Year: 1873

The news of the action Of the Aldermen
spread rapidly through the city, and was eagerly dis
cussed by politicians Of all classes It was accepted as
an indication that some Of the Aldermen whose claims
had not recognized by the Mayor, had decided to
oppose any further nominations until he sgnided his
willingness TO allow them TO name their men for certain
postions--notaby the Police and Fire Commissioners,
from the vast patronage involved All other considera
tons must give way this The combination includes
members Of the Jammany Hail. Apollo Hall, aud Re-
publican factions. 1t Is not believed that the Tam
many Aldermen have any wish 20 control the
nominations in the various departments aside perhaps
from disposition to friends now holding subordl
nate postons but there will be ten Police Justices
TO confirm and this is something worth looking after
police magstrate exercises an inordinate political inu-
ence and ia heavy Democratic districts It is deemed
desirable retain this The Republican ana Apollo Hall
Aldermen believed to be extremely anxious TO have
certain men nominated and, If possible, they will pro-
cure the rejection Of all other nominations. II is even
stated that the conditions OF the bargain whereby the
combination made are known and the action OF the
majority of the Aldermen Monday next whenever


vote is had on the confirmation Of the remaining Com
mssloners to be nominated will plainly disclose the real
significance Of the entire proceeding.


The merits chances OF the candidates received little
attention in view OF the later developments 1t the
general opinion that the project Of making she Police
Board mixed military commission had been aban-
doned Geo. W. Matsel, IL is also announced, is not to
90 into the Board OF Police but will be superintendent
though how this conclusion be reached, when the
commissioners who are TO appoint him have
not themselves been named, is not explained Hugh
Gardner is now asserted TO have a stronger influence
than Sheridan Shook and his name will be one OF those
sent in or the Fire Commissioners it is understood that
Monmouth b. Wilson, present superintendent Of the
Fire Insurance Patrol is the candidate OF the Fire UD
derwrters with strong probability Of being nominated
Gen Alexander Shaer has received the Endorsement OF
over 90 fire insurance companies, and is considered
strong candidate Hamilton Beance having the indorse
ment OF Apollo Hail. is understood to be also strong
candidate President Hltchman Of the present Commis
sion is also IN the field but apparently with poor pros
poets OF success.


The events OF the day we're discussed in the evening
with more than usual vgor in the places where polt
clans are wont TO assemble 1t rumored that call
for special meeting Of the Board of Aldermen, to be
held on Wednesday, would be signed by majority of
the Board Two OF the Aldermen however, when ques-
toned said they had heard nothing Of it, but thought
something Of the kind might be DONE There were many
who were willing to wager large that the dead
lock would be broken the end Of the week by the
secession Of either Messrs Van schaick and Cooper
the German Alderman from the combination.


The Mayor 1t was alleged was consulting last even
n0 with confidential friends The result Of their deb
erations was not made known. What effect the action
of the Board would have in they refused to confirm
the Mayors nominations was also discussed on Tues
day next the accorded the Mayor In which TO make
his nominations under the provisions Of the Charter.
will end and II some OF the nominations remain uncon'


rmed 1t held that the Mayor must then nominate to
fll vacancies Meanwhile, until their successors are
nominated and confirmed, the present incumbens hold
over aud there some who believe that many OF the
present ofice-holders willing 70 have the present
deadlock continue indefinitely