New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-04

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
The Board of Police Commissioners me: yesterday,
when Messrs. Bowen and StranahaD, the reappoInted
members, and Mr.. Stlman, the newly appointed mem
Mr. BOWS (brusquely)-I would like to ssk the
Mayor if any measures have been taken Tor putting
the Station. Houses in order.
Mayor TIEaASN (blandy Yes they are being put
in order.
Mr. BowES-What is to be done in regard to the
Station-HOuses which cannot be made haoItaole.
Mayor TIEMAss (placatoryl-l would recommend
another locality.
Mr.. BowEN-You handed in a complaint against
Capt HART signed by great number OF ctzensi fht
| Mr.. EnBnEE-I have already written eight r9.icss,
| and cannot get man to come. -
| Mayor TIEMANS-I have a complsint agsiDs. Capt.
| Curry Twentieth Ward for discharging prisoners
| from the Station. House.
| Power given to the General Superintendent to
detail twelve men TO attend the Court OF Oyer ard
| Terminer for the trial Of CaDcem
| Mayor TEMANS-There is q patrolman who has
been injured while on duty, by the kick OF hore;
he is lot doing any duty now and he came to me TO
ask me if he could come TO my office and attend tho
door.
Mr. BowEN-We shall be very glad to, if you will
give us man fit for service in exchange.
communication received from the General
Superintendent giving the number OF cases of viola
ton CT Sunday ordinances reported to the District
Attorney Of New YOrk--s24 on Sunday week, sod 8S
on Sunday last.
Mr.. BowES-I move that they be published.
Mr.. STILLaAS-In what FORM
Mr.. BowEN-As an advertisement.
Mr.. SrILLHAN-COuld you before adjudication
Mr.. STRAsAHAS-I had hoped that se could arrest
these parties, and at least hold them at the Station
Houses until Monday. l am sorry to learn that We
have not the power
Gen. NYE-I speak from recolec ton OF the law.
The Board will remember that the District Attorney
last Summer pre- cured large number of warrants,
and those warrants were served by our The law
says that ii is the duty Of the Inspector to make re-
turns Of the number of violations.
Mr.. BOwES suggested the cOniscation Of the liquor
under the Revised Statutes-a general provision.
Gen NyE-Tbat relates to the property exposed
Mr.. Hall thought it better to get out warrants.
Mr.. BowEs-I sm decidedly in favor Of trying the
experiment to see whether the laws of this Stste
be enforced ip this city
Gen. NYE-The Mayor would have the right TO d.
rect the seizure of all property exposed; bat We
could not. Whatever directions he makes We Will zee
carried cut.
II wGs voted to publish the number reported 10 each
Precinct for violation OF Sunday laws.
A communication was read from the General Super
intendent stating that G93 patrolmen required
for the protection of the city, while only 1S9 were on
duty. There are ,l7S men IN the force.
Mr. SnaYAHAs reported, ON complaint, Smith Hall,
found smoking in the street, fined days pay
by the unanimous vote of the Board.
Mr. BOwEN reported man from the Mayor Slusd
nc not doing his duty when he riot, and recon.
me nded that he be put on post duty.
The MAYOR stated that the report received bls full
appreciation and it was adopted.
The Board then went into secret session.