Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-04-16

session of the Senate the Injunction of Sec
recy was removed from the following report
made by Gen. Malone in relation to the
Alexandria postmaster:
In this case of William w. Herbert, nom
mated to be post master ut Alexandria, Va,
wee David A. Windsor. suspended under
the provisions of the l76Sth section Of thu
Eey> ed Statutes of the United States, 1t
appears
i. That at the time Of the suspension of
Windsor his statutory term Of Office had yet
10 run something over one year.
, That in view of the persistent refusal
oil the Postofice Department to furnish such
papers as may have been filed in other cases
Of suspension, aud on which suspensions are
pretended to have been made, 10 request
for such papers on which this suspension Is
pretended to have been made was prefer
red.
3. That while the annexed letter Of Wind
sor, addressed 10 the President, and re
criyad bv him, "a evidenced by registered
receipt attached, discloses the fact that his
SUSPENSION WAS To be made on charges, as
solicited by the Villas circular letter, it is
no, believed that auy charges were pre-
f,rred agaius. Windsor, affecting either his
character a. IL man or his administration of
the ollice, other than such as may have
been preferred surreptitously, in response
to the Villas circular letter.
t Tha; there il no objection to the APP
polntee.
s That the nomination of Herbert be re-
ported to the Senate, with the recommen'
datiou that it be confirmed
This report is accompanied by letter OF
OK postmaster Windsor to the President
describing his unsuccessful appeal to the
Postmaster General for an opportunity to
see any charges filed against him, and his
letter to the Senate committee asking at
its hand vindication.
pERsoNAL-Mr. Louis Kraft will leave
here on Monday next for his old home in
Germany, where he will spend several
months with his relatives. He will be join.
ed later in the summer by Mr. Henry
Wiidt.
Mr.. Ben Carter, jr., and Mr.. LeDoux
Maddox leave for Texas the first of May, to
engage in the sheep business. They carry
the best wishes of their friends for their sue
cess.
Col. H. Tansill, Of Manassas, WAS in the
city for short time to day.
Speaker Stuart, of this city, was in at.
tendance upon the session of the Supreme
Court OF Appeals in Richmond yesterday.
POLICE REpoIT.-Last night was clear
until about > o'clock this morning when it
became cloudy There were two prisoners
and two dodgers at the station house. The
mayor this morning disposed Of the follow.
iug cases:
Abe Douglas, colored, charged with gam
ing in October last, was fined So.
VIM. Hawkins, colored, arrested by officer
Sherwood for disorderly conduct, was dis
missed on the promise to leave the city al
once.
John Ramsey, a small colored boy, arrest
ell by officers Martin aud Henry charged
with running away from home. was turned
over to his parents.
CASE REMovED.-It will be seen by the
proceedings of the Court Of Appeals that the
case Of Green Va. Ward has been removed
to Staunton. This is the case which in
volved the right of the city to compel prop
erty owners to pay two thirds of the cost OF
grading and paving streets, and which was
decided in favor of the city by Judge Keith.
writ of error was granted last month by
the Court of Appeals 10 Richmond, and
Judge Stuart, who represents the city. in
order to have IA early hearing as possible
Yesterday had The case removed to Stnunton,
where il will rome up i'll August next.
PROPERTY SALES Mr.. VIM. b. Danger
field has purchased the house. office and lot
on the southeast corner of Washington and
Cameron streets, the property Of the late
DR.. NJ. NJ. Lewis, for $1,000 There is a
ground rent ON the lot of $50 per annum,
owned by the Daingerfeld estate.
Capt w. G. Webb, of Washington, has
purchased the part of the old fair grounds
lot situated on West street, between Cam
eron and Queen, and will erect thereon q
neat frame cottage. He is now engaged in
having shade trees set out in the lot
DECREE In the Circuit Court of tho city
of Richmond yesterday decree was enter
ed fixing the amount due by the purchasers
of the W. & 0. r. Il. Co., and declaring
that the defaultng purchasers are liable
therefor, aud ordering suit to be brought
against them at once. The amount as
ascertained is about 500, 900, and it is un'
derStood that several OF the parties on the
bonds Of the purchasers are worth the
amount due
The OPERA HoUsE.--A o. Babel, the
Cowboy pianist, gave his second recital at
the Opera House last night before an audi
ence small in size but largely appreci
alive, rs was indicated by the applause each
piece on the programme received. The
same rspidity of execution characterized his
Performance, and many commendatory ex
preston were heard of his skill.
THE New CEMETERY.-The work of grad
ing the part of Spring Garden farm recently
purchased by members of the M. E. Church
South, to be used as cemetery has, been
completed, and in short time the grounds
will be enclosed and ready for the reception
Of bodies The name of the new buryinl
ground is Bethel Cemetery.
The Fox HUNT-The fox hunters Wh'
left this city yesterday for run in Fairfa!
county did not succeed in securing brush
though they started three foxes, which the.
ran to their dens. The party spent pleas
ant day and returned in the evening. Th'
gentlemen from Washington who took par
In the hunt returned to that city last night