The New York herald., 1870-04-17
THE NEW POLICE REGIME.
Installation Of Superintendent Jourdan-Ken-
nedy Happy-Jourdan Ditto Declaration Of
Policy-No Quarter to Thieves -"Eter-
nal Vigilance" = Politics Ignored
Honors to One Of Jourdan's Pupils

system. Superintendent Kennedy yesterday laid
oown the crown and sceptre, with which ne mas
ruled the metropolis for nearly ten years, ana they
were modesty lifted by John Jourdan, his successor.
THE EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE BUILDING.
1t was announced that the ceremony OF transfer
would take place at noon. Al an carry hour IN the
morning large number Of captains, sergeants ana
citizens crowded the rooms IN expectation OF the
event. Mr. Kennedy, who, with all his cccentrlci.
ries is unusually esteemed by the force spent the
morning in packing up and receiving the congratu.
ations OF friends upon hs relief from the RESPONSE
BILE cares of the ofice he has 30 long filed.
lie had o pleasant smile and word for every
one who approached him and was In an unusually
good ihumor. About harpast eleven Superintend-
ent J0urdan appeared In the building and az once
proceeded to Mr.. Kennedy's room, where ne was
closeted for some minutes, As he emerged several
prominent citizens expressed their congratulations
and welcomed him TO the building. He proceeded
TO Commissioner Brennan's room and was In con-
sultation with MIN for few minutes.
Later in the day-at noon precisely-Mr. Jourdan
proceeded to Mr.. Kennedy's offce. followed by MIR.
Bosworth, president OF the Board. The outer room
was instantly tnronged by oricers and citizens, VINO
followed the three officials to President Bosworth's
room on the second moor.
THE CEREMONIES OF INDUCTION.
Commissioners Brennan and smith not being in
attendance,
Judge Bosworth remarked TO James Hawley Jr,
with smile, "lnrorm Messis. Smith and Brennan
That the bride and bridegroom await tnem.n Those
oficials came IN, when superintendent Kennedy
Strengthened himself up TO his full height and re-
marked:- tv
GESTLEYEs POLICE COMMISSION suppose II
has become my especial duty to present to gent
you have long known and whom you have chosen Supen
tendentCapain John Jonrdan captain Jourdan is here
long as have the department s department
onicer and gentleman has always been such my
found promp. reliable and hope that IN the
be BE- % lie sa
have attended his previous career on the force.
superintendent Jourdan responded
Gentlemen, wish return my thanks to the Superntend
ent for bis Kindness In all intercourse friendly
feeling has always existed between us.
Here superintendent Jourdan, who was in citi-
zen's dress, stepped up to President Bosworth's
desk, when the venerable President the presence
OF many spectators, administered the oath Of ONCE
That ceremony over superintendent Kennedy
stepped forward and presenting his shield to Super
intendent Jourdan said
Allow me to present you with the badge OF ONCE.
Commissioner Brennan here remarked
Mr. Presidept-We desire to mske our officers
Acting captain Kennedy, OF tue Sixth prccinct-happy
Send for clerk that we may make him full captain.
The clerks room was searched, but Hawley and
Hasbroeck were not to be found. and the ceremo-
MES ended, the Commissioner rcmarkng that one of
their first acts Will be TO make Acting Captain
Thomas }. Kennedy full captain Of the Sixth precinct
COMPLIMENT TO Mr.. KENNEDY.
Not the least interesting incident OF the day was the
presentation to Mr.. Kennedy, by Mr. Willie White Of
letter signed by seventeen reporters, taking their
farewell OF Mr. Kennedy. ana wishing him godspeed
The ex-Superintcndent was vlsibly astonished and
affected on reading the letter to find that 1t was
signed by every reporter attached to the building
and tear started unbidden the reference the
heroism OF the 'old cnei" III. tho riots, he stated
tnat at future time ne woule ssssaewedqe the re.
ceipt of the document in an Official manner.
SUPERINTENDENT JOURDAN's POLICY.
After all the excitement attending the transfer OF
ollce had passed away superintendent Jourdan pro-
mulgated the following address to the police force:-
OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT OF MUNIoIpAL)
PoLlcf, ECO MuLEEERy STREET, % ,0,o
To THE POLICE FORCE the PoLIoE DEPARTMENT OF
THE CITY OF NEW YoR&:--
Force as It's chief executive oacer naturally feei an en-
when considering that my had ten
this by generous cooperation Having been during
cessyely promoted from the ranks my position
cagh to be familiar with nil wants aud with every de-
tail Of police duty will simply endeavor to deserve your
confidence and aid YOU in retaining that Of the
bowed by law at times with summary and disasreeable
powers which we should use firmly but coureousy Let
@% @% S% g'of ra S & e. oar namSeis s are
% @ to the pOse San of The
scientious interest in respective trusts Our foes
numerous, Intimately handed 1gthr cary cunning AMI
Hmes tod Into metropolis dock the depraved from all
cities OF the world well the Union In dealing with
such large criminal class and in guarding citizens or sran
gers lei natig 10 poh.G idue, but depend upon
fidelity oalhs of Office The exercise OF police
outy seldom popular That duty often subjected to
misunderstanding, but we diminish MISUNDERSTANDING
by always controlling tempers. Let best noos be- ra
% csD, ai compromise 1ih Il. Let
aterou M The higher ministers The lao dcays respectful,
aud when primary responsibilities of detection
are discharged, dt cr'o appropriate
resoasiGy dy oer IN any branch of the adsrotion Of
justice. JOHN JOURDAN, Superintendent
Later in the day q special lmeeting OF the Board
was held for the consideration OF the subject OF
Justlng the proportions OF the Police Life insurance
Fund. The result will be found IN another column.
No action was taken looking 10 the promotion or
Mr. Jourdan's successor in the Sixth precinct but it
Is certain to follow within few days. The delay
was caused by the fact that 1t Is the Intention Of
the Board very soon TO make several radical changes
IN the command OF precincts. IL s said that four
hve captains will be removed entirely and eight or
ten transferred.