The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-09
Common Council.


street contract presented report in which they to
a conclusion that the contract was made in good faith
and there have nothing to relative to the matter
Alderman PuspY said that considerable evidence had
been presented to the committee that had tended to
interest the public than the given out buth
had not had time to prepare for In the shae
might be laid on the table tor the present,
Aldermen UNpERwooD and STEWART sustained the
views of the committee and Alderman Leonard opposed
it, This battle having been fought over and over do
times and original ideas having been introduced
The motion to withdraw was withdrawn. and tho re-
port then adopted by vote OF six to eght Alderman
Balls declining to vote, and Alderman Bonneli ABSENT
Grareiiing 10Th .aoenueA resolution to gravel 10th
avenue from Bloomngdale road to l46th street, was
Also to rcpave Washington street, from Morris street
MIR Market-Alderman JoSEs asked to take mp the
veto of the Mayor relative to the occupancy OF the house
the square foot of Duane street as milk market The
Mayor states in his veto, that the reasons prompting him
to refuse the lease of the property are that was given
the city by the Trinity Church. for market purposes
alone and therefore could not be for private
purposes.
Alderman JoNr. said that Mr. seeck, the applicant,
had of the building for year. and the reason
he desired lease for three years to justify him in
adding to the building ice house, in order to Keep the
Orange county milk cool and sweet during the summer
Alderman UNDERWOOD said that he conceived that Mr..
Seeck public benefactor in this busness that he
had the Orange county milk into this city ana
thereby had reduc the price OF milk from to censa
Alderman PuRpv said the only question was, whether
the Common Council had the power to lease Tor the
Alderman Josrs said he concurred with the Mayor that
this property SHOULD be used fer market purposes alone
and he believed that the of it market for the sale
Of milk butter and cheese brought the lease within the
intention OF the trustees OF the Trinity church when
they gave the property to the city.
Mayors Veto.-The Mayor sent in veto against the
pay Of $500 to E. r. Sherman. contractor for dig
gng hard pan-orderea to eprinted.
Paying Printers "A resolution from the other Board
to pay s. D. F. White STA for printing Registers list Of
l4h Ward in 1910.
The Park Thea,re.-The committee of assessments
ported in favor OF altering the assessment OF the Park
Theatre from 100000 to $4,000.
Aldermen GEpNEY opposed it on the GROUND that al
though Mr. Simpson, the lessee was the applicant for re-
ducton the ground that he unable to attend to the
assessment before the books closed account OF sick
in hs family yet the reduction was uncaed Tor aud
he would ask, made tie beneft7-John Jacob
Aston.
Alderman SMITH also opposed it, and was defeated by
Offices in the Twelfth Ward-A resolution from the
Board OF Assistants to abolish the offices Of Dock Master,
Street Inspector and Superintendent of Roads of the
Twelfth Ward was called up and adopted by vote OF IL
too.
Chapel street Assessmen-The resolution relative to
the posponement ofthe payment assessment for the
construction of the Chapel street Sewer received
from the other Board with amendment to compel those
assessed to enter into bonds ondemny the city against
loss that may sustain in any way or any shape
The amendme mt was CONQUERED in by vote of 70 to g.
New Jersey Tansportafion C1mpay n resoI'i ION
year the New Jersey Transportation Company or
Eastern steamboats,, was concurred in.
R. Cowperth waite from $50 fine for interring dead
body than six feet from the surface Of the ground
sent in from the other Board, non concurredin
Also to change the OF that part Of Lumber street
in the Of Trinity Chufch to Trinity Place. noncon-
CURED in.
Fountain in Boviing Green.--A resolution to allow
VIM. E. Wilmerdng and others to erect fountain in
Bowling Green, al their own expense was then taken
Alderman PUnpY and SMITH opposed it, and Alderman
Underwood advocated the measure, which was finally
laid on the table without any definite action.
Waiting the Mdy0r.-Alderman DAVIES moved
that committee a appointed to wait upon the Mayor
and inform him IL this Board Is about TO and as
certain whether 10 has thing to communicate The
President appointed Alderman Davies and Leonard to
perform that service.
Superintendent of Markets-A resolution to pay Mr..
Rich superintendent of Markets. $97 SO Tor extra servi
the Board here entered and informed the Board that
that they about to adjourn and were ready to re-
ceve any communication that they were ready TO offer
Paying for Croon Water Medais.-A resolution to pay
Mr.. Lovett for making the Croton water medals was
adopted.
Report from the Mayor.-The committee appointed to
upon the Mayor reported that they had performed
that duty and he had nothing further to
Committee was here appointed 10 wait upon the
Board Of Assistants and inform them that TINS Board was
about to ADJOURN and ascertain whether they had any
communication to offer to the Board Aldermen Cronus
Reports were presented from the resident stefan
and Comptroller and were received and ordered to be
printed.
The Closing Scene Alderman PuRDY rose and said
that he about introduce resolution which caused
feelings OF pleasure, mingled regret,
foreruLner Of separation among the members to whom
he had become attached but still was duty that ne
felt compelled to perform and therefore should offer -
Resolved, That the conduct of Caleb 8. Woodruff
ESQ., the presiding officer OF the Board OF Aldermen
has been kind and courteous deserving the appreciation
fits members that the thanks OF the Board are due to
him for his npartality in presiding over our debsra
tions be has entitled himself to- and that we hereby
tender wishes for his future health happiness
Alderman LEONARD seconded the resolution with few
appropriate remarks and was then READ by the clerk,
and adopted unanimously. ,
term OF separation oil the members was at hand and was
a matter of qualification that they could separate as
friends although differing in political faith He then re-
his thanks for the aid that had been rendered him
the duties of his Office by the members OF Boara and
in abiding to the duties performed by the Board during
the year. he stated that they had held sessions received
lO6 petitions 5S resorts 30 81 %ns.
and descriptions He then concluded in neat and peril
nent manner wishing the members health wealth and
prosperity, and babe them an afcctionate farewell
The minutes of the meeting were then read and adop.
| ted. and the Board adjourned sine die.
The NEw BoARDs meet this day In their respective
| chambers at IL o'clock.
Supreme Court being session in the Assistant Alder
mems Room, this Board met in the Vice Chancellors
| Room, directly underneath.
| Fountain in Bowling Green.-wm. E. Wilmerding
Stephen Whitney and others petoned for the privilege
of erecting fountain within the encosureo Bowling
Green at their own expense. Laid the table for the
present p s-The petition was subsequently granted.
The Geological Surrey-The Mayor sent in his veto to
resolution giving copies Of this work to the Members OF
both Boards Clerks SC to the number Of 80 copies, at
$50 each, making $3.50.
The Ney Book of Corporation Ordinances.-The Mayor
sent in his veto 10 resolution 500 copies OF this
work. recently prepared by Counsellor Graham printed
The reasons that has been prepared by party
now in power whose opinions differ widely from the
party coming into power, which party viii soon
make important changes In the ordinances winch VIII
require anew Book Immediately
Laws of The StateThe Mayor also vetoed similar re-
solution relative to printing this work.
Washington Marksi.-The Mayor also sent in his veto
to the resolution appropriang $3.50 to budinga shed
over the vacant space in Washington Market Inc
nrincpa objection was the shortness Of the Treasury
Chapel street Sswer.-The COMMITTEES on this subject
reported inexpedent TO take up and rebuild
this sewer but In favor Of constructing sewers in Frank
lin street and other streets at the city expense in
order TO nabe families construct drains thereto from
their houses. $50,
R,papins Whhe street.-The Mayor vetoed the resolu
ton to repave this street. 49,
R,.uloiing Forty sepsnfh sfreet.-Tbe Committee
Commended concurrence with the Board Of Aldermen