Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-02
VIRGINIA PLUMs.
Two DapviIIe and Gordonsviiie
Posfmnsters-Upfai to south.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. June 1.-(Spe-
cial)-There were two appointments of
postmasters in presidential offices made
to-day, one of which ends long and
bitter struggle for the office between
four candidates. This is the Danville
office. and the applicants for 1t were c.
T. Barksdale, w. p. Robertson, ]. II.
Johnston. and ]. e. Pedigo. Mr.. Barks-
dale who was a Mckinley delegate al
the st. Louis convention, came out VIC
torlous, and will succeed Postmaster
Neal, whose term OF Office expired some
weeks ago and who has made most
enviable record with the department. is
one Of the highest on the list as an OFF,
cial.
The fight from the beginning was be-
tween Messrs. Barksdale and Robertson,
the former having the endorsement OF
the machine, and the latter strong
and powerful local backing, regardless
Of party.
Hon. John r. Browne. who is the con-
testant for Representative Swanson's
seat, kept his hands off in the fight, be-
cause of the factional feeling involved.
and no doubt thinks he acted wisely In
doing so.
GORDONSVILLE OFFICE.
The other Virginia appointment to-day
was that of Samuel McElroy 10 be post
master at Gordonsville. If there was
any contest over this office it was never
made manifest here, but in all prooa-
blity there were other aspirants for the
Office
For the presidential post-ofice at Hick-
ory. n. c., James w. Shuford was the
successful applicant.
1t was expected that the reappointment
of Mrs. General Long TO the ONCE at
Charlottesville would be sent IN to-day
but 1t will no doubt appear in the next
batch sent to the Senate.
ARMY APPOINTMENTS.
Representative Hay to-day introduced.
as 1 stated a few days ago he would DO,
a resolution calling on the Secretary OF
War for all information and correspond
ence regarding the appointment OF civil
ians as commissioned officers in the vol
unteer army of the United states since
April oath utimo. This will develop the
quotas Of officers appointed from the va
rious States and will show how and by
whom this vast patronage has been con-
trolled One thing will certainly be
demonstrated by the disclosures that VIII
result from this resolution, and that is
that the South has been unfairly ana I'M
Justly Disseminated again in the appoint
ment of general, staff. and line officers.
II NAV have some effect on future APP
pointments.
DAVENPORT DISCHARGED.
Representative Lamb to-day secured the
discharge from the regular army OF the
United States of Private Davenport. VINO
was charged with desertion. 1t VIII be
remembered that Davenport was before
Judge Hughes on the same charge, ana
the case was dismissed, and Davenport
released. 1t appears. however, he was
rearrested, and was TO be tried by a mill
tary court-martial but the order OF the
Secretary Of War. obtained by Represen-
tative Lamb, relieves him of this ordeal,
and he is now free man.
PROVISION FOR SOLDIERS FAMl-
LIES.
Captain Lamb also presented the petit
ton of Mrs Purcell, president of the Vir-
ginia Branch of the Daughters of the
Revolution, on behalf of that patriotic
organization, asking for the privilege OF
a review and canvass of the troops now
at Camp Lee, near Richmond. with view
to making some provision for the families
of soldiers during their absence in the
service Secretary Alger said he could
not make any such order under the cir
cumstances. An application must be
made to the post commander. and 1t must
be forwarded through the regular chan
nels. according to the army regulations.
So the Daughters will have 10 observe the
military rules governing the case making
the application setting forth their aims
and objects, sign it officially have 1t sign
ed by a number of interested soldiers and
officers, and present II TO the post-com-
mander. who will endorse on it. Respect
fully forwarded" with his recommenda-
ton. 1t will then go to the major
general commanding the division. for his
endorsement, then TO the corps COM
mander. next to the commander-in-chief,
and finally TO the Secretary Of War, who
will then act on it. 1t is all very simple,
Of course, requiring nothing but a com
pliance with army regulations NO
doubt the Daughters would get a reply
in about six months, or about the time
the soldiers in whose behalf they are in
terested are fighting for their country on
the fertile plains Of Cuba.