The New York herald., 1875-03-25
MEETING OF POLICE BOARD.
DrsMIssALs AND APPoINTMENrs-puNIsHM
AND PRoMoTIoNs-THE POLICE BOAT SENECA
CONDEMNED-PERJURY OF POLICEMEN-A

DrsMIssALs AND APPoINTMENTs-PUNIsHM
AND PRoMoT1oNs-THE POLICE BOAT SENECA
CoNDEMNED-pERJURY OF PoLICEMEN-A
LAWYER FOR THE COMMISSIONERS
The full Board Of Police Commissioners met in
weekly session at one O'Clock yesterday afternoon
and transacted large amount or business, the
majority OF which, however, was Of an unimpor-
tant nature.
Commissioner Disbecker presented the cases OF
Thomas Reardon and James Corcoran, patromen,
OF the FIRST precinct who had been tried for viola
ton Of the rules OF the department. and found
guilty. He Dsbecker) having personally tried these
cases was satisfied that the accused policemen
had. while on the stand, committed wiliul and
corrupt perjury. IL was the solemn duty OF the
Board to make an example OF all such offenders.
Simple dismissal from the force was not sufficient;
they should be criminaly prosecuted. He would
therefore oner two lesolutlons-Ihe first dismiss
ing them from the police force and the second
transmitting to the District Attorney all the testl-
mony In each case, with a view to their prosecu-
ton at law. Both resolutions we're adopted.
PatrOlman Rooney, OF the Thrty-third precinct,
was also dismissed from the force for violation of
the rules OF the department.
Sergeants wyeth ana Randall, OF the Twenty
1rst precinct, were each nned twenty days pay
the former for conduct unsecoming an or1cer and
the latter or being found in q lager beer saloon
during his hours OF duty.
Honorable mention was ordered on record OF
Roundsman Danlgren and Oficers Livingston
Revtlle, Combs and German for gallant and meri-
torlous services rendered OF nie on Rivington
strumental in saving the lives OF the occupants Of
the burning building.
On motion. Onicer Quigley, OF the Eighth pre-
cnct, was permitted to receive the sum OF 500
from a firm in Maiden lane lor bravery and ability
displayed IN the capture OF burglars who broke
fnrn n % q n la
A resolution fixing the salary OF the chief Sur
geon Of the department at So, 900 per annum, and
one approving the style of shield adopted by the
Board OF Police Surgeons were passed.
communication from Captain Mount highly
H Thomas. Of the Nineteenth precinct' in saving
the lives OF nine persons at the destructive fire No.
1,loe FIRST avenue, on the morning OF the asd
inst. was read and 1t was ordered that honoraO bic
mention be recorded to the credit Of the oflcer.
Patrolmen Francis Hughes OF the Sixth, and
William Cruise of the Twentieth precincts were
promoted to rOundsmen.
President Matsell offered resolution request.
ing lhe Corporation Attorney to assign to the
Board OF Police suitable counsel to assist the
Commissioners When desired with legal advice
missioner VoorhIs spoke at length upon the reso
luton, and urged It's passage, referring to the
prevalent custom OF members OF the force whom
on trial appearing bv counsel, and also alluding
to the recent legal complications OF the Board
with reference to the removal OF snow from the
streets. The resolution was adopted.
communication las received rom the United
States Inspector OF Steamers relative to the con-
diton OF the police boat Seneca. 1t set forth that
the boilers Of the said steamer were old and un.
safe. and the use Of them in their present condi-
the use OF steam IN the boat was ordered dlscon-
tnued forthwita until further Instructions
The Oommittee on Finance reported the receipt
Of check Of S1,262 from the Seventh Avenue Rail-
road Company, as payment for their portion Of
the expense in REMOVING the snow from the
The following citizens were appointed patrol.
men:-Jonn Salmon Oliver S. Powell John Fox
jeremiah Sweeny.
Adjourned.