Elected by the legislature a Circuit Court Judge but Gov. Chamberlain refused to commission him, (Ex. Gov. Moses, white, was elected a Circuit Court Judge at the same time and he was also refused a commission by Gov. Chamberlin.) Judge of Probate of Beaufort Co., for more than ten years. Prince Rivers-- Born in South Carolina. Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. Member of the House of Representatives of S. C. Brigadier General in the South Carolina Militia. Called the "black Prince" and he looked it with his fine physique and military bearing as he rode at the head of the colored troops as they passed in review before the Governor at their annual inspection. John Lee-- Born at Columbia, S. C. State Senator from Chester Co. Postmaster at Chester. Self educated. Very prominent in his county. W. J. McKinlay-- Born at Charleston, S. C. Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. One of the most prominent colored men in Charleston Co., and one of the most influential in the Party Councils. Member of the House of Representatives 1868 and part of 1869. Resigned to accept position of Register of Mesne Conveyances, a very important office which he held for several years. W. H. Thomas-- Born in Ohio. A man of brilliant intellect. One of the most prominent members of the House of Representatives at the close of the Reconstruction Period. I remember well the conspicuous part he took in the proceedings in the House of Representatives in 1876. Those were times that tried men's souls but Mr. Thomas held his own with the best men in the Democratic party. Samuel Lee of Sumter, S. C.-- Born in South Carolina. Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention. A very strong character and one of the bright young men of the state. He was elected to Congress but the Democrats counted him out. He contested the seat and though the House was Republican and his case a good one, the Chairman of the Committee on Elections, a Republican from Indiana, who was personally antagonistic to him failed to report on the case and Congress adjourned without taking any action. Jas. A. Bowley-- Member of the House of Representatives. For one term he was chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. He wielded considerable power in legislation. Was considered the "Beau Brummel" of the House. F. H. Frost-- Born in South Carolina. Member of the House of Representatives. Active in all legislation. Polished and highly cultured. Henry J. Maxwell-- Born in South Carolina, at Charleston. Senator from Marlboro County. Active in all legislation. Considered the best dressed member in the Senate. Known to his associates at the "Duke of Marlboro."