The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-10-24

I'd do 7th do 1850 Madison street.
I'd do 18th do Andrew Howes
| Sd do oth do S. L. Amos and Washington
LIST do 9th do 500 Washington.
4th do 9th do 29l Blocker street.
Building WelL-The Committee en- Streets reported
in favor of paying John Lynch ga for digging well in
the l2th ward, opposite the House of Detention.
communication from the Street Commissioner denied
justice of the report and sustained his position by
Twelfth ward, VINO is chairman OF the committee, said
he did not intend to report in favor of the we'll.
had stated public fasehood far he concerned
he had said he did not Intend to report but that
he expressly said he did intend to report in favor of MIR
Lynch That such bare faced denial Of truth the
part of the Street Commissioner caused him to blush.
Aldermen NASH and PURDY said they thought there
some Misunderstanding the subject the Street Com
| not likely to make a false statement
Alderman Woodruff said he thought the Street Com.
missioner had done his duty and the evidence presented
edithe therefore thought he should be sustained
| in his position before the Board.
Alderman BRE said he had not done his duty. He
hen moved reference to the counsel of the Board in
order that the conduct of the Street Commissioner might
be enquired into. Adopted
Change of PoH-Resolutions remove the poll of the
second district of the 9th ward to l34 Leonard street
Also the hrs district OF 10Th ward IS Eighth avenue;
fourth district 10th ward to corner OF sh avenue and 36h
| street.
resolution remove the poll of the sixth district
the 9TH ward to as6 Madison street. was received from the
Board Of Assistants for concurrence.
| Alderman NASH opposedit.
Alderman BRIess said it had been called for by the
Ward Committee who, he thought, the best judges
| OF the propriety of the measure.
Alderman Nash said the inspectors Of the ward would
| refuse to serve il the poll was changed.
Alderman scoLZs said might be doubtful whether the
ward committee was the Simon Pure committee-n was
hard to tell in these times in the ward he represented
| there were great doubts on the subject
The resolution finally laid the table by OF
sto6.
Also to change the poll OF the srd district the srd
| ward to % Warren street.-Concurred in.
| ward to 10 Oak street.
Alderman MARTIN opposed the removal and it was laid
| on the table.
Also to remove the following polls -
LIST district l4h ward to ............... 70 Prince.
| sra 40. 40. .............. .204 Grand.
Alderman scoLEs asked ftbe Davis and the Jones ard
committees had both been consulted this subject
| not, he thoughts ought not to be adopted.
Alderman PuRpY said one OF the removals was at the
Forrest House. land the other at the old Democratic
Head Quarters He therefore thought was all o. X,
Alderman SooLEs moved that the resolution lie the
table, which was negatived by vote of to 10. II was
| then concurred in.
John Frazee corner Of Washington and Leroy streets
and the 4th to 29a Blocker STRAIGHTFORWARD in.
The COMMITTEE on Laws, reported in favsr Of allowing
the receiver OF taxes to appoint as many temporary
clerks as he thinks necessary t, accomplish the public
business in his office the expense not exceed $500
| lost by vote OF 6 to- @.
| Alderman WArERMAN then asked some gentlemen to
recommend some plan whereby this assistance could be
| rendered
| Alderman PURDr said let the Comptroller place the
books in the hands ofhe collectors oftaxes the several
wards where the board OF Supervisors had ordered and
where the people had supposed they would Re placed
when the Collectors were elected~this would be sub.
| stute such desired.
Alderman WArERMAr said that on the LIST of December
that question must be decided and the books then placed
the hands of the Collectors unless the law was chang
Alderman BRADY presented resolution authorizing the
Receiver Of taxes 70 espend some $3.50 in employing adj
ditionsl clerks In his ofhce7ioa to-
| The Board then adjourned to Monday next.
BoARD OF Ass"rArr ALDERMEN, Oct 2s.-Regular
meeting.
Prsssnt.-Presdent Brown and a Quorum
Minutes The minutes Of the last meeting were read
| and approved.
.4ppoinng Roundsmsn The men OF the Third District
Watch, under Captain Provost have petoned TO grant
him the power OF appointing and removing the rounds.
under his commands suggesting this the only way
| ferrcd.
Wet Ceuars--The inhabitants Of Rivineton street,
between Columbia street and the East river petition for
asewer, to drain their cellars Referred.
Lying in HospttaL-Mrs. Isabella Scott first direcress
Of the New York Asylum for yingn women, situated in
Marion street. petitions in behalf Of the institution to
tnemaegng as reason, that the funds OF the in
stitution, which are derived entirely from private sub
the actual expenses. Referred.
| Engine Company No 2i.-The inhabitants OF the 10th
Ward in the neghborhood Of 9th and 18th street
petition the Council not to the engine TO Company
No a. inssmuch is requii ed and the peace and
quetude OF the residents there destroy ed by the row
dyim ofthe young attached to said Company Re.
| ferred.
Petition Dsnisd.-The Finance COMMITTEES reported
against granting the petition OF James Affair." to re
uhd the sum OF SIS from the city treasury deposited
there ny the late Public Administrator. The Iprayer is
denied on the ground that he the heir law OF the
| interstate Report accepted.
Also, OF John Coger Jr claiming abatement ofnteres
| on mortgage to the Corporation.
Petitions Granted OF Gerard uyvssant authorizing
he comptroller to pay back TO him the of $40 90
psdi DY MIN In mistake TO the Collector OF taxes. OF
Ersstus Graves absolvng him from sxntion being
citizen and resident OF Macon, Geo.
marshaf Bertrand Assistant Alderman DopGE in
MS place. and leave being grsnted moved the following
resolutions prefacing with few remarks, the Ligb
character OF the distinguished veteran and companion in
exile oil singular virtues, and exalted posi-
ion as statesman in his country. He also paid
handsome compliment to the French nation, for its
DUCT towards this country during the Revolution and
on all proper occasions when feeling called forth
| towards the United States.
| Resolved, Whereas Msrshol Bertrand the kind and
faithful friend Of his illusirous Chief and who followed
hsortunes not only in prosperity, but in the hour Of
ne and adversely, Of the most distinguished Of the
French soldiers has arrived in this city, and whereaswe
enteriaina high respect for the virtues which have
adorned his lieTherefore in regard to this distinguish
ed stranger, and the great nation he represents,
| Resolved That a committee OF three from each Board
be appointed in conjunction with the Mayor and the Pre-
sdenn OF each Board, TO wait on Marshal Bertrand, and
tender TO him the respects OF the City Government and
to request him 10 use the Governors Room during hi
stay IN this city, TO receive the salu,aons four fellow
| ciiil? Accepted.
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