, 1872-12-03
THE OUTS AND ms.
The county and city officials recently elected
entered upon their dutie,s yesterday. Mr. Joseph
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Pollak, the
CoUSTT C1ERE,
elected to fill the une1pired portion Of the late
Mr. Gindele's term, took ci,arge Of the Office
several days ago, relieving Colonel Wheeler, who
Was acting pro TEN. Colonel Niles, the efficient
Clerk Of the County commissioners, has beer
reappointed with the unanimous approval Of the
Board. Mr. Scott, who distinguished himself
during the campaign as Captain Of g. Third Ward
colored club, has received his reward by appoint.
nent as copying clerk. These are the only ap-
pointments yet made. It is yet to BIZ decided
whether Mr. Po1lak comes under the p provisions
OF the new Constitution and laws, whis b would
limit his snlary to $4,000 per annuu1,
the salaries Of his Hubordinates to be
fixed by the County Board, or continuet' under
the old Constitution in force when Mr. t1indele
was elected, which would enable him to d1 aw the
fees as formerly, and leave him to pay the cub
ordiuates as little as he could get them to work
for.
THE NEW RECORDER,
Colonel James Stewart, WAS duly installed as the
successoro Of Mr. Glasette. The latter gentleul an
left the books written up to the last moment,
having kept the employees Of the Office working
day and night during the last week. There Was
no weeping or Wailing at the departure
Of Mr. Gassette. The lamentations were left
went out d wealthy man. According to his own
statement he made $3.50, 600 in the Office, and is
worth 2400, 900 all told. He intends to engage in
the real estate aud brokerage business, and an
nounced that in two years be would be the sue
cessor in Congress Of the Hon. ). B. Rice. He
WAS also disposed to take charge Of q Chicago
base ball club, believing that he could make it q
success in every way. It will be seen, there
fore, that Chicago has no immediate prospect OF
losing Afr. Gassette,s services in pub
t1nrS$4v 11nSvA .+n1rf
CURED on Saturday night. Mr.. Gassette
presented most OF the clerks With cigar or two
and some with supper, and the endearing and
tender ties OF four long years we're tear1essly
severed.
Mr. Stewart has appointed Captain John ].
Healey Chief Clerk, II the place Of Mr.. Martin,
the only change to occur at present. Mr. Healey
has been serving the city as Clerk Of the North
Side Police Court, where he ably assisted Mr.
kaufman to dispense, or dispense with, Justice,
telligent young man, he viii soon get the
hang" of his new duties. Mr. Al. LeBrun
will remain in charge of the index department.,
and Alr. Jones Of the folio room. These gentle
men have been many years in the Office, and are
thoroughly acquainted with its routine.
The County Board, under the new law, will fix
the number and pay Of the subordinates, which
will be better for them. Under the old regime
the Recorder paid them out Of his enormous
fees, and, Of course, the cheaper he got the work
ooAie bne mOfe money ne pockeled. 6hlai1es
averaged SIS week all round, and folio writing
was done at three cents per hundred words,
printed matter not being counted or paid for.
TIE CIRCUIT CLERK.
Mr. Jacob Gross succeeds Mr. Gassette as
Clerk of the Circuit Court. Nr. Eli Smith, who
has been connected with the Courts for many
years, will be his deputy.
THE STATES ATTORNEY.
Mr. Charles q. Reed entered upon his third
term. Having no subordinates, he made no
changes, and the Office will be run as usual.
THE SHERIFF.
I'm Bradley began his second term. The
Judges have decided to do with one less baillff
ID each Of the six 1aw courts. This Will reduce
tne hherlf's force. The names Of the decapl-
tated will not be known until to-day. Conrad
Folz will continue as jailor.
TEE CORONER.
captain John Stephens also began second
Term. He expects to have the appointment OF
deputy, but will not make Helection until the
couoty Board fxes the compensation.
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
net 1e1, as new Board and elected Commissioner
nlliie5 President for the ensuing year. The |
t board viii have to elect new officers. Dr. Ben.
Mller, the Superintendent Of Public Charities,
Mll undonbtealy be reelected, his administTa-
lion Of the Office being satisfactory to the Board