in recognition of their gallant and
efficient services on the 12th of July, 1871. That there are individuals
whose conduct reflects discredit upon the force is but natural; but as a
whole, there does not exist a more devoted, gallant, and efficient body
of men than those composing the police of New York.

The Station Houses of the city are so arranged as to be central to their
respective precincts. The new buildings are models of their kind, and
the old ones are being improved as rapidly as possible. Perhaps the best
arranged, the handsomest, and most convenient, is that of the Fourth
Precinct, located at No. 9 Oak street. The locality is one of the worst
in the city, and it is necessary that the police accommodations should be
perfect. The building is of red brick, with a fine white granite facade,
with massive stone steps leading from the street to the main entrance.
The entrance leads directly to the main room, or office. On the right of
the entrance is the Sergeant's desk, of black walnut, massive and
handsomely carved. Back of this is a fine book-case of the same
material, for the record books and papers of the station. The telegraph
instrument is at the side farthest from the windows--a precaution looking
to its safety in case of a riot or attack on the station.
Speaking-tubes, and boxes for papers, communicate with the other
apartments. The walls are adorned with fine photographs of the late
Superintendent Jourdan, the present Superintendent Kelso, and the Police
Commissioners. Back of the office is the Surgeon's Room, with every
convenience for the performance of the Surgeon's duties. The office of
the Captain in command of the station is to the left of the entrance, and
is fitted up with a Brussels carpet, and black walnut furniture. The
walls are covered with fine engravings and photographs of prominent men.
The Captain is also provided with a bed-room, bathroom, etc., which are
elegantly furnished. The Sergeants' bedrooms are large, airy, and well
furnished. Bathrooms for the Sergeants and Patrolmen are located in the
basement. The sleeping rooms of the Sergeants and Roundsmen, and four
large dormitories for the Patrolmen, are situated on the second and third
floors. Each Patrolman has a private closet for his clothing, etc., and
each bedstead is stamped with the occupant's section number. The fourth
story is used for store-rooms. On the first floor there is also a large
sitting-room for the