The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-27
CITY NEWS.


VISIT OF VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS
TO THE PRESIDENT few days since
Senators William N. Stevens and j. P.
Evans, and Delegate Rufus S. Jones, ac-
companed by r. Dulany.Beckley, Esquire,
visited Washington where they had an in
,erview with the President, and an agreea-
Bile interchange Of ciyiiities. The three
Assemblymen were introduced to his Ex-
celency by Mr.. Beckley. and the business
which called them to Washington was briefly
succinctly and ably stated by Senator
Stevens, who had been chosen spokesman
of the party. The President seemed
impressed with the truth of the state
ments made by Mr.. Stevens, and acqui-
esced in the fairness of the conclusions
derived therefrom by him and his
legislative colleagues. This interview
has been alluded to in the newspapers as
an attempt of the above representative
Republicans to have our respected and
much esteemed fellow townsman, DIR.
Charles S. Mills, removed from the position
at present held by him of collector of the
port OF Richmond. In reply to enquiries,
we have received assurances that the re-
newal or displacement of Collector Mills
had nothing to do with this visit to the
President. That the delegation went
of their own motion to ask the President
that in the future consideration Of the
claims of Virginia Republicans to his
notice, he could not, in justice to the party
or himself overlook the services which
had been so cheerfully and ably rendered
by hitherto unrewarded but deserving
member of the party whose name they
called. The President, as stated, acqui-
escing in the business of the CLAIM made on
behalf OF the gentleman alluded to, stated
in terms that justice should be done.
THE NAIL RoBBERY-Julia Stems,
the colored woman arrested by Captain
Frey, special agent of the Postoffice de-
partment, on charge of robbing the Uni
ted States mail, on the plank road between
Fredericksburg and Orange Courthouse,
on the 18th instant, was arraigned before
Commissioner Peasants this morning.
Several witnesses were examined, who
testified as to the loss of the mail pouch,
and the finding Of it ON the same day bro
ken open, and the contents loosely
scattered near by. Also as to the
accused having been seen in the vicni.
ty. Captain Frey detailed a statement made
to him by the prisoner, in which she ac-
knowledged the finding of the mail, and
breaking it open. The accused then
stated that she had been induced to
make the confession by person mot Cap
tain Frey telling her that she would get clear
by so Going. After hearing the evidence,
the District Attorney, in consideration of
the tact that the woman was the mother of
six small children, the youngest being vet
nnweaned, held her upon her own recog-
nizance to appear at the next term of the
United States Circuit Court
GREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR
SPRINGs.-The vicinity of this famous
mountain retreat begins to cast off its VIM
ter months, and put on its Spring attire.
Both the grass and Summer visitors are
making their appearance, the latter sight
seeing. A few days ago number of slides
occurred on the Chesapeake and Ohio Raj
road west of this point, but without dam
age to road or passengers. Frequent APP
plications are made to the present proprie-
tor OF the Springs to secure aceommoda-
tons for the coming season to which no
answer could be given, as it would not be
known who would be the next
lessee until to-day March 9th. when
the property would be rented out by order
of the court. There are others, besides
the Messrs. Peyton, who desire to bid for
it. A large crowd assembled here a few
days ago to pay the last tribute of respect
to Lewis Robinson, a worthy colored man,
sexton of the old Methodist church. and
well known to many Spring visitors from
all parts Of the country. Every indication
points to the fact that the Springs will be
more popular this year than ever before.
The houses, grounds, etc., are in fine con-
dition.
STROTHER's BoARDERs LEAVING
FOR THE MoUNTATNs.--Abou forty
penitentiary convicts were sent from this