New-York tribune., 1879-01-02
THE NEJp cry OFEICERS.
ROW TIE MAYOR WAS UsHERED IN.

HOW TIE MAYOR WAS USHERED IN.
RFNtRKABLE SIMPLICITY OF TIE CEREMONIES
THE CUSTOMARY TROOP OF LOUNGERS ABSENT
SOME OF MIR. COOPER's APPOINTMENTS.
The most radical lover of democratic lnstltu-
tons could scarcely fail to be pleased with the sim
pcity Of the ceremonies by which Mayor Cooper was
ushered into Office yesterday There was none ol the
uidc pomp and circumstance OF Official state; even
display Of the proverba love OF Americans forspeech
making: and save the fact that the Mayor rode TO the
civ Hall in carriage aud that police captain with
his bright brass buttons present. there was nothing
indicate that the chief officer OF this great city was
about to assume, metaphorically. his robes of Office
At 10 o'clock ex-Mayor Ely went the residence OF
Mayor Cooper, where he joined by James L. Nor
rison and the three gentlemen rode to the City Hall IN
Mr. Cooper's carriage. small gathering OF interested
persons followed them across the park 10 the Mayors
Office The Office bore unusual appearance, but with
n blazing crate fire it looked bright ana cheerful
There crowd OF anxious lookerson To
greet the Mayor or BID farewell TO
the outgoing one. Historical accuracy cOmpes the
statement that only five persons present when the
tnree gentlemen arrived The small patronage 80 be be-
slowed by the Mayor and the announcement that there
would b. formal reception, with the absence Of any
thing calculated 10 cheer the inner man, doubtless had
depressing effect on the political followers who usually
form tho background for these ceremonies. Mayor
Cooper having previously taken his olcal oath, II
only left for exMayor Ely tho office his
successor which did in tho most commonplace fash
ION. Coming into the with Mr.. Cooper he pointed
to two desks aud said There is where sat. and there
is where Mr. VanderpOel sat" And this ended the cere
monies
Mr. Ely turned 10 those present ard, with pleased
expression said that he glad to be rid Of the cares
OF Office whose duties his age of life he no longer
coveted lie added that Of the curiOus facts IN con-
nection with his official Term was that he had performed
the marriage an average six times week.
uniting a larger number Of couples in the bonds Of
marmony than any other person who had occupied the
Mayors chair. After wishing all az h~ppy New Year."
lie took his final leave Of the Office which he laughnsy
said he left with perhaps big majority as lie came
III with.
Mayor Cooper was congratulated by those present.
Anerward he paid his respects TO the office, apparently
taking mental inventory of the furniture and arrange
ments His friends began to arrive. Among those
who called TO congratulate him were Collector Merritt
Tax Commissioner Wheeler COrp0raton-o ounsel Whit
shea Justice Kilbrch, o. 7. c. Billings John Tyler
Kelly, Jordan L. Mott, l. T. Paris John Sta
! ]. Barr, Nicholas lIaughton, J. q. Hyatt. o.
| Il. Potter. Hubert o. Thompson, Frederick FINK,
lice Commissioner Erhardt, Bernard X nney, John Fox,
Jonn r. Fellows Jcrom" Buck, Captain Brackett shrri,
| others. Senator Ecccslne said lie would be glad TO
assist the Mayor III Albany and IN this city III any way
he could to strengthen IN; administration This. coming
| from a Tammany senator, WAS regarded by some
| dealing a change OF POSITION.
The appointments for the Mayors Office have not all
been made, but James H. Morrison VIII he tho Mayors
secretary aud Colonel John f. Tracy, chief clerk. John
Tyer Kelly the Mayors marshal, and d. y. Hart, Reg
ister OF Permits, will be retained IN office. The Mayor
did not attempt 10 do any business yesterday He re-
manned his office receiving calls until o'clock. His
message ~ nearly competed, aud will be read TO the
! new Board Of Aldermen at their meeting Oh Monday
| next,
During Mayor COopeT's term lie will have the appoint.
ment TO the following officers whose
cxpire as given these appointments Will be subject to
confirmation by tue Board OF Aldermen: which Is
posed Of six Republicans seven Anti-Tamnany Demo
| Gratis. and ume TBmmany Democrats;
| Dock Department-Jacob a. Westeryclt, May ], 1879
BuildIug DepIr meut-lIcnIy j. Dudley, May /. 1879
! Fire Observation-Disclosures l." Pcrley, May l, 1879.
| Tax Experimentation Wheeler: May !, 1879.
| Excise COmmiss Ouers-Hclard j. Morrison May l.
| 1879; Philip Merkic, May 1873
| Police Jusuces-Icnry Murray and George T. Ras-
| mre Nav |, 1879; +. Sherman Smith and T. G.. Duffy
| May ], 1850 49,
| cember 20. 1879.
| PARK Deparlment-Jamos 1. Wcnman, May l. 1850.
| Corporation COunsei-Wllam Z. whitney, December
30. 1850. ,,.-,- ,o,o
| Police ConmissODcls-DcWtt C. Wheeler and Jacob
! l.. Ernardt, terms expired.