New-York tribune., 1874-01-14
THE POLICE ARRANGEMENTS.

SINIETN HUNDRED hEN On DJl1-ENI"i I'iN'
COVERED.
The police arrangements were admirable.
superintendent Matsell was prepared for larger riot
than has ever occurred In NewYork. Sixteen hundred
men were on duty either garroncd at the stations, or
occupied In guarding the points where ltrouble was
anticipated. The force divided into four dvisons
The first was in charge OF Inspector Walling, whose
command was divided between the Sixth Twentysixth,
Second and Third Precincts At the second was the
force OF the First and Second Precincts under tho
command OF Capt Van Duscn; at the Third
WAS the reserve detachments OF the Fifth
and Third, in charge OF Capt. Petit; at the
Twentysxth was the Sanitary Police Squad, beside the
regular squad OF the precinct under command OF Capt
Leary. Gen Duryee was also ut the city Hall to advise
and assist If necessary The Sixth Precinct the head
quarters Of the first DIVISION the key TO the entire
position. Here Inspector Waling spent the day, and
this also would have been the headquarters Of Super
intendent Matsel had his presence been frequred.
Large detachments from the Fourth, Seventh, Tenth.
Thirteenth and Thirty Precincts beside that Of the
Sixth, was garrsoned in the station and along
Canal-st., where trouble would have ensued had
an attempt been made by body OF men to cross II.
The captains of precincts also in attendance
take part IN the council Of war, had been neces-
sary Thus will be how perfectly the lower part
OF the city covered the east and west sides being
guarded by the detachmeBts at the Second and Third
Precincts; the City Hall by the TwentysiIth; whlo
between this point aud Caasist Ias the proposed Su
perntendents headquarters. The second division was
at the Eighth Precinct station under Inspector Tprne.
Here were congegated the forces Of the Ninth, Ff-
teenth sixteenth, Twenty-second and Twenty
eighth Precincts. Inspector McDermott was
in command OF the third division the headquarters
Of which at the Fourteenth Precinct where were
collected the OF the Nineteenth Twentieth and
Twenty-nnth Precincts. The Fourth Division was at
ne Office where IusupctOr DlEs, assisted by
Capt. Copeland, IN charge Here were stationed
forces OF the Twelfth, Twenty third and Thirteth
Precincts beside the mounted squad under Sergeant
Westng, and the mounted men Of the Thirty second
Precinct under Capt Speght. The force OF the Seven
teenth Precinct which Tompkinssquare lies. was re-
enforced detachments from the Eleventh Eighteenth
and Twenty Precincts, which iwere commanded by
Capt. Walsh The entire force OF the Broadway
squad duty all day, and was engaged
facilitating far possible the travel Oh the thor
oughfare in order that the movements OF the police
would not be cloggcd il 1t became necessary to invade
that street The force OF surgeons was also on duty
and the Seventeenth Precinct were kept active
The Detective Squad. under command OF Capt Warlow,
who was in charge the absence of Capt Irving was
scattered throughout the city, the majority being
divided between TOmpkins-square and Wall-st.
The Central Office scene of hustle and hurry all
day From early IN the morning until long after dark
the horses Of the mounted squad drawn up in line
In Muberry-st front OF the building, with their mas
ters standing their heads Oungng near by await
ing orders TO go wherever needed superintendent
Matsel sat his private office all day and reports OF
the progress OF the demonstration constantly fur
nshed him. Gen. shaier called and inquired II his
aid would be needed Mayor Havemeyer called at 1890 a.
m and remained about hour. 1t had been his intention
TO address the men, but when heard the facts OF the
case concluded that would not be best FOR him to
do 3d. Commissioners Charlick. Gardner and Smith
lowered between their private offices and that Of Super
intendent Matsell In the afternoon they visited
by John McMichael and John Hubert two members OF
a Committee which had called upon the
Mayor q few moments previous, but not
satisfied with the result OF the interview.
President Smith advised them not TO agtate the matter
more than they had already done telling them that the
police had only obeyed their orders The interview
not continued beyond this At O'Clock it was reported
at Headquarters that everything favorable through
out the city, and two hours afterward the mounted
squad and other reserves were drawn of. supcrin-
tendont Matso did not leave, however, until quarter
OF 10.
MAYORS ACTION.
subcommittee of the Committee Of Safety called on
Mayor Havemeycr about 1880 p m, yesterday. IL con
sisted OF John McMchse George Buck Leander Thomp-
son. John Hubert and Lucien sanie Tney desired that
the Mayor would accompany them to Tompkinssquare
and address the people there but he. in OF what
had already transpred there. said he did care to
talk to crazy excited people or TO the risk OF any
flying missiles. Mr.. McMichael complained OF the
rough treatment of the workingmen who had gathered
there at the hands Of the police They had
intended TO meet peaceably and without disorder
and urged the Mayor TO comply with their request
Mayor Havemayer said he would be guided by the
advice Of Police Commissioner DuTyec that he had
originally intended to address the workngmen Union
square but the change of programme had made that u
necessary One Of the deputaon said the permission
OF the Park had been withdrawn 40 late
that there had been no time 10 inform the people
McMichael again spoke OF the people, who
he SAID, had met peaceably to the number Of 10000 anc
been mercessy clubbed. and Commissioner Duryee
said they had thought II duty 70 dsperse the people
One had tried TO dash cut the brains Of police
sergeant and TO kill police captain with big hammer
II would be very unwise for ;he Mayor to 20. Afte
again urging the Mayor without effect, the depUtation
asked Mr Duryee for aeter to the officials at headquar
ters order " get permit to address the gathering
Unon-square. to advise them to dsperse otherwise h
thought he would probably tbe cubbed in making the
| attempt He referred to Commissioner Smth, anl
| the delegation left.