The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-24
hEnOPOLITAE POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

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'"J"hcio" Arstrnlning the Board from
"NI"S appointments until the Decision OF
me Z" <stIcn 90 the Old FOrce-Mr Perit
Ftp" ~scs his Regret at the Service OF the
my Rcsion-More Troublc about Steam on
II Fourth Avenue-secret Session OF the
SAs~rd 10 take Measures for the Preserva-
sDn OF the Public Peace-Ought Drunken
Policeman be Dismi sscd the Service. sc.
The Board having adjourned until two O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, the the building and tho halls sre
crowded usual small politicians and applicants for
appointment on the II with the greatest les
Guilty that Commissioners reporters could get into
the meeting ROOM and when that wonderful feat was &C
cousished large drops of deno!ed how ercuiean
had been the task.
All the members of the commission were present.
The minutes Of the two previous meetings were read
md that Of the last but adopted
Mayor woop, the reading Of the minutes
of the last meeting, said he would like to have
them corrected, by the insertion OF q note that
he had addressed TO the Chairman Of this Board
representing that Official business detained him at the
Mayors Office and desiring TO have these appointments
aid twenty four hours He desired the record
show that he was no way responsible for the proceed
ings Of the Board on that day-that he detained
IN his Office official business and had chance
anime as TO the appointments Of that day He intended the
communication 70 be part OF these proceedings.
Mr.. Pnn-I suppose there objection. l move that
II be added 70 the minutes.
Tho question taken, and Mayor woed's request was
Mayor POWELL presented communication from Simeon
Reynolds, who had been dismissed from ahc force asking
TO he heard.
Mayor woop-was he tried and offered opportunity
10 defend himselff
Mr. STRANAuAN-Yes sir
Mayor woop-He appeared, did he'
Mr.. STRASAHAN-Yes, sir.
Mayor WooD-Oh, well we can't do anything.
The communication was upon motion, laid upon the
table
Mr. BOWEN then offered the following resolution
Whereas it Is the practice OF many OF the magistrates
and aldermen of the city of New York and Brooklyn
discharge roous and dsorderly persons from eussdy
Immediately upon their being arrested and taken TO the
station houses; and,
whearas encouragement thereby given to such per-
sons TO commit outrages against the public peace as well
to discourage the members of the police force the
discharge of their duty; therefore,
Resolved, That the magistrates and aldermen of the
city of New York and Brooklyn be respectfully and
nesty requested desst from the practice referred to-
and MOTTO interfere with laws for pre-
serving the public peace dschage prisoners until they
shall have been examined the day following their
Mayor POWELL thought that might well apply to the
whole district The resolution thereupon amended
and passed.
Gen NYE,-At the last meeting there communca.
ton received from the engineers of the Fire Department
requesting the appointment OF policeman to be detailed
at res-settng forth, at some length reasons why the
police who attend fires not well acquainted with
the members Of the department. They recommended
by the Of Leveridge who is said to be very
unexceptionable man. He was here at the last meeting
Mr. BOWEN thought that referred 10 the Co nmttee
Appointments.
Gen. NyE said il was and, as far as that committee
concerned, they were favorable.
Mr.. CHoLwEII wanted to know who was TO pay the
Gen NYEThe city suppose They said further that thou
sands of remens badges have been stolen and the per
who have them pass the lines of the police that this
man Leveridge is acquainted with the fremen and is
therefore able TO detect the rogues They say that depre
datons and thefs committed which he would be able
to prevent
Mr. BowEs-s proposed that he should do duty else
Gen. NyR-If he attends all the fires he will have as
much duty any man in the force.
Mayor WooD-of course. In such matters the custom
has been 70 take experienced officer understands
the duty and detail him for that purpose. has never
been the practice 70 appoint man for any purpose the
plan has been 70 appoint him and then detail him
Gen. NYE-we propose To appoint the man for that pur
pose.
Mayor woop-we about TO appoint policeman a
upon the representation of certain parties 10 act
under their directions 1t may be well TO ascertain wheth
there not competent men already in the force
who be detailed for that duty only refer the
practice TO show the danger Of setting precedent which
give trouble.
Mr.. IFIir-I would inquire If the committee have in
qured If the recommendations of the satsfac-
CThe subject was here dropped by general CONSENT
Mr.. Bowen presented a charge against John b Knapp
or absentng himself from duty, saying he had left the
department long time since. He had either left the
district or was sailing up and down the river Ms deck
hand absentng himself from duty since the 2st Of July
Mayor WooD-Has he not been IN the city sinceY
Mr. BowEs-Not 20 the knowledge OF his commanding
Mayor Woop-You have got 10 exercise due diligence.
Mr.. BowES-we have. | move that he be dismissed
lron tnt lHte tne nc tet'u Va
or duty.
The question taken, and the Board voted unani.
mously TO dismiss the man.
Mr.. BowES-Mr. Chairman have TO make a state
ment 10 this Board regard 10 matter that has occurred
which will probably demand inyestigat on. One Of the
left by the inadvertence Of the officer in making
out the pay roll put down twice the list The
money was drawn and has been paid The man says he
has not been paid but once. move that the Committee
on Finance and station Houses be instructed inquire
into this matter and report 10 the Board
The question taken and decided afirmatvey.
Mr. HowFS-I suggest Mr.. Chairman. that Mr. PERT be
placed upon the committees (which Mr.. Draper was
member.
The question was taken and decided afRrmativcy by
unanimous tyote The committees are on the FINANCE,
Prisons and Police Courts.
OUGHT A DRUNKEN POLICEMEN To HE prswussrns
Mr. SIRsSAHAS presented report from the Committee
on Removals, recommending the dismissal Of Michael Nc
lntyrc, OF brooklyn, tor nicmpcrancc.
Mayor woop-What was the rule that the Board adopt
ed on thu subjecr
Gen NyE-ay recollection w. that at the recommends
ton Of Mr.. Bowen resolved that the FIRST offence
should be thirty days suspension from pay and duty and
upon the second offence dismissal from the force
Mayor POWELL stated that the had been tried before
a similar charge.
lir srRAxAHAS thought that in every case where the
proof Of ntoxicaton plain a. In this the
Mr BowES said tia, three months since he had
n conversation with respect what course the Board
should pursue the punishment at this offence aud they
the Unanimous conclusion that the rst offence
should be punished with thirty days suspension and that
the second offence should be punished with dismissal.
After that they had adopted their rules ami regulations
which Substantially those Of the old municipal
force which provided instant dismissal In Of this
kind Al the last meeting O the Board they had dismissed
meu for drunkenness
Mayor POWELL moved that the man be suspended from
pay and duty for thirty days.
Mayor woop-Thcre no doubt In my mind Of the pro
prey.of dismissal for nOxcaton That the rule Of
the old Board. The only question ,u this
whether the case was made out Hi was made out
should 80 Tor dis msssal.
Mayor POWELL suggested that there more or less
feeling among the Office Of the free, and he would
the testimony Of the Sergeant with degree Of
allowance There more les feeling between the
officers and the there had been the
zaon of the Metropolitan police He would receive the
testimony Of outsiders with much force that Of
gcAnts ~ police.
Mr Rows said the keeper of the drinking saloon who
testified in the mans favor would regard falling from
duty with an indugent eve.
Msyor POWELL said the had SAID that the officer
sobcr.
Gen. NYr-He said. " So far as he could JUDGE
Mayor powMI--No man could be a b,tler nudge.