The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-02
AT THE CITY HALL.
THE MAYORS OFFICE.

Iffor no other reason than to keep up the time
hOnored KnickerbOcker custom Of interchangng
the compliments of the season on the first day OF
the year, His Honor Mayor Havemeyer devoted one
hour, between twelve and one O'Clock, to receiving
the officials and such Of the citizens as had any
desire to pay their respects to the honored Chief
Magistrate OF the metropolis.
Punctually at twelve O'Clock the genial Mayor
left his private office and proceeded to the Cover
nor's housekeeping on the way to pay his devoirs
to Mr.. Charles E. Sutton, the keeper Of the hall,
and Mrs. SuttOn-chaperoned by Captain James
Leary, OF the T*enty-sixth precinct, and Messrs.
Wendell, Queen and Halloran. of his ONCE, and
number Of citizens, among them Mr. Havemeyer,
Jr. In the Governors Room the Mayor took up his
position on the east side, facing the door. All the
visitors were introduced by Captain Leary. The
first to call were the Board of Police Justices,
namely, Mr.. Justice Bankson T. Morgan, President;
Judges Butler II. Bixby, Marcus Otterbourg, Charles
A. Fammer, Thomas D. Sherwood, James F. Kill
breth, Benjamin c. wandell, F. s. Smith and
George E. Kasmire President of Police Commits
siOners Henry Smith, superintendent OF Police
Matsell, the members Of the Common COUNCIL and
County Clerk Walsh and hosts of citizens. At
one O'Clock the reception ceased, but number of
people were still in line, waiting to shake the
honest hand OF Mayor Havemcyer.
1t must have been sad reflection to the many
taxpayers who contribute towards the mainte-
once elegant Governors Room, to witness its pres
ent demOraiZed aspect. Rows OF dirty, impro-
vsed desks on either side Of the room half hide
The 'fnk singers" occupying these desks are by
no means particular how they splatter the writing
our city, that the Common Council will provide
quarters for the accommodation OF the Taxes and
Assessments, and take this Bureau out or the
Governors Room. This apartment has been kept
exclusively for the accommodation of the Governor
nf IN
allow row Of vulgar writing desks to mar Its ap-
pearance.
THE DAY AT THE sHERlFF's OFFICE
Mr.. William @. Conner, the new Sheriff. sg-
nalzed mis- ASSUMPTION OF his new position by
The oath Of ONCE had been administered to MIN
during the latter part OF December. and all he had
70 90 ss S MT
the new Under Sheriff, who relieved Mr. Joel
Stevens, held the same office under ex-Sherlr
thoroughly. The newly appointed deputies are
not all sworn in: the majority OF them have not
filed their bonds thus far the Sheriff hopes to
Concluded sSerl Conner mad ths doors s't Of
We're In the hall OF the new Court House waiting the
point OF event Three huge tables, ms many offices,
grooming under the decaces of thesseason, not for
getting o full supply Of wines and liquors, were the
pOunces upon his prey SO did hundreds OF hungry
By liberal o,cia Mr. Alfred storms, s q Legsett
Storms who furnished the tables, superintehded
the feeding OF the hungry and thirsty. Sheriff
Conner and Captain Joe Tone, his deputy while
County Clerk did the honOrs Mr.. Conner may
safely say that ne had more callers yesterday than
any other man ifNew York city. large number
OF distinguished officials and citizens paid their
spects to the Sheriff and were kindly received by
MIN. -.st[ssgyr~s 49, 80
q. ~ Ar rHE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE
the new incumbent, Mr.. william Walsh relieved
the genial ex-County Clerk, Charles E. Loew, about
the same time sheriff Conner assumed his func-
the numerous friends who called upon him, and
dispensed his hospitality with no chary hand. The
magnates Of the Tammany party were among the
callers upon the new County Clerk, as well as
number OF the leading members of the Bar.
Mr.. Henry A. Gumbleton, the enlcient Deputy
County Clerk under Mr.. Loew, has been retained
In Oftce, as well as Major Edward ii. Kent and the
main portion Of the old employees. MIR. walsh has
evidently the good name OF his office in view by
tanning the old and experienced attaches OF the
taDlishment, which Is Of such vast Importance to
the welfare Of the city. This ONCE was open until
alter two O'Clock yesterday afternoon, and shortly
after the new Court House was deserted by all save
the janit0rs and those clearing away the debris OF
the New Years feast.