The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-12
TEACHER GALLAGaER'S TROUBLES.
IMPEACHMENT OF A SCHOOL PRINCIPAL.
Charges Of Intoxication- Alleged Want Of De.
corum In School-Female Teachers Go
for Him"-He is Sustained by
Male Teachers and Others.

| The Committee on Teachers Of the Board Of
rooms, corner OF Elm and Grand streets 10 invasfl
gate the charge or intoxcafion preferred against A.
IT. Gallagher, principal OF Grammar School No b.
witnesses for the impeachment were questioned by
City superintendent Riddle. and the defence was
conducted by ex-Marshal Tooker.
The first witness examined was Adelaide n.
Tucrs. who testified AS follows:-Have been n
teacher In male department OF Grammar School No
~, of which Mr.. Gallagher - principal; have
him under the influence OF liquor: on the morning
Of the iith of February, while ne reading Tie
Bible noticed that he did not pronounce the words
distinctly; heard one OF the pupils remark that Mi.
Gallagher was always drunk; Mr. Gallagher quite q
number OF tlmcs while
UNDER THE INFLUENCE or LIQUOR.
used unbecoming language; I've has not visited or
examined my class; the last time he examined my
class was nearly three years ago; sometimes when
made reports he wonld say that he would come into
my hall at quarter before three O'Clock, but never
did; the behavior If the boys outside or class Is
noisy, and am not aware that ne makes any effort
to restrain them; no semi-ounual certificates have
been gwen for The last four years.
Examined Ivy Mr.. Tookcr-Mr. Gallagher asked
me once within the last two months TO make out Il
list for certificates; he spoke ugly to me- but dfd nor
incense me; about two months ago ! and two other
teachers were standing al my class room door and
Mr. Gallagher came up and said, "Herc, now, get
out of here and that hurt my feelings
Mrs. Carrie V. Franklin, principal or Primary De-
partment School No. IL, examined--Was a teacher
In school No. 81 IN 1866 and 1867; was in day school
from October, 1867 TO May, 1865: that time saw Mr..
Gallagher repeatedly under the influence OF liquor;
he was bosterous, ungentls manly and
CRUEL TO TIE BOYS;
nco of he ia al
that Mr.. Gallagher was ''lushy;" in the day school
once while Mr. Gallagher was on the PLATFORM the
boys Of my class were all looking toward the
platform, and on nquiiing the cause one boy
sad that "Gallagher was drunkr AMI then
Mr.. Gallagher iaised his head and said, 'sTherc's no
thing the matter with me;h got no assistance from
him IN my class; heard him use iadec, mt language
to the teachers frequently; heard him make some
improper remarks to Mrs. Delaney's sister.
After q little tilt between this witness and MIR.
Tooker in regard 10 mutual courtesy the cxamIna-
ton proceeded, Mr.. Toogcr putting the questlons:
My opinIOn Is that Mr.. Gallagher was generally
drunk alter seeing him once on little business he
said 10 ne,
"MIrM's THE woRD:n
! am an unbiased witness; had conversations
with school officers about this matter, tut not since
| was subpnnaed 10 attend here: never heard that
formal complaint was made against me by Mr..
Gallagher / thought left school l3 on my own
complaint and at my request.
Jane h. Beecher examined-Am teacher IN prinl.
airy department OF school No. 81; nave no cOnlmunl
cat on with Mr.. Gallagher except on pay days. have
motto Il HIM under the influence OF liquor great
many times.
Mary Ankers eXamincd-An Il teacher in male
department. Grammar school No. IL: taught IN Mr.
Gaagher's schoo, in the winter OF 1853 ana ls70 in
the evening school MIR. Gallagher was frequently
under the influence of liquor; he was sometimes
very abusive, and once particularly 40 To me- he
reports.
Examined by Mr.. Tookcr-l struck boy once
who was refractory, and made his nose bleed: could
not help It, for he was impairment; MI. Gallagher
sustained Inc for having done 40.
seventh ward EoarI of Scnoo, trustees: have.
smecd liquor OF Mr. GaIagher's breath IN the
school, but did not hink that lie was incapable of
attending TO his duties.
Mr.. Tooker here objected TO questions being asked
relative Mr.. Gallagher habits out Of school. The
Board refused to sustain the objection.
l have seen him In liquor out Of school; this was
about year and halfago he was
IN TROUBLE WITH ANOTHER MAN
in the street ana was rather Doisterous, bur at my
request he went home; the teachers have COM
them; they sald the boys did not have any
fear Of him. AMI therefore. were uncontroIlabe
ungenlcmany In his conduct; he has given salts.
faction to some members OF the Board OF Trustees
d o 10 ana Il % pns ne s sye
the teachers did not give him sufficient assistance.
Examned BY Mr. TGokerd have en- MOI 't Eiyen MI
CATION; have no interest in the case except as u
school trustee and am very sorry to be brought
Gallagher; do not know OF any particular reason
why he was not reappointed: in the day school he
and order or the school: Mr.. Gallagher has had no
vice principal Tor about two months. therefore the
duties OF po:h positions devolye upon HIM: the vice
principal was removed because he did not attend To
his duties.
Mr. Tooker then, In behalf OF his client, put In
documentary eydehcesworn toll behalf VI his
client which the Board received
The defence then demanded that superintendent
Kiide be placed on tue stand. but thai gentleman
decliued being examined. Mr.. Tooser pressed the
committee TO orde, Mr.. Riddles evidence being
given, but the committee decided that such
would be an INF ingemcn on the rules or the Board.
Mr. Tooker then re ld some OF the afdavlts signed
by teachers who had taught IN Mr.. Gallashers
school, which spoke III the highest terms OF Mr..
Gallagher : principal. Tue afdayit or the JAM
tor OF the building also stated that Mr.. Galiaghels
CoSDcCr WAS UNIFORMLY GOOD.
A policeman, who for three years had been de-
tailed In the vicinity oi the school, made an alida-
Wit that he had never seen Gallagher IN Ter the
fluence OF qnor. Dennis ]. Twg. school trustee
OF the seventh ward, was placed on the stand
aud tesned that ne had known Mr.. Gallagher for
eight years, and had been III the habit Of visiting
the scnool oIentines, nearly every day, ana he
never saw the accused under the influence or
liquor.
fhe committee then adjourned to two O'Clock next
Saturdsy afternoon, whcn The defence VIII be re-