The above names composed those who were appointed both by Governors Alcorn and Ames.

A majority of those originally appointed by Governor Alcorn were reappointed by Governor Ames.

Of the forty appointments of Judges of the Chancery Courts made under the administrations of Alcorn and Ames, not more than about seven were not to the "manner born." The administration of James L.Alcorn as Governor of the State of Mississippi is one of the best with which that unfortunate State has been blessed.

A more extended reference to the subsequent administration of Governor Ames will be made in a later chapter..