Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-09-22
Common CoAncii,

| dcnt look me chair at half past D, quorum being
by the Clerk, and confirmed.
Among the petitions presented and referred, was
one from Roswell Saltonstail, who prayed "Sor his
| liberty, and said that he held in bondage and
jeopardy within the precincts of this city, and Ay
order OF an assumed stretch of arbitrary powell
IN the Police" ct cetera The reading Of this curl
Gus document EXCITED good many load laughs.
| Mem0r'als.-Fron the mas Of vessels fire.
qnenting Coenties slip, asking for the removal OF
Oliver Charlick from the office of dock master. Re.
ferred to the Committee on Wharves.
From the Roman Catholics of the city, in relation
| to the School Fund.
AID Chamberlain moved that the document be
| printed.
| at length.
| Aid Chamberlain moved that the matter be refer
red to Special Committee, with instructions to re-
port on the expectancy of hearing the petitions be-
| fore the Board
| Aid Graham spoke against the reference, and in
favor OF the hearing by counsel He moved that the
| memorialists be heard at the next meeting.
Aid. Cooper said that one reason presented itself
which satisfied him that there occasion for
| any hurry in this matter. The School Fund for
the present year was distributed, and further
distribution could take place until next June
Aid. Grabani's resolution was put and lost, only
two members voting for it.
Aid. Chamberlain's motion was then carried, nem
con.
The President appointed Messrs. Graham, Cham
berlain and Jarvis the Special Committee.
Reports-From the Joint Special Committee APP
pointed to prepare an address, from the Corporation
of the City TO the People ofthe State on Municipal
Grievances"
This document which is pretty wordy affair
read from the chair.
Alderman Graham moved that the document be
laid the table and printed in order that the mi
nority of the Board might have an opportunity OF
recording their sentiments on the topics discussed
in the document.
Alderman Jarvis briefly replied.
Alderman Rich moved that the address be adopt
ed, printed and circulated throughout the State.
Alderman Graham rejoined, and gave notice that
he, il none OF his colleagues concurred with him,
should take an opportunity of presenting his pro-
test against this unprecedented procedure
Alderman Rich referred to the resolution under
which the Committee was organized and inferred
that as the minority voted against the resolution, it
would have been an insult to have placed any Of
them on the Committee.
The question was then taken on Alderman Gra-
hams melton, and lost Aid Rich's motion, of adopt
ing the report and printing under the direction of
the Committee, was carried, with only t,c0 OLSEN
TENTS, viz Graham and Bayls.
Alderman Graham gave notice that, at the next
meeting Of the Board, he should ask for leave to
place protest against the whole procedure in the
journal,
Report-In favor of numbering Roosevelt street.
Adopted.
AT this point of the proceedings recess of twenty
minutes was moved, and carried, which resulted in
a waste Of one hour and half. At the end of that
time, Alderman Nash was appointed Chairman, pro
tenn, and the business progressed.
Reports In relation to the Free Scholarships in
u.
mended by the Committee, as a fit prof<ge, and the
report thereon was adopted mem. con.
In relation to application from the 18th Regt.,
for stand OF cOlors--recommended that the be
granted. Adopted
In relation to the duties and compensa alton of the
regulator of public clocks, recommending the pay
ment of 800 to John Meyer. in full of ali demands.
And further that the salary of said regulator be- for
the future, $3.50 per annum. Adopted
In favor of furnishing 4" the Ly ceum" with a copy
of the laws, documents, &C. Of the Corporation
Adopted
Resoiution-To purchase portrait Of the Com
mander of the Arabia ship Sutanee, to be placed in
the Governor room, aud that the negotiation be
placed in the hands Of the Committee on Arts and
Sciences.
Alderman Nash moved that the Committee be in.
structed to report for what sum the work could be
obtained
Alderman Smith said that he thought such inquiry
was unnecessary, as the picture could be got for
$780, and il must be recollectsd that the artist had
presented the Arabian Captain, with a copy of the
portrait, aud therefore the Common Council must
bear in mind they were paying for two pictures in
stead Of one. lie moved that $500 be appropriated
to pay for the work Adopted mem. con.
In favor of aPpropriating $1,000 to pay assess
ments.-Adopted.
A communication from the Aims House Commits
sioncrs was received, informing the board that
small pox and scarletina prevailed, to great ex-
tent, on the Long Island Farms, and that it
cessary TO some buildings for the better ac-
commodation Of those on the sick list
Alderman Jarvis moved that $4,000 be appro-
Island Nurseries Adopted.
An ordinance for the better defining the duties
Of the Water Commissioners was called up by AL.
derman Cooper, and after some immateriaI discy-
sion, adopted.
Some other unmportant motions were disposed Of
and tn C Board adjourned
Board OF --Ieftions--From ST
Marks Church. asking for the street in front of the
church to be repavcd Referred.
sundry petitions of private nature were
rally referred to appropriate committees.
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the members only on the days of meeting, on the
occasion of a meeting of the committees three times
per week. Adopted.
In favorof appropriating $1,000 additional for
pair Of roads Concurrcd in.
In favor Of extending the pier at the landing of
the Williamsburg Ferry at Williamsburg. Concur
red in.
Communication from the Comptroller, authorship
the collection Of sundry assessments for repairs Of
streets, sc. Adopted.
Resolutions Recommending further postpone
ment of the sale Of property for unpaid assessments
to the 9Th OF December next. Adopted.
Appropriating $4,000 additional for repairs Of
roads, SC.
in favor Of applying for law to extend the ma.
gisterial duties Of the Assistant Aldermen Of this
city. Referred.
Report (from the other Bcard) in favor Of ap.
proprating 900, in payment for ork done upon the
9TH District Watch House. Concurrrd in
Rcpotf-ln favor Of addressing the public on the
subject of Municipal Grievances, l. e. in relation 90
the Registry Law, and the reform in the Criminal
Courts-concurred in and ordered to be printed
Mr. Davies gave notice that he should, at the next
meeting present report Of the min, ry of the Com-
mttee the same subject.
Ordnance regua ing the payment Of expenccs in
cured BY the Croton Aqueduet Commissioners, end
prohibiting the Comptroller, from paying for con-
tracts made by them unless the same be confirmed
BY the Common Council. Adopted
Suudry reports from the other Board Referred.
Rse0luii0n-In favor Of purchasing a portrait Of
Achmet Ben Imam, at an expense not exceeding
Sj00-concurrcd in.
ResoiuiiOa-Requirinr the Comptroller 70 pro-
cure and report copy Of the tax bills incurred in
opening Cherry street Adopted.
Adjourned 60 Monday evening rext.
Oyer and TermIner.
Present Judge Edwards and two Aldermen.
SEPT. 81 The Court met this morning-little az
ter eleven. and few Of the grand Jurors having
everpd TO their names the Court directed them q