The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-24
AFFAIRS AT THE CITY HALL.

The Late "Army or Occupation" Recon-
NOTHING the New Departments-Mr.
Church Requests the Withdrawal OF
HIS Nomfna ti0n-The Case OF Cornelius
Farley Under Investig alton.
Tne City Hall was intensely dull yesterday. There
was no meeting OF either branch OF the Common
council, no nominations made, very few talked
about and, IN fact. very few people looking for
them All the interest appears to be centred in
the commissions just organized or in process OF
organization, and the small-fry politicians have
as body, fitted away to Police Headquarters,
Firemen's Hail. the Board OF Health and
the Commissioners OF Charities and Correction.
A few men fingered listlessy in the corridors and
lounged about the Mayors Offices. Some OF them
wanted to see the Mayor and some didn't. few
OF the Aldermen were about and one or two OF the
new Commissioners
The most interesting item of news prevailing
was the fact that the Mayor received yesterday
morning letter written by Mr.. Frederick E.
Church to q friend, IN which the writer requested
his friend to call upon His Honor and request the
WITHDRAWAL OF MIR. CHuRCHs NAME
as . nominee Tor Commissioner Of the Department
OF Parks. This action the part OF MIR. Church is
ination had been discussed in 80 very unseemly q
manner by certain members Of the Board
q sbs on M Church
resides principally at Hudson, Columbia county
The ONCE OF Park Commissioner Is not saaried
position but some OF the members OF the Board Of
Aldermen made quite tough onslaught on the
nominee, on the ground that he was not resident
OF this city and that interests so especially dear TO
New Workers and the subject OF so much pride to
the city should be entrusted to resident who
would be able and willing devote the necessary
time and attention to the duties OF the Ofice Had
It not been Tor the strenuous efforts OF some OF the
kindly disposed members Of the Board Mr.. Church's
name would probably have been rejected but
THIS NEEDLESS AFFRONT
to q worthy gentleman was happily averted. The
Mayor was not prepared to state exactly what ac-
ton he would take in regard to the letter, but
there il no doubt that he VIII, at the meeting OF
the Aldermen on Thursday next, ask leave to with
draw the nomination and that his request win be
Mr.. Wilder, the Mayors private secretary, ycster-
day heard statements in reference to the charges
ment as city marshal Farley's nomination has
been confirmed by the Board OF Aldermen, but in
consequence OF complaint made against him on
affidavit the Mayor withheld the issuance of Far
leys warrant
THE CHARGE AGAINST HIM
Is that in January last, while In the discharge
civil process, he offered to allow his prisoner
to go to any hotel he chose for the night on
condition that the prisoner would give him $50
for his indulgence and pay expenses for the two ct
the hotel selected. the party had only $40 about
with Indignation and the rates were lowered to
$23. The individual in custody found friend who
loaned him the desired T., sls, and Mr.: Farley
a subsequent occasion Farley arrested the same
gentleman on another process in the same trans
action, and being unable to meet the lees, he was
locked up and subsequently released on $500
bonds. According to the statement OF the COM
plainant Farley took possession OF the bonds, and
upon the order OF the Court setting aside the bonds
the complainant called on Mr. Farley to obtain
them, andasked for the $500, which was directed to
be returned. Farley abused him severely, 80 he
says and used the most indecent language tow
ards MIN, and he had some trouble in obtaining
the restoration OF his bonds. As 1t appears, FAR
ley had constituted himself the custodian OF the
bonds instead OF paving them into Court.
MARSHAL FARLEYS DEFENCE
Is made up Of "pooh-pOohs," denials shakes Of the
head and explanations" The Mayor holds the
under consideration. There is no doubt that
Farleys case is not the only one that ought to be
inquired into before the warrants are Issued, as
the power vested In q city marshal Is very arbi-
trary one and is often outrageously exerted.
A delegation of city officials from Boston called
upon the Mayor yesterday to make some inquiries
III reference to the operation OF the new charter
ana other affairs pertaining to the municipal gov
ernment They were, OF course, cOurtcOusly re-
ceived, and the Mayor gave them the information
sought, after which they proceeded to visit some
OF the departments.