The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-09

rne Ngetrcr,,,l,t.n Fsolsoe Commissioners.
THE REsIGHArION or Mr.. DRAPER-ELEoTioS OF Pc
LUrTAH PERIr TO FILL THE VACANCY, UPON THE
NOMINATION OF MAYOR woOD-THE HARLEM AND
NEW HAVEN RAILROAD QUESTION, ETC, ETC. =
The Police Commissioners met on Saturday afternoon at
Sheir new rooms of Broome and Elm streets
Present Mayors Wood and Powell, and Messrs Bowen,
Stranahan, Nye and Choiweli
Gen. NYr after the reading adoption of the minutes
handed 70 the clerk the letter of decenson of Mr. Ora
psr, already published in the HERALD
MAYOR WooD moved that the letter be received and
srdered file, and that the Board should then proceed
% elect another person TO all the vacancy.
WHAT MR. coLwEL MADE UP HIS MIND no, AND WHY
Mr. CHoLwx said that before taking the vote he would
nike 10 say few words He regretted as much as any
member Of the Board that Mr. Draper had declined the
Domnation And further, he would like to say that he
thought that this matter of proceeding elect without
consultation among was not likely to lead to any con
sinsion. He had made up his mind 70 pursue different
from what he had heretofore several reasons
one Of which that the Chairman Of the Board had
u lately to charge him with sundry acts which he (the
oharman knew nothing about open debate and before
strangers Of which that he fr Chowe) did not
dare vote contrary the direction of Fernando Wood and
another Of which that he had voted the straight
out democratic ticket (Gen. Nye smies.) 1t might
be subject Of laughter 70 the chairman but it was
none to him (Mr. Cholwell). In the station houses
especially in the In his ward, il had become
subject Of among the men, and had become so that
he now did not go into the station house. The men
quoted Gen Nye authority for these stories which
were without foundation; and he wished to say that he
ahould vote hereafter for member TO fill this vacancy as
he pleased; and If he did vote for any Ill the
cancy would not be that would sustain Gen. Nye
or any other member OF the Board.
Gen. NYE then took the question the motion to 20
INTO an election TO fill the vacancy, which carried
unanimously.
The following was the choice Of each member as his
name was called
sen NYE... Cyrus Curtss.
hayor Wop ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. John Wheeler.
mayor fowA.... John Wheeler.
M. BOWEN Cyrus Cnrtiss.
NJ Sa .Cyrus 1uruss.
Mayor wooD after the ballot had been continued four
emes without any variation in the result, said
there was no more compromising disposition
On the charmans side Of the housein filing this vacancy
He satisfied that the Police Depaar could not be
made efficient until the balance Of the force up
and that could not be accomplished until this vacancy
filed He had himself evinced every disposition TO
III the vacancy with man who would be acceptable
he community as well as to the majority of this Board
and he hoped that they would day before adournng
select some person who would accept. He nomi-
mated gentleman-a man of position in the community
who, he believed would be acceptable. He named Dr.
William Schrmer, who he said, gentleman of con
siderable reputation holding position on the east side Of
he city.
Mr. Bowxs confessed that he had never heard of this
gentleman before. He did not know him. and had never
heard his before. He prepared vote for
q man whose name he had never heard before. If there
vas objection, the vote might be delayed by laying
he matter on the table, in order TO give time for inquiry
mayor WOOD tnought they might go and elect.
General NYs said he would propose MIR. Charles F.
hennnghausen, of the same ward.
The vote was then taken again, with the same result
and still again with the substitution Of the Of Noses
b. Grinnell for that Of Cyrus Curtis.
Mayor Woop hoped that the members would inform
themselves with relation TO Dr. Schrmer between this and
The next meeting.
Nr. srRASAHAN wanted to know whether it would not
be well TO adjourn the matter TO obtain information
with regard TO the Doctor it would be well about
Mayor WoOD-We have been casting about six months
Mr.. Bown-We have re ached a conclusion
Mayor WooD had objection If his colleagues wished
10 hold until Monday in order give the gentlemen
an opportunity to find somebody in New York who would
GEN NyE said he had given the name Of gentleman who
he believed had the confidence of the community pro-
perty holder and with much at stake large majo
rity Of citizens, and who commanded the confidence of
every who knew him. He submitted the name of F.
Morgan president Of the Black Republican State Central
Committee He did in the same public spirit of lbera
~ that had been suggested and without contrasting him
with Mr. Draper, at least as deserving Of respect.
MAYOR WOOD SoSNArEs rEEnM PERT, WHO is vSAN
MorSy
MAYOR WooD-He is very respectable citizen. have
presented here the of Michael Ullshoeffer
Royal Phelps, Moses Taylor, David Banks, j..
though not least, Simeon Draper, who the only
one out Of the whole lot that received vote
side Of the house am desirous of ling this vacancy
without reference TO the political views of the gentlemen
not aware Of the political sentiments of Mr.. I'll
sboener, Mr. Cooley Mr.. Stuart, Mr. Taylor and other
thai have proposed willing elect any high toned
respectable citizen OF substance, who s not politician
am entirely willing 70 take such man-take Peetiah
Perit the President OF the Chamber OF Commerce. and
challenge you, gentlemen, To vote for him.
Mr. srAsAnASWill you vote for Mr.. Perit at the next
MAYOR woop-I will vote for him; let us select him
You know him. you cannot say that he is citizen
That you do not know He s one Of the firm of Goodhae
d o., and a merchant OF forty years standing
Mr.. SrsAsAHAs-The Mayor must be aware that reside
IN another city and not acquainted with the great
OF New York as his Honor: should like TO inquire.
MAYOR Woop--I arm willing TO let il wait.
Mr. BowKS-Is the Mayor aware whether Mr. Pert
would accept2
MAYOR woop-I have no reason To believe that he
would ldcsrc that not Of the gentle
men whose names have presented, knew Of my design
The name OF Mr.. Perit is unexceptionablc
Nh BowEs-I win vote chccrfuliy for Mr.. perit. He
Of high character and has great stake in this
voted for Mr. Draper fortnight since and that
will not be placed In the same predicament vote for
Nr Perit.
MAYOR woop-I will guarantee that Mr. Perit will not
keep you a fortnight waiting.
Mr. BowKs--I am prepared to vote afirmatvey for Mr.
Gen. NYE-rhe Clerk will call
Mr. SrrtAsAHAs-I want TO give an intelligent vote. l
would sooner vote on Monday think exceedingly well
Of Mr. Per from what have heard OF him. Would there
be any improperly in an adjournment
Mr.. BowrS-Perhaps in the meantime the Mayor could
ascertan whether he would accept
Mayor Woop-I would rather have no communication
With Mr. Perit until he Ia elected.
Mr. SrRAyAuAS--I would like 10 have proper time
Mayor WooD-I regret that adjournment rs required
to know who Mr.. Perit is.
Mr. srsASAnAS-Its is all owing 10 my ignorance Ger
tAinly is no reflection on Mr. Perit.
The Clerk hen proceeded 10 call the roll and each
Der announced Peetiab Per his choice TO h the va
cApcy Mr. fer was therefore declared duly elected
Oil The existing vacancy in the Board.
communication received from the General SUPER
nsendcn setting forth the meagre numbers Of the police
force and the necessity Of immediate increase The
document read and referred.
General NrE presented resolution the subject Of the
Harlem and New Haven Railroads.
Mayor Woop was not sure whether tho Board had any
thing 70 do with IL now They had passed q resolution
which be thought settled the matter.
General NYE said no told that the resopion re-
Gently passed not satisfactory He had told the par
tes 70 draw an appropriate resolution and be would pre-
sent 10 the Board.
Mr. BowEs thought the Board was competent 10 do It's
own business
Mr. J. DyvxRxrr citizen, who has been prominent
h the complaints against the railroad companies here
asked leave 10 address the Board He said that the
why they wanted this resolution passed was that Mr.
Talmadge said the other resolution not explicit.
Mr. BowEs took for granted that the Board required
10 interference Of other parties between the executive