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December 10, 1902
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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Judge L. C. Barley assumes his role in Corporation Court, delivers a speech emphasizing impartial justice, and the court processes decrees for civil cases and Confederate pension applications.
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Corporation Court.
[Judge L. C. Barley presiding.]
Judge L. C. Barley, the recently-elected judge of the Corporation Court, took his seat upon the bench for the first time this morning and presided over that tribunal with dignity. On his desk were several bouquets of beautiful flowers sent by friends in this city and Washington. Upon taking his seat he said:
"Gentlemen of the Bar: I can only partially express to you my appreciation of your generous endorsement for the honored position, the duties and responsibilities of which I am about to assume. I tender each of you my sincere thanks for the confidence thus reposed in me, and return the assurance that it shall be my aim to administer justice fearlessly and impartially. I appreciate this honor all the more for the unanimity which has characterized your action. In assuming this office I am not unmindful of its accompanying responsibilities. Impartiality, honesty, patience, a constant and careful study of the law are necessary attributes for the proper discharge of the duties of a judge. In order to conform to the requirements I will ask and expect, as officers of this court, your hearty co-operation. Following as I do so many distinguished predecessors I feel more deeply my responsibilities, and, though realizing them to the fullest extent, I will faithfully and confidently enter upon their discharge. For the present we will conform to the rules heretofore governing the Corporation Court and the docket will be regularly called the first day of each term. I shall expect the members of the bar who have business before the court to be present at that time, as contested matters will be set for hearing. After the docket has been called motions will be heard and given precedence."
The docket was then called and decrees were entered.
Kate McGahey vs. Emma McGahey; decree referring cause to Commissioner E. B. Taylor.
Nellie Richardson vs. Emma May Drowns; decree confirming report of Commissioner Callahan and for sale. G. L. Boothe was appointed commissioner to sell property.
The court approved the applications for Confederate pensions of W. H. Harris, J. W. Evans, J. W. B. Parker and J. R. Jasper.
[Judge L. C. Barley presiding.]
Judge L. C. Barley, the recently-elected judge of the Corporation Court, took his seat upon the bench for the first time this morning and presided over that tribunal with dignity. On his desk were several bouquets of beautiful flowers sent by friends in this city and Washington. Upon taking his seat he said:
"Gentlemen of the Bar: I can only partially express to you my appreciation of your generous endorsement for the honored position, the duties and responsibilities of which I am about to assume. I tender each of you my sincere thanks for the confidence thus reposed in me, and return the assurance that it shall be my aim to administer justice fearlessly and impartially. I appreciate this honor all the more for the unanimity which has characterized your action. In assuming this office I am not unmindful of its accompanying responsibilities. Impartiality, honesty, patience, a constant and careful study of the law are necessary attributes for the proper discharge of the duties of a judge. In order to conform to the requirements I will ask and expect, as officers of this court, your hearty co-operation. Following as I do so many distinguished predecessors I feel more deeply my responsibilities, and, though realizing them to the fullest extent, I will faithfully and confidently enter upon their discharge. For the present we will conform to the rules heretofore governing the Corporation Court and the docket will be regularly called the first day of each term. I shall expect the members of the bar who have business before the court to be present at that time, as contested matters will be set for hearing. After the docket has been called motions will be heard and given precedence."
The docket was then called and decrees were entered.
Kate McGahey vs. Emma McGahey; decree referring cause to Commissioner E. B. Taylor.
Nellie Richardson vs. Emma May Drowns; decree confirming report of Commissioner Callahan and for sale. G. L. Boothe was appointed commissioner to sell property.
The court approved the applications for Confederate pensions of W. H. Harris, J. W. Evans, J. W. B. Parker and J. R. Jasper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Court Session
Judge Inauguration
Judicial Speech
Court Decrees
Confederate Pensions
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge L. C. Barley
Kate Mcgahey
Emma Mcgahey
Nellie Richardson
Emma May Drowns
G. L. Boothe
W. H. Harris
J. W. Evans
J. W. B. Parker
J. R. Jasper
Where did it happen?
Corporation Court
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge L. C. Barley
Kate Mcgahey
Emma Mcgahey
Nellie Richardson
Emma May Drowns
G. L. Boothe
W. H. Harris
J. W. Evans
J. W. B. Parker
J. R. Jasper
Location
Corporation Court
Story Details
Judge L. C. Barley presides over Corporation Court for the first time, delivers a speech on impartial justice, and the court enters decrees in cases including referrals, confirmations, sales, and approvals for Confederate pensions.