The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-25

II makes no Inference to me who is in the chair,
but look upon the Mayor OF the city OF New York
nity, and felt at that time 1t was my duty
to protect him from indignity. The Mayor
nn q the Rnoa bas in os
aYairs he Is more important than either. Well,
objected to his being arrested. There were several
the Mayor into custody, and was trying to throw
little oil on the troubled waters when the crisis
was never much Of man MO for getting ont Of the
way when work was to be done, and Il matters
were fined down to such point would proceed
took place they were talking SO much about
] had an interview with an 0fncial IN the City
Hail. and was just leaving that building when the
bloody work was sprung upon me. Well, jumped
in and took hand. Itjust lasted about nve min
utes and everything cooled down. Now, as
they ought to give me credit for It, But that's the
way OF the world"
"ney say the Seventh regiment was called out'n
''That's another error. A portion OF the regt-
ment was on Its way to Boston ct the time. and
they happened to pass Just as had toned down the
member Of the Police Board, came towards me and
way after q saluteu
lis there anything, Mr.. Superintendent, in
engaging your attention ~
swell, yes; the whole Police Department Is just
then It Is very plain sailing. We do everything
according to rule; the regulations and discipline
left for us but to follow them. OF course, shall
see they are attended to. l don't intend to sit
twirling my thumbs myself and you can under
stand won't tolerate 1t In any one else. A
policeman should be always ON the alert,
ever watchful and ready. and should Keep at ali
times before his mind the one idea OF doing his
very best in his place. The most capable officers
should nave the most consideration, and should be
made to feel their services properly considered.
No man can come to me with better card than
good record, and shall not be slow, promise you,
to nnd out who deserve well Of the Department..
Toadysm and nattery are two accomplishments
do not admire, and the people who Will approach
me must be bad judges Of human nature II they
adopt such means to win my esteem"
Immediately alter the interview Mr.. Matsell left
the building He gave some orders to the Night
Inspector, McDermOtt, and then passed out Con-
siderable excitement exists among the detectives
but 1t ia not likely many Of these officers win be dis
turbed. 1t Is understood, though, that general
clearing OF thieves fs to take place, and the de-
tectives will In future be responsible to their cap
tain directly and viii not be furnished with
any excuses about the Inspector or Super
lntendent to shirk their work. These little
private jobs the captain will know all about,
and the Superintendent Will look to him that the
public are satisfied with the of1cerS. 1t is ru-
mOred that Ned Moore, who was Roadmaster under
Connolly and Tweed ia to be placed at the head OF
the Street Cleaning Bureau Harry Genet is urging
his appointment, but 1t has not yet gone to the
Board. The next few days will probably bring
about great many changes, and Is well known to
the o1ce-seekers, for they are more than ordinarily
watchful.