The New York herald., 1873-11-05

all the different police courts yesterday with .
great deal OF varied interest. Some time before
twelve O'Clock the Courts were filed with crowds
OF political loungers OF both persuasons who were
anxious to note the eject. II any scene between
the elected and appointed magistrates was ex-
pected the lookers-on were wofully disappointed
In each police court with the exception OF York.
vile, where Judge Coulter presides, the several
magistrates were introduced to each other, the
old justices vacating their seats In graceful
manner, though they each served written protests
upon their successors.
Meeting i'm the Special Sessions.
At half past eleven the room OF the Special Ses-
sions was opened, and the new Board marched in
IN body. After q few moments consultation
and congratuation Judge Kilbreth moved that
Judge b. +. Morgan take the chair, which was car
ried. In absence OF the clerk Judge Flammer
acted as secretary. Judge Kasmire moved that
Judge Morgan be elected President OF the Board
till 1st OF January, 1874. Judge Sherwood then
rose to his ieet, and moved that the assignments
be made to the different courts.
the Chair make the assignments. The amendment
was carried, Judge Smith voting In the negative
The following are the assignments as made BY
Tombs Police Court-Judges Morgan and Bixby
JEFFERSON Market-Judges Kibreth and Sher
wood.
Essex Market-Judges Fammer and Otterbourg.
Hariem-Judges Kasmire and Smith.
These assignments were at once confirmed on
motion OF Judge Smith.
Jude KilbretR then moved that the President be
authorized to demand from the old Board all
papers and property appertalning to the workings
OF the several courts which motion being carried,
the meeting adjourned. all Of the new judges pro-
ceeding at once to their several destinations.
Tombs Police Court.
After the meeting Judge Morgan entered the
Tombs Police Court, accompanied by Mr.. Racey,
Judge Dowling's clerk. He was introduced
Judge Hogan, and both gentlemen bowed ana
shook hands. Judge Morgan was then introduced
TO the clerks and ofcers OF the Court, everything
passing on pleasantly and the utmost courtesy pre-
vailing between all parties.
Judge Hogan before vacating his seat made quite
feeling speech. He said he had been in that
Court for ten years and the most friendly rela-
tions had existed between himself and all the
clerks and officers connected herewith In refer
ence to giving up his position he informed Judge
Morgan that he wished to do so without making
any iractious opposition, at the same time hand
ing the new Judge written protest.
This was received by Judge Morgan with grace
full bow, and he at once took his seat. He called
for the ofiicer OF the court.
Sergeant Quinn stepped forward and said
'Judge, by order OF my superior officers recog.
nize you as the magistrate OF this Police Court"
at the same time showing the order from Police
Headquarters The otner officers OF the Court
arranged themselves and made a formal salute
and the business OF the day at once commenced.
Judge Morgan hardly five minutes in his
official chair when young man named John Green
was brought IN by Oricer Reilly OF the Fourth
precinct, reeling drunk. The Judge turned to CLERK
Charles Hall and babe MIN make out commit
ment for ten days Incarceration, the magis-
trate anixing his first oficial signature
adjourned until two O'Clock, at which time Justice
BixDy made his appearance and took his seat on
the bench, which he viii occupy during the re-
mainder or the week.
During the afternoon session business was very
dull, though the Court remained open until four
p NJ. Edward Gillen, of Al Elizabeth street. was
arraigned Tor Illegal voting in the Eighth election
district OF the Third Assembly. Henry Walters
was also arragned for illegal voting In the Four
teenth election district OF the Fourth Assembly.
They were both held IN 1000 pail to answer.
At tour p. M. the Court adjourned for the day.
Justices Bixby and Morgan leaving together.
Jefferson Market Police Court.
Justice COX arrived soon after nine O'Clock and
within the half hour the returns were disposed OF.
The clerks were on hand in full force, busy en-
gagged in arranging papers preparatory to the
departure OF their chief, and responded grufiy to
the many and various applications made to them.
few outsiders, friends OF the outgoing justices.
stood about in lounging attitudes, discussing the
question OF the constitutionalty OF the new law,
and unanimous In the opinion that "tney will be
back In few weeks" sensation on the stairs, and
four colored men are brought in, charged with ile
gal voting. The offcer states that they are among
fourteen who have registered as residents in
tain house. while, as has been ascertained, but two
belong there. The complainant, evidently OF TAM
many proclivties, irreyerently adds, 'The mig
gers are doing that all over the city"
Already those present have assumed an air OF
waiting. Justice Cox lits between the bench and
his private room, cigar in hand. The members OF
the Bar unconsciously adopt the lOungng attitude.
Reporters OF the evening papers drop In and tell
contradictory stories OF matters at the polls and,
sensible relief is felt when a detective appears
having IN charge pickpocket. The minutes drag
al hy
Coulters action which Justice Cox positively afirms
Is OF his own motion and not with the connivance
is arraigned, charged with the larceny OF
watch. The Justice states that. wnlle regarding
amse as n yae legal jgsee ne y desous Of
obstructing the laws for the punishment OF crimes,
and directs the prisoner TO be placed In the box
At twelve and half O'Clock Mr.. James T. Kilbreth
ana Thomas ID. Sherwood, the Justices as
signed to this Court, enter, and. approaching Judge
Cox, salute him and display their certificates OF
ofice. He glances at them and in return hands
them copy oil the protest agreed upon by the old
Board and. rising yacates his seat. "Of course
wish 1t understood that do not vacate wingly,n
.Of course OF course,n was the response.
shaking or hands and few introductions fol-
lowed. Justice Kilbreth assumed the judicial seat,
his colleague beside him. The man OF the grand
larceny was brought from the box, the complaint
was investigated, the hiatus was passed and the
wheels OF this legal vehicle were again In motion.
Essex Market Police Court.
It was announced that the gentlemen who were
to succeed Justices Scott and Shandey at the Essex
Market Court would be on hand promptly at
twelve O'Clock to take possession, and as a conse-
quence Judge Scott, whose week 1t was on the
bench, together with the clerks had everything
OF personal nature packed up and in movable
order.
At twenty minutes past twelve a jostling noise
was heard at the main entrance, and In a moment
Mr.. 0tterbourg and Mr.. Flammer, the Mayors ap.
pointees. entered. accompanied by q number OF