Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-10-23
QUITE REMARKABLE.
A HENRlco REPUBLICAN DECLINES A
GOOD POST-OFFlCe.
Squire CHM Performs Political Freedom
Tempting to the Glen Allen
Appointment.

The following was sent to Judge Waddill
LAW OFFICE S. b. GMN,
9O5 BANK STREET, RICHMOND, VA.
Hon. Edmund Waddil, Jr., HeU7co county,
Vd.
Dear Mr.. Waddill.-I learn through the
press that have been appointed to the po-
sition Of postmaster at Glenn Allen Va.
have so far failed to receive the notice Of ap-
pointment. Why, do not know. / desire
IN this letter to return you my thanks for
your influence in my behalf in obtain
ing for me this lucrative position;
and had the position come under
different auspices / should have more
highly appreciated your kindness. lis
true that / am not endowed with very
large amount Of worldly goods and can Ill
afford under ordinary circumstances 70
decline position Of 500 per annuu Dut,
with the condition that ont OF my salary
am 10 devote over ] per centum 10 the
campaign expense and to have my deputy
selected by the leader OF our party ana
this without consulting my better halt as
TO who may be her forced boarder and
companion at the table 10 say nothing OF
the sOiled linens which would OF necessity
follow if the deputy is to be Of the Eind
usually found around the court-green when
the grand old party gathers TO nominate
candidate or who as majority compose 'iiaV
body of patriotic citizens known as the
County Republican Committee, or perhaps
selected from amongst the communlstlc
fre-brands who nightly harangue crews OF
ignorant disciples and threaten the letting
Of human gore. | will, my dear SIR, re-
mind YOU that should ! fill the position
YOU have so kindly sielrd me with at that
remote corner of the glObe-Glen Allcn-l
would have 10 be responsible 10 the Ciov-
orumeut rs well as to look after me ihte-
re-t OF my bondsmCn, and therefore, can
take no position which would tie me down
to having ten Government stamps with
paste on both sides that they night suck
in tine Office regardless Of said deputy,
This uosition has lately been held by
lad, whom all people know 10 he OF the
highest tvDe of womanhood. and one who
has. as far as can learn. tilledthe position
with honor to the Government and credlt
10 herself. but who unfortunately dihers
with those who seek 20 exotic tile b3'er
missions of the human race and drench Our
| fair lend in human gore ! would prefer
| that she be allowed 10 retain the position
go kindly offered me. especially as ! would
not have received IL when the same was q
presidential office. which appointment was
| intended for another person. whose old
| throwu-awly shoes decline TO stand nm.
In conclusion allow me 90 say that my
| duties as an attorney. husband. father, and
citizen. rs well a. the fact that am rapidly
approachlngthes setting sun, whlchIn lew
short wears will rise over the mound that
will cover my mortal remains, prevents me
| from filing the other requirement OF al
tending the funerals OF the party ot which
YOU are a shining light. And then again 1t
would be cruel IL my filling apostlon that
might. if vacant, catch 50 many votes 10y
your promises to the hungry herd which
daily prey on your patience, hospitality,
and f6rbearauce. Respectfully declining
the position, remain yours as before
$. b. GINN.
| PERSONAL.
The Glen Allen post-ofice is worth about
| 5000 per year.
Nr. CHM came 10 Virginia from New
Orleans rs Confederate solderand settled
| in Honrico. where he is we'll known rs u
Justice Of the peace. OF late ne has been
| licensed to practice law. tie isa supporter
| of Mr.. Beveridge against Mr. Taylor. ior
| the House, and a few days AGO visited
| Petersburg, interviewed Malone, and tcie-