The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-13


ing resolution, which was ordered to be printed -;
Resolved, That the Comptroller draw his warrant pur
suan to the requson of the Street Commissioner, for
the mentioned in the annexed statement, due to
the general contractors for the improy made in
pursuance of the ordinances of the Common Council, in
where the property assessed benefited by such
improvements have been offered for sale and could not be
sold by reason of tho want of bid at the sale of property
for assessments next preceding the 25th of February
S4l in in which the sale of such property
before that day enjoned by the Court of Chancery and
that the Counsel of the Board be instructed carry this
resolution into effect.
This resolution is nearly similar to one passed by
the Common Council in 1871 but as il was with a !
contingency that the Comalon Council should take
these lots, but few OF the contractors were then
paid
Alderman DAVIES moved that all future reports
be printed before they are read, well as all COM
munlcatons OF the Mayor. This would make the
public printing nice Job.
Alderman BALLS opposed it, as it would tend rather
reard than expedite public business, and the
luton of Alderman Davies was finally laid upon the
table for the present, by his own consent
A report and resolution TO authorize the street
commissioners to compel the gas company to light
such parts OF East Broadway as mains have been |
laid In, which was adopted.
An ordinance TO authorize the Comptroller to pay
all bills for extra wGtchmen, which have been ap
proved and passed on by the standing committee OF
both Boards, and also TO create four additional posts
in the third, and three in the fourth districts, near
Washington square, was presented.
A long argument here ensued, In which Alder
men CRoLIus and LEONARD advocated the establish
ment OF the posts, and also the payment OF the watch
men who had been placed on these posts by the
Mayor during the tecent excitement in the 18th
ward relative TO burglares.
Alderman UNDERWOOD was in favor of paying the
watchmen who had performed the recent service,
but was opposed to establishing the new posts, as
the expe pse was uncaed Tor.
Alderman DAVIES stated that seventy-seven bur-
glaries had taken place IN the immediate vicinity OF
his house in the short space OF few weeks at the
time three new posts were established by the
Mayor.
Alderman Balls opposed the establishment of the
new posts bur said he should vote in favor of pay
ing the watChmen.
Alderman Woodruff said that there was no
question but that the Mayor had power TO detail
extra watchmen at all times when the public inter-
est demanded It, orprvate individuals required 1t.
One hours time was occupied in this debate,
which could have been reduced to twenty minutes,
if the members were as economical in time they
appeared to be in the disbursement ofmoney.
The President called the attention of the Board to
the Slh rule which expressly declares that mem
Der shall speak twice on the same subject Seine of
The members had already spoken half a dozen
times md after about halt an hours unnecessary
del re astion was finally divided so as to pat
he tent of the posts first. which was
ado v d vote OF fourteen to three, and the
resolution 10 pay the watchmen who had been
detailed by the Mayor, was adopted unanimously.
The sum of $500 was appropriated to pay expenses
of showing the French commissioners the harbor
of New York on their recent visit.
The Comptroller presented report agreeaby to
request that the sum of So, PAP had been paid to the
Marshals selected by the Mayor to suppress the
meat shops in accordance with resolution Of the
Common Council.
communication from the City Inspector rela-
tive to cleansing sinks. referred to the Commit
tee on Ordinances. This ordinance IS intended to
deprive the night scavengers ef their present busi-
ness and turn the cleansing of sinks into the hands
of the poudrete company.
resolution to authorize the Mayor to appoint
suitable person to enquire INTO all the violations OF
the city ordinances by pawn brokers, second hand
clothes establishments, Junk shops, NC, winch was
referred.
| were appointed by him the part of this Board
| the Joint Croton Water Committee Aldermen
| Davies, West, and Smith.
| The Croton Water Ordinance was then taken
| up and the section relative to public pump was
| repealed This leaves the pumps they always
were, to be repaired by the Corporation when ne
| cessary.
| Joryr BALLOT Both Boards having assembled,
| they proceeded TO joint meeting.
| Alderman Balls acted as 'headsman on the oc-
| cason.
| Commissioners of the Aims House was read and ac
| cepted
Alderman BALLS moved that John l.. Lawrence,
| Cornelius w. Lawrence, samuel 3; hugses, Myn-
| dert Van Setback, and j. Phillips Phcnix form the
| Croton Aqueduct Board, and that John l.. Lawrence
be President of said Board, with salary OF $1,000
| per annum The President Is also to be Treasurer
of the Board, and will be compelled to give bonds
| in the sum of $4,000. The other Commissioners
| receive no compensation
| Alderman LEE moved that the name of Cone-
| lluS W. Lawrence De StIlChcH Out anu ctcPcH nj
| len be appointed in his place, which was lost by
ayes mays 20. a.,
| voting in the negative.
| Alderman Balls moved that Harato Allen be APP
| pointed Chief Engineer OF the Croton Water
| Works
| Alderman LEE nominated John b. Jervis.
| Alderman LEONARD said he hoped that the mover
of the first resolution would lay it on the table,
Mr. Jervis would still be kept IN his office by the
Commissioners whoIhad contract OF the works as far
| down as FortIeth street.
| Alderman DAVIES said that II was necessary that
this appointment should be made, as the Common
| Council were anxious to fix day for the ceebra-
| ton of this era, in the history OF our city
ness to deprive Mr.. Jervis of the credit and honor
of his labors in this work just at the period when
public celebration was TO take place, and ne moved
that it be laid on the table, which was defeated by
The vote was finally taken, and resulted as fol-
| lows:- -
| For Allen ....'..''''''' 'is
Allen was therefore declared elected chief engi-
| neer, by a strict party vote.
Utah WENMAN was nominated superintendent OF
the Aqieduct Department.
Alderman LEE nominated Wilson Small.
The vote stood, for Wenman 10; for Small r.
w A. FREEBoRN was then nominated as Water
| Purveyor
Alderman LEE nominated W. H. Cornell.
The vote stood, for Freedom 10; for Cornell 10
| CHAs H. Roach was then nominated as Register
| of the Croton water works.
| Alderman LEE nominated William Plumb for the
| same office.
| The vote stood, for Roach 10 for Plumb g.
| blank 6.
Alfred A. Mckinney was appointed clerk at the
Bellevue Hospital, in place Of Charles Turner,
| signed.
| Jireh Bull was then nominated as clerk of the 4th
| and 9th ward courts, his term having expired.
| Assistant Alderman NASH nominated Charles
| Mills
The vote stood, for Bull. I9-for Mills, IL
blank,1
| officer of the 18th ward.
Here half an hour was spent in useless talk about
| nothing. in which several of the aldermen incu-