The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-06

n what did he state to your A. Bndon stated that on
certain night he had been stationed with some men and
OBrjen the Quarantine wharf, when the stores
belonging the Susquehanna placed there be placed
OBrien there, and at the time said to him, 81 have
heard that attempt will be made to steal something
here tonight and want you to keep bright look out
will station you here and will go OF among the vesseS
no" appeareG however hat there was permission
given 10 boat belonging 70 vessel TO go ashore that
night and bring some washed clothes oBren told
Bndon that he given the party in the boat permission
TO 90 ashore Bndon however, found stolen property in
the boat ana stated the fact TO 0Bren, who replied,
ssWe il that is so take them of at once Bindon said
that 0pren told him at first let them 60, but after
wards said that Brien told him If the men had stolen
property TO take them OIL the men were taken caarge
before the Court and order made out for their commit
tall they then put in charge of constable at Staten
Island who allowed them to escape
o. What goods we're stolen A. Some things belonging
10 the and believe some butter
the property was returned to the government officers
O. Have you had any charges for iptoxcatlon against
any OF the Harbor poiceY A. Yes; We had one against
Que of the down at Staten Island
O. Was he tried on the reporE A. No. because the Of
cer that down there talked to him about it, and s
the first time there anything Of the kind and as
the man promised amendment, he was not reported:
O. Who was the officer? A. Well can't say; think
it was the sergeans he did not wish to report the
man, as it was his first offence.
AN oFYIcloUs OFFICER GOT RID or
O. Where is Bndon now? A. Well, got rid OF him; he
did suit me; he too much Of sea lawyer aud
kept the continually in quarres requested the Com
missioners to give another in his place and be
transferred the Sixth precn, and shortly after
he was moved to the Twenty second don't know any
thing about him
O. Do you know whether oBrien was ever arrested on
Staten lslandp A heard he was that was civil trial
also, but knew nothing about it.
O. Is il your opinion that the Metropolitan Police law
requires amendment in order TO make ii work har-
moniousyP A. Well, don't know much about the law
generally; only know about my own department. do
not know anything about the working Of IL on shore.
Q. How many men have you under your A. Forty-two
pa,rolmen and eight oficers-ffty in all in the summer
season have a district station at Staten Island
q.
way qualified TO perform the duties assigned them? A.
Yes, think they are they appear to be all excellent
O. Are they experienced watermen9 A. Yes all of
them; find them very effective.
q Have you ever had to report auy of them
except oBrenS A. Yes, Il had occasion to report man
named Nodine, on complaint made by one of the re.
porers oil the press who SAID that he him engaged
IL aiding ana abettng the ncendaries at the Quarantine
burnng prefer red the charge against him. and the
was investigated and dismissed, was proved that
Nodine was preventing the spread OF the fire.
O. Have you reported any members Of the police
under your command for intoxicatopP A. Yes | have
charge now against man, and reported this No
dine for intoxleation.
wEAT oArTAIS HARTr THINKS THE RGANzAroN-GENERAL
NYE's AND LOT
Captain J. W. Hartt, examined by Mr. Spinoia affirmed
O. Are yeu connected with the Metropolitan Police Or
gnnzaohs A Yes, sir occupy the post Of captain in
the Seventeenth precinct; appointed on the police
some eight years ago, and at the time of the law
1857 'N-''
y
which you are attached or money paid by any the
under your charge for the purpose Of paying the expenses
OF the captains and commissioners who Albany at
the time the repeal Of the Police bill was under Discus
sionS Not to my knowledge; understand that nothing
Of the kind was done.
O. Did you visit Albany yourself at that timer A. l
did, SIR
@ Did any one accompany you during that visit A.
Ihere DID, one OF the commissioners aud several OF the
q Which Of the commissioners A. Cen Yye.
@ What captains A. Well, really cannot say whe-
"a Al trnn l.nt
captains there; saw Captains squires an speight
O. What time during the session of the Legislature was
these gentlemen? A. Well, now cannot say positively
fhe only way could state would be by looking back to
see what was on the carpet at the time.
@ Was this visit Albany during the tendency of the
bill providing for the repeal OF the Metropolitan Police
lawS A. was; heard the debates there in the Senate
chamber aud lower house.
Q. Was the visit of yourself, the commissioner and
captains to Albany for the purpose Of preventing the
repeal of the Metropolitan Police law7 A. | only answer
for myaelf; went to represent what considered be
the truth in the premises we msrepresented, and
my own visit was to put myself in a true position
Q Was your visit osensby for the purpose prevent
ing the repeal OF the Police law A. l say that 1t
was to prevent anything it was to put right
Thought that we were very unfairly represented there by
certain members.
Q Was there any subscription taken UP from the men
under your command, either previous subsequent
your visit to Albany for defrayng the expense OF that
visit, or for any other purposer A. Well, We have had
several subscriptions
O. Please state the objects OF them2 A. Well when
any Of our number sick, any of his family bad,
take up subscription to relieve them and take
mp subscriptions for the poor.
G For any other purposey A. Yes think took up
subscription for an election there once; think there
was
@ Was there subscription taken up in the station
house last winter you understood for the benefit OF
any cnee A. Well, we took up Of do
nation for one of the commissioners; made statement
to that effect once we had consulted the commissioner
various occasions and be acted counsel, and
thought but right 10 get up subscription for him, as he
had been 70 great deal OF trouble for thought of
making either him OF his family present, or
paying certain amount a house and lot; we never
thought OF giving him house and lot but merely pay
ing certain amount on IT.
About how long did you suppose would have taken
TO raise the amolntr A. Well, time in particular
thought OF raising two three hundred dollars my idea
was this that often wanted good lawyer stand by
ais in court and can seldom employ less than $50;
we all know how easy is 20 have Judgment against
you, and happen to have the misfortune of being real
estate owner, and am greatly afraid OF having judg
meBt against me.
O. How m ueh was there subscribed? A. None at ALL
Q. How much was there agreed 10 be gwen A. None
at all will tell you how II did have meeting
the matter, but afterwards that the people
gardea the matter in dIeren. light what did, aud
for that returned to every what PAID
O. Have you paid him anything for the services he
rendered ID any capacity A. No, sir, not that 1
think Of; had arrangement with him any Of the
comm ssioners beyond what is right.
O. Have you bad any arrangements through any other
party by which the commissioner is to receive anything
for biz services A. Not a whit, nor never had.
MONEY COLLECTED MAYOR TENANTS ELECTION
O. We're there any other subscriptions taken beyond
what you have named A. Yes sir Think was one
taken up the Mayoralty question; there great
deal Of feeling with respect to the Mayor in the depart
ment; there collection taken up previous TO the
election OF Mayor Tiemann.
O. We're there any other subscriptions taken up, except
these you have namedS A. Not that now recollect
@ Did you learn understand in any way that any
portion Of the expenses OF the commissioners either Of
the captains who attended Albany betrayed with the
money which collected 6om parties? A. Not 70 my
knowledge.
O. Dio yor understand that such the cases A. No
sir bave been asked tee question yse and that is all
have heard of it,
Q. How tput to you aud who asked it, A. think
was Mr. Yield, the Public Administrator, trial Of
of the who dismissed by Commissioner Still.
Mr.. spinola-It is very strange, for a number Of men
have sworn that they contributed money for that pur
pose
Captain Hart-I never paid any ones expenses paid
my own and always do; may have borrowed mosey
from some OF the men often TO- and lend them money,
O. Not as permanent investment2 A. No.
Was there any money borrowed from any Of the men
10 defray the expenses Of the and captains
TO Albany last winter A. Not that | know Of sir;
never borrowed any.
O. Is your opinion from your experience in the police
a