The New York herald., 1869-03-18
A ROW At POLICE HEADQUARTERS.

The Ancient Grudge-The Irish Procession
and superintendent Kennedy-Order and
Counterordcr-The Commissioners Mo-
where-Kins Kennedy In a Muddle.
Had the good and stalwart people from the Isle
of Saints been ever 80 religious, peaceable
and orderly yesterday las they were,, the time
honored celebration OF the Patron Saint would
hardly have been sufficiently animating without some
little fracas, however rining to render the occasion
additionally attractive. The proprlety of such in
teresting and exciting occurrences must inquest
ably be thoroughly recognized and heartily appreci
ated. for we nd tnat the idea OF Ballyhooly row.
has become quite fashionable at police headquarters
The intelligent Irish people having totally disclained
the vulgarity OF sanctoning the slightest degree OF
disturbance on an occasion which all true patriots
must regard with national devotion. and at time
too. when the enthusiasm OF the masses IA
stimulated by joyful "reminiscences, the legal autho-
rifles, it appears are determined to hold a small
carnival Of riot their own account, The example
is unquestonaby dangerous in the extreme; bat it
Is to be hoped that the sound doctrines Of religion
will counteract the evil influences which the un-
bridled license OF Police Superintendent has
Enthusiastically displayed. Unfortunately the unde-
niable courage OF the Irish race and their love
OF hilarity have too often been misinterpreted as
recklessness and hostile display; but when real
antagonism, probably riot nstic encounter, Is exhib
should be to preserve the peace. what must be
expected from the populace? Enough OF preface.
superintendept Kennedy has once again displayed
boast them. as long as they are vested
his superi0rs then there Is unquestionably need for
action The story IS plain, and simple as it Is true
that Kennedy is a republican and that COMMISSIONER
Brennan, his superior, happily or unfortunately
chances to diner from that gentleman in political
thoroughly defined, but whatever 1t signifies Mr. Ken
nedy has the extreme honor Of being Included among
% ancient grudSe" II % appears that Mr. Kenneay as
.'king OF the force, was determined that the popu-
M . S sssSn not on bs s psc g.
. posse Of police. The Board Of Com
missioner saSacoasy reckoning that the
nomination wisely differed from the superinten-
that the Irish population should be honored as they
deserved and accordingly ordered reserved police
on thepart Of the Commissioners, and their deter
mnation win doubtless be thoroughly appreciated.
Although sna mao ~ Uesn 70
even TO the most miserable displays, he thought
twice over the matter and finally ordered the police
why forethougnt lKennedy is WHY, for there yet
remained for him temporary victory for which the
SHS@ sn0 to sonsad ssns enoW
therefore, that Commissioner Brennan fully
prepared to nyestsase s, the charges 20 be
room at nine O'Clock yesterday morning. The Com
missioner waited, but In vain. There were no de-
should have been innumerable.- Good for Oxen
pedy. The willy Superintendent well knowing
ns ssSs .S.aS .0n q Se s % sse f' a
raj complaints against officers were set
down for hearing before the Commissioner
determined that his fold however guilty, should
not come 10 harm. telegraphed to al the precincts
adjourning the police trials indefinitely. Grave
1t on his own account, with what success remains
yet to be seen. With patience remarkable, con-
s,dsrIng it was st. Patr.cks % Day, Commissions % me
zens to dispose OF 'clubbists" and other
refractory policemen as they might deserve
sergeant and few reporters. Exasperated at the
unqueetonable laziness manifested In not bringing
forth the deinquents the Commissioner despatched
. messenger 70 inquire the cause After very un-
easy time OF IL, uneasy on account OF the unwar
rantable detention OF the Commissioner. who had
been early at his post, the messenger returned with
the Information that the trials OF poncemen had
been adjourned BY order Of the superintendent. 1t
Brennan A. representative OF the people In q very
honorable and important capacity, was more or less
the Police superintendent. smile pervaded the
face OF the Commissioner when the intelligence
rived With remarkable coolness, not unminaled
the Board Of Commissioners were gong to
allow the superintendent to adjourn the
better let Kennedy try them himself when II suited
him. But the IRONY was apparent 10 the last remark
Of Ccmmissionsr M Brennan; for, addressing the ser
ask MIN lKennedy to give me permission to adjourn
the trials.n The messenger disappeared. The
books containing the muitlfarious charges against
policemen were closed, and the Commissioner left
with the idea that Commissioners OF Police
In New York must do something to counterbalance
tho mouarchcal sway OF their superintendent.
On descending the stairs, who should come
together but Kennedy and the Commissioner.
No one was present except themselves; but II
may naturally be inferred that 1t was not
satisfactory, lonrostbrother concern; for II rumor
Ii TO be at all relied upon Kennedy shrunk
considerably. Their conversation was OF "A private
nature and In private room: but II is certainly
reasonable TO infer that no shamrock was
drowned" on the occasion. In fact, the Commits.
sioner Justly interrogated the superintendent upon
the question, and IL IA presumed Mr. Kennedy will
be able TO rive satisfactory explanation TO the
Board, as Commissioner Brennan. 1t Is understood.
will prefer complaint against him NJ the next
meeting. 'Alss, poor Yorick | knew him wen,
HoratiO."