The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-14
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WASHINGTON. septils. 1873.
Resignation OF Governor Cooke and
Appointment Of HE Successor.
The President has appointed Alexander R.
Shepherd to be Governor Of the District OF Column
bia, vice Henry d. Cooke, resigned. The commits
sion of Mr.. Shepherd was transmitted to him to-
day. The following correspondence between the
President and Governor Cooke was made public
to-day
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
WARRINGTON Sept. 10, 1873. !
His Excellency U. s. GRANT PRESIDENT
office Of Governor Of the District Of Columbia, to
take effect on Saturday, the 18th inst / am urged
to this action by the fact that the combined de-
mands from my private business and my public
duties have been so exacting that am no longer
able to meet both or either of these demands as
sincere purpose so to administer the govern
ment Of the District as best. TO-, promote
s ns s 5Sanee the the nSs OF oap a to tss
has been ably seconded by the other officers Of the
President OF the Board OF Public Works and my
other associates OF the Board, whose energy,
cae s and ban sesus 6ave also to
thank you, Mr.. President, for the unvarying conf
dence you have reposed In me, and for the sub
stantial encouragement and support you have
given to me and my associates IN the arrangement
OF the affairs OF the District With sentiments of
great regard and sincere respect your o6edlent
servant, Il. d. COOKE.
To this letter the President replied as follows:-
LONG BRANCH, N. j., Sept. H. 1873.
DEAR SlR-Your letter OF resignation or the
Office OF Governor Of the District OF Columbia
Is received, and 1t Is with regret that accept IT..
You being the first Governor Of the District Of
Columbia since the present form OF administration
has been applied to it, am aware OF the labor
you have been called upon to perform in organic
ing and systematizing new modes OF admnistra-
ton, and also how zeal0usy and ably you have
performed those duties. Under your admnistra-
ton OF the affairs Of the Territorial government OF
the District OF Columbia assisted, you have been,
by able and energetic supporters, the national
capital has advanced towards what 1t should be
with rapidity that astonishes and pleases every
one who has been away from 1t Tor few years and
satisfaction YOU have property owners In the Dis.
trict OF Columbia, the people at large and all who
have an interest in the national capital, Will have
reason to congratulate themselves on the new
form OF government given to them Yours, truly,
To H. D. COOKE Governor OF the Territory Of the
appointments in the Board OF Public
Works.
The President has rendered the appointment of
member OF the Board OF Public Works to DR.. John
B. Blake, now President OF the Metropolitan Bank,
who was Commissioner OF Public Buildings and
Grounds under President Pierce, and In other days
known as q prominent democrat, but of late years
as q friend OF Grant.
Henry A. Willard has been promoted to the Vice
Presidency OF the Board in place OF Mr.. Shepherd,
who was Vice President, but who becomes Presi-
dent by virtue Of his appointment as Governor.
The Credit aIobilicr Suits.
Attorney General Williams leaves here tonight
for Hartford Conn.,, to look after the Credit
Mobilier suits, which up in the United States
Court there on Thursday next lie will have
conference with the government counsel and re-
turn to washington next week.