New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
ArnrPuAN1C CoUNTERPLoTs.

ALDERMAN1C C0UNTERpLoTS.
PRESIDENT VANCE UNWILLING 10 WAIT FOR
ouoRuM-rnE DEMOCRATS OUT OF nUMoR-1HE
POLICE JUSTICES.
The corridors of the City Hall in measure
assumed ON saturday the animated appearance they
prcsented during the week OF confirmation meetings.
The Clerk Of the Board hustled into the room immed-
ately followed by President Vance. who quickly
Ascended the da and called the Board to order Alder
anon Flanagan aud Van schack who wereienterng the
roam took their seats Hesitating not moment, the
Precedent requested the Clerk TO call the roll Alder
men Billings Cooper. Clausen," etc. called the Clerk
in loud voice, and two responses were heard
Arising from his seat, President Vance surveyed the
empty seats and then announced that, there being no
quorum present the Board stood adjourned until Thurs
day next at $3.50 pm Having given an emphatic tap
Of the gavel. he donned his hat and left the ROOM
Scarcely had the sound OF his rereatng footsteps ded
away before Alderman Reilly entered, and looking puz
Eled and perpexed. was informed by Alderman van
Sehack that the Board had been treated TO some shap
practice" Next came Aldermen McCaferty and o''cn-
dorfer and in few minutes this Democratic nan uo4o
OF the Board were engaged in whispered but animated
discussion. The result a call for Speoi1i me-
ing to-day at p. IN, which was agneu oy so'''s
Alderman Kehr subsequently appeared ana ue
elared that Alderman Koch was IN inc once
of the Clerk of the Board, and had intenueu
10 De present at the meeting. great deai OF uSs"''
faction was EXPRESSED at what was terIneu inc sharp
game" Of President Vance aud each member was pro
fuse with recitals Of instances when the Board nau
si,ed n, mr. % minutes for the presence Of quorum
Alderman Van schaick, who is exceedingly anxious TOT
tie confirmation Of David b. Williamson was evidently
dscuscd and in reply question Of Alderman Reilly
said he supposed the reason OF the AFFAIR was because
TIE President didn't want meeting" IL was reported
ano pretty generally believed that the absence rom the
city OF two O. the Republican Aldermen explained the
case.
Iis said that message from the Mayor, relative TO
me civic recepon Of the remains Of the late Munster
Orr the deceased representative Of the United States at
The Court o. ST. Petersburg 10 have been presented
al the meeting of the Board HIS body left Europe by
the steamer Thuringa on Wednesday last
The action Of the majority OF the Board OF Aldermen
in STAYING away from the special meeting called for Sat
urday was discussed, on Saturday evening, by the poll
tciaus OF all factions It seemed TO be generally admit
ted that the whole question hinged on the subject OF
patronage The Aldermen, or, at least, good proper
ton Of them claim that they have right to some con
Dderaton IN the distribution Of patronage, and that
thus far their requests have, IN majority OF cases
been UNDECIDED. One Of the Aldermen, in conversation
with reporter Of THE TRIBUNE said 81 think that we
should receive respectful consideration. Among my
constituents are very many poor and worthy men
Whenever there any vacancies among the laborer'
employed in the city parks, think some OF these poor
men should given opportunity 10 labor there for
living l have sometimes been compelled TO wait two
hours before being admitted 10 audience with some
of these Park Commissioners and even then they would
give no positive promise that work would 90 given the
men whom recommended, while certain other Alder
men could procure work for many men as they
There is a strong feehng OF Jealousy entertained by
certain Aldermen the facility with WhlCh Two OF
three OF the members obtain places for friends and TINS
has shown itself on several occasions dur
inc meetings Of the Board just at present every one
SEEMS at on the question OF the nomination OF
PIrB Commissioner in place OF Frederick r. Church
whose nauc Withdrawn, aud David IL. Williamson
whom Alderman Van Schdick vainly endeavOrs TO nave
confirmed. The appointments for Police Justices nave
now long under discussion that the chances and
strength OF every available candidate arc now Wen IN
dCfstuOd, with the exception OF three OF Tour prominent
candidates nomination is deemed almost certain
Those who most COuyerSaut with the MAY Ideas
subject say thar he Is more than likely to noun
inute for remaining positions, men WHO nave never
Leeu prominent politics, aud are least Thought oil
81 connection with tho minor courts at the present time
tie Mayor would DO following out rule OF
action framed bJ lin some tine ago. whether the
Aldermen Will confirm these nominations Is question
not easily ans Uered. There those VINO say that
already bargains making, and that ncatcd contest
Viii result from these nominations, because "a the I'm
mensc political power welded by the Police justices
as mas ueeu demonstrated ia the past more especially
duiIur the reign OF corrupt Tdmndny.
Clty Chamberlain Lane has appointed as Deputy
Chamberlain Frederick ". W1lJtemOro. The salary has
not yct been named by the Chamberlain. Deputy
Chamberlain Whtcmore viii be required To offer bonds
equal Ina aiuOuuC those the Chamberlain. Mr.
MutieuUrs l AN aulereut OF Controller Green, ana is
P.s and is also an Examiner IN The department OF
Finance. shOrt the aftcr Mayor Hay oIncye r tOOK
Otice January last M. WhtemOre acted as his Chet
Clerk and Secretary.