The New York herald., 1874-07-09

learn better II they only patiently watch events
When the Mayor reappointed Messrs Gardner and
Charlck to the Board OF Police he meant TO restore
them to their old places. Some rumors OF opposi-
ton to this latter part OF the arrangement reached
his ear, but they were shut out as unworthy OF
attention. No one would certainly oppose the
Mayors desire In such matter as tbat, and most
certainly not any one wLo was so lately oounden
to him for very particular favors Accordingly
Messrs.
GARDNER AND CHARLICK
went tn and Just as certainly came the opposition.
While they were out, and the question OF their
probable reappointment was being discussed, the
opponents OF the Mayor were az the men In office
and working out their own ends. IL was shown
ana conclusvely, too that as an instrument ms
usefulness had ceased. His term OF office was
snort, and he was most assuredly gong into the
deepest, darkest oblivion. In the political world he
would leave no landmarks. and in the mind OF the
community he would always be remembered as
the lunny old man. No serious consequences need
be entertained OF such influence, and IL was always
well to take time by the iorelock and make hay
ever open ears most willing to hear, produced It's
ruit and now the people are treated to the
against each other to secure personal ends, with
the burly form OF the Mayor boiling with indlgna-
ton, standing between.
THE MAYOR rs NOT MAD
because they won't agree, elect pre- siient
ana treasurer, transact the business OF their
places, and pay or the needy men, but because
tney won't do what he wants aud agree to suit
him. During the meeting Of the first four the
casslncatlon OF The two forces might be permitted
In tile absence OF better, as the TWO forces nave
started In different boats, pulling Tor the same
stake. After the reappontment OF Charlick and
organization, the Mayor arrived at the Central
once: he quite expected happy termination Of
rot to e & Gay ne aa eae M a as
counted without his host. however, for the meet
Ing was adjourned without anything having been
gained III the way oil organising the Board.
LONG CONSULTATION
was held in the Superintendents once between
the Mayor and Messrs Charlick and Gardner, and
the latter gentlemen there and then relieved the
Mayor Of oil further trouble In their case by
signing their positions. He at once decided to
send two OF the strongest men of his acquaintance
TO fight the warriors in the Board, and he deter.
mined to- appoint Mr.. Matsell and Mr.. voorhis
On leaving Mr.. Matses office the Mayor met
the then superintendent He said to him. "Are
YOU xa, coming IN @ up to the nc, houssf', s.ou,
IL am rather fatigued, and Will go home"
'Il you don't come up to the house." said the
Mayor, show can swear yon inf"
Swear me IN" repeated the Superintendent.
Saint sworn in already and In harness ?"
al mean as Commissioner; want you to 20 up
stairs and take your club with YOU"
the superintendent laughed, and the Mayor
"coME WITH Me-"
They went to his house. Mr.. Voorhis was sent
for and both were sworn in as Commissioners Of
Police Police % and handed d their written appointments to
likely, they were also treated to lager, but the TACT
has not been sufficiently distinctly stated for posi-
ment, been q member Of the Board of Excise,
might, through delicacy, have declined the bever-
aTe 1at tns same excuse conid not hold good IN
the fr0thy beer, though he does not look like It.
Later in the evening Mr.. Gardner called at what
pointed to the Board of Excise. Towards eleven
O'Clock at night rumors of what had occurred
reached Police Headquarters and then travelled
UNDERcGRRENTs AND PRIVATE VEINS.
Amazement sat upon the public brow yesterday.
and uncertainty hung In every mind as to whittier
things were drifting. sigh OF relief went out
one great difficulty had been removed, and the
mlnd-jaded population began to hope in the
future. The day already born, which seemed
OF the difficulty, died shrouded in the same veil of
trouble, and was buried IN the continued chaos.
lar1e numbers oil friends VINO went there to con
gratulate him on his promotion. He did not ap-
pear TO too much relish his advance and was evil
denty leaving his Superintendents chair with
regret. Towards eleven O'Clock Commissioners
DIsbecker and Duryee arrived at the Central Ofice
held with the newly appointed Commissioners
aud they left the building, they SAID, to consult
tmeir drends; i An agreement. however; had been
deavor to organize the Board. They had no sooner
gone @ than TT tue & aoatlng political population got
never to have anything else to do-ln discussing
the situation.
''How s 1t going to bes" queried one.
consult Van Mort, his Dacker, and you viii see he
returns with Instructions to hold cut, answered
one OF the crowd.
"HOw ABOUT DURYEEr
demanded the 1rst speaker.
easy solution, but IN the midst OF the Babel OF opn
IONS pale-faced gentleman with a long nose ana
very unrufiled exterior, said quietly DO you really
wish to know now Duryee standsYN
Certainly we DO" sprung from bunch Of
"rhen I'll tell you-mind, as a secretv
IAN right all right" shouted the bunch "we'n
"Were all society men here and can depend
upon each other"
"Yes, we are"
"And no reporters present ~
'Only one. Go ahead.n
"Then, gentlemen-hushl ah, that's nothing
Then, gentlemen Duryee is going on as he has
loot TO Disbecker in writing, before witnesses un-
der oath, and must go as he is told. You can now
go home. We understand the situation" The pale
face took cigar from his waistcoat pocket, q
matchbox out OF his coat back pocket took out a
match, DIT the end Off the cigar, struck the MATCH
looking at the crowd ne had 30 much astonished
.Who is he ~ they asked, Ia a breath.
No one knew, out they watched his slow retreat
tenances OF such men when they were not
LOOKING FOR PLACES.
"He's well posted" said the first speaker. "You
bet" chorused the bunch. "Five minutes ago |
heard the same thing" said each one, and the in
to digest it in solitude At three O'Clock Comtssion.
ers Disbecker and Duryee returned to the build
ing. commissioners MatScll and V0Orhis were
sent for, and the four went into session. As soon
as they were seated Commissioner Duryee pro-
posed Commissioner Matsell as Chairman. He was
accepted anu took the chair. General Dnryee then
presented the following preamble ana RESOLUTION.
which were read
whereas vacancy in the Offices of Police Commits
soners OF the city OF New York lawfully occurred rough
the resignation Of Oliver Chariick and Hugh Gardner
hnR'i"as% SfHs &ssm 1a
Mayer Of The s,;ay city Of New York Georse W. Msise
Gardner and John X. voorhis in the place of Oliver
Charlck and That the said George W. Matseii and John
g., THE OATH OF OFFICE
III OF the statute in such made pro-
ylded; and whereas there being no President OF the
Board o. foce nor Treasurer for the purpose of or
ganizng the Board, 1t is VI
Resolved THAT the Commissioners of Police now pro-
ccct TO choose OF their number President of the
Board OF Police, and that immediately thereafter they
proceed to choose Of their to b. Treasurer
OF the Board Of Police
The document was passed and handed to the
Chief clerk, Mr. Hawley. Commissioner Duryee
tnen moved that Abraham Dsbecker, Commis-
Police ufpd Drac nft t,a