The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-05
THE NEW YORK POLICE.


MG CLorH2--Bx- ALDERMAN rrEMASy ON tn,
srASp-wHERE WAS TBR CHIgF OF POLIcE noRs7--
i Tas COMMITTEE AT LoGGkKHYA ps--AL pRaMAn
! BROWN ExCLUDED-AMUsIHG sCENEs--oLp CoMMo
| FORE MILLER, ETC., Ero.
Ihe special committee OF tbs Board Of Aldermen met
yesterday afternoon at three O'Clock pursuant IN al
Jcurnuent. The committee, consisting of Alderman
HohnIe and Briggs were present. AL else except the
gentlemen OF she press and OF the clerks OF the
BosId OF Aldermen, being excluded. The witoes,es-
consisting Of policemen, woman, an sy. Alderman
and cartmsnwero compelled to wait outsids tbs door
till they we're called for ,xamlnaon The lrst witness
was Mir Isaac Blush, who having been sworn testified
| as follows
am esrtman; an acquainted with the family of
UT; Matsea have been qu.intci with them since
1919 or 1920; about that time moved the family to
what was called Banker street
NJ Alderman ;S HS,nn - objected 70 going far back but
fereignr and he doubted II his father wAs natural
row called hadisoa street; old Mr.. Aatssn had two OF
three boys; supposed BY their looks they were an
hest VI s knowledge belief Mr. Mat,els father was
an Ebglishman; he tailor often heard the ques.
uon OF MT haueu's nativity sgtated; have been a
/ .arrnan since 1885, was born Qn Long Island,
The examination was upted at this stage OF the
testimony by Alderman Brown, who entered and spoke
| In private 10 Alderman Hoiimire Alderman Bryps in
ioimsd HIM thai he nad 10 right TO into the room
be was not member Of the committee requested
Aldfrrsa BRowS Protested against tn, exclusiveness
ard said he thought It rather that should be
prevented from being present
Alderman BRIGGS pn,d that every person else had
been exc uded except tue reporters and that excep
ton could be ma 10 with re. ard to him
Alderman HoFFMIRE said tkat Alderman voorhis had
Iot tt.n cleared out whom he came in but tina. he had
LETT of his accord.
To this Alderman BRIGGS answered TINT he voula not
allow even President Pierce MAY Wood in the m;
that a. rule was adopted it must b. enforced upon
Alderman BRowS somewhat excited said IL they
forced him TO such issue expulsion they would
hnd they would have some difficulty before they conld
put him out. They would have to adopt somewhat
cillertnt course with him.
HeIe Mrs. SHERLOCK, Of the witnesses who was TO
testify In regard to the birthplace Of the Chief Of Police
entered.
Alderman BRows denied the authority Of any one to
turn him out Of the ROOM and said that he deter
mined to go only when 1t pleased himself
Alderman nkMASS next rnade hn appearance, and
coat. lie had little about himself in connection
with II in the papers, aud he had interest In
the after he desired TO be put under oath in regard
Alderman BmGcs irfermrd him that every person had
been excluded from the room and he should therefore
request him 70 leave, and remain OUTSIDE till he was
called in. Then he would be put under OATH
Alderman 1IEMAgS-All correct
Alderman HofTMIRR said he ddn' 20 for Bunkum AMI
so far as he wss concerned he willing 20 resign
hi, seat to morrow "a 10 remsin in office He never
asked the nomination didn't about IT, and would
not give any more favors than another.
AldImen nsnann aud Brown went oat, and the sxa-
nipation was Resumed a. follows
Witness resumng-To Alderman BRIGGS Il lived At
that time scsmmell str.tt ON the hIL think.
s,nIn nn ana RI the next yne was here
up broadway, In No. tt2 think, near where Houston
street wss cut through AMI my husband hired apart
tnts from and lived in the house with Mr.. Matse, q
tailor, after which went TO live at Savannah; aud
came back 10 the city, where vei many years with
me one day and spoke about Mr.. M.tseI whan
asked Il be were any relation to the Mr. Matse with
sf sr Ea-liNr rrol set,e. has, af tno risiss al.
sell was an Eneishman my impression IL that the
when entered the house Mr.. Matsell asked II
from the Old Country and az replied in the afirma-
a Se hs s sSo ,e nad Ts' come . IRON % nun
minded my own buginess; old Mr.. Matsei was as
green as my self at the time the only difference beng
that he was lDgllsh and Irish; he had, think,
two grown boys at the time
Captain SIoHAL HALrIs being duly sworn, testified
years in tie police on the 7tb Of January hast;
mir eteen years in the country am native Of Ireland,
Fx.Aleerman " TrKMASs testified as follows;-I was
member of the Common Council in 1852 remember the
funeIa OF Henry Clay remember the black cloth used
room, &c; never knew that became OF IL, disap-
psared very mysteriously think Mr. VIM II. Cornsi
the chairman Of the committee on the funeral but
am not certain had known OF any improper disposi
ton of the cloth, would have exposed y then can't
remem ember II had black coat at the time but had
1t was certainly not of that CLOTH which my tailor can
certify.
the First ward detailed the reserve corps; have
been in the department three since the h Of last
also my father, mother, grandfather, &C l have
never had any questioDs put to me a. 70 BIRTH
night FOR playing ball Sunday when boy old Hays
locked me up for giving him impudence was appointed
BY Mr. KIpgslsud; Mr.. Ma'ssl was friend Of mine
McsEa BEpsB policeman OF the Thirteepth wrd tssti
6ed as folows!--My time expired the 10th Of lAs
July have been duty since dock master but not
on regular patrol cuty was lately engaged one after
was employed by Mr. Mckinney Of tho Chiefs ofce he
to the station house with the rcmonrancs, and
"A tat IL n latf tnfAd
with the ward than he was. went uso the station
house and asked Lieutenant Clarse's permission who
authorized TO do H. heard any boys say that
Mr. Howe had sent them round 10 get signatures
mitng them penny for each signature Obtained did
not refuse going round TO allow any gentleman TO afix
| his signature whom thought 10 be respectable
| citzsn
FREDERIC j. McNrirr sworn before th. witness, was
examined some documents directed to the committee
handed TO Alderman Briggs, which Alderman Hon-
mire expressed desire to Alderman Briggs re.
Alderman HormIe persisted In his righ. to see Il.
After some further words, Alderman Briggs con.
sented 10 have the document read, which proved
10 be paper addressed 10 the committee pot to the
chairman, ordering Of the witnesses 10 be asked
certain question. Alderman Hofmre demanded copy
Of the document q right which nn.lIy granted
by bis worthy colleague, Who tod him. In conc sion that
he didn't want any bullying The testimony OF hcNul.
| " was then tai en- ss follows -
Ism policeman in the First ward and have besn for
four months was appointed by Mayor westervelt and
the old Bosrd Of Commysioners; was born here was
In any prison. never asked questions on this
subject before; am on ward duty
have been between six and years am native
Of this country in prison; never was out
Of this country lever asked any questions on this
subject before
McHAu McConxIcK, policeman, hatfield am an
| adopted citizen was born in lrelsnd bot have be.n
saiuraiised nine y.srs; have been niaet years in
this country according 10 my mothers account have
answered those questions before.
TIMOTHY COLLINS, policeman beiag eworn, testified
am adopted citizen; have kea nineteen years la
this country never in prison nor ever gave cause
10 be atsd have been asksd questions BY
| the captain have been in the police since 1s{i.
WAITEa WALSH. policeman, testifsd-l was asked
questions relative 10 my nativity 1T the station house
have teen in this country ~ years; for fvs
six hours in old BridewenL
| MIcHAu kcCAwTy, policeman am an Irish adopted
citizen; vas In prison; answersd thee que3
| tons 70 the captain at the station house.
| FRANCE CALLAHAN sas born In the State cf Vetmon'