Commonwealth of Virginia v. Quander

Alexandria Gazette, October 3, 1874

Executed his own Warrant.––Yesterday morning constable Charles Landstreet, of Mt. Vernon Township, Fairfax county, assisted by special constables Dove and Lloyd, attempted to execute a warrant, issued by Justice Kerby of that township, for the seizure of some cattle belonging to a colored man named Felix Quander, but was successfully resisted by Quander, his wife, and four children, nearly grown, who, armed with axes, knives, and stones, threatened him and his aids with instant death if they persisted in their attempt. The Justice being informed of the state of the case, hastily mounted his horse, and accompanied by the discomfited officers, rode to Quander's house and took him and his whole family off to Accotink, where they were carried before Justice Troth, and bailed for further examination.

Alexandria Gazette, December 22, 1874

The December term of the Fairfax County Court, Judge James Sangster presiding, was opened yesterday at 11 o'clock. The principal business transacted with the trial of the case of the Commonwealth vs. Felix Quander, which was continued until a late hour––even to the lighting of the lamps. Our reporter left before the jury rendered their verdict. The offence of the Quanders was the resisting constable Landstreet in the discharge of his official duties. . . .

The court will sit again to day, when the case of the Commonwealth vs. Julia Quander will probably be tried.

Alexandria Gazette, December 23, 1874

Com. vs. July Quander, assault and battery upon Charles Landstreet, a constable; motion to quash indictment overruled and bill of exceptions; verdict not guilty.

Com. vs. Felix Quander, same offence; motion to quash overruled and bill of exceptions; verdict $10 fine.