National Republican., 1875-09-11
MORE OF THE SNYDER CASE.
Captain clarvoe Asks tor an Invsstig alton Of
His conduct-Ths Chief of Police Approves
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Captain Clarvoe Asks tor an Invss sits alton Of
His conduct-The Chief Of Police Approves
the Request.
The robbery Of Parry Brothers store by Ed.
ward W. Snyder and his confederate, and the
release Of the fIrn et from jaI, together with
the m snner in which his liberty was procured.
has caused considerable suspicion in the minds Of
the public that SryIer g lined his freedom not
only through the assistance of pal, but was
adeo Dy men occupying ofleIal positions, Vaere
they were placed to assist in detecting and pun
isbiDg crime, and not to shield the evil doers.
cO5neets 'ne persons whose names @ sn naSs oS0
treen, OF Baltimore, brought here BY mr Lay
ion, OF the Police Court, as the impersonator OF
detective corps, John A. W. Olarvoe. Injustice
has been done this of1cs in the base insinustlons
made against him which he is not slow to feel
Determined, however, to satisfy the public OF
this tact, and At the same time have the entire
details OF the transaction unesrthed, he has ad-
superintendent of police, asking for thorough
investiRat alton Of his action in the matter re-
ferred to:
CAPTAIN cLARvoE's LETTER.
WASHINGTON. D. e, sept. 10 1875.
Esf,drefaa II sesaTas e Sse Major ana S@pe'''''''
SIR: As much has been said and published In
the papers Of the country rejecting upon me as
detective officer Of the Metropohts1 police
force, in connection with the release OF EDWARD
Snyder. one Of the robbers Of Perrys store, ana
the arrest and release of one John Green, OF Bal
Georgetown, and been Snyder's bondsmsn at the
time he was released, deem IL only justice 70
myself and the reputation Of the corps to which
belong to ask, through you OF the Board Of Police
Commissioners q thorough and impartial invesu-
gstiOu. My actions have been questioned, motives
impugned, and accusations made that l was dis
honorabIy connected with parties in aiding and
securing the liberty Of the aboVe-named man John
Green. Conscious Of my innocence of the charges
made, and anxious to be relieved Of such stigma
on my name and reputation as q man and officer,
respectfully ask for and court rigid scrutiny Of
my conduct, Official or otherwise.
Hoping that the request will meet with your ap-
servant, ]. A. W. CLARvoK
MAJOR A. C. RICHARDS REPLY.
DEPARThsKT OF METEoPoLTTAS Police,
WASHINGTON, sept. 10, Ls7S
CGptGia John 4. y. CIarUos, Chief Of Detectives:
tion Of the matter Of your alleged connection with
the release Of one Edward w. Snyder, charged
with the robbery Of Messrs. Perry & Brothers
store recently, and the subsequent arrest and re-
lease of one John Green, charged with person
ating David Edes, esq.,, IL entering bail for the
EWhiie Iegreting that rumors ana accusations
connecting your name dshenorably with said
transactions have become current, deem your re-
quest highly proper. The matter Will probably
come before the Board Of Police Commissioners in
due form for investigation on Thursday next, the
10th inst. Very respectfully,
A. y. RICHARDS,
Major and Superintendent.
SIT WITH OPEN DOORS.
As the request Of Captain Ularvoe has re-
ceived the approval of the superintendent Of
police and now passes before the Police Oom-
missioners, where doubtless the Investigation Will
be ordered but one more point in relation thereto
remains to be considered Let the Board OF Oom-
miSsiOners, or those members selected to oonsti-
tute the court of inquiry, 10 their deliberations
sit with open doors. As the chief of the detective
corps has been publicly assailed as to the honesty
of his doings, and demands q rigid examin alton
under the charge let him meet his accusers f. ce
to face in open trial. where the public b. ar
all the testimony and Judge for themselves. II
he be proven guilty let him bear the RESPONSE
biIity; but, the other hand should he be found
innocent, then give him, his friends and the COM
munity an opportunity 70 know what manner of
men Il is that scatter scandalOus reports TO the
defamation Of a mans character and reputation,
and try to strike down the upright for the sake of
gain or revenge. Let the court be an open enc,
thorough in its exam inatior, ,gid and impartial so
that at the close, matter Enat the verdict may
be, the commissioners will receive the support Of
the citizens and feel that justice has been done.