New-York tribune., 1873-05-20
POPULAR COMMENTS.

On the adjournment of the Board OF Alder
men the members gathered in little groups aud dis
cussed the nominations. Some Of the were those
Of men whom many OF the members did not know
by reputation. OF this class was the new Chamberlain
Others there were however, who had known the nom
ineo for years aud youched for him who stood
descrvodly high In the mercantile community and who
would effect honor the Office he had been nominated
to . John r. Russell also unknown 10 all but the
Republican members. President Bissinger was known
10 few beside the German members IL was agreed that
the majority OF tho nominees were exceedingly good
L, H. aud that as a whole the character OF the Commits
sirus could be improved upon, Much surprise
manifested at the nomination Of Oliver Charlick ~ Tam
many Hall Democrat This was explained by The face
that the Mayor ana Mr. Charck have been intimate for
several years, associated in the Long
Island Railroad. Hunters Point Ferry, and other
business enterprises, and it was asserted
besides that Mr. Charlc contributed materially toward
securing the Mayors election last Fall, by contributing
literally toward the campaign fund, and exerting him
self personally In Mr.. Haycmeyer's behalf II sus-
pected that there would be show Of opposition TO the
nominations. but II such has been decided upon
by OF the Aldermen, il Is not likely to meet with
much success. The last attempt Of the Aldermen to
form Ring, and its disastrous result seem to have
demorazed them, and there is not much likelihood that
another attempt will be made. Alderman McCaRerty,
yesterday, in response TO jocuar remark about the
Ring said, Yes, you may set 1t down mat there Is
Ring here composed OF fifteen Aldermen" from which
it may be inferred that they in accord with the
Mayor in So far as his nominations concerned II
was asserted by OF tne politicians that the con
hrnaton OF Hugh Gardner would b. contested hut II
believed that serious opposition can be developed
at this late day.
The nominations were discussed throughout the city
by politicians and citizens generally. IL was acknow-
edged that i'm the main they were good. and that the
departments could no, for lime at least be controlled
by the politicians has been the OF late years
Discussion turned the question OF the Presidency
Of the Police ana Park Commissions. II seemed 90 be
the prevailing opinion that the present heads would be
again chosen. In the Police Board President smith IA
the only WHO has any practical knowledge OF the
busuoss OF the department IL will take some time for
The new comcrs 10 become accustomed to tho workings
of large and important department as hat oi the
Police THIS Is rendered me more piousDe iIShrlne
toner's, who elected Yesterday rs President Joseph
IItiry the ony one OF the three who possessed any
knowledge of the requirements OF the department In the
case tle prk Commissioners, t"o OF The OLD Coums
iuuors h.yc been renOminated, and the mead OF the
to presume that President stebpns VIII b. reelected
nohti,si parties tine reorramzstion OF the Civ Govern
ncut and the construction % the various Commissions
Will have Is somcthi that the pohtcans have ot as
yet been able 10 conjecture IL is acknoWedgea
that matter in Transition state ana that II n n
cult 10 ten just Wcfe 90 nnu % hU,J & TnU ny 1 , m
heretofore ranged under the lseNpcah p1'nooItc OF
Reform launcrs The is.uc OF events viii lc closely
watched b. hosts OI those who are interested i'll lHe
result
reporter Of THE TRIBUNE called on lhe mayor aitcF
the Board O, Aldermen ADJOURNED. On Delhs cohgialu
lated over the close of the nominations, the Mayor
laughed aud said 1t rolei, although lie had not
allowed tic mass OF applications Iot pice 70 usluiD MS
cQuauimy. lie stated that he would not send IN bis
Nominations Tor Police Justices Tor some tine
IN come vet He had not set lie
c,ivcI official notice OF the passage Of TIE
bill 10 reurganizc the police courts There vas no hurry
lhnlf fbc moiutinsuts He had received very large
number OF names OF candidates. THESE were Mod away
ana would bc considered IN time. He proposed 10 ap-
nuint ms police lisIies the best men nc could Obtain
for mo uu-1n. The salaries large enough, aud
the term long enough u procure hrsIcass men, a.
world rudcaYur 10 obtain those whom The community
would feel satisfied VIII.