The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-24
BOARD OF POLICE.

A President Elected and n Superfntcnd-
ent Appointed Neutrality-suspicious. OF the
Hungry.
The excitement that has so long prevailed In the
neighborhood Of the City Hall among local politi-
clans was transferred to the Central Police ONCE
yesterday. From an early hour in the
morning crowds of hangers-on and followers
gathered in the vicinity of the building. The
cause of the unusual interest to many men was
the expectation that the new Board would organize
at early hour and proceed at once with the busi
ness OF making vacancies and appointments. 1t
had been rumored that the movements OF the Com
missioners were clogged by legal difficulties
the business of getting into shape would
be at once undertaken. These sensational stories
n V keep ne se hoa no ~
In TACT, and only reached the ears OF the Com
missioners when they had gone the rounds OF the
cliques. one OF the tales was TO the effect that
Mr. Henry Smith was in some difficulty about the
presidency and there was uneasiness In the Board
about the matter Among
THE COMMISSIONERS THEMSELVES
there was no suspicion of anything OF this kind.
They made up their minds to elect him their presi-
dent, and carried out the intention last evening.
IL was done not only as mark OF recognition
for his long service but as a demonstration OF
the opinion OF the Board as TO his capabiity to iii
the place. MIR. Smith did not seek the chair, be-
cause the duties OF the position are very arduous
and keep him almost constantly 10 the city.
the other commissioners and the Board entered
upon It's term OF Office last evening amid the most
cordial good feeling all round. This augurs well
for the future, and will, no doubt be productive OF
much good Commissioner Oliver Charlick was
made Treasurer, and the other Commits
sioners were then allotted their places in
the binding. Commissioner Hugh Gardner
will occupy the room just vacated by Mr.. Manerre.
Commissioner Russell takes the one between 1t and
that formerly occupied by Judge Bosworth and
General Duryee will use the room from which Judge
Bosworth SO reluctantly retired.
THE GREAT QUESTION
OF the hour alter the announcement that the Prest
dent was chosen was the Superintendent. Friends
AMI partisans OF each Of the applicants for the Of
fee talked loudly In support OF their candidates,
and but few seemed to know with any certainty
who the coming man would be. II was well I'M
derstood Mr.. kelso would be dismissed, for he had
been requested to resign the day previous, and
the man who was to succeed him was the one
all eyes were settled on Inspector Walling had
hosts OF admirers, and evidently stood well
with the public, but Mayor Havemeyer was
on the side OF Mr.. George w. Matsell, and ne was
appointed to the place. The information Of the
choice spread rapidly, and Mr.. Matsell's friends as
sembled In force to congratulate him. Superin-
tendent Keso very gracousy and politely con-
ducted his to the chair OF once and
graduated him warmly upon his good fortune and
success. These kindly Offices were but codly
received by Mr.. Matseil, and his man
ner In receiving them was anything but
attractive to stranger The fact that Superin-
tendent Kels0 was dismissed aud Superintendent