The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-17
Another Matinee, with ''Grand and Lofty
Tumb|ing' in the Aldermanic Chamber.
A First Glass Performance -No Ring" Left
but the Big One, and Nearly All the
Aldermen in It-How They Stand
the Mayors Lash-Scarce-
~ Squirm Visible.
The Fire Commissioners COnflrmed-D0ck
and Court House Commissioners NOmi-
lated-SketchesO Of the Candidates.

The sensation which prevailed about the City
Hall in the early part OF the week concerning the
"deadl0ckn which was threatened, and, in fact,
which seemed to exist, between the Mayor and the
Aldermen on the subject OF the new appointments
OF commissioners is dead. Everybody thinks
II was very funny, and few think 1t was
ridiculous and they have dropped 1t, for almost
every vote on confirmation OF the new Commission
ers has been unanimous or course, the interest
in reference to the appointments Is not tagging
and, probably, will not until Monday next, when
the remainder OF the nominations are to be sent n
as the twenty days time allowed by law to the Mayor
In which to select his nominees will expire
Tuesday. II the Mayor haa sent in the names for
Police Commissioners week ago, and the appoint
ments had been made complete, the excitement
would almost have FILTERED itself out by this time
There was a large crowd again IN attendance at
the hall yesterday, many OF whom, doubtless,
came to see the little "circus" which the Aldermen
have managed to get up at their last two sessions.
When the Board was called to order every men,
Der answered to the call Of the roll. President
Vance presided.
Alderman VAN ScHAIcK arose to Question of
privilege, ard stated that, inasmuch as
SOME OF THE REPORTERS
had attributed to him language not used by him
when speaking to a question of privilege on the
preceding day, especially by the Of names
which he had not uttered, he would feel obliged If
the papers would publish in full the remarks made
by him on Thursday. He concluded by moving
that the Clerk OF the Board be instructed to notify
the Mayor that the Board was now in session and
prepared to receive any communications from him.
Alderman OTTENDORFER wanted committee
appointed Tor the purpose.
Alderman VAN SCHAICK said that, notwithstand-
ing the Mayor had said on the previous day, in ref
erence to the inquiry OF committee, that he had
no more names to present, yet alter some further
proceeding, the Board had submitted themselves
to
THE INDIGNITY
of receiving nominations from him after the recess.
He wanted to avoid any repetition Of that and
therefore moved that the Clerk be ordered to wait
on the Mayor.
Alderman REILLY moved to take from the table
the Mayors nominations for Fire Commissioners.
Alderman Koch made little speech, protesting
against such precipitate action, and insisting that
he had right 10 a reasonable time to consider his
Alderman VAN setback concurred in Mr.. Koch's
views and said, II desire TO protest as strongly
as know how., He thought the nomination Of
Mr.. Perley for Fire Commissioner an eminently
proper one, as he did also that OF Mr.. Van Colt.
With regard toMr. Hatch he thought tnat notwith-
standing his excellent reputation as lawyer he
was not in any manner fitted Tor the position of
Commissioner on that Board.
Some objections were here made to Mr.. Van
Schaicks remarks and points OF order were taken.
After some good discussion, during which
Alderman Morris suggested that "the gentleman
be allowed to go right on as he was doing, and
proceed IN that manner out OF order'
Alderman VAN SCHAICK, In an ADDRESS OF some
length went on to show that
II WAS GROSS INJUSTICE
to confirm the nomination OF Roswell d. Hatch.
He was In no wise experienced In anything which
should be considered as belonging to the qualfca-
tons which 20 to make good Fire Commissioner.
There was nothing to show that he was IN any
department. and his confirmation would displace
one OF the best men that ever held such position,
s ma na1
his country well. Upon returning to peaceful life
he became the first President Of this Fire Depart
other was the city indebted for the high state OF
discipline and efficiency the Department had at
tanned. He had made it the pride of the city, and
officers and visitors from all the leading cities Of
the Union and from some OF the chief cities OF
Europe Their commissioners had passed the
highest encomums on the Department. He did not
know what General Shaer's politics were, hut to
cast aside q man such as he from such Depart
ment to put lawyer In his place was simply
Alderman REILLY moved to confirm Joseph L.
Perley as Fire Commissioner, 10 hold ONCE until
May !, 1879. The confirmation was made by
unanimous vote.
Alderman MORRIS moved that the Board proceed
TO confirm the nomination OF Roswell d. Hatch as
Fire Commissioner, to serve until May l, 1877.
QUITE DISCUSSION AROSE ~
on this motion and was participated in by Messrs.
Van Setback, NORRIS Reilly, Billings and McCarerty.
Alderman VAN SHACK went on to state that at
time when ne and Mr.. Hatch we're members OF the
Finance Committee OF the Apollo Hall democracy IL
became necessary for them to take action in refer
ence TO the payment OF the rent Of the building,
which was something like So 600 per year, and that
Mr.. Hatch had failed to meet his obligations
promptly as one OF the finance officers Of the
Alderman MORRIS rose to a point of order and
wanted to know II this was primary meeting
Alderman VAN ScHAIcK replied that the gentle
nluh U nnntn nd
SUCH but for himself he could not say whether it
resembled one, as he had never attended primary
Alderman NORRIS retorted that so far az the gen.
tleman alderman Van Schaick) was concerned he
was mere accident Of Anollo Han and
Alderman COOPER objected to the use OF insult
ing language
Alderman VAN scHAIoE-No, sir; never mind; he
cannot say anything that wiz Insult me.
Alderman VAN SoHAIcK proceeded to state the
case against Mr. Hatch when
Alderman NORRIS said he could not, for the life Of
MIN, see what the non-payment OF
RENT OF APOLLO HALL
had to do with this matter.
Alderman REILLY said he hoped the gentleman
would be allowed to proceed, as 1t was understood
that great many disreputabe things had taken
place at Apollo Hall and he Thought the public
would like to hear OF some Of them as stated by
members tLaughter.)
After some further discussion the nomination OF
Mr.. Hatch was brought TO vote, and ne was con-
hrmed as Commissioner by a vote OF 10 yeas.
Alderman Van Setback voted may and Alderman
ne was rom Voting as ne really aa aot
sence of knowledge, did not wish to vote Tor or
against him.
Alderman MORRIS moved the confirmation OF
Cornelius Van Colt as Fire Commissioner, to serve
until May =, 1875. The vote was unanimously IN
favor OF the candidate, and he was accordingly de-
cared confirmed.
THE BATCH or CITY MARsuALs
nominated on Thursday was then called up for
confirmation.
Alderman VAN SCHArCK said he knew none OF
the candidates, and had not had time TO make In
quirles. He moved that they be laid over. He
should be looked nto as, since the confirmation OF
Marshals on Thursday, he had learned OF the case
OF one VINO was confirmed that day who was charged
with the theft OF $40.
There was considerable sparring and some humor
was INDUCED In. aud the Combinations were pio-
ceeded with.
AS each name was presented for confirmation
Alderman van Setback would rise In hls seat and
ask Tor information as TO the character o, the
didate, only voting to confirm where some member
could give good reputation 10 the nominee under
consideration. In other cases he was excused from