Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-09-15
The Clerkship.

As was stated in the Gazette, Judge
Barley, of the Corporation Court, yes
ierdav appointed Mr. Charles Bendhelm
eek Of the Circuit and Corporation
Courts of this city 10 place OF the late
John S. Beach, whose term would have
expired on the 1st of February, 1871.
Mr. Bendheim, after the receipt OF the
tender from Judge Barley, sent the ioI-
lowing letter of acceptance
Alexandra, Va, Sept. IA, 1913.
Hon. Louis c. Barley, Judge of the Cor
poration Court, Alexandria, Va.
Dear Sir am just in receipt OF your
communication, delivered to me by
special messenger. rendering me the
Office of Clerk Of the Corporation Court
of this city for the unexpired term re-
Gently made vacant by the regrettable
death of Mr.. John S. Beach. Before
nermitting my friends to submit tor
Tour consideration my name as an as
pirant for this Office, had bestowed
some thought as to the ACCESSIBILITY OF
INV acceptance of it, in the event OF Sc
curing from you tender of the same,
aud while fully recognize that lis ac-
centance will involve some sacrifice as
well AZ A REIMBURSEMENT CT the pursuit
Of nv profession, yet feel that will
he amply remunerated in accepting the
office not alone by its emoluments,
hut also because | regard the position as,
one of honor and trust, which latter con-
sideration weighs with me very forcioly'
Thanking you very sincerely for this
manifestation of your confidence, l beg
A inform Won that / stand ready to &C
cept the appointment and enter upon the
discharge of such duties as the Office IN
wolves. promising to do my utmost TO MI
the position as faithfully and efficiently
as nv humble abilities will permit.
Respectfully,
CHARLES BENDHEIM.
Mr.. Bendheim later addressed the fol-
lowing letter to Mr.. n. S. Greena~ay,
who Was the deputy clerk under Mr.
Beach ,oos
Alexandria, Va, Sept. IA, 1903.
N s Greenaway, esq. Alexandria, Va
Dear sir: Having accepted the posi-
ton of Clerk of the Corporation Court OF
this city, which was this day rendered 10
me nv Judge i. G. Barley, l desire 10
offer t, YOU the position of deputy CLERK,
which YOU held under the late MIR. John
=. Beach. trust you will see your way
clear to accept the position and ask an
Immediate reply, as there are seVerai APP
plicauts. Very truly yours,
CHARLES BENDHEIM.
Today Mr.. Greenaway sent the follow
ing reply to Mr.. Pendheim's proffer:
Alexandria, Va, Sept. 10, 1903
Hon Chas. Bendheim. Alexandria, Va:
Dear Sir: ] beg to acknowledge the
receipt of your favor of the l4th INST
rendering me the position of Deputy
CLERK of the Corporation Court OF the
citv of Alexandria. and to thank you lot
your kind offer. In reply l beg TO say
that am and will be candidate before
n democratic primary for nomination Is
Clerk of the Corporation Court OF the
CITY to succeed to that Office at the end
of the unexpred term of the late John
S. Beach. feel that under these cir
cumstances it would be embarrassing
both to you and to me to occupy the
position of deputy in your office, but
beg to tender to you my services 10 any
WAY that can serve you in the discharge
of the duties of your Office for the next
month aud will be glad to consider my
self at your disposal during that time III
so far as it does not interfere with my
canvass for the office to which l aspire.
Very truly yours,
NEWELL GREBNAWAY
Tn to four O. clock this afternoon hr.
Beniheim had not announced the APP
pointment of deputy clerk.
Under the statute, before the APP
pointment of a Clerk of Courts to tili
vacancy a committee must first be APP
oo;nted to examine the condition OF the
Office. Judge Barley therefore yester-
day evening appointed Messrs. II. ".
Smith. Robinson MOncure and X. ID.
Brumbaek 10 make the examination.