The New York herald., 1845-07-14

attention M present. This important branch OF Ju-
risprudence has been long and shanefuly neglected
and calls loudly for revision.
| There are many rurnors ahoat OF character SO
extraordinary to excite our wonder; ana
which, If true, must ere long spread terror and dis
may among our citizens We hear daily Of cross
misconduct and bafe-faced fraud in the management
OF thlss department..
The charges are generally Of vague and lndeh-
mite character but, we are inclined to believe there
is great cause for dissatisfaction, which if not short
ly remeded, viii loudly call for rigid and careful
investigation at the hands of this community. We
forbear particulars, as we believe such an enquiry
must take place.
The Police department, which was established as
buwark for the protection Of our liberties, IN the
hands of dishonest and ntrigueing men may be
turned into an instrument of persecution, and the
iuotiensive and harmless be made the victims OF
those who are dressed in little brief authority"
The new Police, however, when fully organized,
promises the restoration of harmony and order
The Mayor is busily engaged in examining into the
character and capacity of applicants for office; and,
we hope soon 10 have an efficient and well organized
force ready for all emergencies. The name OF Jus
tice Masel, the able Chief, is already becoming
terrible among the dens Of infamy and sinks OF cor
ruption. Like the immortal Pouch6, Minister Of
Police under the great Napoleon, his lynxeyed vg-
lance never slumbers. Ever ready for action, his
move a,ents are conducted with the utmost secresy;
and success invariably crowns his efforts There
is no such word as !" fail' in his vocabulary.
Th midnight burglar, thief and assassin, who for
mery dwelt security, and drove their trade, ire
spectve of law now hide in obscure retreats, filled
with fear and dread their steps are watched-theli
intentions known-and when the hour OF action ar
rlyes-when the blow is to be struck-the booty
gained, or the victim murdered-the lion hearted
Chief and his brave men are there, unseen and un-
suspected the deed is frustrated, and the villains Sc
cured His power, is circumscrbed and limited by
the law which created the office. The Chief Is too
much restricted by others, and not allowed to carry
liberal and enlarged views into operation II the
new po ce ordinance should fail it will be in conse
ouence of the narrow and contracted views Of Its
trainers We fear this will be the case and then will
our legislators learn to consult those whom long
perience has fitted for advisers. more obectona-
Bile BILL in many of its principal features, could not
possibly have been constructed The number of
policemen is altogether too small the mode of Sc
lection and pay decidedly ruinous and the duty
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Watch is to be abolished, and the officers will have
to perform in addition to their regular duties that Of
guardians OF the night. Whether they will follow
the advice of the learned Justice Dogberry or not,
we cannot say. Wewil give them his charge, how
ever, in order that they may have a precedent at
hand when wanting.
Docr..." You shall comprehend all vagrom men you
are to bid any stand, in the princes name.
| 2Np. WATcH-How II he will not stand
Docp;-Why then, take no note Of him, but let him
go and presently call the rest Of the watch together
| and thank God you are rid OF knave"
! Now in this riotous and disorderly city, we hold
this advice as exceedingly wholesome, except what
relates to bidding to stand; for its propriety
depends entirely on circumstances. If he is drunk
and feeling upwards for the ground on which he is
living for instance, we hold the watchmen have
no right to demand what is impossible. Seriously
we have much reason to fear the good effect of this
new law; there are many excellent provisions in it,
however, and we are not disposed TO cav-It is yet
untred, and it is the duty of all good citizens TO
wait before pronouncing final judgment
Thcatricals.
| PARK THEArRE.-Ths evening the lovers OF the
opera will again delight in hearing their ever-ad.
mired and ever-admirabe Miss Calve, IN the play
written expressly for her when she belonged to the
comic opera in Paris. La File du Regiment,
will be represented for the first time since the return
of this talented artist and of the company she belongs
to. from the South. Mr. and Mrs. Mathieu whose
talents have been highly appreciated by the pub
lie, will also appear in this opera and the tout en-
sembe of the distribution Of the parts strong Sc
curity OF the success Of the performance The inde-
fatigabe director of the company, Mr. Davis, in or
der to prove his willingness to please his patrons,
has, to this very beautiful and powerful OPERA added
a vaudeville of great attraction, in which Mr.. Mon
tasser whom the public has already much applaud
| ed in several plays Mad'lle Maria, who also has
| left an agreeable remembrance Of her talent by her
| acting, when the company were here before, and
Mad Richer, the great favorte of the lovers of the
vaudeville and the drama, will appear. This is a
very great lnducement to the public, and little doubt
is to be entertained that lafg audience will be
| there TO avail themselves of the good will which
these efficient artists exhibit in endeavoring to af
| ford qualification to their musical and dramatic
taste
CASTLE GARDEN.-A very attractive bill of fare is
offered at this cool and refreshing place o
amusement, for this evening, aboundng in every
de scripon of music, vocal and instrumental
beautiful dancing, and other entertainments, wei
worthy of Witnessing
| NIBLo's GARDEN.-Ths evening the Lady of Ly
ons is produced, for the purpose OF introducing Mrs
| Mowatt as Pauline, the character she sustained
with such fclat on the time honored boards of OLD
Drury Since her debut there, Mrs. M. has been or
continual practice, and beng an enthusiast IN hel
new profession, will doubtless be even more etiec
tive than when last seen. Mr.. Crisp is the Claude
Melnotte, being engaged expressly to support her.
The play is otherwise very strongly cast 1t will
lie grand gala night.
The Campanologian Brothers are about TO give
Concert in Saratoga assisted by the Messrs Vanderyer
the autist and pianist, and Mr. H. Swift, the vocalist
Herr Alexander is astonishing the residents o
st. Louis with his tricks.
| Mary Ann Lee, the danseuse, and Charlotte Barnes
the actress Paris at last dates. Their anxious
| mammas along watching over them.
The Albany Theatre will open tonight under the