The 7th Mississippi Legislature met between December 22, 1823, and January 22, 1824, in Jackson, Mississippi.[1][2] The Senate adjourned on January 22, 1824, and the House adjourned on January 23, 1824.[1][2] Some elections were held in August 1823.[1]
Senate
In the August 1823 elections, Freeland, Joor, Bingaman, and Herbert were elected to three-year terms from the shown districts.[1] David Dickson, the Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, served ex officio as President of the Senate.[1] John Burton was elected Secretary of the Senate, and Joseph Peirce was elected Door-Keeper.[1] On January 7, 1824, Gerard C. Brandon was sworn in as the new Lieutenant Governor and replaced Dickson as President.[1]
House
Thirty-four members of the House were elected.[2] Cowles Mead was elected Speaker of the House.[2] Non-representatives P. A. Vandorn and Dillard Collins were elected Clerk and Door-Keeper respectively.[2]
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