New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-29
MINOR MUNICIPAL SPOILS.

POLITICIANS SOMEWHAT ASHAMED OF THEhSELVEs-
AN ABSURD RUaoR.
The rush to see the Mayor was greater yes
terday than at any time the adjournment OF the
Board of Aldermen. 1t was the impression OF many
that the Mayor would to-day send In the names OF his
nominees for Police Justices, and they were exceedingly
anxious their friends should be among those non
mated 1t is believed by those who have the mayors
confidence that no will send In any names to-day Tor
Police Justices There Is no doubt that the Mayor WIN
withdraw the name of Frederick f. Church as eand
date for Park Commissioner and nominate some
one else There are several persons mentioned
in connection with the position the most prom
nent being WIN. T. Bodgett, Louis J. Phllhps, Dr.
Samuel Hail. and others. 1t IL now generally conceded
that David b. williamson whose name was put over Tor
one week with that of Mr.. Church. will be confirmed
today The only objection TO Mr. Williamson was that
he recently came to this city from Baltimore, and 1t was
nreed by members OF the Board Of Aldermen that he
probably would not take the same interest In the city or
its parks that an older resident would 1t was also
urged against him that he was not tax payer Ihese
objections have found to be much distorted Tor the
purpose OF iDjurDg the claims OF Mr.. Williamson upon
the members Of the Board. Many hghtoned reputable
and wealthy men vouched for Mr.. Williamson as
doubtless be confirmed without much opposition The
only objection Mr. Church Is that he Is not resident
Much comment was occasioned, yesteTasy, 1y une
rumor that Police Commissioner OlYer CnarlcK pro
DOsed TO resign. The ru1Or was TeCelNeu III
with incredulity. Those who best able to judge
whether not such thing would De nkeiy 10 occur
secuted IL as absurd. Two or three OF the mayors
friends said he placed IN the Board because the
MAYOR had confidence in hm-that he was, IN 1act the
Mayors own nominee, having been urged by no one
else and that it was absurd suppose that he woud
resign so after entering on the duties OF his ONCE
Republican Alderman had beard the lnatter
spoken OF, understood that Commissioner Cnarnck
would not resign until after the lapse OF several months
the Department IN good running order Superintendent
Matsell questioned relative to the matter Dy
reporter Of THE TRIBUNE said that no had heard nothing
of IT, and could believe II 70 be true 10 resign AT the
ieve that Mr. Chariick contemplated such step Com.
missioner Charck has found that the government OF
the Department most all bis tlme ana mat LOr
month to come least he Will have 10 neglect inc
duties Of President Of the Long Island Railroad Com,
pany He deems it his duty however, haYIng accepted
The Office OF Commissioner, fulfill its duties until al
least the Department has been fully reorganlzed.
There were few politicians oil emlnence at romeo
Headquarters yesterday the publication OF the names
of those who visited the Commissioners having eVl-
IDENTITY had the effect OF frightening away those who are
seeking offices for friends. The evident determination
OF the Commissioners 70 inform themselves respecting
the department before making any changes also uls-
cOuraged the eager office seekers The railways were
in q majority OF will be disappointed In their
quest inasmuch the late Police Commissioners hned
up the force to It's maximum number, l,5oo
Police Commissioner Charlick visited at his house
by TRIBUNE reporter last night, and informed that
rumor had gained general BELIEF or MS having resigned
his office Mr. Charlick replied: II had intended TO
resign should have resigned In regular manner, ana
not have first invited newspaper comment ABOUT the
matter" He declined 10 state whether he had aban-
doned half-formed purpose OF resgning his ONCE at
the entreay his friends whether he had the lnten
ton OF resning after the Police Department was
reOrganized.