808- Candidate for Congress to fill a Vacancy in 1811-Defeated by Mr. Bar- nett-Elected in 1812-Supports the Administration of Mr. Madison- Remains in the House of Representatives until 1818-Elected to the United States Senate-President Monroe confers on him the Mission to Spain in 1819-Negotiations with the Court of Madrid-Difficulties relative to Florida-Litigation arising from 8th Article of Treaty-Message of the President -- Delivery of Archives coerced by Gen. Jackson-Imprisonment of the Spanish Governor-Mr. Forsyth adjusts all Controversy with Spain -While absent is elected a Representative-Returns home in 1823 and again takes his Seat in Congress-Letter to the Secretary of War-Chero- kee Lands-Correspondence with Gov. Troup-Excels in Debate-Resigns his Seat in Congress in 1827-Elected Governor-Message to Digest the Common and Statute Law-Constitutional Requirement -- Message of 1828 -Court for the Correction of Errors-Again elected to the U. S. Senate in 1829-Leader of the Administration-Tariff of 1832-Athens Resolu- tions-Anti-Tariff Convention, 1832-Delegate from Richmond-Serves on the Committee of Twenty-One-Preliminary Discussion-Unrivalled Elo- quence-Enters Protest and secedes from the Convention-Opposes Nulli- fication-Proceedings in South Carolina-Defends the Policy of Gen. Jackson-Removal of Deposits-Dexterity in Debate-Extract from Speech-Appointed Secretary of State in June, 1834-Retained in the Cabinet by Mr. Van Buren-Overtures of Texas for Annexation in 1837- Correspondence with Gen. Hunt-Rejection of the Measure-Retires from the Cabinet, March 4, 1841-Dies at the City of Washington, October 21, 1841-Demonstrations of Respect to his Memory-Monument ordered by the Legislature of Georgia-Family Affairs-His Character-Tribute by Col. Claiborne
CHAPTER XVI.
THOMAS F. FOSTER-Virginia Parentage-Born in Greensboro, 1796-Tui- tion under Parson Ray and Mr. Strain-Enters Franklin College-Gra-
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duates in 1812-Reads Law with Mr. Wells-Attends the Law-School at Litchfield-Licensed to practise in 1816-Opens an Office in Greensboro- Soon obtains a large Practice-Industry in his Cases-Elected to the State Legislature-Long Service-Great Influence-Warmly supports the Ad- ministration of Gov. Troup-Elected a Representative to Congress in 1828 -Speech relative to the Missionaries in 1832-Extracts proving State Sovereignty-Action of several States exemplified-Deposit Question- Extract from Speech-Research and Discrimination-Removes to Colum- bus in 1835-Marriage with Miss Gardner-Opposes the Administration of Mr. Van Buren-Supports Gen. Harrison-Invited by the Whigs of Alabama-Address before the Mass Convention, June, 1840-Respect shown him-Again elected to Congress in 1841-Social Habits-Death in 1847-His Character-Letters from Dr. L. Pierce, Col. Y. P. King, and Hon. W. C. Dawson-Personal Qualities, &c.
CHAPTER XVII.
CHARLES P. GORDON-Born in North Carolina-Early Education-Student in Dickinson College-Graduates in 1813-Reads Law with Judge Mur- phy-Admitted to the Bar in 1815-Locates in Wilkesboro-Appointed Solicitor for the County-Diffidence-Marries Miss Galbraith of Carlisle in 1817-Removes to Georgia in 1819-Opens a Law-Office at Eatonton- Modesty again in the way-Briefless for Twelve Months-Strong Compe- tition-His début-Business flows in rapidly-Partnership with Judge Shorter-Attendance in Twiggs Superior Court-Action of Trespass- Turns over Case to J. A. Cuthbert, Esq .- Westminster Argument- Explosion-Mr. Gordon's Manner before the Jury-Elected to the Legislature from Putnam County-Heads a Committee of Impeachment -Patron of Education and Internal Improvement-Cultivates the Grape -Originates the first Railroad Convention in Georgia-Proceedings in 1831-Member of the Presbyterian Church-Prudent and Thrifty in his Habits-Fond of Humor-Good Taste-Acquires a Large Property -Last Argument-Dies in 1836-His Children-Letter of his Brother, Gen. George W. Gordon
CHAPTER XVIII.
ROBERT P. HALL-Born in Chester District, South Carolina-First Teacher, Mr. Edmonds, an Irish Gentleman-Removal of his Father to Georgia in 1836-Goes to School to James J. Ray, near Knoxville, and next to Rev. W. W. Wynn, at Hopewell-Passes a Year at Oxford under the Tuition of Rev. P. H. Mell-Entire Schooling about Three Years-Fond of Poetry-Irregular in his Studies-Addicted to Field-Sports-Aptitude for Learning-Writes Verses and Sketches in Boyhood-Reads Law with his Brother, Samuel Hall, Esq., at Knoxville, in 1847-Admitted to Practice in 1848-Publishes a Volume of Poetry-Extracts-Sarcastic Preface-Specimens of Poetic Composition and Taste-Romantic Prose -The Lover's Vision-Cherokee Legend-Marriage with Miss Ashe in 1848-Removal to Macon-Partnership with his Brother-First Legal
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Argument-Letter of W. Gilmore Simms-Manuscript Poem-Genius and Scholarship-Southern Quarterly Review-Plans for the Future-Legend of the Dalcotahs-Cherokee Language-Solidity of Legal Attainments- Compliment of Judges Lumpkin and Starnes-Prodigy of Intellect-Com- mand of Language-Vivacity of Dialogue and Delineation-Manner at the Bar-Social Nature-Last Speech in Court-Short Illness-His Death in 1854-Public Mourning-Elegant Tribute by Philemon Tracy, Esq., in the Macon Telegraph-Proceedings in the Supreme Court.
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CHAPTER XIX.
JOHN HOUSTOUN-Son of Sir Patrick Houstoun-Espouses the Cause of the Colonists-Member of Congress in 1775-Also in 1776-Why Signature not to the Declaration of Independence-Appointed Member of the Executive Council in 1777-Governor in 1778-Declared a Rebel in 1780-Expe- dition to Florida-Etiquette of Rank-Again elected Governor in 1784 -Commissioner in 1787 to settle the Boundary between Georgia and South Carolina-High Character as a Lawyer-Elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1791-Form of Commission-Death in 1796-Letter of Thomas Spalding, Esq .- Circular to collect Information, &c. ......
CHAPTER Xx.
JAMES M. KELLY-Scotch Descent-Native of Georgia-Birth in 1795- Limited Opportunities for Education-Clerk in a Store at Fayetteville, N.C .- Returns to Georgia-Teaches School in Twiggs County-Oversees the Estate of James Johnston-Marries the Widow in 1823-Litigation with the Heirs-Imprisoned on Civil Process-Reflections while confined -Discharged from Imprisonment-Reports the Case in a Newspaper -Elected Justice of the Peace-Issues a Warrant for Larceny-Sen- tences the Offender to be whipped-Punishment alarms and runs off Bad Characters-Neat in his Papers and Dockets-Engages in Mer- chandise-Unfortunate Partnership-Fails in Business-Property sold- -Credit destroyed-Takes to the Bottle for Relief-Poor Consolation- Removes from Twiggs to Houston County in 1826-Opens a Remnant of Goods in Perry-Patronizes the Liquor-Trade-Prevailed on by a Friend to read Law-Admitted to Practice in 1827-First Case-Industrious and Systematic-Takes Business in Justices' Courts-Professional Gladia- tion-Defeated for Solicitor-General in 1828-Friendly Letters-Practice at the Bar increases-Habits improve-Representative in the Legislature -Service on Committees-Elected to the Senate in 1839-Chairman of the Judiciary Committee-His Reports, Bills, and Resolutions-Amend- ment of the Constitution to establish a Supreme Court-Mature Briefs -Extract-Appointed Reporter of the Supreme Court-His Commission, January 26, 1846-Qualification for the Office-Visits New York-First Volume-Letter to E. R. Brown, stating Difficulties-Success as Re- porter-Aims high and works to his Mark-Satisfaction at seeing his Name in Print-Extracts from Carlisle and Adam Smith-Soundness of
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his Intellect-No Imagination-His Prosperity-Completes Fifth Volume -Dies in 1849-Proceedings in Supreme Court in honor of his Memory- Epitaph-Number of Writs of Error and Judgments to Twentieth Volume, &c
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CHAPTER XXI.
LUCIUS Q. C. LAMAR-Native Georgian-Early Life-Fond of Reading- Studies Law with Maj. Crawford-Attends the Lectures of Judges Gould and Reeve-Comes to the Bar in 1818-Marriage with Miss Bird-His Sensitive Nature retards his Prospects-Noble Aims-Seasons of Melan- choly-Compiles the Statutes of Georgia-Revises Clayton's Georgia Justice-Partnership with Major Crawford-Character and Success esta- blished at the Bar-Supports Gov. Troup's Administration-Writes Political Essays for the Press-Declines Opposition to Judge Cobb- Elected Judge of the Superior Court to fill Judge Cobb's Vacancy in 1830-Great Number of Ballotings-Jocular Double-Vote by a Repre- sentative-Gross Impropriety-Committee of Investigation-Test Oath- Refusal by one to answer-Letter of Acknowledgment by W. P. Hopkins -Motion to expel-Debate-Offence censured, but overlooked for Spe- cial Reasons-Public Dinner to Gov. Gilmer in 1831-Judge Lamar's Influence in the Convention of Judges-Letter of Iverson L. Harris, Esq., stating Particulars-Extract from Opinions delivered-Letters of R. K. Hines and H. B. Holcombe-Exalted Character of Judge Lamar-Com- munication of the Hon. Joel Crawford-Melancholy Death, July 4, 1834 -Proceedings of the Bar on the Occasion-Monument erected, &c ..
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CHAPTER XXII.
JACOB MARTIN-Birth in 1810-School-Opportunities denied-Energy of Character-Parents remove from Jones to Pike County-Jacob works in the Farm-Goes to Columbus for Employment-Improves his Leisure by Reading-Visits the Cherokee Gold-Region-Finds a Rich Place- Sleeps on the Ground-Indians quarrel with him and steal his Provisions -Attack on his Life-Martin is arrested by the United States Soldiers -Fatiguing March-Denial of Food-Escapes and returns Home- Teaches School-Reads Blackstone's Commentaries-Relatives discourage him-Perseverance and Strength of Will-Enters the Law-Office of James H. Stark at Jackson-Admitted to the Bar-Locates in Zebulon-With- out Means-Courage and Energy his only Hope-Succeeds in obtaining a large Practice-His first Case-Intrepidity-Adventures with a Wild Horse-System in Business-Always ready in his Cases-Mind Lumi- nous and Practical-Familiar with the Elementary Books-Marriage with Miss Howe-Delegate to amend the Constitution-Elected to the Senate for Pike and Monroe in 1845-Discussion with his Opponent- Success in Farming-Seized with a Bronchial Affection-Visits Florida for Relief-Consumption established-Dies on the Central Railroad in 1847
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-His Personal Qualities-Integrity of Character-A Believer in Christi- anity-His Example encouraging to Youth-Communication of Judge Stark, &c.
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CHAPTER XXIII.
ANDREW J. MILLER-Parentage and Birth-Early Education-Enters the Military Academy at West Point-Dissatisfied, and returns Home after One Term-Reads Law with Archibald Clarke at St. Mary's-Admitted to the Bar in 1825, under a Special Act of the Legislature-Opens an Office at Augusta-Marries Miss Olive in 1828-Strict Business Habits -Professional Advancement-Elected a Representative in 1836, and the next Year Senator from Richmond County-Applies himself to Public Duties-Becomes familiar with Parliamentary Law-Elected President of the Senate-Friend of Education and Internal Improvement-Au- thority on Points of Order-Influence in the Senate-Minority Report on the Senatorial District Bill in 1850-Letter to Thomas W. Thomas on the Presidential Election in 1852-Address to Constituents in 1854, declining further Service in the Senate-Appointed Judge of the Supe- rior Court to fill a Vacancy-Refuses to be a Candidate-Prevailed on to run again for the Senate-Takes his Seat for the last time at the Session of 1855-56-Illness and Return Home-Last Appearance in Court -Indisposition alarms his Friends-News reaches Milledgeville-Sensa- tion in the Legislature-His Death-Manifestations of Public Sorrow- Proceedings of the Bar-Of the City Council-Of the Medical College of Georgia-Funeral Ceremonies-Remarks of the Press- Resolutions of the Legislature-Eulogies pronounced-A New County created and named "Miller"-Monument voted by the Legislature-Offices held- A Public Benefactor-Communication of Frank H. Miller, Esq.
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CHAPTER XXIV.
THOMAS D. MITCHELL-Born in South Carolina, 1793-Soon left an Orphan -Education respectable-Comes to Georgia in Early Youth and teaches School-Attaining Legal Age, returns to South Carolina-Receives his Small Patrimony-By Imprudence and Liberality loses all-Teaches School in Abbeville-Goes to Columbia and secures the Friendship of the Hon. Joel R. Poinsett-Employed in the Academy, 1818-Reads Law with Col. Blanding-Again visits Georgia in 1820-Completes Law- Studies with Judge Shorter at Eatonton-Obtains License-Locates a
short time at Sandersville-Removes to Hartford in 1821 and opens an Office-Duel with Robert Augustus Beall-Elected Solicitor-General in 1825-His Commission-Impetuosity of Character-Disappointed Hopes -Sourness toward Mankind-Challenged by Dr. Baber-Fights with Rifles at Hamburg, and killed in March, 1826-Personal Qualities -- Nice Sense of Honor-Professional Ambition, &c.
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ROBERT RAYMOND REID-Native of South Carolina-Born in 1789-Deli- cate Boyhood-Sent to School at Beaufort-Unhappy from Neglect- Returns Home -- Affection for his Mother-Writes Poetry-Goes to School at Augusta-Tender Attachments-Death of his Mother-Agony of Spirit -Visits the Old Homestead-Reflections-Enters Columbia College- -Dr. Maxey-Miscellaneous Reading-Confused Memory-Chancellor Harper a College Friend-Oration in 1808-Extract-Marriage with Miss McLaws in 1811-Fourth-of-July Oration, 1813-Extract-Elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1816-Charge to the Grand Jury-Elected to Congress in 1818-Speech on the Missouri Restriction in 1820-Re-elected to Congress-Judge Superior Court in 1822-Supports the Administration of Gov. Troup-Defeated for the Bench in 1825-Death of his Wife- Distress of Mind-Elected Mayor of Augusta-Appointed Judge of the City Court in 1827-Masonic Address, 1828-Extract, Why Ladies not admitted into the Order-Elector of President and Vice-President- Marries Miss Randolph, May 8, 1829-Again Happy-Her Death, Janu- ary 22, 1831-Settled Melancholy-Friends come to his Relief-President Jackson appoints him United States Judge for East Florida, May, 1832- His Commission-Letter of Judge Shorter-Repairs to Florida and resides at St. Augustine-Admiration of the Climate-Extracts from his Diary from 1825 to 1841-Onerous Labors-Acts as Judge of the Court of Ap- peals-Commissioner of Land Claims-Abstract of Titles reported to the President-Enemies annoy him-Grand Jury vindicates his Administra- tion-Marriage with Miss Smith in 1837-Fourth-of-July Address at St. Augustine in 1838-Extract-Elected President of the Convention to form a Constitution for Florida-Appointed Governor in 1839-His Com- mission-Letters of Mr. Forsyth-Elected Honorary Member of the Georgia Historical Society-Certificate-Affliction at the Loss of his Son, Midshipman Reid, at Sea-Pathetic Remarks in his Diary-Naval Monu- ment-Removed from Office by President Harrison in March, 1841- Retires to his Farm at Blackwood, near Tallahassee-Family Affairs- Adopts the Unitarian Faith-Neglect of Property-Embarrassments trou- ble him-Plans for the Future-His Death, July 1, 1841-Notice of the Press-His Character and Personal Appearance-Leaves a Large Collec- tion of Papers, &c.
CHAPTER XXVI.
WILLIAM S. C. REID-Born in Hancock County, 1802-Educated at Mount Zion by the Brothers Beman-Visits the North and pursues a Course of Legal Studies at New Haven in 1824-Returns to Georgia-Admitted to the Bar at Augusta in 1825-Locates at Clinton with Fine Prospects- Gifts in Oratory-Commanding Appearance-Removes to Macon-Em- ployed for the Prosecution in the Case of the State vs. Elijah Barber, alias Jesse L. Bunkley-Curious Developments-One Hundred and Thirty Wit- nesses examined-Conflict of Testimony-Attempt to obtain an Estate of
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Twenty Thousand Dollars by falsely personating the Heir-Conviction of the Accused as an Impostor-Letter to his Pretended Mother-Effort of Mr. Reid on the Trial-Unfortunate. Habits-Love-Affair-Deliberately sacrifices himself-His Lofty Nature conquered by Intemperance-His Death at his Mother's House in Monroe County, July 23, 1839-Warning to Young Men
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CHAPTER' XXVII.
ROBERT RUTHERFORD-His Ancestry-Robert born in Wilkes County, 1786 . -Schooled under Mr. Posey-Negligent of Study-Grieves his Father- Enters Franklin College in 1802-President Meigs-College-Roll-De- mosthenian Society formed-Graduates in 1804-Reads Law with Judge Skrine at Sandersville-Attends the Law-School at Litchfield in 1806- Returns to Georgia-Admitted to the Bar in 1807-Marriage with Miss Howard in 1808-Obtains a Large Practice-Courage and Frankness- Manners Popular-Resolute and Successful in his Plans -- Proposes to fight Gen. John Scott with Swords-Col. Tattnall and Board of Honor- Circuit-Labors-Takes Fever at Pulaski Court-Returns Home-His Death in 1822-Communication of Major Crawford and Williams Ruther- ford, Esq.
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CHAPTER XXVIII.
ELI S. SHORTER-Born in 1792-Left a Destitute Orphan-Assisted by his Brother, Dr. R. C. Shorter-Student of Meson Academy Three Years- Acquires a Sound English Education-Slight Knowledge of Latin-Reads Law in Medical Office-Studies directed by William Cook, Esq .- Admitted to the Bar at Monticello in 1812 -- Locates in Dublin, Laurens County- Talents and Energy-Removal to Eatonton-Fourteen Months with only One Fee-Addicted to Card-Playing-Industry and Force of Character- -Succeeds to a Profitable Practice-Marries Miss Watkins in 1817- Elected to the Legislature-Professional Harvest-Four Hundred and Twenty Cases to One Term-Fees worth Eight Thousand Dollars-Ranks with the Ablest Lawyers in Georgia-Elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1822-Supports Troup and the Treaty-Defeated in 1825 by Judge McDonald-Resumes his Practice at the Bar-Partnership with C. P. Gordon-Joins the Methodist Church in 1827-Again elected Judge in 1828-Resigns in a Few Weeks-Church Investigation-Retains the Confidence of the People-Elected to the Legislature in 1829-Moves to establish a Court for the Correction of Errors-Fond of Humor-Anec- dotes with Harris and Torrance-Trial of Strength with Judge Lamar- War of Giants-Acquires a Large Property-Letter of Advice-Delegate to the Free Trade Convention in Philadelphia, 1831-Manifesto relative to Missionaries-Removal to Columbus-Financial Matters-Elected Presi- dent of the Farmers' Bank of Chattahoochee-Creek Difficulties-Interest in Merchandise-Speculates on Indian Reserves-Letter to one of his Agents criticized-Allusion to it in Congress-Liberal with his Money- Fond of assisting Young Men-Pleasant in every Circle-His Death in 1836-Monument, &c ...
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CHAPTER XXIX.
CHRISTOPHER B. STRONG-Birth in Virginia, 1783-Father removes to Georgia while Christopher is a Boy-Imperfect Education-Returns to Virginia-Studies Law with Chancellor Taylor-Comes to the Georgia Bar in 1808-Marries Miss Woodson, of Virginia-Settles in Eatonton- Obtains a Good Practice-Volunteers in the Creek War, 1813-Appointed Lieutenant of Cavalry-Battles of Autossee and Caulibbee-Horse shot under him-Example of Courage and Humanity-Appointed Judge-Advo- cate-Next Paymaster of the Army-Returns with Honor from the War- Elected Judge of the Superior Court in 1816, and again in 1819-Man- damus vs. Gov. Clark-Firmness of Character-Term of Office expires- Resumes Practice-Refers to Judge Early-Pleasant Companion-Delibe- rate in Speech-Anecdote-Removes to Macon-Sustains Gov. Troup- Interview with Gen. Gaines-Affidavit-Elected Judge of the Flint Cir- cuit in 1828 and 1831-Trial of Murder-Case in Bibb-Presides with Pis- tols under his Cloak-Visited by a Grandson of Patrick Henry-Letter from N. W. Henry-Vindication of the Judiciary-Letters to his Son, Creed Taylor-De Graffenried Estate-Col. Bailey visits Europe-State- ment of Claim-Death of Mrs. Strong-Gloom of Mind-Mr. Webster's Inquiry for a Suitable Governor to suppress Outrages in Florida-Visit of Mr. Clay in 1844-Anecdote in the Public Reception at Macon-First Appearance in the Supreme Court-Congratulations offered-Removes to Perry-Attendance on the Circuit-Society coveted by the Bar-Resem- blance to Gen. Lafayette-Chivalry of Character-Loss of Property by Securityship-Virginia Pride-Letter to the Author-Letter to T. W. Montfort-State-Rights Creed-Wilkinson Platform-Religious Feelings- Sudden Death, May 1, 1851-Proceedings of the Bar-Editorial Remarks in the Federal Union-Communication of Col. Bailey.
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WILLIAM H. TORRANCE-Native of South Carolina-Scottish Descent-Early Education-Clerk in a Store-Father removes to Georgia in 1811, and dies in 1812-William labors on the Farm-Volunteers in the Creek War, 1813 -Appointed Private Secretary to Gen. Floyd-At several Battles-Col. Hawkins's Manuscript History of the Indian Tribes-End of Service -- Again volunteers-Appointed Forage-Master-Conclusion of Peace-Mer- chants' Clerk in Augusta-Fond of Books-Friendship of R. H. Wilde- Cotton-Speculation-Unfortunate-Studies Law-Creditable Examination -Opens an Office at Milledgeville-Discouragement-Nervous Timidity- Hard Student-Close Attention to Business-Character established for Legal Ability-Retained in Important Causes-Array of Authorities- Logical Reasoner-Exact System-Personal Neatness-Supporter of Gov. Troup's Administration-Appointed Commissioner to Investigate Conduct of Agent-Evidence collected as to Death of McIntosh-Distress of the Friendly Indians-Extracts-Col. H. G. Lamar's Mission to the Indian Towns-Pathetic Appeal of Females-Correspondence with Gen. Gaines
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-Acts of the Commission-Report to Gov. Troup-Appears as Counsel at the Bar of the House of Representatives-Marriage with Miss Crawford- Letters to the Author-Law-Books-Midnight Courts-Social Extrava- gance-Seeks no Office-Profound Legal Attainments-Acquires Wealth- Generous Living-Style on the Circuit-Kindness to Young Men-Above Selfishness-Death of Mrs. Torrance-Mind greatly depressed-Soon fol- lows to the grave-Obituary Notice in the Southern Recorder, 1837- Communication of Major Joel Crawford, &c.
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CHAPTER XXXI.
GEORGE W. TOWNS-Family Virginian-Birth in Wilkes County, Georgia, 1801-Education in County Academies-Cultivates Composition and Ora- tory-Studies Medicine with Dr. Branham-Severe Injury from a Horse -- Removes to Montgomery, Alabama-Reads Law with Mr. Benson-Mar- ries Miss Campbell-Her Death in a Few Days after Marriage-Shock on his Feelings-Speculates successfully on Town-Lots-Returns to Georgia -Merchandises in Talbot-Elected Colonel of the Regiment-Serves in the Legislature-Extracts from the Journal of both Houses-Opposes Nullification-His Resolutions on the Tariff, Internal Improvement, and Gen. Jackson-Bills introduced-Southern Convention, 1832-Amendment to Federal Constitution proposed-Mr. Chappell's Resolutions-Mr. Wood's Minority Report-Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions ignored-Col. Towns elected to Congress in 1834 and in 1836-Marriage with Miss Jones, of Virginia-Again elected to Congress to fill a Vacancy in 1845-Defeated by Mr. Jones in 1846-Nominated for Governor in 1847-Succeeds over Gen. Clinch-Re-elected Governor in 1849 against Judge Hill-Champion of Southern Rights-Extracts from his Messages-Georgia Platform, 1850 -Northern Aggression-Western and Atlantic Railway-Just Principle of Taxation-Retires from Ofice, 1851-Attack of Paralysis-Helpless Con- dition-His Death in 1854-Character for Eloquence-Suavity of Manner -Chesterfield in Address-Dr. Gardner's Communication, &c ...
CHAPTER XXXII.
RICHARD H. WILDE-Born in Ireland, 1789-Parents emigrate to Baltimore -Loss of Property by the Rebellion-Death of his Father in 1802-His Mother removes to Georgia in 1803-Richard cultivates Letters-Example of his Mother-Assists in her Business-Delicate Health-Reads stu- diously and takes Notes-Originates a Dramatic Society in Augusta- Sustains part in the Representations-Passion for Poetry-Reads Law- Encounters Difficulties-Admitted to the Bar in 1809-Remark of Judge Early-Practice soon obtained-Elected Attorney-General-Lofty Tone at the Bar-Elected to Congress in 1815-Public Service-Defeated at the Next Election-Again enters Congress in 1825-Speech on the Bank Ques- tion-On the Currency-Extracts-Sketch of the Congress of 1816- Specimens of his Poetry-Florida Land Claims-Defeat for Congress in 1834-Visits Europe in 1835-Tour on the Continent-Resides at Florence -Writes his Work on Tasso-Extracts-Discoveries as to Dante-Fondness for Italian Literature-Returns to the United States in 1842-Appears in
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