The New York herald., 1870-04-11
Department of Parks.
PETER b, sWFENy.

Peter b. Swecny, late City Chamberlain, from
which ofice he voluntarily retired Is the President
OF Inc new Board. Mr.. 6weeny's political life and
antecedents are TOO well known to need any
lengthy comment in these brief notices As City
Chamberlain lie saved 10 the taxpayers nearly n
half million dollars in declining to accept
the interest on the city funds lodged by HIM
in the bank OF deposit. He ID better
known perhaps as the great Tammany cheftain aud
Slate maker-the Warwick OF official place whose
word made and unmade men. In the great charter
light MI. Scewney was 80 dtsgusred with the oppo-
sitlOn OF some OF those whom he had created and
clothed with the power 10 annoy that he at once re-
solved to retire nom political hfe. He was neces-
sy, however, to the continuance OF democratic sl,.
premacy in city and State and on the defeat of the
young democracy nc was earnestly cntreated to re-
sumo the sceptre or rule. LAKE, another Cesar GU the
Luperca nc then refused 10 resume the sWay OF the
parry. but ultimately yielded, takiug an Office
which removed him from thcprominent position he
held as City Chamberlain aud osensblt from tho
leadership Of me parry ana accepting that OF presl
nys influence has been too long felt, however 20
permit his a6dication OF the 1'Oie OF Office maker
and III whatever position he occupies ne VIII still
continue to hold the reins OF power. His education,
reading and tastes, apart from his political alinl-
ties, especially nt him for the Oilice wbch he
has been appointed.
ROBERT j. DILLON,
another new member Of the PARK Commission IL
one OF the most prominent ana best known of orr
citizens. He was some years ago Counsel 10 The
Corporation, and took most active part in the
movement first originated for acquiring the Land
now enclosed and known as the Park No bet.
ter selection could possibly be made and the an
pOlntment OF Mr.. Dillon TO Board which exercises
so great an influence III providing the means OF re-
creation and health for our citizens reecLs great
credit for the discrimination or orr caIef laaaIs.
trate.
EY-JuDGE HILTON
Is also newly appointed member Of The Board. lie
served judicial term OH the bench OF the Common
Pleas, ana subsequently became professional law
ADVISER ana partner IN the great dry goods frm OF
A. I. Stewart II co. Mr.. Hilton, as a man OF taste
and refinement, Will not be behind hs fellows in
ever other grounds may be acquired for the pnbic
enjoyment
ANDREW II. GREEN.
This gentleman, who is now appoiuteJ to the 30.
stion OF member of the Department OF Parks. is
well known as the Comptroller and 40 far a. prac-
tlca work Is concerned the active mind of the old
Central PARK Commission. Mr. Green is a republic
can IN politics and lawyer by profession, having
been for some years partner Of Samuel ], Tldep
and his administration OF affairs In the PARK and jts
Improvements has been marked by the most signal
approval, b0n OF pubic officials ana the peonle
Mr.. Green was some years since School Trustee
and subsequently, an Alderman from the Fourtpeuth
" ard ana a member OF the Board OF EducaEion,
THOMAS G. FIELDS.
appointed by the Mayor one OF the pars tion,mis
sioners, was born In st. Lawrence county n. w. tn
1925, was educated az Delaware Academy, IN Della
ware county, and is q lawyer by profession. lie re.
moved TO this cty many years ago and entered into
politics as an active democrat From 1851 TO 1860 ne
served as Public Administrator OF the METROPOLIS:
MAS subsequently appointed one Of the Central PARK
1ommss0ners and Corporation Attorney, both OF ,
WHICH positions We ssIlI holds Jp 1899 NJ. Fields