The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-03-22


Chaplain James j. Ferree, who had /
been servingas agent for the treedmen's |
Bureau in Loudoun county for some
months past, was last week elected from
his position for malfeasance in Office
Chaplain Ferree is Minister OF the
Gospel (.)-made long prayers in the
open air-probably thanking God that
these ungodly rebels were not like unto
him; (if so they render a hearty aHen.l
Chaplain Ferree was paid by the Gov
eminent of the United States-the same
as its other otficers-to look after the in
terests of the freedmen; but as his mis-
sion was solely in the interests OF hui
mainly, we understand that where
"Cuffee" had business With him he was
invariably charged a small fee to keep
up the Office" Philanthropic Captain
Ferree.
A week or two ago an order was sent
from Washington to Chaplain Ferree to
be delivered to Thos. w. Edwards, Esq,
restoring him his property which had
been libelled for confiscation. Here was
a fat "reb," and a good chance for
perquisite; so when Mr.. d. called for
his papers, he was reminded of this
"small fee for keeping up the Office
and as the weather was cold, and Chap
lain Ferree had to be kept warm, a load
of wood was fixed upon as the contribu-
ton. Mr.. e. demurred-hadn no wood to
sell. Chaplain Ferree was fond of bug
done at other peoples expense-and was
owing a small livery bill Of $3.50, which
Mr.. Edwards could pay. Thinking by
this time that he began to smell q very
big "mice" under the parsons cloak,
Mr.. E. again demurred. Presumed if
the charge was fixed by law it was q
specific one, and that he had better pay
the money, take Il receipt. and let the
Chaplain pay his own livery, which was
agreed upon. Alas Chaplain Ferree.-
The receipt was forwarded to Gen. How
ard, with an explanatory letter, and
here's what came of it:
BUREAU r., F., & A. L., HDQs.,
ASSISTANT COMMISSION.
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1866.
Respectfully forwarded to the Com
missioner, with reference to endorse
ment of Chaplain Ferree.
The records of this office show no au-
thorization whatever given to Chaplain
Ferree for such fee. Chaplain Ferree
has been relieved as Superintendent for
Loudoun county, Va.
C. II. HOWARD,
Brevet Brig. Gen. Asst Cam, D. G.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
! BUREAU REFUG EEs, FREEDMEN, &c,
WASHINGTON, March 5, 1866.
Respectfully returned to Mr.. Thos.
| w. Edwards, Leesburg, Va, whose at
tention is invited to the endorsement Of
Gen. C. II. Howard, Asst Com. thereon.
| BY order Major Gen. 0. O. HOWARD,
Com'r.
| MAX WOODHULL, Asst Adj't Gen.
General Towards ejectment
of an unworthy officer increases our adj
miration Of the man, for while it assures
our people of the honesty OF his pur-
poses toward them, we hope it may
serve as a warning to evil doors in every
department of the service throughout
our wasted and desolated land. Many
things are done nowadays in the name
of the Government which, if known to
our rulers at Washington, would bring
q blush to their cheek, and no doubt re-
ceive the same condemnation that was
visited upon Chaplain Ferree. Lees
burg { Va Mirror.
IMMENSE ROBBERY IN New YORK
A MILLION AND A HALF DOLLARS
oIOlAEN- T-UU3OUU NEW AfSD.-- Ilc INV
York Commercial AdUe71iser of Saturday
evening says:
The safe of Mr.. Rufus Lord, i'm Elk
change Place, was robbed some time last
night of Government and other securi-
ties amounting to one million and hal
of dollars.
The news of the robbery caused in.
tense excitement on the street,a and many
persons called at Mr.. Lords office tt
learn the particulars of the affair. The
securities were in two tin boxes.
\ reward of $500, 000-the largest re
ward ever offered in this country--wil
be given to any party or parties Wht
may trace out and cause the arrest of ths
perpetrators Of this stupendous robbie
~.
We have been unable to ascertain any
J thing further in regard to the matter, a:
the detectives are DESTROYS of having a:
little said about it as possible. Every
precaution has been taken to prevent tht
escape from the city Of the robber.
Mr.. Lord is private capitalist, ane
: owner of the late Stock Exchange. Tho
; ..horaat,,r of the securities is such tina