The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-18
evening state Sul'risal.
WEDNESDAY EvENpG. OCT. Is, 1871.
[From the Washington National Era.]
Major Delany's Letter.
g nnhlished a few weeks SIM


III - in which he referred TO the following |
extract from letter by Major Delany:
ssThere may be these two exceptions: An or
binary black man. the keeper of grog-shop, re- |
ceved the appointment of postmaster across the |
James river, opposite Richmond, Nirghia-oD-
tained it is said. at the request of Democratic |
community. Also, il is said, that black man
has received the appointment of Consul General
and Minister Resident to the Republic oil Lioe-
ria Africa which required recommendation
from nearly the whole of the Republican mem
hers of the Senate to obtain the notice OF Mr.
secretary of State Hamilton Fish! This minis
Ter am told pcrsistentiy refused to recognize
the application of a black for any position. Ana,
indeed am further informed that his prejudice
10 color caused the removal Of the aecompHysnea
Haytien Minister, Colonel Roman, from wash
ington to New York city Other members OF the
Cabinet, it is said, largely share these feelings
against the pure negro race
The statement in regard to the appoint
,nent of the POSTMASTER across the river
is incorrect in every particular and wish
ing to do Justice to all parties concerned,
we propose to lay before our readers the
true state of the case, and at the same time
furnish proof that will peremptorily forbid
any future controversy in the NATTER
The facts are these: The postmaster refer
red to (Mr. James Ii. Cunningham, of Man
chester, Va is very worthy and intelli-
gent coiored Republican. He was not APP
pointed at the request of the Democratic
community in Manchester or elsewhere, but
he obtained his position at the solicitation Of
Hon. Charles Ii. Porter, M. q. of the
d. Richmond (Va.) district, who has ever been,
and is always, ready to promote the inter
ests of every honest Republican in hls dis
trict as far as lies in his power; and herein
it may be truthfully said, "none others need
opply.", l,ru
James M. Moody, an appointee OF Andrew
johnson, and an active opponent OF the
Republican party,) was also the happy pos
SCISSOR of a "groggery"- latter BUSH
ness being conducted in the same room IN
which the postal affairs were carried on. 1t
will be readily surmised by our readers that
this state of things must have been partlc-
ularly unpleasant to majority OF the citi-
zens, and especially was this the case III
Republican quarters. When, however,
Mr.. Cunningham took possession of the Of
sice he at once removed the bar-room to
another part of the building, so that per-
sons coming to the postoilice should not be
compelled to receive their mail in liquor
AZ. ,ensary; and we are truly pleased to
u htSIloo;o.,e the fact that Mr.. G. has since
oi,olo, 1the liquor traffic altogether. We
a anal,n no,,;os of two letters, made from
a appImdl s on file IN the Postocc Depart
NJ 'a Which G will abu adantly show that Mr.;
Cunningham's appontm' was Pl1 S ho,.,
by Mr.. Porter, and will also esS'u ,an no ",
rightfully the latter sought to o''pD'o VI
anti-Rcpublican office holders:
II WEST CLAY STREET, RICHMOND, VA:, (
September 2, 1869.
Hon. Geoyqe Earle, First Assistant and .Actiag
Postmaster general, Washington, D. c.
StR-I have the honor to request that James
M Moody postmaster at Manchester, Chester
field county, in tins STATE, De removed, tna ,as'
II. Cunningham, of the same place, appointed IN
his stead.
Mr.. Moody is IA active supporter of The rebel
party, whereas Mr.. Cunningham IS Il thorough
Republican, and competent! honest, and of good
moral character.
/ win add that his appointment will meet with
the cordial approval of the Republican party OF
lam. very respectfully
your obabent servant,
tSgned) CHARLES II. PORTER.
Wssr CLAY STREET, RtCnaoSD, VAR
September 13, 1869.
Hon George Earle, First Assistant Postmaster
General Washington d. o.
DEAR SfR-I understand an effort is being madt
here and in Manchester, Chesterfield county tc
procure the appointment of Major Waller ~
postmaster at Manchester, vice j. M MOODY
who is willing to resign in favor OF MIR. walker
Colonel ID. b. Parker, United States Marshal fo
virginia, and late mail agent, informs me tina
he signed the petition fer Walkers appointhlsa
ON being assured that mine would be obtained.
ISL baye not been applied to, however, ant
should Of course, have refused If asked, as hat
already requested the appointment OF James II
Cunningham for that position. with the excep
ton of two three, my belief is that there Is no
Il single Republican postmaster in TINS entir
Congressional district.
NV opinion is that they should be turned out
and active, thorough, honest, and competent Re
pnbicans put in their places however, DO no
desire 10 obtrude my views upon the department
have abstained from requesting any furthe
appointments TO be made until could learn IN
result in Cunningham case, whose appointment
L presume, has not yet been made, in consequence
,of numerous prior applications on ffle
Hoping to hear from you at an early day, II
main,
Very respectfully,
tSigned) CHARLES H. PORTER.
Mr.. Cunningham was appointed IN Sci
ssnaer, 1869, in consequence of these LEI
ters, and still holds the position, giving ger
eral satisfaction to the citizens OF Manche'
ter.