Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-20

in the 9th avenue, for permission TO remove their
building OF the Eastern Dispensary, for their annu-
al donation, together with their annual report. Of
sundry persons, for new fish market al Washington
Market. Of sundry persons, to have 18th street pa
we'd between 7th and 9Th avenues
Reports Adepted-In favor of reducing the taxes
and assessments of the following persons:-Of Phi
lander c. Johnson, from $40 OO0to $l0,000 Of B. M.
Nevers from Sl0500 to $4,000; OF Barrett Ames
from 100000 to $4,000; of Henry Rountree, from
$4,000 to $500; of Garrett Myers from $40 to
$4,000; of Edmond Glassbeck, froa $4,000 TO
$4,000; and Of Edward Lord from $4,000 to Sd, OO0
Also, concurrng with the Beard of Aldermen IN re-
hitting the taxes and assessments on the following
persons Rev. W. Patten, Joseph Quincy, Samuel
Redmond, Benjamin X. Nissan, and 81 Benjamin
Nonus, lin behalf of Mrs. Lcon.) Also, adverse TO
renting the taxes Of Robert t. Steele, the prayer
of the petitioner could not be legally granted.
Mr.. Holey moved suspension of the rule, and
offered resolution that the counsel OF the corporation
be requested to Withhold the presentation of the report
of the COMMISSIONERS relative TO opening John street.
which was filed on the 18th ult until further drec-
ton of the Common Council, and that the subject be
referred TO the street committees Of both boards The
resolution was adopted.
The report of the committee on police was read, re-
lative to new law reorganzing the police depart
ment. The committee coHcurred with the Board OF
Aldermen in having as many new marshas appoint
ed as the Common Couaci may from time to time
think fit, who shall hold their Office at the pleasure of
the mayor; the said officers to have the powers
are now held by any of the city marshas or po-
lice officers, and they offered resolution, directing
the counsel of the Board to take steps to get such an
act passed by the Legislature will embrace and Sc
cure the above objects. Therepor and resouionwere
adopted.
The report of the street committee was read con-
tanning resolution to apply TO the Supreme Court
10 discontinue all proceedings IN the matter OF OPEN
ing Thames street; provided the parties assessed
pay all the expenses incurred. Adopted.
The report Of the street committee was read rela-
tive to numbering all the streets north of 18th street
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the said to be called East l3h East 14th street. &c.
and West 18th, and West l4th street, &c. the num-
beriHg 10 commence in all cases from the 9th Aven-
ue The report was laid on the table after some dis.
cuss0n.
The finance committee reported in favor Of appoint
ing appraisers 10 estimate the value of the property in
Duane street, now leased to John Feote and Martin
Waters, on the matter of granting new lease and
in favor of the same. Adopted.
The same committee reported adverse to granting
new lease TO the present occupantsof the Red Fort
Adopted.
The same committee reported non-concunence
with the resolution of the Board OF Aldermen TO grant
lease of the Red Fort and its pier the New Bruins
wick canal and coal company ION certain conditions)
al the expiration of the lease of the present occu-
pants.
The committee also reported resolution that the
Comptroller be directed 10 lease the Red Fort and its
pier public aucten before the present lease expires
Adopted
The street committee reported in favor of allowing
U. P. Farniss, Esq. to build a sewer from the New
Hotel 60 Broadway, through New street and Ex-
change Place TO Broad street. Adopted.
The committee on wharves, &C., reported non-
concurrence with the Board OF Aldermen in setting
apart the Lower Peck Slip for the exclusive Of
steamboats,. They also reported res0utionto lease
the lower side of the said Slip 10 Capt. Vanderbilt
for one year, for $1,000 payable quarterly. Adop-
ted.
The Market Committee reported in favor of trans
ferring stalls Nos. Al and 40 Washington Market to
oudS Har ad
The following petitions were then referred :-Of ID.
Harrington, for stand in Essex Market-of sundry
persons in Centre street, for relief from assessments
on the grading Of said srect-of VIM. H. Earle for
the removal OF the hay scales from Tompkns Mar
ket-ef John L. Ditchet and 40 others against al
lowing horses TO be brutally treated and turned
die.
The following communication was then received
and read -" The compliments Of the ladies Of the
9th Ward TO the members of the corporation, and will
be most uacommonly delighted TO see the wise and
learned and gallant gentlemen, of the Assistants Of
the Aldermen at the fair 10 be held for the benefit of
Church. on Tuesday, March 20, 1888: The fair will
be opened at IL A. NJ and closed at Top. M.
Respectfully your friend, &C.
ANNA RoGERs, Secretary"
Mr.. Hyde moved that the ladies' note should not
be stuck on the file, but accepted. Adopted.
The counsel Of the Board reported that the Com
mon Council had ne power TO grant the desired re-
lief to the petitioners in the matter of widening Mar
The counsel also reported that the corporation have
no power 10 reduce the axes real estate ator the
assessment has been made the books exhibited, and
the time fixed, except In very extraordinary cases.
Both reports were referred.
Resolution by Mr.. Tappan-That suitable cupola
be built on Monroe Market, for an alarm bell, and
that 5000 be appropriated for that purpose. Adopted
unanimously.
Resou,ion-That the superintendent Of streets be
desired to send 1000 leads of manure 10 Randall's
Island Adopted
Mr.. Holley moved the following: Resolved, that
If the Board Of Aldermen concur, that the fremen of
this city have the power to appoint their chief en-
gneer"
This occasioned some discussion. The wing men,
bers were opposed to H. and moved TO lay II on the
tables but at last they consented 10 its being referred
The Board then adjourned to Monday, April I'd.
CsuRT or SEssIors-March l9th-The notorious
Tozcr, who was convicted for passing false tokens
was yesterday brought up for sentence. The Court
fined him ESQ and sentenced him TO ten days mpri-
sonment. They then offered TO admit him TO bail -
To this the District Attorney objected, because sen
teHce was passed The Court then waived or with
drew the sentence and admitted Tozer to bail in the
sum of 500, to await the decision Of the Supreme
Court in his case, his counsel raising the point that
his conviction was contrary to law. Mr.. Seth p. Sta
Piles then became his bail, and Tozer was set at lib.
erty.
Os the 18th last, WIN. Henry 81 wn. Henry Hoople
aged years and month";.