"The appointment of Mr. George S. McWatters to the position of
storekeeper, under the New York custom-house, was most
judicious, and will be heartily approved by those who are
familiar with the man and his good deeds. He has been connected
with the police department of the city for the past twelve
years, and never had a charge preferred against him in all that
time. Since the war, in addition to his police duties, he has
been an indefatigable worker for the interests of sick and
disabled soldiers, and the families of those who died in
battle. Hundreds of cases have been investigated by him, and
relief obtained for the unfortunate in scores of instances. For
these services Mr. McWatters received no remuneration whatever,
save the gratitude of those who were the object of his
beneficence. His merits were recognized by the collector, and
hence the offer of an appointment, which was accepted a few
days after."
Thus it was that Officer McWatters ended his connection with the
Metropolitan Police, with the honor of the public for his faithfulness
and efficiency as an officer, and the applause of all good people for
his benevolence and laborious services in the cause of philanthropy.
This brings us to the month of October, 1870; since which time Officer
McWatters has been attending to his duties as an officer in the
custom-house, and pursuing his career as a "Good Samaritan" as usual.