The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-04

pute covered by the resolutions offered by Gen. Nye,
ind the Board was willing 70 meet the issue.
Mayor WooD remarked that 1t generally conceded
that the force not full and the public necessities
CURED an additional number Of men, and asked where was
the objection TO appointing number OF the disbanded
menf Put them duty said he let us avail ourselves
Of their services and let their depend upon the deci
sion which we hope TO obtain from the courts.
The CHAIRMAN-We have no right TO do il.
Mr. Bowen said that when the special committee on this
subject reported would be time enough TO take up the
question whether the Board will restore the old force 70
duty He had hesitation saying that in his
opinion Of those men should be restored to duty
Mayor Woop the question To the adoption of tho
resolutions, demanded q right that each resolution
should be acted upon separately Every deberave body
Several Of the members were OF the opinion that ma
orty Of the Board could dictate to how they should act
and his motiolpwas accordingly lost
The resolutions whole were then submitted TO the
Board, when
Mayor WOOD affirmed that the last resolution was en-
rely unnecessary because there special committee
appointed attend the matter Of which The
Board could not get decision on this subject inside OF
twelve honths, and in the meantime these men would
starve. Many Of them were in starving condition
and did not know what to de- while the subject pend
ing these men could not be taken back, and they
virtually forever excluded from the department in
quence Of the mode they proposed by which it should
be ascertained whether they were members Of the
nhuman because the Board absolutely starving these
men.
,enths of these men were legally dismissed notwhsand
ing the decision Of Judge Davies
Gen. NYE replied to the charge Of inhumanity which
often made against him. He submitted whether II
not humane to let the dsbanded men know the posi-
ton which they were in and the action of the Board than
to hold out inducements TO the head that would have TO
broken to the heart He affirmed that il was more hu
for them to say to those men, Now your remedy
if you have any lies in legislation II this coming Iegis
ature, which will sit in thirty days, will say by de-
claraoy section that this Board shall have the discretion
ary power to appoint such persons they may ht
belonging to the old force who have merit and qualca
tons, the Board will cheerfuy do it," 1t would be
humane to say to them that their remedy lay IN that
direction so that they could feed upon something more
substantial than promises
Mr.. PERT said he in favor of reappoinng the
metoous men of the old force ever since his connection
with the Boaxd.
Mayor IwooD remarked that when he solicited Mr.. Pc
rt to become member Of the Commlssion he had his
that he favor OF the restoration of the
municipal policemen This remark greeted with loud
applause by the audience, which was instantly repressed
Mr. PERn-I came into this Board perfectly nde-
pendent Of any party question whatever and with sole
desire to aid in dschargng the duties of the Commission
Mayor WooD very warmly)-f had your assurances
that the whole force should be restored
Mr.. PERT" Declarations if you please. stated
that would most cordially join in any measure by which
by legislative provision they could be renstated.
Mayor WooD observed that the principle which Gen.
Nye conended for was very much like starving man TO
death and then offering him bread and proceeded to vim
dcate the which he pursued in reference TO the
Municipal police. He maintained that it was not wrong
tell these that they dismissed illegally, and
that they would be restored agan-n opinion which
sustained by Judge Beebe and Recorder Tou Was il
crime said the Mayor to say that this Board was COM
posed of gentlemen that partzan organization
see what its character is. Although he Uhe Mayor
had conversation with Mr. Perit until after he
made member of the Board, yet that very
ing he said he would vote for the reappoinment Of the
old police Had supposed continued his Honor, Mr..
Pert would have altered his opinion by his associations
here, so help me God should never have proposed him
as a member of this Board. The Mayor charged the
Board with behaving unmanly and Illegally II was un.
just to the taxpayers Of New York that hundreds and
thousands of dollars had To be wasted by the parzan
action Of this Board The taxpayers had 70 pay four
for all Of them would recover payment.
The Mayor was very much excited during the delivery
Of his Speech and created considerable astonishmen by
the earnesness which he exhibited
Mr.. PERT realirmed that he utterly disavowed any
Since his connection with he gave vote under
party influence His sole desire TO have as perfect
police possible, and he willing to appoint any Of
the old force as soon as they could do so legally
Mr. BowES said he was not partizan, and would
deprecate the period when the Board should become
partizan.
Mayor woop remarked that il was a partzan police,
and he would show them by adavits that At the
cent election policemen voted In instances out OF
their districts and that number OF them active In
helping elect their favorte candidate He would fur
nsh such evidence, although he apprehended that the
Board would take no action on the matter.
Mayor woops motion TO strike out the last resolution
then put, when
Mr. BowKs remarked that those men had better know
in advance what this Board will do
Mr. thought twas due TO the Board that they
should declare their intentions and show TO the old force
and TO the citizens that they (he Board were law abiding
men. a comfort him to know that far the de.
cisions courts
potan Commissioners.
Mayor woop-You acting contrary 10 law today.
The Mayors motion 10 strike out the last resolution
preyailed-Messrs. Chowell, PERT, Mayors Wood and
Powell voting in the Affirmative, Messrs Nye, Bowen and
StranahaD In the negative.
The remainder of the resolutions were adopted Mayor
Wood alone recording his vote in the negative
Mr.. PgRIr wished TO know the most practicable man
ner OF getting an early decision the matter in dispute,
Mayor Wood ntimated that II probable the courts
would not render decision for twelve months.
Gen NyK replied by saying that the true way To get an
early decision for the contcndng parties 10 upon
state OF facts and submit the question by spua
ton; have a Judge at special term decide H. and then
send II Mt once to tho Court u Appeals which met n
January
Mayor woop was OF opinion tina, quo warrantos took
the precedence
Here the debate, which occupied an hour and a half,
terminated.
prsvr<AI oF POLICEMEN.
On motion Joseph Brown Of the Eleventh precinct OF
this city, suspended from payment for ten days, he
having insulted a citizen.
Mr.. SrRAsAHaS moved 80 dismiss Edward Brown, Of
tho Fifth precinct, in Brooklyn, but subsequently with
drew the resolution in order 10 give Mayor Powell op
portunty 10 examine the evidence.
Pairick Gorman also a Brooklyn sicer dismissed,
having been clearly proven that he could not read
write these requirements being absolutely necessary for
a proper discharge Of the duties Of an officer.
The Board then adjourned ull Monday afternoon, at
O'Clock.