Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-08
Common Council.


Dec. The Board met at o'clock, MI rresi-
dent Lee in the chair The minutes OF the last
meeting were read and approved.
hEPoRrs,-Ihe Coal LdUs. the matter oil
the petition Of one Robert l.. Lantan, who asked
Tor compensation for the trouble he had been put
10 Ia enforcing the corporation ordinances, the petit
TONER mad pea playing the part of a common IN
termsr and wanted his reward. The Committee
had awarded him S25. Adopted.
~ reia ION 10 The appointing of Abraham Acker to
the 9Th and iotA districts of Fire Ward Inspector
Adopted
In favor Of abolishng the day and night watch IN
Jefferson Market, and placing instead a man Of a
night in the Cupola. Adopted.
Adverse to the appointing SIX discreet and proper
persons To look after the oepreda ors on God and
other property in the 18th Ward.
discussion arose on this question, and after
few remarks from the meinber from the 18th Ward
the report of the committee was rejected, and the
report of the committee Of the Board of Aldermen
was coueurred IN and adopted.
In favor of making grant Of land to the Society
tor educating coored orphans. Adopted.
The Meat Aioaopoiy "A report from the Com.
mittee ol police in relation TO the Imprisonment of
benjamin Hart, - Spicer, and others, street
butchers now in confinement in the city prison for
attempting to get living for their families by SELL
ing fresh meat to the public without license from
the Corporation. The Committee thought such Of
Tenders against law, morals, and monopoly, unwor-
thy Of the least sympathy and denied the prayer of
their petition Adopted.
In relation to the commun alton of Thomas Coin
ESQ respecting the Naval Schools. The Commit.
Tee recommended the system Of Mr. GOIn to A.
bic consideration OF the General Government Re-
port adopted
In faver ofregulating Path street. Adopted.
In favor OF tagging the side walk in Jane street.
Adopted
In favor Of confirming the permission which had
been given by the Street Commissioners to G. u.
Pierce and J. d. Stevenson, to build pier in front
of their property OF which they were the lcssees,
the Seventh Ward.
motion to lay this subject on the table was made
but lost.
The original motion then carried by MAORI
ty of seven.
Communieations-From the Street Commission
ers in relation to the opening of 18th street. Or.
dered to be printed.
to several llgations now before the Supreme Court
Ordered on file
From the Superintendent of Streets in relation to
the number Of persons employed in cleaning the
From the Comptroller. asking for further &C COM
mediation in his Office. Referred to committee.
Reports from the other Board.
The amendments to the Coal Law were taken up
and concurred in.
In favor Of paying the tavern bill for the military
banquet on Evacuation Day. Adopted.
In favor of giving 500 to Charles Thompson, as
some comp nsation for injuries received while on
duty as city Waterman. Adopted.
Referring, with power, to the Finance Committee,
any errors that may have been made between the
| Street Commissioners and one of the Masters in
Chancery. Adopted.
| Sundry ordinances for the repaving Of certain
| streets were adopted and coneurred in.
| Resolutions Requesting the Mayor to Issue hi,
proclamation for Thanksgiving day on the l7tt
inst. Adopted.
| Requesting the Market Committee TO inquire into
the expediency Of erecting market at Yorkville al
an expense Of $3.50.
Directing the discharge OF William Spic poor
boy, wis has a widowed sister to support, and j,
now in the City Prison, for selling meat without
| license. The reason given by the mover was, that
the culprit was minor, and not acting for himself
Mr., President Lee said he had no idea that If the
Board released this prisoner that they could take
hold OF his widowed sister Ifthey could, it would
| be another affair.
vote was taken on the subject, when it appeared
that only four members were practical supporters
OF the largest liberty" and in favor Of releasing
William Spicer from PRISON.
Directing the Street Commissioner TO make re
port on the state and prospects Stuyveant square
| Adopted.
Directing the Comptroller to report the expense
incurred in printing in the past year, to whom it has
been paid, and for W hat particular 81 jobs"
MIR. President Lee moved that the resolution be
laid upon the table. The amendment was carried.
Directing the Comptroller TO reprint 250 copies Of
vol Sta OF the documents Of the Beard Of Assistants
Also that the be done by contract, and at the
lowest amount any capable printer willing to do
the job for
Referred to tho Finance Committee.
Adjourned to Monday next.