Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-05-09

Old Pilgarlck has lately been seen al late hour
in the Rue Catanea with cloak on.
N they say, has sprained his ANGLE. don't believe
It, Truly yours, b.
OasAsIzArIoH OF THE Snw COMMON COUNCIL
The Hall filled at an early hour to witness the
ceremonies Of Inducing the new boards into power
and clearing the old ones out Every one essayed 10
put his best foot forsmost-ots OF black, drab, blue
caret and dun colorca coats were Promscuously
hsdded together amidst the great body of people
wing 10 gain admlttaRce into the council chamber
and be present at the interesting ceremony. Loafers
and loungers Of every degree crowded forwaId-all
things were on perfect equality, except Mayor
Clark's wig, which unfortunately GO, little twisted
on one side in the jam. Benson was the very persona
fcation Of good humor and look
ed like good jolly old SOUL as he is-Old Hays had
chin-varian and Bruen locked like couple Of game
cocks after hard fight and Grady looked as ombre
and as sulky as defeated Seminole. .
The unfinished business upon the table having
been disposed Of President Benson announced TO the
old board that as they had nothing more to do, they
might rs well vacate their seats for the new fathers
Of the city which hint was adopted, and clearing
was made to swear in the members elect.
His Honor the new Recorder opened the dance by
swearing in his Honor the Mayor for another term.
The Mayor then swere in the Aldermen, the Assls-
taRts, and the assessors and collectors, while the
consiablcs and other small fry elect were sent down
10 the clerks Office TO take their usual oath.
Benson and Holly were put in nomination Tor The
Presidency which resulted in the election of the for
mer upon the frat ballot by vote Of 9to s. Benson
made capital speech-lt was a short one OF course,
but contained excellent maxins and hints OF what
ought and what ought not 10 be done by the new
board. He recommended the board to be more pune
ual in their meengs-to leave less in the hands OF
committees TO transact, and hoped every member
would do the utmost in his power 10 promote the pub
lie welfare. "
Alderman Taylor nominated Thomas Bolton as
clerk Of the Board Of Aldermen, which was carried
unanimously. -t
Aldermaa De Fores, nominated d. s. Valentine
as assistant clerk, and Jacob Hays as Sergeant-at-
arms, which appointments were made unanimously.
Alderman Holly moved that the rules and orders
Of this board, and the joint rules Of both boards be
adopted for the time being-caned.
Assistant Alderman Graham, from the committee
Of the other board appointed for that purpose, an
aounccd to the board, that the Board OF Assistants
had organized and had appointed, as their president,
Caleb 8. woodhull, and their readiness 10 proceed
to business.
have appointed 10 the chair Of the Common Council
none understand better the duties Of the Office nor
there be found any more zealous IN the discharge
Of them.
Alderman Jeremiah offered memorial from the
electors Of the l4th Ward, dsputne the right Of the
individuals pronounced by the inspectors as the Al
dernen elect, 10 take their seats which he moved
might be referred 10 special committee OF hve IL
was 30 disposed Of and the board adjourned 10 meet
again on Monday next al 8 o'clock.
BoARD or AssIsrArTs.-About noon yesterday, we
saw a string OF queer genusses racing down the City
Hall steps, and vending their way towards the Vice,
Chancellor courts going with the stream, we found
our thin, weaael- shaped friend Woodhsll, the apo
plectc Potter. and the bilious looking Bays, past
and present, Assistant Aldermen.
They entered the Vice Chancellor's court and
took their seats in circle; their faces shadow
cd forth all the ceors of the rainbow, from the yellow
Bsylis to blue looking man from one OF the middle
wards.
Some rigmaroIe formalities ensued-then ther'
was an awful silence, and more awful looks. Wood
hull nomsated Potter President pro tea carried
Then Baylis nominated woodruff President for IN,
year Nash nomisated Jarvis Of the 18th Ward
Ballots to 6--woodhull took the sent.
He rose said he had been dsubly henored- woul'
| be aoubly dilgent-stroked his hair-sad he'd max
| all things pleasant and easy-rubbed his hands
| talked about honesty and integrity Of all parties
Here his feelings overpo wered him-he took breath
| and recommended" Gcntlemenp
| An awful pause--several aldermen looked roun'
| to see whom he was addressing,
| Gentlemen-c -darkness-rest upon it,
/ mean did rest-brpht. .sunsh fsir-sky --stcarn.
duty-erattudo- .honor-rosd-- death heal
/ and hesdr'
The head was the tail Of me speech. Bsylis move
the appointment Of Jehn Ncwhouse a. clerk, and
/ W. Osborn ne sergeant alarms. No opposition
some gentleman said he meant 10 pledge some
| thing. Another talked about welfare" but wheth'
he meant his own welfare or the peoples, is matte