The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-08-23

1851
the Mayoeis On he right track and 10 deter
mined to have good government in st.
Paul = - -
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GssrlrHEs oil, THE CoHMos Cevncn -
lhave been actively engaged during the
past week in organizing such b. police, force
"a the peace, welfare and cd order Of the
CITY 10 ;uires. n FIS ,2a1Ks22f
have experienced unexpected difficulty
in scouting the ssrvices Of energetic and Of.
fective nen.N Every department Of industry
here Is in such active operation that the de-
mand for men far exceeds the supply and
have bcen compelled to select for the re-
sponsible of2ce of policemen, Some men
with whom have but little or no acquain-
lance. .....
They have been distinctly Informed, how.
ever, that good behavior and. strict atten-
ton TO- duty, are the indispensable requisites
tocoutinuance in Office. ...,.s-,..i-ss .s,.s-
The Police Districts arc organized as fol-
lows:
First Police District.
CArrAlN-Solomon Walters. .17oss - -a'
PoLrcEMEN-William H. Splitter, Smith
Macauley, Joseph Fadden.
rET sStoOsd Police Diassk.g-g p ~ =.
CArrsfsABert Muller. I - ii - 4
REPRESENTATIVES. Touika, Andrew
SanbaE, Aspinwall GoonwalL As,EEsg
Third Police Distric..
CArrAiN-James Gcoding. " * =
pohrcrnEsAM. g. Harwick, Henry Cal
vim, Edward Maher.
recommend that the Captaii, Of Pol &c
be paid at the rate Of 50 50 per day, and
policemen at The. rate Of 81 so per day. I.
I,haye prepared some rules and. regula-
lions for the government of this police force,
printed copy Of which is herewith sub.
regret 70 say that tho present p /. condition
of the city is such as to excite the most Sc
rious apprehension and alarm. "@s ~ MOOT '@A
The occurrences which have recently tax
en- place in our midst, show that we have in
this city gang Of desperate aud lawless per-
sons, who do not hesitate to murder, and
whose only means of subsistence is derived
from robbery, fraud and theft.
1t is the updisputed province Of the city
government, to rectify and to correct these
abuses. To this end have felt called upon
to appoint strong police force, and may feel
called upon to appoint stronger, for life and
property shall be safe and secure in the SITS.
of St. Puul, even for the weakest, under any
and all circumstances, if there are men enough
in the ETY. who care for its good name and
welfare, to guard and protect It.
To this end demand and require of every
officer of the city government, ready and
prompt obedience to the call of duty, and the
requirements of his Office on OATH And
invoke the earnest sympathy and active CO.
operation Of every citizen who would live un-
der government of law and order.
1t will be remembered that the DEPART
ment which is now being organized, is lack
ing in many things, which are necessary to
give it stability and efficiency.
Time and experience viii enable us to rem
edy many defects in discipline and organiza-
ton which, will be obvious to all at first
All that ask is, that reasonable amount
of patience be extended towards the force
now employed, for unintentional errors and
all culpable or wilful violation and neglect of
duty, be promptly reported TO the Chief.
For the better government of the city, I
recommend the passage of an ordinance to
punish Migrants, draft of which is herewith
submitted. I also recommend the formation
of ball and chain gang, for the benefit of
individuals who yioiate law and prefer the
county Jail to q life Of useful and honorable
industry. s1ssr0 weE mo.l -, sls ssi
I also urge upon the Council the passage
of an ,orllfmnccy Of (which q draftis herewith
submitted, entitled ian ordinance regulating
the receipt and expenditures of moneys be-
longing to the City Treasury"
In obedience to the requirements of the
Common Council, ! am. about to, yisit tho
Fast, for the purpose Of negotiating our City
Bonds, and purchasing TWO Fire Engines for
the city. During my absence the duties
which pertain to the Office of Mayor, will de-
volve upon the President Of the Council, C.
GEO! Z. BECKER, Mayor.
For the purpose of completing the police
system, it is required that every police off,
GER and Waterman shall faithfully observe
the following rules: n 81 II y T ET
lst.A No police officer or watchtnan' will be
allowed to drink of any spirituous or intox-
icating liqaor while on duty, under any pre-
sxnce whstever. They are expected to be
constantly on the streets of their respective
districts during their watch, actively attend
in, to their duties, and must not rest them.
>,lves in groceries, saloons o. other loung-
ing places. - -
End. The Captain of Police in each. dis
trict, and the subordinate police and watch
men under his direction, will be held direct
ly accountable for any failure to make arrests
or queu disturbances Of any kind in their re.
spective districts, and will be expected to
gre an account of every breach Of the peace
or Of good order, and Of their connestior
with the same.u .g,f-r -.~ -. g..
3rd. It will be the duty Of every subor
dinate policeman to report Immediately tt
the Captain of police of his district, any ar
rest Irade by him., or for what caus.
made, and what has been done riti
his prisoner. The Captain of Pc