New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-05-28

rushed into house on fire in l7thst near 6th-av ana
rescued child when no other man was found pray,
enough 20 undertake II. distracted m0tner STOOL
weeping and irnuOrng sone bold spirit TO restore ner
child. All refused and skulked away, when TINS
Intrepid policeman dashed through the HANGS and soon
placed the child IL ~ mother arms On May 10 a'l
lie performed another feat almost equally comnends0le
in rescuing the child of NJ }. H. Anderson from death,
when thrown out OF that gentleman ArI age on the
3d-av Immediately under the wheels OF railroad car
In this efor; be- hazarded his own life. which was
saved only By accident.
TPASELIS C. poRENUs-xyrTH DISTRICT.
This officer was called upon on the morning OF the
18th OF May TO que disturbance al lazes oetr 81
loon upon his beat tie First-ay. tie entered the
saloon for that purpose and arrested one Of the prnc
pal rioters. In attempting TO leave with his prisoner
en- attempt made 10 rescue him. melee easaed
in whch Officer Doremus was dsnserouiy s'aobel IN
the upper part OF the chest. Ice wound peIeuaeI
the surface Of the lung three inches from above down.
ward. He acted manly and eyinced courage aud de-
yotion 10 duty high Oruer. ills life was IN nill-
nent danger for time, but sound constitution
and a temperate life has enable him to recover.
JEssE {. sKISSER-IIID DISTRICT.
This officer performed highly c0mmendable feat on
the momingof the nth February last, IN which he
nearly Lost lie. He on detective duty and OBJ
serving two suspicious persons before laNgnt on tha
morning on the corner OF Broadway and JOhn-st., no
watched them until satisfied they were burglars and
there with the intention OF robbery. lie then made
an effort 10 arrest them both One o; them struck MN
with mmey in the Jaw cutting II severely, and the
other at the cut nm on tue ntLl WIN u
chisd He however made desperate fight and sue
ceeded after q long chase in capturing them BON,
though suffering much from loss OF blood anu the IN
lures he had received The burglars have since been
sentenced TO the State Prison.
TBOs -LOwgT-XTH DISTRICT.
This officer arrested two separate OCCASIONS bur
glars with stolen property IN their possess on with one
OF which he had desperate light, but succeedei IN
retaining his hold until assistance arrived TINS officer
has but recently been appointed, and his vigilance IN
N fam
Of merit.
THos. yAsHAs-xIxTH DISTRICT.
This officer arrested on the sh of May last, after q
long chase n burglar who had five times broken into
and robbed the Shot Tower. He found the goods in
possession OF the robber and took him prisoner
john \. HOFFMAN,.
This officers iriumphs have been of more pence
ful character. He las distinguished himself III line
of dutv which, though less hazardous to personal
safety has rendered substantial service He Is the
well known policeman stationed ON broadway oppo
site Stewart dry goods establishment who has made
himself exceedingly useful 10 the ladies crossing at that
noirt. II nav not be proper to say that he has
doarcd himself 10 all the lady customers OF MI Stew
art rs that mi hit cnuse an additional pang to nus
bands and fathers 10 what they already suer IN cose
oueuce of strong desire thes ladies have tor visiting
lat establishments. His attention 70 all, aud the
coaselcss vigilance he displays in the discharge OF this
duty, entities him to this memento Besides he mas
been ten years a member OF the Police Department
w ihou4 having Lad one charge against him. THIS
medal IL presented in behalf of the ladies testlmo
NAL of their esteem 0nd regard for the attentions shown
them by old Nj. Hofiman-"the nice old Policeman
SWAIN LrNDSFY-xyITH DISTRICT.
This officer has been for period stationed IN Broad
way opposite the Museum, for the purpose OF regu.
lating the STAGES, &c. when passing that section oil
the street This duty has been performed by him to
the entire satisfaction of the Department 1t beng one
for which be peculiarly qualified On the -9th OF
March last willie ondeayoring 10 stop stage, winch
was oseeding az an unlawful rate he was thrown
down by the horses and in the struggle 10 get up I'M
fortunately broke his leg He IS yet confined 20 l'
house and 1t will be some time before ne VIII DC end
bed 10 resume his duties
OF the officers receiving these medals four are men,
hers # the Reserve Corps the other hree VIII be- pro-
po..d 10 that no.ition 1t must be understood that
the medals are awarded for services rendered during
the administration OF the present Mayor only.
Mr.. Doromus was supported by two OF his friends,
rs he hes not vet entirely recovered from his wounds
The officers received hearty cheering upon receiving
the medals. and the announcement Of officer IIoif-
mans services excited considerable laughter. The
tide flowed forward between every address; by the
time all were delivered only a narrow lane was LETT IN
from, OF the Mayor
Tie Mayor then read the following address;
OrrIorRs ASD MES: It gives me pleasure to meet
YOU to-day It is the first time have hal an oppor-
tupiiy TO see 20 large portion Of the whole corps in
BODY and indeed il the first time you have been 50
called together This occasion must be gratifying
10 Yourselves a. can you it to me. In COM
mon with the many distinguished persons present
haye been highly pleased with your oficer-lNe and
eenemanly appearance with good condition, your
excellent drill, and the general correctness with which
YOU have performed the exercises of the department..
Gentlemen: take deep interest in the wayin which
your official duties are disohargod-nOr am unnind-
ful Of what is due to your personal welfare. To
enable YOU TO act your part with fidelity, II Is
Indispensable that you fully appreciate me
many advantages OF your position ana DC con-
seious of what il done for you by the authorities.
You draw from the CITY Treasury as pay in the az
qrenate nearly one million of dollars per annum,
beside what is given by individuals "a presents which
last wear amounted according to the books IN the
MAYORS Office 10 about sl3yOO, anu so lar tni7 year
20 about ~ OO0 not including many valuable pre-
sonts not 10 be estimated by money There IS no
class of operatives or tradcsmen so wei PAID. iou
are COMPENSATED for every day IN the year, rain OF
shire duty duty present or absent the only ex-
certiou being absence at your own request 10 ne
without uay 0. sickness not caused by the discharge
Of duty And again, the duration OF your Office adds
much 10 its pecuniary value. II is during g0od be
hayior or in other words 70. lie, II you behave
,-oursoiyes What other situation what other
IuIie officer even TO the highest posts Of trust aud
honor that have the same security against want or
The destitution Of old aye. With myself though your
commanding officer, q few months VIII gee my place
fIled by another who IN turn will be replaced by
ono e'sf snd "a to recuniary Compensation with a
salary which falls far short OF The absolute inaspen'a
HE outlsvs consequent upon the oiIee Itself WHOM
reference 70 living expenses at al Again. your pay
i cariqir. No employer runs OF cheating you out Of
vorr weges or making deductions for bad work, or
iavs YOU in uncurent money, liable to heavy dis
count, or fails TO pay sure and promptly on
the promised day. Those Of you whose pre-
vious evocGtOns have been Of nature 70
force YOU 10 rely upon wages salaries win moi fail
In sppreciate this difference in your pGymaser. i.
gisn and attentive 10 duty there IL tie prospect Of
promotion. The hzhesf posts in the Dep8rtnen. axe