The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-01


BLAzE-We have received the annexed circular
inviting to join 10 the festivities of the chiefs,
warriors and braves of Old Tammany, on the
9Th instant -
FOUNDED IN 1889.
CIVIL AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, THE GLORY OF MAN.o
THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRszEzvED."
SOCIETY OF TAMMANY, OR COLUMBIAN ORDER.
TAMAAAY HALL NEw YORK Dec. q, 1854
SR-The pleasure OF your company 10 requestedst
TanmaDy Hail. the evening OF Monday, the eighth Of
January next to celebrate the forteth anniversary Of
the battle OF New Orleans
From the organization Of Tammany Society, it has
commemorated BY suitable festivities the great events
OF history sought to aintan those sentiments
OF patr otsm which constitute the safeguards Of the
republic and the efficient Of its perpetuity
Among those events the victory OF New Orleans stands
conspicuous, only because It drove the invading
orce Of Great Britain from snores bat also from it's
intimate connection with the name Of Andrew Jackson
whose fame shines with the united lustre Of soldier
On such an occasion 1T is most at that the distinguished
advocates OF the political principles Of which he the
champion, should renew In Tammany Hall the express
sion Of their alta chen To the great national creed Of
There will be nothing local sectional In our fsstivf-
ties We shall seek to maintain the ancient character OF
their several rights to the enforcement Of all Consti
tuition obligations; to the honor of our flag, and the
preservation OF Democratic Principles from all corrupt.
In this spirit with sincere extension Of the right
band OF Fellowship we ask you to meet with US at the
old Wigwam Very truly yours, &c.
sAcHRxs
Daniel F. Delavan, Abraham K Pattison,
George 8. Nesserye, laasc v. Fowler,
Thomas Dunlap, James Conner,
Jacob II. Vreeland, Stephen II Feeks,
Charles A. Denike, Henry Vandewater,
Andre Frement Stephen n. Drew.
Casper C. Childs Treasurer j. b. Hetherington Scribe
Charles Mills Sycamore. to the Council
r. u. Letter, Wiskinke. George y. Messerve, Father
Stephen c. Duryea, Sec. Of the Council
ELIJAH y. PURDY, Grand Sachem.
J. B. HErHRISGToS, Scribe.
Bit Is requested that the answer may be directed
to Elijah F. Purdy New York.
The Custom House 10 expected to muster
strong on this occasion, when the Union is to
be further preserved by few quadrilles, as
much champagne ss the last months salaries
can stand, . well directed attack on supper In
the coal hole, and . series of brilliant orator.
cal efforts from the Collector, the Postmaster,
the Surveyor, the Assistant Surveyor, the
Naval officers, the Deputy Naval officer, and
as many of the Clerks, Inspectors, and 80 forth.
as there is time for, Collector Redfeld and
Father" Messerve will lead off the first dance,
and it would ada to the interest of the occa-
sion" if we could zee . nice little incidental
ballet by Sachem Purdy and Surveyor Cocl-
rane representing them % they appeared
" holding the President in their arms" Pro-
menade all round
The POLICE DEPARrxENT-In another part
Of to-dsys paper will be found q sketch Of the
present condition Of the police department, and
the expenses it incurs on the city, which will
be increased thir year nearly twenty per cent.
That the police department, within the past two
years, has improved in its effectiveness, we will
admit, but there is plenty Of room for ameliorsr
ton still. The discipline and regulations are
alone carried out in Broadway and few other
public places, where the eyes Of the people and
authorities are always upon the offenders. In
other localities, however, they are yet very
dilatory, when their assistance in case Of need
should be rendered promptly. Without prompt
ness Of action, a police force is not worth q
farthing These offcisls, in the different streets
on botn sides of Broadway, must be more brisk
in their movements. 1t should not take them
an hour Or 30 TO reach the scene Of difficulty
or disturbance rev blocks Off We don't sup
pose they can be obiquitsry, but they might be
at least twice as quick in their movements from
one corner to another. Instead of lounging at
grocery corners, reading newspaper or chat.
ting on politics to some familiar acquaintances,
they should be making as many circuits Of
their beats as possible within the time
apportioned to them ~ duty hours They
should remember that they are not paid hand.
some salary for standing, as 1t were, like statues
on the corners of streets, when they should be
trsversing their beats and attending to their
business properly. The rules, regulations and
discipline Of the Police Department are excel
lent, II they could be only carried into effect.
If the energy and effectiveness Of the depart
ment would only increase every year in pro-
portion to the amount raised by tar for ita
maintenance, why We would soon have model
police force, not even interior to that of LON
don or Paris; but such is not the case, we are
sorry to say. Iadeed, we are behind all other
great commercial cities in this respect, and tor
what reason we cannot imagine. Our police
men are paid better-their work Is not 80 Ia
borous or their discipline SO severe, and yet
witbal they are for the most part as lazy set
Of fellows as ever broke bread. The work Of
reform began within the past year must be pro-
secuted with the utmost vigor and feariesmess.
We hope the newly elected Police Commission
ers will at oRce devote portion Of; their time
to the remedyiDg of this long neglected evil.
By doing 80 they will receive the heartfelt
congratulations OF an ever indulgent public,
who for SO many years past have borne with
the annoy ance like martyrs.
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