Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-30
no. SOC
From our Evening Editiou.I
BOARD OF ALDRRNEs-ExrRA NRETIrs.-May
2s-Egbert Benson, Esq. in the chair

t'oui our hVenng Edu0nI
BOARD OF ALDKRNEs-ExrKA ARrTrEs.-May
2s.-Egbert Benson, Esq in the chair
Petitions-of Richard Irwin agent Of The Great Wes-
tern have the wharf the foot OF Pike and Rs,per
for the vesselof the owners Of Burling alp to
have il paved-of Abraham Richards in relation to per-
sonal tax-ofJ. w Bore fercorrecon Of tax-of James
p. Stanton for stall in Centre Market-of sundry
butchers for redaction of rent in Centre Marken ia
Of constructing asewer at the corner OF Leonard and
Orangeof William Burke IN relation TO the reduction
Orient ofPeck slip ferryof Margaret Martin for relief
from snent-- have 10th street gradedof Hose
Company, No Is for more suitable location for their
hose-o Thomas Rose for relief from suits against him
in relation to ordinances-of members OF Engine Com
paay, No ls for additional story to their engine
house. All referred to their respective committees
Reports of Commtees-on laws for an ordinance in
relation the appointment of watch houses for an ar
dHauce in relation to the changing of Jail asd Halle
of Justice from the - day Of jane next; Of fire and
water committee the petition Of Engine Company,
No. Z. for location in Chamber street next to tho
building occupied by Hook and Ladder Company, NO.
g and that $500 be Appropriated therefor All adopted
Resoution,-to inquire into the necessity of paving
South street from Coente Slip to Moore that Sl5s
be appopnased deay the expenses OF the sixth dis
rict watch house that the law committee be Instructed
to inquire how the Haraem Rail Read Company may
be compelled obey the orders Of the Council in rela
ton driving through the streets that the Comptroller
report the board the Of every officer clerk. &c-
appointed by the Common Counc-their salary, resi-
dence employment, where employed, &c-exceptng
the names OF the composing the city watch that
all vacant lots between Broadway and Fifth Avenue,
from 18th 2lst street, be enclosed by an ordinary
fence.
Papers from the Board OF Assistants-To delay pre-
senng the report to the Supreme Court
for widening William street, till November next Con-
Cured in.
The Board then adjourned till Monday next
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDEKMRN.-Monday even
| ing May 29th 1S3s.-A communication received
from the Mayor transmitting the translation Of ordi-
passed by the Senate Of the Republic Of Bremen
To prevent the transportation Of criminals from that
| country to the United States
| memorial was received from Stephen Hasbrouck.
asking be heard by counsel upon the subject Of the
contested election of the 9TH ward the report Of tho
committee who have recently had that matter under in
| vestigation.
Mr.. Graham objected to granting the prayer Of tho
menoriaist; he viewed him in other light than an
ordinary voter of the ward and not entitled
presen any other interest than his The question
taken and the prayer Of the petitioner denied by
party vote.
Mr.. Anderson offered a resolutions instructng tho
counsel of the board TO defer the Supreme
Cour, for confirmation the ordinance for widening Will
liam street, till LIST OF November next Adopted.
Mr.. Graham from the select committee the subject
Of the contested election Of the 4th ward made full re-
port of the proceedings before the committee aud con-
suded by declaring that the allegations in the memorial
were not supported by the testimony adduced the In
vsstgation and that they coud reason why tho
sizing member should not DC entitled to retain his
seat
Mr.. Tieman presented a counter report from the m-
nority committee in which was act forth that the
mittee would allow the menoriasts produce tes
mony in support Of Of the specifications Of the
mortal prove that fifty sixty illegal had been
taken the polls and denying the right Of the COM
mittee to judge Of the aamissbility of testimony.
Mr.. Mash moved that both reports with the testimony
be printed Adopted
Mr.. Teman then renewed his motion that the memo
ralists be heard by counsel before the board. Mr..
T. hoped the majority wosld indulge him far
they had nothing fear if they had nothing conceal
IL was hardly fair TO refuse esunse when there wss
nobody bat himself poor paint maker to advocate Tho
memorissts, and reply to the arguments Of his power.
fsl antagonists. Mr.. Graham opposed this resolution
simply the ground that in plain Of fact case
like the present the members Of this board did need
to DO enlightened by the arguments Of COUNSEL The
motion OF Mr.. Tieman was lost
Resslution BY Mr.. Graham--that when this Beard
ADJOURN il adjourn till Wednesday, 9th Of June At half
past and that the special order Of that day be the
consideration Of the report OF the Investigating Commit
Ward. Adopted.
The Board copeurred in the resolution Of the Board
Of Aldermen relative TO the Improvement Of the nnviga
ton Of the Allegheny river also In favor OF improving
Rector street. and changing the location Of the city
prison, watch houses, &c. Papers sent to Mayor for
approval.
Resolution by the President hat he subject matter
contained in the Mayors AnnuEl Message be referred
to appropriate committees. Il was 50 referred.
Resslutions--to place fifty additional lamps in the
sth Ward to furnish clock for each Of the watch
houses by Mr.. Graham. to resciad the rule Of the
Board requiring Of two thirds for the reconser-
stiss Of subject Adopted
Mr. Graham offered resolution, the purpert Of which
was that this Common Council in the name and on be-
half 81 the good people Of the City OF New.Yort in
sruet oar Senators and Representatives in Congress
to use all their inaueHce and energies in defeating tho
passage Of the "Sub-Treasury" scheme into law
Laid on the table.
The Board tosL up the resolution relative to the re-
movsl OF John NJ. Bloodgood from the lower to tho
upper Psce asd that Mr.. Taylor, recently appointed,
take his place the lower Office. Mr. Tisnsnn read
ts...- -
Special Justice Cor the icSs police, and he wished
be informed by what authority they could remove him
to ssether office.
The question was answered by call for the ayes
and noes which resultsd in the removal Of Mr. Blood
coed up town. and the appointment Of Mr.. Taylor down
Town.
The Beard then adjourned.