The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-28
WHO WILL Be POLICE COMMISSIONER?

WHO WILL BE POLICE C0MMlSS l0NER F?
The Numerous Aspirsnts for the Po-
sition-Bargain and Sale for Once
Lively L0bbying-sfho King II Dead,
Long Live the King"
Scarcely has the mound covering the remains Of
Henry Smith, the late President OF the Police CON-
mlssioners, been closed before bevy OF candi-
dates have appeared, each one possessed oil sum-
cient patriotism to be DESTROYS OF serving MS
country al the rate OF $1,000 per al tum. Even
while the deceased was lying in the death throes
OF the aspirants Ior his prospectiSeiy vacant
shoes were anxiOusiy canvassng the chances of
speedy dissolution and subsequent appointment
TO the Presidency OF the Police Commission.
During the period OF Mr. Smiths illness, and since
his demise, up to Thursday noon, the would'oe
Commissioners possessed delicacy enough to keep
their desires to themselves But yesterday they
paraded in full force II not IN proprtd persona,
by their representative friends who eoquently ad-
vanced their claims upon Mayor Havemeyer In the
most dulcet strains.
The Municipal Executive who rules over the well
fare OF Gotham was visited yesterday by men high
in office, men OF wealth and position. and also by
poor ''cusses" with no position, but willing to take
one, and the endeav0r OF each was to impress His
Honor with the grand Importance OF their candL
date and the peculiar fitness OF that aspirant &C..
DC Mayor Havemeyer received all with his wonted
Smile. While be NC persuaded by the office-seeker
direct or the ofice-seeker by proxy ne would con-
tinue to sign the checKs for the monthly pay of the
Fire Department and listen to what each had to
say with an alarming seriousness. Every once IN
a while he would break out into one OF his hearty
and chuckllng laughs and adroity turn tue con-
versation into other channels before the inter-
locutOr was aware OF the diversion. He would not
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pressed upon the subject
The veteran ThurlOw Weed has called upon the
Mayor since the death OF Commissioner smith, and
1t Is understood that he is pressing the claim OF
one Of his prote0es with all his elOquence. The
chief argument brought to bear on the Mayor is
that this candidate Is inimical II not Numerically
opposed to the Custom House influence, and con-
sequentiy he has q claim on the Mayor, as both
parties cherish the same feelings. 1t is further
more claimed that he has great influence in Albany
in connection wlth Commissioner Van Mort, ana II
he should be appointed the Legislature will be apt
TO abandon the project lor metropolitan Police
ORGANIZATION. .ss-
Next Ia order, and one OF the most formidable
candidates, is Alderman John J. Morris, one OF the
most popular members OF the Common Council.
Mr.. Morris Is known to possess the warmest friend
ship OF the Mayor; In fact, he has st00d In the
breach many time to deiend Mr. Havemeyer and
press his appointments with successful issue.
Alderman Morris Is esteemed an honest man.
great lavorlte around the city Hall and stanch
republican: II ne Is fortunate enough to recelye
nation would PROBABLY be confirmed unanimously.
Alderman Van setback has expressed himself TO
the effect That Mr.. George W. Qulntard, now Com
missioner OF Emigration, might receive the Mayors
nomination, but that would be OF little Importance,
as the Board OF Alderman are the parties OF the
second part requisite to cOnsummate the arrange
ment and several Aldermen stated that Mr.. Gum
tara. although an estimabe gentleman, would
stand very little chance OF confirmation.
Up to i've O'Clock last evening the list OF candl-
dates developed Itself to the following extent:-
I AR u 1go <J
Ex-senator a.s Abram Lent. Ex-Aid Henry Clausen
Jonathan Sturgis. William II. AlbertsOn.
Jacob M Patterson. Jackson S. Schultz.
ID. II. Brewer. Gen. Alexander Shaler.
Thomas q. Acton. Bernard CaSserly.
Mr.. Morrlssey was about the City Hall for a con-
siderable period during yesterday. 1t is supposed
he stated positively that he was not a canoldate
Tor the position rumors to the contrary notwth-
standing. Alderman Clausen, it Is also said, de-
clines III advance the prorered honor.
Besides the above named the following gentle
men, who were aspirants last year, before Com
mIssIOners CnarliCk, Gardner, Duryea and Russell
were appointed, have given notice oil the fact that
they are candidates again. Among this list the
b. f. Manierre, Police Commissioner, recon-
mended by Rev VIM. Il. Boole.
baid-Kiein and Twelfth Assembly District Com
mittee.
recommended by Alderman Kehr, Richard Sayre,
Charles J. Folsom, Nelson sherwood and B. W.
Floyd.
Henry Bergh, President OF the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals, recommended
by Joseph Fl. Choate, Royal Phelps, Howard Pot
ter, john J. CISCO. s. B. Cnlttenden and Sinclair
TOuSey
Seth G. Hawley, Chief Clerk to Police Commits
siOners, is recommended by Henry N. Beers,
Council Political Reform, Judge Joseph S. Bos-
worth General James Bowen, Dorman B. Eaton.
Shepard F. Knapp, Jr, Is recommended by Sena-
tor WOOdln.
II has leaked out that bargain-for 1t is no
more less than such-was made that to ill
the present vacancy in the Police Commission q
republican should be appointed, and, at the expl-
ration OF Commissioner Russell's term, which will
be about the end Of April, democrat will step
into MS shoes. II the arrangement Is completed
the Board OF Aldermen Will nave a clear Tammany
majority, and possess all the powers to run the
city's affairs according to this pleasant arrange.
ment.
The nomination for Police Commissioner will
not be sent to the Board OF Aldermen until next
Thursday AFTERNOON unless special session Is
called sooner. What changes in the programme OF
prognosticate.