The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-05-11

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What will be the ofthe locoocos it difficult to
tell Mr. Crolius insists upon keeping his for the i'm
mortal Sixth andsays he has been sworn in and intends
| TO vote.
| BY wham he has been sworn in he did not state
but Mayor Morris distinctly said in his opinion that
| Common Council
What viii be the result, whether shall have any
city at all during this year. is impossible to
tell but at all events Look OUT ron rrS
The room was much crowded during the whole time.
and while the fycicai proceedings OF the wings were be-
ing carried the persons in the amused themselves
by appointing chairman passing motions. calling the
,;es an moss &c. in mockery of their proceedings and
even proceeded tar az to reply No in vciy loud
to;c when ne Questions were put by the mock President
Alderman Woodruff and some cy!Iccd Their con,Dpt b
Kissing. while no attempts were made TO preserve order
| by those protesting to have the power
| Bo.np OF AssyTASrs.-Tucsday, II A. M.-The Presi.
| dent (Mr. Lec) in the chair.
protest from John Meigs and others against Mr. AL.
crton sitting as Assistant Alderman of the 18th ward
In favor Of taking the Vice Chanceor's for the
Law Library and that the Vice Chanc take that now
occupied BY he Library. Adopted.
In favor of leasing water lot to John Willctt.
For the relief of certain persons named.
In favor OF advancing fees to Deputy Collectors of AS
sessments.
To pay John llycr acting Inspector of the Twelfth
ward.
In favor of selling certain lots Mr. Murphy refused to
last night IL O'clock Mr. Shaler read from the charter
| that the reverse was the case. Adopted
Auhorisng the laying Of water pipes to the Park for
| fountain. Adopted.
Topay Henry Leet for services Health Warden fhc
In favor Of paying DIR. Stewart for medical services.
Mr. Murphy renewed his objections the legality Of
the board, and read from the charter in answer TO Mr..
Shaler
In favor Of paying Dr. Iiasbrouck $40 for services.
| Adverse to working road through Ninth Avenue.
Assistant Alderman BESEpicr then rose, and after
few eloquent remarks approbutory Of the conduct ofhe
President and expressing his gratitude for the personal
courtesy which has been shown for himself offered
solution OF thanks Thos r. Lee ESD for the ability and
dsnterescness with which he has filed the duties Of the
chair.
This most ably acconded by Mr. Murphy, who sta
ted that throughout the year not an unknd personal au
sion has passed between the members He alluded to the
| Roman frmness of Mr.. Lee the President.
Alderman LroSAnD and FnEpERrcx r. LEE, came in,
its business, was ready TO receive any communications
from this board.
On motion of Mr.. DopoE q committee was appointed to
wait upon the other Board stating that this Board had no
commune alton to make Messrs Dodge and Hoffman
The resolution of Alderman BENEDICT then read
| and unanimously adopted.
Mr.. LEE returned thanks in a few eloquent remarks.
He then left the chair which assumed by the Mayor
The minutes Of the meeting were read and approved
Alderman DoDcE then moved that the new members of
Mr.. NEsBIrr moved that Mr. scoles, Assistant Alder.
man elect of the Fourteenth Ward take the chair
| This was opposed by Mr.. Dopor.
The question put and declared to be carried but
Mr.. Dodge denied Its being
| Mr.. scoLEs took his seat beside the Mayor.
The MAYOR then read his views relative to the author
ed mode for returns in election and declared that the
Of the respective wards alone had the right
decide upon the subject. He would therefore in
such members as had certificates from the ward
ses The law, too he thought required members Of the
Board to hold till new members had been appointed
The members elect of the st 3D. 3D. 4h, and 9Th wards
| were then sworn in.
r. II. ArwELL then demanded to be qualified as Assistant
of the 9th ward. He said he had already been IN
The Mayor enquired how he had been sworn.
Mr.. ArwELL-Oh, have been sworn in as matter Of
form.
M.roR-Then you have taken most extraordinary
oath.
and he could not swear him.
The other gentlemen having certificates were then
sth and MIR. Phillips against Mr.. Pettgrew Of the 18th,
being above to take their seats
The following are the names Of members sworn in -
| ]. Thos. c. WestervcN, 10. Daniel Ward
?. william Dodge, H. Cleo W. Allerton
!. David T. Williams. -. Peter s. Esquirol
| 5. William Adams, IL. John d. scolcs,
| l. James NASH 10. VIM. B. Brady,
g. Charles P. Brown is. Walter Mead,
o. VIM ID. Waterman, H. John Pettgrcw.
cates had been given by the Ward the
ncets from the Twelfth was perfect, sufficiently
present the number Of votes. He would therefore
swear in the latter.
Mr.. Dopcr moved that the rules of the old board
be adopted for the government of this. Carried.
Mr.. DopoE then owed that Mr. BRowN take the chair
Carried to Mr. shalcr of the 9th being in his seat
and voting.
Mr. c. j. Dopor moved that the Board proceed to elect
a President for the ensuing year. Carried.
Mr.. VIZ. y 9nGr then moved that Assistant Alderman
shslcr be not allowed TO vote. Lost, IL TO q.
W
Ter having q vote.
CHAiRMA~-I shall take no notice Of the motion. The
question has been settled.
Mr. Nrspirr moved that the Board adjourn.
Mr. scoLEs put the question: still retaining his place
beside Mr. Brown in the chair
Mr.. SHALER called him to order.
The wing members exclaimed aye; then took up their
hats and left the room in a body
The remaining nine OF course opposed the motion for
adjournment unanimously, and it W as lost.
| Mr.. c. J. DopoE then moved that Mr. DANIEL WARD be
appointed President for the ensuing year. Carried unan
mousy, 9toO
hIcssrs. WILLIAMS and PErTionEw then appointed
committee who conducted the President elect to the
chair
MIR. WARD in few words returned thanks.
On motion of MrC.J DopGE, Mr.. Edward T. Patterson
elected clerk Mr. Bernard r. Burling assistant clerk
aud Mr. Ira Clark TALL the present ncumbentD sergeant
at arms.
| Mr.. G. J. DODGE offered preamble and resolution
the petition Of Mr. Samuel Osgood, who claims TO have
been duly elected Assistant of the Twelfth Ward. The
resolution denies Mr. Allcrtons right to take his seat
member and that he shall not do until the sub
ject has been inv estigated.Mcssrs. G. j. Dodge, Petit
grew, Nash, Adams and Nesbtt, were appointed
mttce for that purpose.
| committee was then appointed to wait on the Mayor
stating that this Board organized and ready to
to business They returned with on answer that the
Mayor had communication TO make and the Board ad
journed to Monday next.