The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-20

been given them and accomplished az much as could
add that with force SO restricted in numbers this
department cannot do justice TO the public or itself re-
eeuuly urge the necessity Of increasing its numbers
without delay as we cannot shut eyes TO the threaten
ing aspect OF the future and 10 the importance OF prepar
ing for anticipated emergencies.
reerate the request that strong and effective river
police be organized the earliest day possible the
and necessity for which cannot be necessary for
me 90 repeat In connection with this, permit again
urge upon the Commissioners the speedy appointment
OF CAPTAINS or inspectors Of the various precincts in the
city Of New York.
Out of twenty precincts there are eight captains
inspectors the residue fourteen in number, are com
manded by sergeans acting as captains This state OF
things greatly mpairs the efficiency Of the force.
take pleasure in doing but act OF justice in com
mendng To the favorable consideration of the Board all
and severaly the acting sergeans who have been per-
forming the duties Of Captains in the various precincts
They have without exception, chocrfuy and promptly
responded TO and obeyed every order that has been Is
sued by their superior officers. Their have been
drilled and the Internal police of their respective com
mads has received their especial attention The cieay
and correct appearance and department OF the men the
best evidence of the fidelity and efficiency of the officers
In the Seventh and Thirteenth wards there forty
nine special policemen who have acted in that character
for the last three months. and with few exceptions
strongly for the appointment policemen
by their commanding officers submit the reports made
10 me by the acting Captains of those Precincts and re-
spccfuy ask the early action OF the Board upon their
cummendtion. Justice 20 those men, who have so long
ana faithfully served in these Precincts, weld appear
10 invoke a speedy change in their condition from the
uncertainty thai now mpends over them
Annexed 10 this report are voumnous returns from
the Deputy Superintencents, Carpenter and Folk en-
bracng statistical returns OF the number OF arrests made
in the cities of New York and Brooklyn, during the past
two months classify and shelving the character of the
offences for which they were arrested.
respectfully ask the attention of the Board of Commits
details the observations and sugges
tons that accompany them.
During the past two months s,7l1 arrests have been
made IN the city OF New York and 800 in the city OF
Brookyna number that has never been eaualled in
criminal statistic OF this city, and that by force greatly
inferior in numbers 10 that which existed previous to the
organization Of the Metropolitan Police Department.
The following summary may prove interesting
The property stolen from citizens Of this city during the
past Two months amounts TO $42 554 OF which have been
recovered $23, 524.
Fourteen thousand and ninety two poor and destitute
persons have been accommodated with lodgings during
the same period. Eight hundred and ninety FIVE lost
chd en- have been restored 10 their parents and thirty
five have been sent 10 the Amshouse through the nstru
mentality Of the police.
cannot close this report without calling the attention
OF the Board to the vast number OF persons whom neces
sy compels seek for refuge night at the station
houses and | am informed by the officers in command
that nightly they compelled TO reject numerous
applications, and drive the unfortunates into the
streets The sfording this temporary shelter at
night is charity that requires but small outlay and
the approaching cemency of the season. and the fearful
desuon that threatens the poor and homeless strongly
should be provided 10 protect the unorunes against the
chilling blasts OF night If We cannot give them food we
provide them shelter.
r. A. TAIIMADGE, Supt of Police
Mr. Bowen offered the following resolution
Resolved. That communication be made to the Com
Council setting forth the crowded the station
make provision for them the present station houses
10 rent tenemenis adjoining them the neighborhood
TO be under the superintendent of the police captains
'during the present winter.
The resolution passed unanimously
Mr.. BOWEN stated that in reference 10 the proposed
river and mounted pokce application had been made to the
Supervisors, and these measures expected to be
ried out by the LIST Of January.
Upon motion, the charges against officers John Canon,
John Russell and Charles Van varck dismissed.
Mr. PERT then moved that the Board proceed with the
Thirteenth ward appointments.
citizen called the attention OF the Board 70 the fact
that the names Of the men which had appeared in the
published list were erased from the list now presented by
the committee.
Nj srRAyAHAS stated aai the names had been erased
for entirely satisfactory 20 the Committee on Ap
pontmens and that ali the satisfaction the gentle
could get
Gen. NYk said they would now proceed.
Mr.. POWELL thought these appointments should he de-
ferred until the question OF the legality OF the dismissal Of
the old force settled, and that nigh, be tomorrow
Mr. EHIr took that there was room enough after they
had taken any number 0aey could take. The city
certainly not sufficiently protected With tie present small
number OF patromen lie hoped they would proceed and
Mayor POWELL said those men were many OF them al
ready special men and the city would not gain much by
Mr. fRrr said they would be progress in the
There had boon great dissatisfaction at the delay
owing heretofore TO the organization Of the Board and
he hoped they would nov proceed with bushess-t was
Mayor IowKrI was opposed to appointments while the
question OF the old force undecided.
Mr.. BowES said that IN the meantime the lives OF our
citizens and their property would be IN peril lie agreed
Mayor POWELL still urged posponcmcnt from his for
mer reasons and on account Of the absence OF Mayor
Wood.
zen NYE stated that the Courts nigh, unit, another
term 10 adiudcate upon the question.
Mayor rowkiI moved that the matter be postponed until
The question being taken every member except Mayor
Powell voted against the is-tI-oncnen, and the motion
that the Board 60 into appointments was carried by the
same vote.
rHE rfnKIy sfs IN APPOINTED.
Tie recommended by the committee being in a;ten-
IN ynnfgn hf
fore the Board for Inspection passing out 70 the surgeon
room for examination ss TO their physical qualifications
Upon melton il then decided, that the men be sworn
they should receive the physicians certificate,
Mayor Powell voting IN the negative
WANTS soRx.
Mr. ITnfT asked there q list ready 10 be advcr
tiscd.
M srFASttss said there bu, the Seventh
ward list
Nr sKr wanted to knox whether they could no,
up to-day.
Mi srRxAHAS said they would he in order a, the mex,
N1r stated that tho law required ,ha they be pub
lished ten days.
Mr. lowKN NOV ed that the Beard when adjourn should
adjourn 60 Monday, which carried.
Gen. SyT SAID he had several special appointments re-
commented, which bo would Ike TO have acted on but
upon the suggestion of Mr. Bowen, The Ind
better be held responsible for the physical and moral con
dt 81 The msi.
Mr. TrRu would inquire n there was not number OF
names e. he advertised At tie next meeting.
Nr. SIrAXkuAN said there Lad been a number Of men
exsmnod whom Tie committee could report al the next
meeting.
Mr BowrS though, the committee could be empo wercd
10 so ana publish names
Cen NYx that each list required the special assent
q the Board.
Nr nan sald there was another order Of busincssihe
discussion ~ the question regarding the old force.
Mr puwEI thought that a Mayor Wood We not pre-
sent should be postponed. which accecdsd io-Mr
PERr ronarkrg. that perhaps the meanwhile the qucs
ton m shi be legally settled
Gen. Nh wanted TO know who would swear Ia the new
men.
Mr. Pam wanted 10 know whether the BcaFd had not
better ADJOURN Immediately ~ .Ao other and tnRh
IT, business.
Gen NyE explained that any member Of the Board could
the and the Board thcreup0n adJccfned I'll
Mondsv.
The small room IN which the Commissioners meet h.
always uncomfortably crowded, are slso the halls
Tie door az the y guarded by policeman who
seems ~ have faculty - excluding regular reporters
aud admitting without question the multitude q, bogus
gentlemen Ui The press"
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