Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-06-17
THE MAYORALrY.
IN COURT TO-DAY.

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nixes Mr.. w. A. Cock Mr.. Bowen. Ap.
| Peintee) as Corporation Attorney.
| On the Circuit Court being opened this
morning-Judge Fisher on the bench-Mr w
A. Cook moved, as Corporation Attorney, tha
the case OF the Corporation agt Hurley, on the
appeal calender, be dismissed
Mr.. Riddle suggested that both the gentle.
the Corporation cases.
Mr.. Bradley remarked: blessed are the
eace-makers;" but he could not agree to such
| an Arrangement.
Mr. Cook said that the first letter addressed
10 MI; b. styled him as Mayor. The law was
that the individual de facto in office is tempo
rarily or al least practically regarded de lure
IN Office, and ii is an indsputable fact that M r
Bowen is in possession Of the ONCE, and is
| transacung Its duties and the Court under the
law should regard him as the Mayor of the
| City.
Mr.. Bradley denied that the question as to
he was before the Court as an attorney of rec.
| ORD. he had not been removed from Office
| lMr Cook.-Yes, sIr.1 II is the first time
nave heard OF it. If there was any dismissal,
| he would like to know ny what AUTHORITY NJ
4 was made 1t could only be done by mpetent
| authority. and he denied that Mr Bowen had
| such authority. Personal considerations did
/ not lnnuence him In this matter: for, while il
| might be position of honor, it was one of no
| profit. He would submit to any order of the
Court, but with all due respect he might differ
| Mr.. Cook, at the suggestion of the Cont.
stated what Officers could be removed at the
discretion OF the Mayor, under the charter
and That the City Attorney was of that class.
| Mr.. Bradley.-If the individual is Mayor
| Judge Fisher said:
L have here several letters which were read
the other day when this matter was under con.
slderatlon, and presume il Is not necessary TO
| again read them. Since then, another letter
one addressed by Mr.. Bowen to Mr. Cook-has
been placed in my hands. It is as follows:
MAYORS OFFICE, CITY HALL, Washington
June 10, lS6e.-SIR: In reply 10 the Letter Of
Joseph II. Bradley, Esq, of the 10th instant.
nave to state that informed him that you
would "oe regarded by me as Attorney for the
Corporation" till otherwise directed This. OF
course. was as delicate a removal of Mr.. Rrad.
ley as 1 could possibly make under the power
conferred on me by the charter of the city, and
nave informed the court OF my action. If he.
cessary, renew your appointment to fill the
vacancy in view of the removal of Mr.. b. aad
desire you TO attend to all corporation cases.
very respectfully, your obedient servant
Col. w. A. Cook, Corporation Attorney. oi
We understand that Mr.. Bowen regarded
bat TO remove all obstacles in the way in view
OF all the facts, concluded to formally remove
him, as stated above.l
Mr.. Bradley.-This is the first intimation I
have had of my removal Had l received sncb
letter, however from the present incumbent
OF that office, would not have respected it,
gard Mr.. Bowen as Mayor
MT Bradley.-Most unquestionably
Inc Court-l feel that / will have to be gov.
erned In this matter by the rule that has been
adopted by our Government in such cases
Ihey nave always regarded the de- fdcto gov
eminent as the government which they are to
take notice OF and recognize in all their oaicial
political and State transactions / do NOT know
OF any other line of condnct which il wouJd No
safe for me to pursue. Mr.. Bowen, as under.
stand II. has been duly proclaimed Mayor. ard
1 nave not learned of Mr.. Given, the opposi.
ZION candidate, having taken any measures To
contest his right TO occupy and perform the an.
mes OF mat position. II he has done So the fact
mas not come to my knowledge. 1t is true thai
4 nave heard rumors, and read reports in the
news parers OF Mr.. Lloyd having been elected
Mayor dd interim; but do not think decent
regard for common sense would permit
M 10 take any notice of that appointment.
me- me people m TINS CITY elect the Mayor. Last
Monday two Weeks Ago an election for this Of
nee was held; and, as regards the res alt Of that
election, 1t has been duly proclaimed that
Sayles j. Bowen was elected; and l guess
MIN In possession of the ofisce, and acting as
ueJdts0 mayor; and, this being So am in duty
bound 10 recognize him in that capacity 10
recognize ms acts. He has notified me that he
mas superseded the appointment of Mr. Brad.
ley, and has designated Mr. Cook as his suc
cessor, to fill the balance of the term. Under
these circumstances do not know what other
RUE OF action L could adopt than the one
have indicated.
Mr.. Bradiey.-I suppose now il will be con.
coded by all parties, after this action OF the de
me other side, that there never was any resig-
nation of that ONCE.
The Court do not know about that
Mr.. Bradley.-Otherwise there could be no
Mr.. Cook.-That is a question of legal meta
physics that ] do not now propose to con.
sIder.
Mr.. Bradley.-It is a question OF common
sense metaphysics.
The Court suppose the Attorney of the
Corporation, like an attorney for a private
Individual, especially in the absence Of any
law to the contrary, may be removed al the
pleasure of the person representing the Corpc.
ration. There is an express provision to that
effect however, in the laws of the Corporation.
i shall regard Mr. Cock as duly authorized to
act as Corporation Attorney.
HEAVY REAL ESTATE SALR-Yesterday,
Messrs. Cooper Latiner, anctioneers, sold
the residence Of the late Washington Berry,
known as Metropolis View, and being oppo-
site Gienwood cemetery, about one mile north
of the city. This estate is on commanding
eminence, overlooking the national capital
and the broad expanse Of the Potomac river
The entire tract comprises about 333 acres of
prime land, fair proportion of which is ele-
CANT timber land. 1t was divided into 80 lots,
to suit purchasers Lot 20 is improved by a
comfortable frame building and stable: lot SO a
frame dwelling, and lot 81 a large and com.
modious frst.class brick dwelling in good con.
diton-the residence of the late Washington
Berry-containing thirteen large and airy
rooms, with four rooms In the basement Also,
brick stable, carriage-house, aud other neces-
sary outbuildings, with a fine pump of water
Ne ar the house. The grounds around the dwell.
ling have b. en- tasetfully laid out with carriage
drives and walks, and beautifully arranged
with cedars, and other evergreens. There is
also a fine peach orchard and other fruits The
sale was peremptory, and the lots sold at the
following rates:
Lots Nos. and ~, containing acres roods
and 10 perches each, to X. EIchorn, at $3.50 per
acre; lots and !, Is acres roods and per-
ches, 10 Eliza T. Berry, at S}25 per acre. lots S,
perches, 10 w. ID. Davidge, at $500 per acre;
lots 9 and 9, IL acres and IS perches, 10 Eliza
7. Berry, at $3.50 per acre; lot 10, acres and II
perches, TO j. A. Middleton, at $3.50 per acre:
lot II, IL acres rood and ~ perches, to w. ID.
Dayidge at S:S25 per acre: lot IL, 9 acres2 roods
and " perches, TO T. g. Magruder at $500 per
acre; lot ~, acres roods and 20 perches, TO
Eliza Berry, at s275 per acre; lot Is, 10 acres,
TO same, nj S225 per acre; lot 10, 10 acres rood
and ~ perches. 10 j. A. Middleton, at S225 per
acre; lot Il, s acres and 81 roods, 10 same, at
$3.50 per acre; lot IL, acres = roods and per-
ehes, 10 w. ID. Davidge, at $3.50 per acre; lot l9,
acres rood and Sc perches, to same, at 1856
per acre; lots 20, 81 and -, p acres roods and
perches, TO j. Middleton at $3.50 per acre:
lot %, acres and 80 roods, to same, At Ss25 per
acre; lot y. II acres rood and q perches, to
John Mcguire, at $3.50 per acre; lot 90, Is acres
roods and IS perches to George Miller, at
SIS per acre. lot ~, Is acres roods and %
perches to X. E Berry, at Sl75 per acre; lot 81.
80 acres roods ande}0 perches, with improve
ments,) TO A. L. Berry, at S525 per acre: lot 3D.