The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-23

great satisfaction to the merchants of Boston who have
been swindled by his practices.
Cur HIS THROAT IN PRnoN man named George
S0ckmRn, who temporarily committed yesterday at
the city prison, while aboing under partial insanity
throat with penkne and stabbed himself several times
in the breast The cash in the throat was about three
the distance slightly in;ur;nr his w;sdnine POI The
wounds considered sufficient to produce death, ow
the previous week and diseased state Of his body
Dr. Macomb. physician to the city prison. was mne di-
atey in attendance and administered every relief to the
distressed patient.
Common Council
BoARD OF ALDERMEN, Monday, May 22-Present, Al.
derman Purdy President in the chair and all the mem
bers except Alderman Bonnel who 10 still absent by
sickness
Pubic Printing-A petition was received from num-
Der of citizens, in favor Of having the public printing
done by contract Referred to Committee Laws.
Private Fountains.-The committee to whom was
to erect fountains in Bowling Green and st. Johns square,
and other places reported in favor of allowing to be
pioan which is to be under The sole control Of the Gro.
ton Water Department. The application for permission
construct one in St. Johns Park was not included in
the report the Committee considered private proper
ty, while Bowling Green belonged to the Corporation
Alderman TnLou moved that the report be SO amend
ed as to include St. Johns square
Alderman LEE opposed it, on the ground that the square
was not public square.
Alderman WATERWAYS said he thought that each of
these applications should standby ITSELF they presented
entirely different points:
The amendment was lost, by vote OF etoe.
Alderman EMMors stated that il the Croton water
allowed to be distributed free to all in the city, he should
,uppor the original resolution but he understood the
water was scarce at times, he should oppose it.
The original resolution then adopted, by vote of
Is toS.
The Fountain in the Park "A petition was received
from c. Grey to have the fountain in the Park play
Sunday and every other day in the week. all day Re-
ferred to the Croton Water Committee.
Pier No 26-A petition from the of half of
this pier the East River and the of ships and
vessels repair and extend said pier referred to the
Committee on wharves. OF c. Marshall and othsrsto
repair East River. nd commit.
tee OF Woodruff Minturn and others, for cleaning
out burng slip. to same committee
JOINT MEETINo-Both Boards assembled in joint meet
Previous to proceeding with the appointments,
Alderman TLLoU stated that the committee to whom
was referred the alteration Of the rules of the joint meet
ing were ready to report an amendment which was to
this Common Council unless he Of good moral cha
racter.
Alderman TrLLou stated that the committee had cons
dered unnecessary to adopt the proposed amendment
prohibit the appointment ofmen to Office who nsol
vent in their pecuniary affairs. That this msfoune Of
fore they were to be prescribed for such misfortune
He avowed that his in presenting such amendment
originally, to prevent men from being appointed to
public place. who had squandsred their means cheated
the poor and defrauded the community He referred to
the somebody who had treated the members Of the
preceding Common Council, with oy ster supper and
champagne, for the purpose Of obtaining office. who
cheated the poor black man who supplied by afterwards
man should be appointed to public object He then CT
ted an instance OF seduction that had to his know.
Wnile the CITY prison. the victim
being only about Of age and the man that
had ruined her fair fame and reputation forever should be
PRODUCTION ofhs amendments was alone to have men Sc
ec,ed for public office whose moral character AMI vr
tue would recommend them to such place.
Alderman ScoLEs stated that he fully concurred in the
opinions the Alderman ofthe Fifth he believe that
appointments had been made of men to Office, whe
directly under the proposed amendment of the Alderman
and he had before him print in which the of
tain persons published coming within that amend
men and he intended to move for oluton Of enquiry
The amendment was finally adopted by unanimous
vote.
Hiram A. Norris was appointed Superintendent of Gro.
VIM. Wilson Small, water surveyor
Aujustus Masel, first auditor in the Controllers Of
John McKbbon, superintendent Of pavements
Peter Brown, Superintendent of Hacks and Cabs
Jonathan Nash, Deputy Keeper Of Blackwelis island
Morgan L. Mott, Deputy Keeper Of Blackwelps Island
Gilbert 8. Nexen was appointed Deputy Clerk Of
Asa Gardner, Deputy Clerk of franklin Market.
Edward E. Gallagher, Deputy Clerk of Washington
Market.
John Warren, assistant Deputy Clerk of Washington
Market.
Hyatt Lyons, Deputy Clerk of Union Market.
John Ryckman, Deputy Clerk OF Tompkins Market
Peter vandervoort Deputy Clerk of Jefferson Market.
Alien Thomas was resppointed Clerk Of Essex Market
Robert Earll. day Police Officer Of the 18th ward.
Moses Brush, Street Inspector of the 18th ward.
Francis Fleet Dock Master OF the 9Th ward.
Walter Heyer, Street Inspector Of the sth ward.
Frederick wifgand, Dock Master of the 10th ward.
Cornelius Beekmsn was removed from the appointment
Of Inspector of Public Privies.
Alderman HATFIELD stated that this Office Gated
last and as the present Common Connc considered
IT useless they should not appoint any in his place.
The resignation of Robert Miller as Wood Inspector
Of the 18th district, was read and accepted.
The Common Council then adjourned.
Board OF ALDrRMEs.-Business Yves resumed.
Alderman WATERMAN offered q resolution to remove
the election poll of the Sd district of the 9Th ward to 207
Amos street-adopted
Alderman Waterman offered a resolution to enquire
into the propriety Of appointing private clerk aid
Mayor in the performance of his duties.
The poll of the I'd district OF the l4th ward
moved to the house of George Marshal 81 Prince street.
committee relative to the street contract had partially
proceeded in the performance of their dute but they had
ascertaned through the Superintendent of Streets that
he city was never in more filthy condition. He also
presented resolution the subject contending that the
contract had not been fulfed-which was afterwards
withdrawn, TO be taken up Monday next, to which
time the Board adjourned
BOARD OF AssnrArTs, Monday, May 22d.--Free
Observation-Disclosures petitions were presented and
ered for free hydrants in various parts Of the city
Pier No. THE Committee on Wharves, Piers and
form to pier No. 8. twill require addition of 100 feet
expense Of $4,000. resolution to that effect
pass ed unanimously.
REcrrrroN OF THE PREHDErT OF THE UrITvp STATES
committee Of three, consisting Of President Browne,
Ass. Aid Williams and Oliver was appointed to unite
with smiler committe from the Board Of Aldermen
urdy, Hatfield and Brady in making preparations to
give the President suitable reception on his expected
IrvrArioN-By Messrs. Massett Loder for the Board
to attend lecture music at the Apollo. Accepted
The Board then went into joint ballot.
Superior Court.
Before full Bench.
MAY 2A-DEcIsIors-Curhs W. Smith vs.. John ". VII
hams--Judement affirmed.
Paul Smith, 81 al Conrad acknowledgement rever-
sed