The New York herald., 1871-11-08
PETER B. swEENY.
His Resignation as Commissioner
! Of Public Parks.
Explanatory Letter to
Mayor Hall.

eN0 matter what may be thought for or against the
x4ptiment OF our citizens, which for 30 many years,
IMPROPERLY and adversity gave its political adhe
hon TO Tammany, the fact Illustrated last evening
R the result Of one Of the most closely contested
municipal elections ever held In this city goes to
lhow that the power OF Tammany has fallen. The
pa Roman saying accepted In its day, may-in SYM
R)thy only, not in realty-be applied TO the fall OF
nmmany. That saying was, when the Coliseum
nlls, Rome falls and when Rome falls, then the
Mpfid." Tammany has been the political Coliseum
pr the world Of democracy in our midst since the
Mdndation Of political Institutions, and though
subject TO many In Its day. 1t was reserved
oy sho election OF yesterday TO really overthrow its
Power and influence.
EsNot the least astonishing premontlon OF its "de.
jhe and fan Will be seen in The subjoined resigns
fhat ever ruled over the councils OF
)he s'braves." bound In nis devotion 10 Tam
Smany and to those who. through the hery
brdeal through which 1t has larely passed, he
Npng to It's fortunes, and would not abandon It or
fhem until the moment when public opinion de.
nlared Tammany. like the Coliseum, thing of the
past, only TO be revived under new and more for.
Apnate ausp ices.
III. Sweeny's resignation as Commissioner Of
Public Parks, to whose Improvement and beautify-
ing he SO much contributed is thing to be regret
fu the circumstances, public opinion win, no doubt,
}pplaud. In either aspect OF the case, great man
has departed from Israel
II Mr.. sWRKNYS LETTER.
y The following highly important communication is
Inst made publc:-
ir.- NEW YORK, Nov. !, Is71.
Hon. A. OAKEY HALL. Mayor Of the city Of New
4 York
I BsAR sIR--In conformity with the intention OK.
YeSs IN
loly from public life at the termination Of tho ap.
preaching election. hereby tender my resignation
bf the oillce OF Commissioner Of Public Parks OF
NQe city Of New York, to take effect on the goth
H9y or November inst, requesting that the fact
lhAl not DO made known until after the election.
should have resigned for the purpose indicated,
nt much earlier period had telt ct liberty to DO
70. believe 1t to be my duty to maintain my POSI-
non In the political organization with which have
Reen idcnlited until after the election. that might
no all In my power, through its agency to secure
}he success OF the democratic party and Its candl
pates. This duty l shall perform faithfully and
Sealousy to the last When the election
y over viii feel that / am at liberty
p consult my own wishes, and thenceforth
ny connection with political AFFAIRS VIII be
Nennned TO the single act OF voting. / have
Explained to you personally the reasons which
Have prompted this action. These reasons are OF
en overruing character, but do not propose ut
khls time to give them TO the public. simply intend
d. this Lote to communicate my resignation. The
position have held In the Department OF Parks
Rltbough responsible In character and attended
P1th no pecuniary compensation, has nevertheless
peen exceedingly agreeable to me in the oppor.
funity 1t has AFFORDED to advance important public
improvements AMI in the pleasant oflcial relations
Fhich have enjoyed. l sever my connection with
the department with regret have felt an ardent
ptercst In the Improvement OF tho city parks ana
pesred to continue my cooperation in their develop
lpcnt under the new plans until completion. They
Ars now practically finished. Asking your prompt
acceptance OF this resignation, am,
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
PETER b SWEENY, Commissioner, DC.