The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-08-02
Common Council.



half pas, past O'Clock r. NJ C. s. Woohu Esq, in the
chair.
proved.
A message was received from the Mayor, enclosing
Report OF Drs Post osack and Chiffon ON the subject OF
poisoned beef which referred to the Committee OF
Arts and Sciences
Petition from the officers of the 18th regiment of Ar
ery requesting the Common Council TO sos expend
ed by them for music &c. the 2.h fJune while cele
bratng the introduction of the Croton water by invitation
Of the Commissoners.-Referred.
Petition of sundry inh sbiants of Harlem TO abate nu
ssnce at Market square in Harlem by pulling down
lies of squatters and the corporation who the tene
ments receive no rent therefor
Aid. CARMas offered preamble aud resolution empow
ering the Comptroller and Alderman and
18th Ward to the buildings to be pulled down dis
pose of the materials and employ the proc filling
up the square and placing picket fence around the
RsportsIn favor Of transferring stall No. 10 Fulton
Market to George Geodheart.--Adopted.
In favor building additional market house between
the east and west wings OF Washington Market >and APP
propratng 500 therefor Also authorsing the Super
ntendent OF Repairs to advertise for contracts build
same, under the direction of the Market Committee.
The Report states that the additional building will
tain eighty EIGHT stands from which revenue of
s eli 'n"0" wi" De 'e''Ae' '' the common o'uH'
After long debate between Alderman Jones, Gedney,
and Purdy Of and Aldermen Davies in opposition.
The report adopted by vote of seven to five.
In favor of paying Gerry Walker $50 compensation
for horse killed the Both Of July lS40 owing to de
feet OF one Of the piers on the North River-Adopted.
In favor ofpaying Timothy Mcmahon Ss5 compen-
saon for injuries received by falling into hole pier
No North River the oath May last and breaking his
thumb
Alderman STUART moved amend by striking out SIS,
and inserting sll0, which was lost. The Report was
then adopted.
In favor of repairing Piers Nos 80 and 81 East River,
at the foot of Market street. Laid on the table
In favor granting exclusive berths the south side
OF the pier at the foot of Ceday street. North River until
the LIST Of May next to the steamboat westcheser Hudson
Barge No. 3, and the sloop Othello. Adopted
Petition of Harlem Rail Road Company for lease of
the building at the Of Centre street and Tryon
Row which was appropriated by the old Common Council
to Engine Company No 49, and Hose Carriage No. 20.
Alderman Dawes offered resolution directing all pro-
ceedings under the ordinance appropratng the building
mentioned in the petition the fire companies, until fur
ther ordered by the Common Council The petition and
resolution were referred to Fire and Water Committee.
In favor of paying John Hiliyer S4s for services as
Acting Street Inspector Of the First Ward, to June .
lS42. Adopted.
In favor Of allowing William c. Rhinelander to lay an
clay street, TO the River. Adopted.
Adverse to petition Of Francis Blair to be relieved from
contract for constructing in Seventh street. and
in favor OF compelling him to comply with his contract
forthwith. Adopted
Communication from the Counsel to the Board, advs
inglthe Common Council to stay further proceedings in
the matter Of the suit brought by James Lynch for five
quarters salary Associate Judge OF the
The Report accompanied by resolutions
the counsel to obtain settlement Of all suits Instituted
against the Corporation by the Associate Judges of the
General for their salaries and directing the Comp
roer to draw his warrant for the amount Of said salaries
and costs of suits Also that the Comptroller hereafter be
directed to pay said salaries quarterly.
On motion OLA iermsn Dawes the report and resolution
were ordered to lie on the table and be printed
Communication from the Street Commissioner relative
to leases OF property sold for unpaid assessments with
resolution directing leases to be made for all lots sold
in ls4o for assessments, which have not been redeemed
Adopted.
REsoLurIoSs-By Aid. BALp-That if the Board of AS
siSian concur committee of three from each
Board be appointed who shall be empowered to make
contracts to clean the public streets wharves &c. the
period Of FIVE years. Adopted, and Aldermen Balls Da
vies and Martini appointed the committee on the
part OF the Board of Aldermen.
I'm mi n ha Roor1 tnok dOcr
ment No. being an ordna to amend chapter third Of
the Revised Ordinances, entitled OF the officers of the
Common Council" .
Mace, and of Clerk to the Mayor.
SEC appoints Clerk in the Mayors Office at salary
OF 5000 per annum.
SEC appoints an Assistant Clerk at salary OF $3.50
per aunum
SEc6 prescribes the duties of the Assistant Clerk
SEC e-Makes it the duty of the Assistant Clerk, ito
receive for the use of the Corporation all and singular the
the Office of Mayor whencesoever or which he
or usage and to pay the to the Chamberlain OF
the city once in every two weeks oftener il required
by the Comptroller
Sec 10 directs him 10 receive the fees for all
else carment, and pOrers licenses, and pay the
the Chamberlain forthwith
The report was taken up by sections and adopted.
The Board then adjourned till Wednesday next at 8
O'Clock PM.