The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-20

his fhvorite scheme Of appropriating to the ne
oeszities Of the nation portion Of the enormous
wealth Of the priesthood; and his minister Of
treasury has reported Q plan-supposed to be
the Dictator's own--for hypothecating or pledg-
ing the property Of the church for seventeen
millions Of dollars The liberal organs agree
in lauding this scheme, while the UniUersal and
other papers on the government side, but which
are still more Influenced by the sacerdotal
power, oppose it. But Santa Anna must have
money to defray the enormous expenses Of the
government. and this is the only feasible way
to raise it; so that in all probability the Golfers
Of the clergy are doomed to depletion.
Our correspondents also confirms what we
have learned by way of New Orleans in regard
to the popularity Of Colonel Ramsey's mail
company, which has adopted the route from
New Orleans to Vera Cruz. thence by express,
overland, to Acapulco, and from that port by
steamer to San Francisco. Santa Anna has not
been slow to recognise the great advantages to
be derived by Mexico herself from this contract
going into active operation, and so he approves
of it, as Arista did, has promised it his best sup
port, and has issued DEGREES to the Governors Of
the several States through which the route
passes, directing them to afford the company
and its employees every facility in their power.
Colonel Ramsey seems to possess the same
influence with Santa Anna as with the
previous administrations. Colonel Ramsey,
in the programme Of departures and
arrivals which has been laid down for his
steamers and expresses, shows the time from
New Orleans to San Francisco to be only seven
teen days. The saving Of time thus effected in
our business and other relations with California
is matter Of great consequence to our citizens,
and entitle the enterprising company who have
established the line to the thanks and warmest
support of the government and people Of the
United States.
Altogether, the Mexican intelligence which
we spread before the public this morning is
important and interesting. Read it.
The SHERIFFs Police AND THE MAYORS
PoICE-Two RIVAL BoDEs.-The frequent
depredations among the shipping Of New York,
committed by the dock thieves, OF the gentle
men more commonly known as river pirates,
have long since been the subject Of considera-
ton with the ship-owners, and owners Of pro-
perty remaining on the docks, who have, on
many occasions, asked the city authorities for
protection.
About the time of the Hewlett and Saul
gang, some attempt was made by the Chief Of
Police to establish river protection force,
whereby the interest Of the shipowners might
be protected A resolution was passed, in one
branch of the Common Council, in reference
thereto but nothing further was done, and the
depredations Of the thieves. up to this time. ap-
pear to have been carried on with almost abso-
lutte impunity.
The shipping merchants having become dis
gusted with the neglect of the public interests
shown in that regard by the city authorities at
last subscribed literally towards the establish
ment of river police and Sheriff Orser has
sworn in some twenty-five or thirty men as
special deputies, under the command of Cap
tain Rakielewitz and Assistant Captain Old
ring. to act as such police.
Now, there appears to be great rivalry and
jealousy existing between the city police and
the SherifTs river police, arising principally
from the dread lest the Sherif's police should
obtain the credit Of breaking up the gangs of
rogues who plumber the vessels. the credit of
which service is ambitioned for by the Mayors
police.
However. SO long as the depredations ar,
stopped, the merchants care but lttl, who OBJ
tain the credit. They don't ask the city to pay
their me-; they hive frequently ked for pro-
ectior, and could not h ave it awarded them py
the Common Council, and now they seek to es-
tab'ish a force OF watchmen to protect their
property. t their own expense.
1t has been intirated that the Sheriff has no
authority to create q police. That is mistaken
idea. The Sh riff is empowered by law to
create as many special deputies as he may
deem proper for the protection OF the citizens,
or their property, situated within this CO unity.
The Mayor is the head of the city police; but
the Sherif7s powers embrace the whole county.
he can, at any moment, in cases of riot
or tumult, create special deputies for
the protection of personal property; and in
conformity with his duty he has created special |
deputies, or police, as it may be termed for |
the protection Of the shipping interest in our
harbor against the continual depredations Of the
thieves who infest Its wharves, beyond the |
reach OF city policemen
In another point Of view, the SheriA-s river |
police will act as kind Of incentive, stimulat-
ing the regular force to increased activity.
Jealousy will cause either force to keep watch
over the other; and of this watchfulness the
public will possess the benefit.
We cav tn the Sheriff,a nolice do vour dutv