The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-03-15

10th Of August 10 the IS.h of September. The as
ssssment roll TO be delivered to the comptroller o.
or before The lst Of October. All taxes not paid
per cent additional, asd an additional one per cent
on all moneys unpaid On the last day of each month
between the month Of November and the time pre-.
scrbed by law for the collectors TO make their re-
turns
La favor Of applying TO thu legislature to pass
law to prevent persons assessed from altering the
rate Of as.esament BY making an affidavit as to Its
value. After considerable debate the resolution
wss laid on the table for the present.
The committee on streets reported in favor of
calling that part Barrow street, between McDougal
ana Grove streets, "West Washington Place.
The committee to whom was referred the collec.
ton OF the city revenue, reported in favor of COM
pellng the collector to pay over all moneys in his
POSSESSION every TWO weeks, and also to report
every 'Our %on s inc names Of persons negectng
The committee on laws reported in favor of redu.
cling the fees OF the coroner 10 $4,000 Der annum.
exclusive of clerk hire and incidental expe nses.C
that effect. The clerk will be appointed by the
Common Council: The law is not to take effect
until after the expiration of the term of the present
incumbent.
The street committee, to whom was referred the
paving Of walk four feet wide, in Seventh ave-
nue., between Seventeenth and Twenfy-frst streets
reported in favor, with an ordinance, which was
adopted. a.r
cation Of Joseph E. Coffee, for The use Of the south
side OF Hoboken street pier for the use of the Bulls
Head Ferry and Fort Lee steamboats,, for seven
years from the 18th Of May, lS4l was concurred in
as presented by the Board of Assistants.
The report in favor Of paving 9th avenue, between
18Th and 36h streets, and graveling it between 36h
and AID Streets and setting curb and gutter stones
was adopted with an ordinance.
In favor Of remembering John street, by the su-
pernendent Of REPAIRS under direction of the street
commissioner.
The Finance Committee reported in favor of re-
leasing TO Alfred Bamore the North Battery, fer
the term OF hve years, at $1,000 per annum. After
considerable debate The whole subject was laid on
the table.
The Committee on Markets, to whom was re-
fened the leasing Of the cellars under Fulton market
to the present occupants, was concurred In.
The report OF the committee relative to re-orga-
nizatlon OF the several warde, in order to make
equal representation in the Common Council, was
then called up, and after much debate, laid upon the
table and ordered to be printed.
The report and resolution leasing to the colored
Orphan Asylum, lot Of ground between 43d and
44'h street. and Fifth and Sixth avenues, on condl
tons that they support twelve pauper children be-
longing 10 the city of New York.
The ordinance reorganizing the Fire Department.
as previously noticed, was then called up. The Of
fee Of Water Purveyor abolished, and after the
passage of several Of the sections. was referred back
for some alterations The salary of the Chief Ed
eineer was fixed at $1,000. to take effect frsm
January l, 1872.
The Board then adjourned to Monday next.
Board OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN. March IA
Among the petitions presented and referred, were
the following:-Of A. D Patchun, and othere, 10
have the name Of Greenwich lane changed TO Union
street. Of John Jacob Aston. TO have the 7th Ave-
nue. regulated.
REpokrs ADoprED.-In favor Of correcting tax on
A: Bell, VIM. S. Deverna, B. Townsend. Alfred
Jones, W. W. Niles, j. Jarvis, James P. Swain, H.
G. Shumway, N. B. Lane, Salmon Mead. Ad
verse to correcting tax on Walter s. Green, Mrs.
Susannah Jenkns, M. s. Blackstone, John Herd
man, and Peter Brown.
In favor Of selling let on the corner Of Leonard
and Elm streets, to Aaron B. Heath, for $4,000.
In favor of authorizing the Comptroller to effect
the usual temporary loans in anticipation Of the
taxes.
In favor Of renewing lease Of pier at the fsot of
Warren streetto T. Powell, for the Newburgh mar
ket and tow boats, at 81 100 per year.
+ In favor Of paying Henry Marsh $4,000 for his
right, title, and interest in property owned by him
Mr.. SHALrR wished it to be laid on the table and
printed. vhF NrE FtE
Mr. DAvs-The improvements have rendered the
property valuable. and it let's now for much more
than he paid for it.
Mr.. SHALER-I only seek information, $4,000 an
pears to be good deal Of money.
Mr.. WArEaxAH-id do mot think the amount too
high. Mr.. Msrsa erected the buildings. and also
| the temporary woodwork.
Mr.. MuRrnv-The body Of the improvements
were put up when Lafayette was here, some Is OF
| syears ago. Mr. Marsh has had very favorable
lease. l hope the report will be printed Carried
In favor Of having platform scales at the junction
! of Houston and Second streetsnor the weighing Of
hay---concuning with other Board.-Adopted.
| Adverse to concurri1g with the other Board in
| in the names Of John Dee and Richard Roe where
| a defendant is unknown
Mr.. RAMsox-f move a concurrence with the
Board of Aldermen.
l M II IL. e
officer with such writ Innocent men would be
dragged up, the mistake might be rectified but the
officer would suffer no Inconvenience. II might
open the door to oppression and false arrests, and
| the injury would much mOIe than counterbalance
any good that could be obtained. He moved to sus
tain the report for or-concunenceNon-co
In favor Of dividing the city into four districts fol
Ward Courts instead Of five, and recommending
that the Legislature be petitoaed TO extend then
jurisdiction to 500.
| Mr. MURpHv-As the police business contains the
same matter, move that il lay on the table,
Mr.; WArEsnAr-The police bill may not be pass
| ed. 1t is we'll known what difficulty and expense
is caused by compelling men 10 carry causes be
tween $50 and 500 to a court Of record. hope
this case will be presented on its own merits. Con.
| Cured in.
Adverse to concurring with the Board of Alder
men IN carrying the case, Morris vs.. Rhinelander
from the 7h. 10Th and 18th wards, to higher court
Adopted
judgment for selling fresh meat, and praying for his
discharge on his PROMISING to desist from commit.
ting the crime hereafter, was referred, with power
In favor Of concurring TO pay John Hilyer SS4 fol
! acting as Street Inspector.
Mr.. BExED,cr-I would ask if Mr.. Hilyer has
paid over the moneys he had collected on behalf oil
the city. hope the report will lie on the table.
do not say he has not.
Mr.. SHALER-Mr HiIyer was Sheriff of this
county, but through losses, ha. been willing to take
this little pittance Of 81 day in order TO nainta
his family hope it viii not be laid on the table
| Unanimously concurred in.
Several papers relative to correction OF tax were
| received from the other Board, and referred.
Several assessments for opening streets, &C. were
disposed Of.
| A petition was received from James M Shardlow
asking 20 be restored to the fire department
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