Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... that he was true to his friends in every possible emergency, and that he never deserted a friend or avoided a foe. THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVKRNOR LYNCH. Charles Lynch, of Lawrence county, was, it is believed, a native of South Carolina, from which State he migrated to Mississippi at an early day in its history. He was the eighth Governor elected by the people, and the second chosen under the Constitution of 1832. Mr. Lynch was a plain and unpretentious gentleman, with a vigorous understanding, and a good stock of common sense and sound judgment. He was a man of undoubted patriotism, of unquestioned courage, and of the highest integrity. He was bred to the business of a merchant, and for a number of years he was a successful merchant in the ancient town of Monticello, the seat of justice for Lawrence county. It is worthy of remark that at a time when all offices of honor or profit were eagerly sought after by professional men, who were first, last and all the time politicians and office seekers, that two plain men like Hiram G. Runnels and Charles Lynch should have been successively chosen for Governor by the people. The administration of Governor Lynch was not conspicuously marked by anything peculiarly interesting or strange. Governor Lynch retired at the expiration of his term, carrying with him to his quiet home at Monticello, the respect, the confidence and good will of the entire people ot the commonwealth, whom he had served to the best of his ability, and with all earnestness and fidelity. Governor Charles Lynch died February 9th, 1853, and his remains rest peacefully in the Jackson cemetery. CHAPTER XIII. THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNOR McNUTT. Alexander G. Mcnutt, a native of Rockbridge county, Virginia, was the ninth Governor of...