The New York herald., 1871-10-17
TNE MUNICIPAL MIDDLE.
Situation OF Affairs at the
Public offices.
Meeti ,g OF the Sinking Fund Commissioners
Painters Alter Their Fsy-The Perks
Pay Rolls Up to the Mark

Painters Alter Their Fay-The Perks
Pay Rolls Up to the Mark.
At the various pubic oflces yesterday there was
but little of interest connected with the grand
muddle in which the municipal management Is now
enveloped. The crowds OF onlce holders and office
seekers who turn up just about election time were
around, OF course, canVassing the chances of the
coming campaign.
AT THE MAYORS OFFICE
there was steady run OF visitors aud callers. The
Mayor was at home to all, and the worthy Tim
Golden was '.inteeviewed" most extensively by all
sorts and sizes OF persons, but he preserved his
usual equanimIty all through. Colonel Jolne was
flying about, while Ed Hall growled about the idea
of being obliged 10 take warrants to the bank
when the numbers and dates had been altered
In buuglng manner Shortly before two O'Clock
the venerable and reverend-ooklng Dikeman. from
the Comptroller's Office, walked into the Mayors
Office with his gold bowed spectaces astrde his
venerable nose In elegant reposc, his hat slightly
tipped back and showing his venerable forehead,
his face beaming with benignity, while under his
LETT arm he carried large book, bound IN red mo-
rocco and tied with red tape. Mr.. Dlkcman is clerk
Of the Commissioners or
THE SINKING rrSD,
ana they were to have meeting ut two O'Clock.
Shortly after him came the nov famous Deputy
Comptroller Green, the very embodiment OF econo-
my, which he dem onstrated by wearing a shocking
white nat, regardless OF any 'proclamailon' to
the contrary. He came INTO the passageway
leading 10 the Mayors office with
steady sturdy s.areness. His hat
straight on top or his head, the rim was
straight all around. lie came to the door OF the
Mayors Office, executed right angie and walked
into the Office Placing his white hat on desk ut
the left he took seat in the urthest corner from
the door. Shortly after Chamberlain Bradley came
in, smiling like q happy hoy, dropping word
here and there to those he met. He entered the
meeting room bowed to Mr.. Green, "bade the
time o. day. TO some who were present,
SHOOK HANDS WITH THE MAYOR
and sat down In the chair next to MI Green, with ms
Drimmlng with good nature. lie shook hands with
those he met until he reached the charlnan the
He pnt n sa h awS ay on dcsh out Hea
Mayor Hal brushed over his shining locks. Mr..
Green opened legal looking d1eumen nt nc held nsca IN
Of pencil. bradley and Dimond leaned forward
anay at It susPclously then Dmond rubbed bed
reporters and tapped his umbrella on the noor
while Bradley made frantic efforts 70 catch the ends
bic Dlkeman unwound the
RED TAPE,
opened lis red book and then read his minutes, 10
which nobody listened. Having complcted the
reading to his satisfaction, ne looked around as
ii to say, "How Is that for high ~ Everybody apra-
rently '.gave 1t up,n but nobody said word Tor
few seconds. Mayor Han then, turning to Mr. Green.
asked 'Aow about those
DOCK BONDS
we were dscnssing a. the last meeiln:P The aues.
ton Of authorization was referred to you to examine
, into ana report at TINS meeting.o
Mr. Green replied, but spoke In such an under.
tone that he could not be heard There was quite a
did not understand that the matter was referred To
nn and mad tai taken no acton. tSa ~ lie id not 1nink
..0h ~ said the Mayor, .'the minutes NAV not
In the neWSpaDerS. read IL. rm sure.'
At this len handed hit Mr.. DIkeman shrugged his
round dgure, holding his arms and hands inat
they formed almost circle, and he gazed at the |
reporters with nalf unauisltive look. -~s
ner between the Mayor anu Deputy Comptroller a !
motion To adjourn was made and carried. The ven |
cradle secretary closed ms BOOK carefully tied .ne
Comp,rolier's Office and bowed himself out the !
others following quietly but rather codly in his /
THE BOARDS OF ALDERMEN AND ASSISTANTS
were to have met, but tnere oc,ng no quorum Of !
either Board present 10 do business they adjourned.
AT THE CONPTR0LLERs OFFICE
depulat on of painters from the Department OF |
OF course there was no money for them. Then
Mr. vandewater, VINO was present, agreed TO pay
each pay him IS II ne could get q guarantee
that the claims would lie honored. Some
s@ that printed notice hangs in the ONCE 10 the eject
that no assignments wiz he accepted. The men
were satisfied and they departed wtn WI smiling ace
the money by Monday next"
AT THE DEPARTMENT OF fARKS
everything was gong along "a smoothly anu |
mekodically as ever. The payros OF the attaches,
laborers and others for the past two weeks were |
being prepared, and by thursday all Will be ready
and the men paid oI.
AT THE DEPARTMENT or PUBLIC WORKS
there was the usual crowd waiting to see the |
'Boss ali sorts OF business. Aspuants Tor office
were there to press their claims TO recognition |
because OF the former opposition to the regency /
and members OF delegations were on hand waiting |
for Instructions. No business of any moment was ,
transacted, as everything is mt standstill, owing
10 the bad mix up that now prevails.
REPORT OF COURT ATTENDANTS
Deputy Comptroller Green yesterday addressed q
Marine Courts, the Common Pleas and General Ses
sions requesting them TO direct the Court Clerk, or
some other proper person. to report to him daily
the attendance during the prescribed hours or the
officers OF said courts such officers, having re-
ceived their appointment from the Department or
Finance are by law responsible to that department ,
I or the proper performance OF their duties
FURTHER PAYMENT TO LABORERs.
The payment OF the laborers on the work OF al
Sa urday by Mr.. A. s. Cady, OF the Comptroer's
Office, under direction OF Deputy Comptroller Green,
was continued yesterday, anu about i've hundred
more PAID The money for these pay
mcnts, as has been previously stated was furnished
by the COMMITTEES OF Banks at the request or the
Deputy Comptroller.
FURTHER REMOVAL OF COURT ATTENDANTS.
Deputy Comptroller Green yesterday continued
the WORK OF retrenchment and reform which he has
iDaugurated by further removals 0! superfiuous at
tendauts OF The Superior Court, Court oil Common
Pleas and General Sessions.
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