The New York herald., 1845-05-24

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appointment OF New Police .Inspector-Jus-
tice Taylor.
The Common Council met last evening" when
communication was received from the Mayor.
nominating and appointing Justice Taylor Inspec-
tor of the new Police, which, after some brief
debate, was concurred in by the Board of Aldermen
The Board of Assistants having adjourned, no ac-
ton was had on the subject. II appears that cons-
derabe excitement prevailed amongst the great BODY
of the Democratic party, who were in attendance on
the occasion, and considerable indignant disappro-
baton was loudly expressed by several of those who
were in attendance on what they called ga whig ap-
pointment," and "t the first act Of the Mayor.o We
cordially approve of such step on the part of the
Mayor, as it strikes bold and independent blow at
the urasm ofparty which hitherto, in the selection
ofparzans and fayortes for office in this city, has
kept out OF view altogether their qualifications
Hitherto this system has operated nuriousy to the
public interests and we have in great measure, TO
attribute much Of the abuses that exist in the public
departments to the mere partizan appointments by
those in power. Justice Taylor's high capabilities
Responsible
must devolve the head of the Police Department,
are unquestionabe. He possesses, from experience,
thorough knowledge of these duties, and is inti-
mately acquainted with the entire machinery neces-
sary to make Police force effective and servicea-
BILE. We therefore look upon this selection by the
the Mayor-his first act, too-as indicative of dis
position to upturn the old and shameful system of
partizanshiP that has SO long disgraced the demo-
cratic party. speaks loudly for Mayor Havemeyer,
and no matter how the ultras among the party may
clamor about the appointment, the highminded and
upright members of the entire body, as well as the
great bulk OF the community, will sustain the Mayor
in this independent course. We shall support him,
in this appointment, through thick and thin.
MIR. VAN BUREN AND THE STATE CONVENTION
Mr.. Van Buren, has written long letter on the SUBJ
ject of the State Convention, from which we have
been enabled to gather that although opposed to the
project before the passage of the bi he is now in it
favor, which is very natural and CHARACTERISED,
change Of opinion. He recommends the two sec
tons Of the democratic party to unite otherwise they
may expect the wings to make such g amendments
;" the Constitution as will give them supremacy
hereafter. sHa e4 bea 81. s.llas.f.
This whole movement, indeed no doubt origina-
the ono set seeking to strengthen their power, the
other to get power What effect may be produced
on the Constitution of the State no one can tell We
hear the most ultra and extraordinary projects an
nounced-such as the election of all judges-the ex
tension Of the elective franchise to all colors and de
scriptions Of men-the removal of the restrictions
preventing clergymen from voting and holding office
In the State-and all sorts of Improvements p
There will be number of minor contests between
the factions, but the great fight will be on the amend
ments to the Constitution which may secure to the
successful party the ascendancy in the State. We
rather think the wings have the best prospects Just
now.
Mr.. Van Buren, assigns as the chief reason which
had led him to desire the postponement of the Con
venton, the fact of the disturbed condition Of thu
public mind, upon points not heretofore involved il
political issues" The venerable philosopher speak,
the truth in this instance. 1t is very true that
number of new issues have been introduced int
political controversies. Thus we have anti-rentisn
-abohtionism--nativism m-Fourriersm-sociali
abolition Of capital punishments- an interesting
variety Of notions each with its batch of saga
cious patriots, who will have hand at patching
cobbling the constitution of the State The anti
renters consider recognition of the legality of eas
es and title deeds as altogether unworthy Of the in
teigence of the age; and in that particular the con
stitution must Of course be amended" Then tn,
philanthropists regard our criminal code as barba
rous in the extreme-that also must be "amended.' ,
In the eyes of some Of the social reformers the mar
rage contract svery absurd and ridicuous-hat also
must be " amended" May not the "Irsh" and the
"Dutch'' also come in for share of the benefits Of
this movement? May not some new combination
of "natives," wings and abolionists be formed, fol
the purpose of Amending the naturalization laws
Some of the Irish battalions of the democracy ar,
already getting little fdgety on this very point
But it is indeed hard to tell what this Convention
is destined to bring forth. This is day of chang
and confusion, and the din and tumu reach the ear
even of the sage of Lindenwold," when, lik
Isaac of old, he walks forth in the pleasant even
tide, to mediate the past and form calculation
of the future. The ancient enemy-father of lie
and progenitor of mischief-appears to be busy witt
the sons OF men, and we prepared for almost an
thing, exceptto find honesty amongst politicians
common sense amongst philosophers. Let wis,
men look quietly on, and keep cool. They will b,
needed by and by.
IRISH EMGRANr SOCIETY President of thi
Society has waited upon us and given some expa
nation OF the facts on which felt justified the ohe
day in basng some remarks deprecatory of the intro
duction Of political feeling into this benevolent asso
ciation We are informed that the officers of tn
Society entirely disapproved of the conduct of tn
individual, whose violent and unchecked declama
tion about Repeal and other kindred topics at tn
last meeting Of the Society, warranted the conclu
sion that the institution was not exactly on the hgl
road to duty and usefulness. Every precaution ha
been used it is said, to prevent sectarianism in re
ligion or politics from exercising its bghting nfu
ence on the Society, and Proestants and Catholics
IT is added are cordially united in its support Th
is all very well and very gratifying, but why did tn,
President and other officers commit such a sad blum
der as to permit the dsgracefuI scene to which W,
have just alluded at their last annual meeting VIII,
was not the repeal orator at once rebuked and pu
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