The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-28

the Aims House. Loag Island Farms SC be referred
hespecal committee on the Aims House, ana that which
relates to the condition OF the pavements the committee
| on streets.
petition from citizens the 18th Ward who ask TO be
relieved from tax for payment of of introducing
| Croton water'-reierred to Croton Water Board
Petitions rferred-From r B. Clayton and others, for
| asswer IN Thames street To change Greenwich Lane
to Union street. From Washington Temperance Benev
client Society for relief and appropriation meet their
CAPTAINS and assistants of the watch for OF their
| pay. From Bolton and Fox against leasing pier No. l.
| erroneous taxes.
! Reports Of Committees-Thc committee to whom
referred the application for public hydrants reported
that the matter had been placed in charge the Croton
Water Board, and asked to be discharged.
Alderman DAVIS stated that the Croton Water Board
had ordered one hydrant to be erected in each ward
order to test the best planthat the weather becomes
mild the Board intends continue their erection until the
The Croton Acqueduct Committee asked for the of
sl3 o. to complete expenses for the construction Of the
fountain in the Park making total cost. it stands
| S26l3 GA.
The committee to whom was referred the application
foo, of Grand and Thompson strcetr concurred therein
and the Comptroller was authorized to make
carry INTO eject with provs, to compel the lessees
10 JOIN with the corporation in constructing the
loot OF Tompkins street in ls4s
The same committee presented report containing
communication from the counsel OF the Board giving the
decision ofthe Supreme Court in favor eli Henry Fuoze
Of the Sixth Ward who claims damages from overflow
oil water from negligence on the part Of the Street nspec
tor in not cleaning out the public in the year 1899
The report was adopted and the claimed ordered
Smith in the negative This decision establishes the prn.
spie tha every man whose person or property injured
ton is responsible for all damages
The report the Board of Assistants authorsng the
compel clerks courts to pay all fines collected d.
recty to the city treasurer and not to the sheriff
the case.
Alderman PuRpY opposed it; but the Board in
the resolution.
The Committee on Laws reported in favor of allowing
deduction OF assessment against the Mechanics Bank ia
the sum OF $500, 900. for the loss on their capital
Alderman Davrs advocated the and urged the
propriety OF allowing the comptroller to receive the
sesment 81 OOO being the remainder of the capital
which adopted.
The Law Committee of the Board of Assist to whom
was referred the proprey Establishing the Office of Ward
Collector for arrears OF taxes in its favor
commended the appointment Of one collector and de-
pues and two Clerks to receive these taxes office
in the City Hall.
Alderman WEST stated that this measure would save
an expense to the city Of some $25 per annum
should therefore sustain it. Alderman Lee concurred
was negatived and the resolution finally laid on the
table till the next meeting.
communication from Croton Aqueduct Board recon-
beP1intsd
Comptroller for advance Of appropriations for
penses OF the year ls42 concurred in
Alderman HATFIELD presented resolution making the
usual appropriation of $1,000 to the Fire Department Fund
which was ordered to lie the table till meeting.
Alderman Woodruff presented resolution enquring
nto the Propriety OF either aboishing one Of the Ward
Courts compelling the Ward Justices and Clerks to re-
ceve the fees of the Office for their services which was
referred to the Law Committee
Alderman CRoLIus presented a resolution authorizing
the Committee Police, Watch and Prison. to enquire
into the of transactng business Police Of
fees and also TO audit the of the Clerks without
delay The member Of the sixth not being in his seat
the resolution Withdrawn.
Alderman UNDERWOOD offered resolution, calling upon
the District Attorney and Justice Taylor report this
Board any alterations they may consider necessary in the
present Police sy stem.
Alderman LEE moved that Justice Matsel be added to
these
Justice Merritt and Recorder Talmadge.
Alderman LEE moved that the names OF all the magi
Alderman LEONARD opposed the enquiry any of these
persons in an official msnner he thought that the
Alderman PURDY concurred therein.
Alder man BoNNELL moved to lay the resolution the
table, which was negatived by vote oflito6
Alderman PuRpy then moved insert the of the
other Police magistrates besides Justice Tay or and Re-
corder Tallmadge
Alderman WooDHuLL withdrew his resolution.
Alderman LEONARD presented resolution. authorizing
the Special Committed send for such portions
with the Police department they may think will
service IN the preparation OF Police reform
Alderman LEE presented resolution calling upon the
Police snd Law reporters to present their views of the
abuses the Police system in writing the Board Al
dermen.
Alderman GEpSEY moved to lay it on the table which
was negatived by large majority.
The above resolutions then referred to the Spe-
cal Committee OF which Alderman Underwood is chair
The Board then adjourned to Tuesday evening next
BOARD OF AsssrANrsPresent the President and quo
dispensed with. w.
Petions-Of the Messrs shefen, relative to a wa. |
ter grant.
Reports.-Of the Croton Aqueduct Committee relative
to trenches-Report accepted and the Committee dis |
charged. or same Committee, relative to hydrant in
OAK sreet-accepted. OF Committee relative to
Puphc MIGRANTS being opened in all parts Of city, Ar
rangemen are now making to carry this object into ef
ect vi the same Committee Assessments relative to
releasing reformed Dutch church Sd street from taxa
adopted
Communicdons.-From Street Inspector on confirm |
ing assessments TOR opening
Unhn'sh Businsss.-Alderman ArwELL moved to |
ake up doc NO 81 relative doing the Corporation print
ing by contract under the direction OF the Comptroer
what is ordered by thetwo Boards jointly.
erred to the Committee Finance Aid. Atwel moved
to take up doc. A. Police Reform Carried ALI
sooLEs moved that the Board 60 committee on the
or the purpose OF discussion of the whole subject
Alderman BRowS here and stated that he had nm
derstcod from good authority that resolution was to be
ihe whole subject Of reorganzng the Police on preven
i've and efhcient plan to Justice Taylor and the District
they might approve He therefore moved to Law The do
cument on the table till these gentlemen should mako
their report II was so ordered.
Communication from the Croton Aoueduct B,ard rela
i've taxing merchandise &c to pay the Croton Aoue
quo. deo. they disapprove Of the plan. They
real estate, &C., as heretofore Alderman BNowN move3
to print 1000 copies Of the document under direction of
the Croton Aqueduct Board. so ordered.
Resolutions, $c-Aderman w. DopeE offered the fol-
lowing r,sontion-Thata special committee of three be
appointed to inquire as to the which each of
the folice Justcess employed daily in the discharge of
his duties and also to the clerks other
neced with police Offices Also to inquire the amount
and mode Of payment of police officers their
also as to what disposition is made OF stolen property
brought into police Offices and to audit and examine into
the accounts 1.-THE Offices and TO examine the regu
asons modes of business and affairs in general the po
lice Offices
The Board then adjourned to Jan. 4th.
HEALTH OF THE COVER COR GENERAL-It was
thought that Sir Charles Bagot was better on the
10Th instant. No bulletin was issued, however.
oYsTERs-We direct the attention of epicures to
AIRED Doran's assortment of Picked Oysters,
which can be had at No. Fulton market They