The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-06
Common Council.


Woodruff President Of the Board in the chair and all
the other members in their seats
Petitions received from Boorman Johnson Co. TO
extend pier No. and repair it. From r. Fisher and
Others to extend 43h street from the 9th to 18th
Castle Garden for term of years. ncng the LIST OF
February of the present ear, when their present lease
expires yearly Of 50 205 referred to the
Alderman PuRpr presented communication from Bish.
op Hughes, enclosing Sl23 g. the proceeds Of sermon
preached BY him BROOKLYN aid of the sufferers by
the great fires in the sixth and tenth wards some months
since The funds ordered to be placed the hands
Of the Aldermen and Assistants Of the sixth and tenth
wards.
The Counsel Of the Corporation reported ordinance
in favor of cleaning the streets by contract which
ordered to be printed II provides that the contract shall
be given the lowe bidder who shall give good
ty TO be approved by the finance committee aud the
cepance of such contract to rest with the committee
cleaning the streets. The markets 10 be cleaned =,
the contractors Sunday morning before 10 o'clock
and they also to to pass through every
street in the city day. to carry off garbage from
dwellings and also three times a week
go through each street to collect ashes and cnders Also
and ice from the pavements all public
grounds and buildings and surplus dirt from the ends OF
public wharves, piers and slips
Alderman UNpERwosD offered resolution that John
Ewen John p Dodge, and George w Phyfe be appointed
to carry out the original intention Of filling
the man trap" at pier No in which four men have al
ready been drowned-whch was adopted.
Alderman LEE introduced resolution to raise select
committee to make arrangements to celebrate the intro
duction of the Croon Water in suitable manner which
opposed by Aldermen Jones and Davies and fnall,
referred by party vote to the Croton Aquaduct Com
mtee which asserted already had the matter in
resolution to introduce the Croton Water into the
public buildings and markets possible to supply
the place of the Manhattan was adopted and the
of such introduction entrusted 10 the Croton Water Com
mittee.
Alderman ssurH introduced resolution to legally com.
pei the New York Gas Company to light East Broadway
with gas in accordance with their contract with the city
Considerable debate followed its introduction, in the
course of which was moved that the resolution be
srred to the Committee on Laws before definite legal
action.
Alderman PuRpv desired that the matter should be in
vestigatcd by the law committee before final action
for had lately had enough Of law suits for the pre-
sent aughter) twas accordingly referred to said COM
mittee.
resolution from the Board of Assistants was introdu.
ccd for concurrence giving the Alderman and Assistant
Of the 18th Ward the power to appoint deputy keeper in
Washington square. Alderman Lee opposed it OH the
ground that recent resolution passed by the wing men,
bers called for and reform in the appoint
ment OF public officers and he considered that these
LESSONS should be made manifest by their acts The al
herman of the 18th stated that there much need of
assistant owing to recent otous conduct Of persons in
Alderman Crolius the 9th stated that he Should vote
for the appointment on the ground that all riots in the
upper part OF the city should be suppressed the
honor OF such gatherings not to be taken from h
ward which had become celebrated under this head The
effect of his speech such produce conc
thus be appointed
Alderman Davies introduced an ordinance relative to
the government of the Croton water works which after
considerable debate was ordered to be printed
Alderman Purdy introduced resolution TO light the %
District Watch House with gas, which referred.
Alderman DAWES introduced resolution to call that
part of sth street extending from Broadway 9th street
by the name of "Cnton Place." which referred
also that it be lighted with gas which was referred to
Committee on Lamps and Gas.
Alderman LEONARD introduced a resolution TO light
Greenwich street with gas between Bank and Ham.
mersy street. which also referred to the above com
mittee.
Alderman Dawes introduced a resolution which was
adopted compelling the Comptroller and all other public
officers to keep separate accounts of all moneys paid
ny them for services rendered by those holding Offices
Ter the Corporation between the LIST of June and the 4
II July Of the present year.
sAlso, resolution and ordinance to authorize any Alder
to administer the oath Of office to persons appointed
y the Common Council, which referred.
Alderman JoNrs introduced resolution calling upor
he Committee on Arts and Sciences, to regulate the City
Hall clock.
Peter Cowdry, Esq., the late counsel of the board &c
deliver all papers and documents In his possession
tic members on the ound that Mr. Cowdry had not re
fused deliver any of the documents in his possession
| II was adopted by adecided party vote of loto7.
similar resolution was introduced relative TO VIM
Citing, which similarly decided with the exception
Of Alderman Martin Of the 4h, who voted in the afrma
tive
Alderman GxpSrY of the 9Th, introduced resolution
light Spring street from broadway to West street will
gas which was adopted.
Alderman DAWES introduced q resolution authorizing
he Street Commissioner to number Irving Place from 4
o Goth street, which was adopted
Alderman STUART introduced series OF resolution
ensurng Alderman Purdy and Leonard for threatening
commit certain Wing members of the Board who claim
a their the 10Th Of May last and also charging
hem with interfering and reventing them from taxing
heir seats at tia, time.
Alderman LroSA NOV ed that FIVE times the usual
her OF copies be printed for circulation.
Alderman LEE said he hoped the resolution would no
ass the preamble and resolutions beneath
empt
Alderman Dawes replied, giving q repetition Of all tn
squabblng that has passed between the members Of thu
Board.
Alderman LEONARD replied at length and renewed hi
motion to print, which was lost.
The preamble and resolutions then adopted by
strict party vote Of 10 tot
The Board then adjourned to Wednesday afternoon
Ave O'Clock when both boards will meet in joint ballot.
IMPORTANT TO SHIP OWNERS. nder the Marine
read will be found an important circular to shi
wners and masters. Let them read il.
AGREEABLE There was not a single death il
| luiialo during the week ending 2Sth ult.