Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1855-06-07

ton and wants. 1t is important that We
have harmony and strict accountability
in all the variou, departments of the city
government. Ii is a questionlt il he sound
policy to continue body who, because OF
their ancient precedents, consider themselves
dependent of, and co-ordinite with, the
city government. Although The individual
commissioners ar, deservedly held in high
respect Tor their services, there is no good
reason why so important board, (Which Is
not even recognized in our city charer)
should not derive its powers from, and be
responsible to- the city council, the same as
any other committee and ! recommend tho
adoption OF such means as shall remedy the
anomalous condition OF this department Of
our government.
would also call yonr attention, in con-
neclion with this subject, to the improperly
ofallowing the abandoned characters who are
committed to our Asylum as House Of
! Correction, TO associate indiscriminately
| with the unfortunate poor who occupy il as
"A home many of them are aged and intirm,
whose quiet and comfort we should guard
as a sacred trus, I; some Of these persons
are doubly conscious OF their dependence,
and shall we add to their Calling humllia-
ton by a daily intercourse with the depraved
and vicious II we must make our Asy-
lum House OF Correction, let US at least
make Il distinction between the criminal
and unfortunate, by making separate and
distinct departments. This subject is one
OF much Importance, and one that demands
our earliest attention.
Our Police force being very small one,
| IL 10 iprnu,h hnnt ia that gplnct me n
for this department esteemed for their in
,egrty and thorough business capacity /;
| men who will not shrink when called upon
to fulfil the duties enjoned upon them,
with Zeal, fidelity and efficiency. Each Of
ficer should have his duties properly defined
and be held responsible for their due per-
formance There should be change in
the organization Of both the day and night
police, AMI such change can be made in
this department. Ms will add much TO its
strength and efficiency, without incress ng
the eXpnnce OF their maintenance; and |
would recommend that we select the o!lic-
ers with an eye 10 such a reorganizalion.-
| would sugges. in reference to the pro-
posed reorganization Of The police force, The
pr. priety OF employing more men, with
greater division OF executive labors these
when too much concentrated are always
more lab riously and less cifectuay per-
formed.
would Commend TO your favorable no.
tice our Fire Del ariment. 1t comprises
among its working members many Of our
best citizens, WIN have devoted tn mselves
to is Improvement and reform with unir-
ing industry. 1t is now in an efficient and
we'll organized condition, which is not only
desirable but essential to our safety; and
we should sustain it to the extent of our
ability. consider it matter of congratu-
la ion at this time that this department is in
such condition IA not to call for any spec
ial recommendation in The way of uppropri.
alton.
have thu, b-i fly recapiiulatcd the vari.
Gus objects to when would call your i'm.
mediate attention, and will not detain you
to treat upon any topics OF minor Importance
which will soon demand our consideration.
The posito we have assumed is one of
responsibility and labor it is no idle title,
no inviing sinecure; it requires our clear
est perception, and our manifest Efforts
Let US, them enter upon the discharge of
our several duties with zeal and energy,
promoting everything that may tend TO the
convenience, health or comfort OF our cili.
zens and thus shall we contribute to rem.
der our city AS eligible for a permanent
residence, aait is delightful for temporary
abode.