New-York tribune., 1878-06-21

ton the taking Of the was in 1870 placed IN thor
oughly competent hands BY inherited ability aA wen
as by previous training General Walker possesses IN On
eminent degree the qualities essential TO the fitting and
suocessul execution Of such task. At every step No
shows the skill aud readiness Of master workman
and IL Will be fortunate for the country II he sna DO
eeoted as superntendeut Of the tenth census under
law Of his own devising."
sCRIBNER.
The third paper on Bird Architecture
Inv r NJ Brewer. continues the admirable description
Of various kinds OF nestbuildng without pedanticay
following any arbitrary arrangement, but guided by
few simple and distinctive peculiarties whether OF
not In accordance with the accepted classioatons OF
the systematist Tho series thus far affords rare e1
ample OF clear and exact statement In an interesting
branch Of natural history set of with the graces OF
refined style and cultivated taste An instructive his
orcaI article by Mr.. Ernest Ingerson treats OF the
gradual formation OF the NewYork police, from its
first establishment as q rattle-watch Of eight men
I'm 1858 to its present strength trained municipal
army Of more than $500 efficient soldiers. The services
OF old Jacob Hayes" for many years the high constable
Of the city, receive honorable mention, but 1t was not
until 1910 that the germ OF the present splendid force
was organized by the famous George W. MatselL At
that time New-York was in the full tide Of mercantile
prosperity including all Manhattan Island within its
boundaries, and with population OF about 100000.
The city was filled with thieves aud burglars, some OF
them the worst kind the most adroit fromthe
lowest slums of London first attempt TO organize
regular force under the administration OF Mayor
James Harper; this was carried on by Mayor
Havemeyer IN 1S45; though q strong political
influence Was brought TO bear against the sue
cess OF the system Great objections were first
made 10 wearing uniform. IL was regarded as a
livery and badge OF servtude Bat after 1t had been
short time by few Of the officers, II was adopted
with little opposition by the rest, who soon began TO
take pride the distinction. The people became accus-
toned TO the police good citizens held It In high honor
bad subjects learned TO respect it's efficient survei
lance, found IL different matter altogether from
the old sleepy eatherheads - aud were not often dis
posed TO try second experience Of the weight OF the
locust" The services Of the police were regarded
with respect and admiration, but not till the riots
Of 1868 that their value fully appreciated by the
people. Mr.. Insersoll presents vivid picture OF the
scenes OF that turbulent week. and the sup
preston OF brgandage by the courage and discipline
Of the protectors OF the city. There is no exag-
Grafton OF their services at present Or
ganized Every street and broad alley In the city s
divided into series Of posts beats patrolcd by
single officer, which in length according TO the
locality, some in the northern part Of the Island being
many blocks in length while Others in the lower wards
scarcely two blocks long, and are intersected by
other posts. Besides this officers stationed at much
frequcntod and streetcrossngs at railway sta
tions steamboat landings, wbarves, ferries places OF
amusement in the municipal offices, and elsewhere on
special duty It is common cant that policeman is
always present-except when wanted. In the lower
part Of NewYork this Is slang than sense. How
far will you walk in the region OF Cana-t for example
before meeting policeman-that IS II you look for one
for Il is his policy 60 remain iDconspcuousi Lower
Broadway dim and gloomy midnight Is full Of police
turiousy shaking the handles OF the doors 70
be sure that all securely locked peerng through the
little peepholes in the iron shutters 10 hat no bur
glars at work In the stores where lights are LETT
burning all night, that an incipent fire Is not work
ing iusidous destructon lurking out Of sight In shady
door-ways while they watch suspicious loungers or
standing in groups OF three the corners where
two posts ntersect aud roundsman has happened TO
join them Leaving Broadway and glancing down dark |
and fearful back streets like Bayard or Elizabeth, West
Houston Sullivan, nre sure 70 see tho nckerng
hight Of the street lamps and the ruddy glaro OF red
sgnantcns reflected from the silver shield and brass
buttons. Go where you may. you meet these erect and
wideawake watohmcn They strolling through the
deserted avenues OF Washington Market they are !
watching intenty the excited throng in the Bowery
they are keeping eye on rogues In Madi- |
isou-square; they pulling silently IN aud
out OF the shadows OF the great ships lying |
asleep at the wharyes; they browsing as re-
serves in the thiryfour statonhouses ready on tee
graphic to 20 to the care OF fire OF subdu-
ing OF a riot The worshpper coming from his weekly
prayermeetng finds the policeman at the door, enfore
ing his coveted quiet. The family that goes for days
recreation at Rockaway IS sure that us pressure vi" uo
be spoiled by rowdyism for group Of officers stand on
the deck, seemingly absorbed in the magnhcence OF
Summer morning on the bay, yet ready-readyi Tho |
sweeping the audience at Faust or The
shaughran catch sight OF buecoat or two behind the
ranks Of white ribbons and pretty plumes" Mr. John
Burroughs contributes OF his eyer-welcome papers
Oh country life and enioYmens the question OF Italy
and the Pope" treated by Luigi Monti; The struc
ture of oxford is discussed by Ansey Wilcox; and
liberal allowance OF fiction and poetry goes make up
a moro than usually good number.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
This number has contributions from Edward |
f. Hale Edward Abbott, Rose Terry Cooke, George T. |
Iadd Thomas NJ Clark, Mary T. Bradley, Charles H. |
Richards Arthur Gilman, and other good writer's The
editor makes a vigorous defence against the charge OF
too ,ecuar tone In the contents OF the magazine, as
work designed for popular Sunday reading. His Ia
be - i'm general shows variety and vyacity, and ably
.,,,.r1nr,nnta thu r-nrk of hla cnln hOrnfnra