Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-21


approved.
closing aetter from the Secretary of War calling upon
him to receive the delegation of four tribes from
washington, and 10 give them every facility TO appre
clate the power of the government and the import
ance of the people.
Aid Patterson moved that the communication be re-
ferred TO special committee. 1t would be as well
to show the red brethren the public schools.
Aid Varian proposed that a committee OF Arts and
Science be appointed as Aid. Patterson had thought
the public schools should be visited by the Indians
Aid. Varlan also alluded to the expense that would be
incurred.
President.-If we take them to the aims house we
can give them aims house fare.
1t was then moved and seconded that the commu-
nicaton be referred 10 special committee with
power.
Alderman Varian objected TO this He wished to
know how much should be granted.
Presldent.-rhat would be difficult. If they were
white brcthrent would be easy TO say how much per
head, but being red brethren ii would be difficult.
Alderman Varian.-Why they are not SO national
as the whites
President.-O yes, they more notiona-they
noona in their dress and notional in their drink,
very notenal there.
Alderman Brady opposed the motion. He said
Black Hawk had been received here with more re-
spsct and attention than the Vice President OF the
United States.
Aldermen Hoxie and Patterson spoke in favor of
the motion.
Alderman varan still opposed it. He said that in
the Indians and if left power, the committee might
expend thousand dollars upon trnkets. After some
further debate the motion was carried, and Aldermen
Patterson, Varian and Bruen were appointed by the
President as forming part OF the commIttee-he
Board of A ssistants 10 form the other part
A report from the Chairman of the Committee on
Finance was then received, soliciting the appointment
by the Committee and Comptroller for Clerk tor
months at a salary not exceeding $1,000 per annum,
on account Of the increase of business in that depart
ment-concurred IN.
The additional graRts for the year 1887 made by Mr.
Brady, assistant alderman for the current expen ses
of the year was then moved TO be concurred in.
This caus ed very warm debate Aid. Patterson
opposed the grant very strongly. He wantedto know
the particulars for which this would be wanted AID
ermen Varan, Acker, Bruen and Brady were in favor
of the ordinance They all stated that it would be
impossible to furnish items for that which would be
wanted. IT was impossible 10 say how many coats
would be wanted, how many blankets would be want
ed how many shoes would be wanted.
Alderman Patterson said, that in building ship
every item provided for. Alderman Brady again
explained, that this could not be the case here
Aid. Smith moved that the ordinance be laid on the
tabe-lost.
The President opposed the grant-the returns of
the past expenditure not having been made.
Aid. Hoxic explained that they were made at the
Comptrollers office where they could be seen. tie
should support the motion. The poor were want
ing bread while this argument being carried on.
The Aims House had no funds. lie should vote that
they haveit.
The motion was then put that an appropriation of
$4,000 be made for the Fire Department. Carried by
That $1,000 be appropriated for printing and station
ary-carried unanimously.
Tina, $4,000 be appropriated for repairs and sup
ples-carried to 5.
That $50, 600 be appropriated to the Aims House,
Brdewell and Penitentiary-carrlcd 10 to A.
That $4,000 be appropriated 10 the Lunatlc Asy-
lum-carred IL 10 3.
That the ordinance be concurred n-carried 10 TO A.
The Board then concurred with the Board Of As
sstants in granting S66S extra for iron work Tor the
halls Of justice.
In consequence of some farther alterations the
sum of $1,000 was granted for the iron work to be
extended.
Alderman Patterson said he supposed he must vote
for IT, though he did not understand IT,
Alderman Patterson then made a motion respect
ing the discovery of the channel 10 the ocean.
He introduced il by reading correspondence which
fully showed that Lieut. Thomas X. Gedney, Of the
IT, S. Navy, and citizen Of South Carolina, is the UNI
doubted discoverer. The motion was 10 the effect
that his honor the Mayor be ordained TO confer such
testimonial upon Lieut.. Gedney as the special CON-
mitee appointed shall think proper TO convey their
of the importance of the discovery, on behalf OF
the cooperation, entertained by them, and that $1,000
be appropriated for the purpose. Laid on the table,
and ordered 10 be printed.
A motion was made with report showing the ex-
penses Of clearing the streets in order to see whether
the expense could not be decreased.
II was ordered to be laid on the table and printed.
John Frazee informed, by letter, the Common Coun
ell that he had completed the bust Of the late Chief
justice Marshall Referred 10 the Committee of Arts
and Sciences.
The Board then concurred with the Board of As
sistants rs 10 the day of thanksgiving.
Resolved, That $1,000 be appropriated to build
house for engine No. IL, and Hose Cart No. !, in
Duane between Rose and William streets.
Resolved, That we non-concur with the Board OF
Assistants in their resolution TO supply the city OF
Brooklyn with Colions Map and the Laws of the
State.
The Board adjourned I'LL next Monday.
BOARD or AssIsTANTs.-Presden in the Chair.
Sundry petitions were referred.
Reports from Fire and Water Committee in favor
of purchasing lot Of ground in William street for
$4,000. Adopted.
The principal other bus ness done was the appropra-
ton Of nearly $40 600 for engine houses. Adjourn
I'd to Monday.
RAILROAD AcciDEST.-An accident happened TO
the freight train on the Providence railroad Tuesday
The ploughs caught the crossing ofthe Worces
ter track which caused such shock throw of two
men; over and killed, the other escaped
unhurt The plough was dashed to pieces.
ACCIDENT oS THE OHIo-An open boat flat
sunk in the middle Of the Ohio river during the late
gale. Three Of the FIVE on board were drowned
the others to shore.
90 BY late census il appears that the population