Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-11

corder is the bell weather on this occasion.
DIsAGREEABLE FOR MIR. GARLANp.-The Stale or
Pennsy dsbursed for the construction of canals
and Rail Roads, twenty-five millions two hundred and
twenty nine thousand dollars In the last year these
works brought revenue Of near per cent on the
cost
dIGH TREASON TRIALS In UPPER CANADA-Mr
Pount who accompanied Mackenzie on his first attempt
against Toronto and Matthew'S another of that exped
ton, have been found guilty, and sentence of death
was passed upon them on the 2oth March Ssther-
lands case is yet resumed.
Board or ALDERMEN, Monday, April 9-Petitions
reierted.-Ot owners of property in Maiden Lane
against W'denIng the same at Nassau street Laid
on the table. Of $50 persons against removing
steamboat landing from the foot Of Amos street.
Against paving the sidewalks in 6th 10th, llh 18th
and 18th streets. OF Messrs. +. Hickcox, VIM F.
hyde, and John Marley, for correction of tax of
David L. DAVIS and J. l.. Hadley, for compensation
officers.
communication was received from F. A. Tall
madge, stating that the Court of Errors meant to
hold their session here in June next. The Board
then decided that the Alderman's room should be
offered for their use.
A communication was received from the Secretary
OF State, beng copy of the act establishing the
continuation of Lexington Avenue as one of the
streets of the city. Ordered on file
Reports Adopted.-To appropriate $500 to build
an engine house for No. IL, and Hose Company in
William street-in favor Of correcting assessments,
on the property Of 5. ID. Southmayd, Edward Black,
James Taylor Elijah Gleason, Thomas J. bikes,
William H. Citing and Philip r. Elting Also against
altering the assessments OF J. L. Curtis, Edwin Lord
John Marston Robert Honey, and Il. w. Roberts
OF the Special COMMITTEE recommending that all fur
Their proceedings relative TO the sale of property for
unpaid assessments be suspended. Laid on the table
and TO be printed-of the Law Committee recon.
mendlng the Revlsor of the Laws and Ordinances Of
he Cnm bo III
his revision on the plan proposed by him and carried
out IN part of the revision submitted to the Board
Laid on the table and to be printed.
communication was received from the late coun-
sci, stating that the Supreme Court had confirmed
the reports of the commissioners and assessments in
these Streets opening 18th street from the 4th Ave-
nue. to Harlem River; 3lst from 10th Avenue to-
the East River; widening Pine street. between Will
liam and Nassau streets; opening 9th street between
fh and 9th Avenues; l09th street frem the old Har-
lem Road to the 9Th Avenue; 10th street from the
old Harlem Road to the Bloomingdale Road; SD
street from Avenue to the 10th Avenue; llh street
from the I'd Avenue to the Dry Dock Companv's land
Referred
The report of the street committee in relation to
the opening Of several streets, amended to this
effect, that the actual widening of Maiden Lane
should take place on the 18th July, 1893; 22d street
on the LIST of November; and l55th street on the LIST
Of November next.
The Report of the Committee on George Walking
ham, the butchers case was called up and adopted
A very warm debate ensued angry words passed be-
tween Aldermen Brady and Patterson the words
" Death-lfe- honor-blood- courage-genl enan,"
&c. DC. passed freely.
Aid. Brady was called to order, bu, he indicated
himself fully. duel is expected.
Board adjourned to next Monday.
As we were leaving the room we heard Aid. Brady
and Hex'e in high words; Brady did tell him he
lied, but he said that what HoxIe said was not true
Aid. Brsen moved that the lights be put out Great
fears were at one time entertained that the Council
room would be converted into bear garden Aid.
Varian took Aid. Brady away, and AID Ingrahan
acted as peace maker!
BoARD OF AssIsTAsTs.-MondayA April 9th.-A re-
monsuance was received against widening John
street. Referred.
This Board coneurred with the other Board in in
dexing and repairing the books Of Record in lha
Office of the Register.
The Finance Committee reported favorably to ex-
stead, from LIST of May, 1889, TO LIST of May, 1861
Reports Adopted-Against the petition Of Thomas
NJ. Lyon for compensation; IN favor Of reducing tho
taxes OF the Rev w. W. Miles, w. A. Conant, r..
George, H., III. H. Sheffeen, and James Prcntiss;
and in favor of appertonng the Of Joseph Har
rison, VIM. Barr and w. p. Furness; in favor OF re-
guating aud repairing Rector street, between WASH
Ington and West street; Also that Of South street be-
tween Pine street and Maiden. Lane.
The street committee also reported in favor Of fix
ing the I'd of June for improving Mill street and Stone
street. Adopted.
Also in favor Of paving the sidewalks of 18th street.
Adopted.
Also in favor of leasing pier No. "a East River for
one year, to New Haven Steamboat Company.
Also, to discharge Tobias Pearsall from prison.
Resolution TO opea 18th street through the Bowery
to Broadway, and 10 close Art street. Referred.
Board adjourned.