The New York herald., 1870-05-01
THE NEW REGIME.
Organization OF the New De-
partments.
The Fire Commissioners Fully 0rganized-C
Of 0fiice-seekers and Disappointed Poll
toians-The Board OF Excise.

Now that the "bubble, bubble, toll and trouble"
OF the Legislative session have burst ~ suos ded,
ana Albany has settled down into - normal state
or Dutch dulness, the Office seekers OF the Metrop0-
Its, who made that town lively, have Obliged TO
come back to their Old stamping grounds in Gotham
and here haunt the heads OF departments and others
having places at their disposal. 1t was generally
supposed that
THE ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS
would be completed yesterday, that the enti re
machinery would be in working orler ana opera
tons commenced tomorrow morn.ng since to-
morrow must be considered the May day OF 1870
That being the great moviny day in tn town was
but natural TO suppose that the house cleaning
would be commenced In the lodges of the govern
ment The crowds OF expcctant individuals were
early on hand at the headquarters OF the various
departments, and their prospects for place and pap
were freely canvassel, ana opinions var el ald eX-
pressve were uttered IN relation to the men con-
posing the various boards.
THE FIRE COMMISSIONERS
assembled at Firemens Hail, Mercer street. near
Prince, quite early IN the morang, and as each
entered the building his style aId app'a alce were
closely scanned AMI criticised Com uis 'iuner
Hitchman, looking wonderfully fresh, ns.d rns
the tedious AMI arluous libors he has performed a.
Albany chatted with the other Commissioner in re-
lcgsliive labors, Commissioner Henness " strokcd
his beard aid nodded his appr, cation OF HE
points illustrated by Mr.. Htchman. General Shae,
drawn up to his fun height, torture the lowing
ends Of his musache ana smiled approyingly, an1
his side partner Commisslo1er Ga.wiy-ls face
beamlng with good humor-jbed Commissioner
John Bair about
THAT poSDERoUs WATCH CHAIN
of his and 0lieiel 70 purcla a porlDn OF II Tor
"hold back, chains for some b e steamer. John
could not be persu lel into the belief that would
be a public benefit to 80 disposs of ms golden
mo
could be persuaded by Tom Cillaghan that
the opening OF sxteti street would belelt
Tom. Mr.. Blair smiled, shook HI, mead and
gave Mr.. Galway laugh On something which tney
understood between them. All hands were Ia Just
| as good hunor as II there were not
HUNDREDS or MORrALS UNHAPPY,
waiting for the result their oific al a. Oerations.
After short time thus pass the iuard was organ
| ned by The unanimous election OF commissioner
Hrcnman as president and Commissioner II II.
| pessey as treasurer. These selectons must
| undoubtedly give satisfaction. Mr.. Hltch.
man mas achieved an envianle reputation
| as presiding ohcer durn. Two terms
| Speaker of the Assembly, and Mr.. HICKMAN -
we known In banking circles as q caleiu an con-
scien ious nnanier Their ftne for the pos ltions
cannot be ques toned. Immediately assuming the
| chair there was an
ADDRESS BY COMMISSIONERS HIrouMAN,
| in which he returned thanks o the Board for the
honor conferred upon him, and assured them that he
would discharge the duties o the position to TIE best
OF his abi lty and, he hoped, toheir entAe salsac'
tion to The benefit OF the department AMI the puoic
and his credit. AT tn Concius Oh of the at
|
| THE ORDERS or THE OLD BOARD,
| in regard to the var ous items N the MANAGEMENT
and disposition Of the forces and fund, oi the De
partment. resolution was 20 adopte ammo nc
ing the intention of the Board To MAKE no immediate
| ianges in the personnel of the De. tment Tue
| ad Jpon OF This le out on took otd from the
hearts OF many Of the idies who fea G That they
might speedily join the army of The "outs.n little
routine business was disposed o. AMI the Board
| adjourned.
n5s asnty PEssaeSs S No Htehman issued the fol-
HfADaAH1tEs raas snsnb nTRT % 'Gs
IT Is announced to the Department thai the hoard ha'
been duly Organized by the selection OF w
liam hickman as President aud Commissioner James 5
Hennessy as Treasurer.
day the following resolutions were adopted ana ordered
bopro%alga,sa @ q the tn Der Department; s,,,,a ana
ca orders of the late Metropolitan Fire Dear,meat be
That hs ali empoyss
% s S sAss s ao TO
ward the B9 before Nay ner an inventory OF
WILLIAM HIrCHMAN, President
| AT THE CITY HALL
there was gathered large crowd of seekers and
the Mayors ONCE and the rooms OF the Aldermen
assistants were besieged There were few, however,
VINO obtained any great encouragement, as the plans
OF Inc leaders nave not yet been fully settled In the
Mayors ONCE almost the first thing that meets the
vision OF the visitor are cards pos ell up In various
| parts OF the room announcing the fact that 1t Is
| WASTE OF TIME
for persons wanting places to apply 10 the Mayor,
and advising al such to make app cations TO The
| heads OF DEPARTMENTS. Notwithstanding tne not &C
aud advice the visitors were nme ols hat tat
cards sent in to the Mayor would, II let ial in &
shower, almost envelope goHdly SIZE baby.
THE NEW COURT HOUSE.
the crowd was still greater. This WAS owing II
great part, however, TO tie fact that the day wa
pay day and The 'rollers" were obliged to take the
turn at The paymaster's desk In the Chamberain's
Office and draw Their collateral. Chamberlain B al
ley was at his post during he gieater pa OF the
day. signing checks and stock cert lcltes, wh e te
late Deputy Chamberlain. now Dock Comm ssio er
Hugh SIN IN AMI the new Deputy, James NJ. sweeney
compared notes in relation to the mode OF Transact
ing the business OF the oiice
THE DEPARTMENT OF DOCKS
will be organized tomorrow. Mr. Wilson G. Hunt
VIII probably be chosen president ana Mr.. Hugh
| Smith treasurer. Ii has not yet been determine
where the headquarters of the department W. II De
| located, but some central position down town will
| be chosen in few days
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC CHARITIES
will probably sc ect Commissioner Bell Or president.
Commissioner Frelr has been going the rounds OF
the institutions during the past few days aud Will
enter formally upon his duties TO morrow.
TIE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
will also be organ Zed tomorrow, and 1t Is highly
probable that Mr.2 Peter B. Sween will be chosen
to preside over the deliberations OF the body Mr.
Sweeny's capacity as head is well enough known
to ensure to this department an unparalleled degree
of activity and efficiency.
The various departments will of course, 20 ant
carry out the good work of reformation OF the cit
and county governments as planned by the maste
minds OF the dominant party.