Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-02
MITCH PRESENTATION.

The Police Make the Late Chief a Hand
some Gift.
Yesterday evening, when the police were
all assembled at head quarters after the fu-
neral of the mayor, messenger was sent to
ex-Chief King requesting him to step in to
speak with Captain Weber.
Immediately upon Sheriff Kings appear
ance Hon. P. Murray stepped forward
and said that the police force had asked him
to be their spokesman and he felt great
pleasure in being chosen by them to perform
a graceful act. The police force felt that
they could not let you sever the connection
between them and you without in some way
showing the esteem and respect in which
they hold you, and they have for the
purpose, joined together and purchased this
gold watch and chain. On the inside is en-
graved these words: presented to James
King, Esq, late Chief of Police, by the
Police Force of the City of St. Paul, June
LIST, 1872 They wish me, in presenting
this Beautiful gift, to say that while they re-
greet that you have resigned your position as
their chief, they rejoice that it is only to
make step higher up. They will always
remember with grateful pleasure your bear
ing towards them-your kindness and con-
sideration- they feel fully assured that
if you discharge your duties in your ad-
vanced position as faithfully, and honestly,
and wisely as you did as their chief, the
county will have in you the ablest sheriff
that ever took charge of its onerous duties.
Sheriff King was SO taken by surprise that
it was some time before he could utter
word. He stood looking at Mr.. Murray, and
then at the force which stood round smiling
benignly on him, then at the glittering,
handsome gift. But at length his feelings
found utterance, and he said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE POL1CE:| cannot express
the feelings which, at this moment, are over
towering me. This token of your friendship
is unexpected, and seems to me almost inappro-
pirate. shall receive it as one Of the proud
est souvenirs of my life, coming from those
who have had, during the period Of our service
in the interest of the city of St. Paul, the
closest and most intimate relations from men
who have been ever trusted, and who have, with
increasing devotion and unending anxiety,
being co-laborers for the peace, the safety and
| the reputation of st. Paul, this magnificent
present has. and ever will have to me, worth
which cannot be measured. To each of you I
tender my sincere gratitude. You will not
ask me to express my sincere feelings Of friend
ship, that friendship and confidence is evident
from the high character and reputation which
the St. Paul police have in the police circles OF
all the great metropolitan towns of the West.
do not exaggerate the fact when I say that
the ''St. Paul Police Force is regarded every
where one of the best organized and the
most Efficient and successful body of police in
the country, the protection which
you have given to the great commercial
interests of st. Paul will never be fully real
lied or appreciated save by you, who for years
have been so faithful, SO efficient, so untiring.
1or~ IL
ought to have an intimate connection with you
and in a large degree aid and assist you. e
to perform those duties knowing that we car
and will work together for the best interest O.
this city and county. Let the future respond
to our mutual exertions. Gentlemen, agai1
thank you and assure you of my lasting re
CARDS.
The watch is very handsome double cas-
Daniel Ducommun chronometer stem-winde
and setter valued at $500. Attached is
gold vest chain and seal, the gold settin
of which is in the form of an Irish harp.