EFFECTS OF THE REFORM ADMINISTRATION IN MISSISSIPPI Because the Democrats carried the election in Mississippi in 1875, they did not thereby secure control of the State Government.

That election was for members of the Legislature, members of Congress and county officers.

Only one State officer was elected,--a State Treasurer,--to fill the vacancy created by the death of Treasurer Holland.

All the other State officers were Republicans.

But the Democrats could not afford to wait until Governor Ames' term expired.