New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-04
THE POLICE.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE CoaNIs-
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At the session Of the Board yesterday Cspts Dsnia
Witter Of the ODD Ward, John Mckee Of the 10th,
William Joyce Of the 10Th, William Mckinney, of the
18th, Michael Murray Of the lat, Francis j. Twomey
Of the 18th James Leonard Of the ID Joseph Dow.
ling of the 9Th, William Mansfield Of the 18th, Harris
Vines of the 18th, aud Murray Dtehet Of the ith,
were severally tried on charge OF dsobedience OF
ofdtrs; decision reserved. None of the Captains
were present.
David +. McKelvey was sworn in a patrolnan
in place of Officer Bowers, made Captain Of the squad
stationed at Quarantine. Clark Knapp was made
Sergeant Of the 9th Ward force, and Timothy Clark
The special force Of police furnished the requ;si-
ton Of the Quarantine Commissioners, TOR the prOtec-
ton Of the contractors at Seguue Point left for tina;
place at ii O'Clock last evening, in the steamboat
George Brbeck The men supplied each with
the day ana night clubs but carry pistols or other
deadly weapons. They take along ,bed, bedding,
cooking utensils and good supply OF provisions.
which they will cook for themselves. The Commis-
sioners supply iron bedsteads but the bedding eata-
bles, and clubs are found by the men. The following
is list Of the force:
Robert King secopd Sergeant: PatromenJ C Bumsead,
D. H. Racket, X. Acker, Bgut. Alexander Ts9mp,n
{ Z. Ryd,r ". SPIRAL, A c Beat Jo'eph Quick D.. T.
LYON, John Cannon, g. W. Petty.
Capt Walpg and his men assembled according to
Office IN White street. and were addressed IN turn by
the Superintendent and his deputy.
The men having been formed in a semcircle IN the
flee of The Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent
Carpenter first addressed them. He reminded them
If the special duties they had assumed and
spoke OF the responsible and delicate nature OF the
ChaIge committed to them. Whatever events might
occur they should strictly obey their officers, with
out subOrdinatiOn their services could be Of DO value
This he particularly emphasized, A. they were mostly
those who had personal acquaintance with ponce
mans duties. They "a use ali proper means
e. repc any orcbc r!OtOus attack Oh the Wo:knen
or works at Segunes Point but, if assaied by an
overwhelming force they not TO resist at the
peril Of fhcr lives. but should Withdraw. IL was not
expected that q deadly collision would take place
between them ami the Staten Islanders and therefore
they were not sent with in Their hands. II any
had pistols he enjoined such TO leave them behind
them: for in possible excited moment they might De-
tempted use them which would be entirely contrary
TO the wishes OF the Commissioners. II they should
encounter resistance beyond their power TO quell,
under the restriction Of their orders probable
that the military arm Of power would be called INTO
operation to vudicate the supremacy Ot the law. lie
then read that portion OF the act which provides
for the appointment of a special force for any emer
Cency like the present and also part of the rules and
regulations Of the Commissioners applicable to the
case in hand. I'm conclusOn he urged the to pre-
serve their empers in any event. however much they
might be ANNOYED by boys, or otherwise, in the
performance Of their duties and expressed hope that
they would all give good account OF Themselves, ana
Superintendent Iallmadgc then addressed the men,
remaikng that this sending police force out Of tn
county was novel event, thing unknown To the OLD
law. II spoke well for the law that men wcrt
willing TO come forward and discharge some of the
more unusual duties it eons even at the outset OF Its
operation. If they come to attack you, he sad
hope YOU will show your clubs at least bur, If over
whehned with bayonc.s, why protect your lives Bear
with the people down there and adopt mild course
toward them remembering that they feel themselves
aggrieved and laborng under more or less rrlta-
ton Ii is natural that they should feel excited, but
YOU must also recoleCt that there Is law now IN force,
and that law must be maintained. Exercise patience,
but if they come too far show your clubs. Ii COM
PEELED to retire do orderly and decently. Should
they prove too much for you adequate force will De
sent 10 your support. The State, if necessary, can
send any number of bayonets, and believe me- they
will be sent if worst comes to worst. The super
ntendcnt further cOunseed them TO avoid any conflict
with the Sheriff Of the county That officer was the
representative Of the civil power and the civil Is al
WAYS the supreme power. The Sheriff has night to
come down and compel any force to keep the peace
and they should show him proper respect. he also
eminded Capt. Wallins that his would b. a delicate
ask and expressed hope that he would be heard
rom fayO raby At any rate said the Superintendent,
we shall not forget YOU and viii try to come down and
sot bow YOU get along, unless there is fighting, and
hen will send Deputy Carpenter.