The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-06


Floating ChapstA resolution granting the Young
Mems Church Missionary Society the use Of the pier
tween Pike and Market streets floating chapel was
appointment of Wsigher-The Committee on Applica-
tons for Office reported in favor Of appointing the follow
Died. d. Crane Charles Swan. James willing, Ste
Phsn A Rich Richard Stirling John NJ. Rysr, Robert s.
II Watson, s. d. southmsyd, John c. Swan, Reuben Bun
/ ker Alexander =. Crane aud Alexander Patterson.
Alderman LEE said that in accordance with the ord
nance the appointments must pass both Boards and re-
ceivs the sanction of the Mayor.
Alderman BRIcos said that the ordinance compelled
the members OF each Board to vote for these appoint
Alderman PvnDr said, yes, he supposed that, he
wished the whole subject thrown open to all
the time Of its ps.sage because like the butchers
men, and Others he believed the license should be given
Alderman BReas said he held that the spols belonged
the and he should not vote for these men unless
Alderman TILLou said il there was any curse in this
city 1t was that Of extending political influences in all
these minor situations he said there would be just
much reason to make all appointments of cartmen from
II weighers TO the same source.
III The resolution finally adopted by vote Of IN
-lssulating 18Th street.-The street committee reported
In favor of regulating 18th between LIST avenue and
d. ana set,ng the curb and gutter stone, which
D1si" in ys.y street.-The Committee on Roads and
Barclay to vesey and in Vessy from Greenwich to
the East river, which was adopted.
ys1~ RosrS quarterly return: Of the Croton
tets ior water Sa4 6athe expenses for the same
Hospital Blackwtlvs Lsland-A communication from
Aims House Commissioners relative to the erection OF
Hospital on Backwells Island, was received. They
has been found to be unsuccessful and they there
fore ask that the work he done by Referred
Prfoot Of Barclay sfreThe report and resolution of
the Committee Wharves in favor Of granting privileges
10 j. G. and X. L. Stevens to the exclusive ofthe
southery side Of pier foot of Barclay street with liberty to
place gate across-was adopted.
payns The observation-disclosures BRrccs called up the
veto OF the against the ordinance paying the watch
men per night from the 10th May last they having
received but 81 up to November last
Alderman Briggs said that the objection of the Mayor
might have been considered good last year. but
ms as the taxes year had not yet been laid by the
Alderman TLou said that he had found precedent in
previous acts Of this Common Council still he thought
ha me Legislature could not levy Retrospective to
AID. Nash said that the Common Council had never
ag a To- pay put ~ per night for the time in question
not vote or this extra pay, for work done mat
Aid WoopHuLL said that if the present watchmen were
mot satisfied let them step out and wings who
urned out last spring would willingly take their places
~ per night ne wa: not In favor Of giving SIPS
Ad. TIL.oy said that the question was, what was the
thought that the Legislature could not legally pass
Irrespective ss H act ; to pay this money by tax
mand and supply and that the supply such that plen
OF men could be got for ST. He could not vote ort in
to the taxpayer he could not vote thus to give
22WO OF the peoples money away at fell sw0op
Alderman WATERMAN said that the watchmen had given
heir receipts in full for their services and the granting of
his money could not be viewed in any other light than
mere gratuity He said that the taxes of this city had
een increased 100000 during the past year. and
therefore, necessary for members cautiously before
hey thus voted the money Of the people away.
Alderman PuRDY said, that at the time that the
Mayor vetoing this bill he had forgotten that he him
had ordered Ahe employment Of extra watchmen for
past year the amount Of $6OOO and he wondered il
he Mayor had looked to see whether the tax bill had in
Alderman scoLEs scd that the legal difficulty must be-
before hi, wa: %sdsand the
did not show that this payment was correct
Alderman PuRDY said, no-but it showed that the po
EFition Of the Mayor was incorrect.
The resolution was then negativedby vote of u to a.
Hkeas-Aidermen Martin, Purdy. Briggs and Rawson.-
Nash, Emmans, vandervoort Waterman, Hatfield Bree.
FOort Scoles ar d Lee.
Market, Foe, IF Duane sr.et-A resolution to allow
Thadeus Selleck portion of Duane Street Square for
Vegetable and meat market, concurred in.
Paying the Watchmen :asain.Alderman BRrocs offered
resolution asking for the Legislature to order the raising
S22 in the annual tax bill of this year. to pay the
vatchmen the extra twenty-five cents per night, which
Watch House in tie All Dis,ric-A resolution from the
bher Board to erect watchhouse in 10th street, be-
ween the TN and 9Th Avenues, was offered and referred
Committee on Police
The Board then adjourned to Wednesday evening,
when both Boards will assemble in joint meeting.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, Monday Afternoon,
FEB 5th-Asst Aid. C. j. DoDor, President pro. TEN.
Che minutes of last meeting read and approved
ons of the Reformed Dutch Church. petition the Com.
ION Council to renquish the possessing of the lot OF
ng Fulton street, which engine house built
said lot is required for church purposes Referred
Filling up C1enti ties. siip-Ths carmen employed in the
ayor filling up COenties Slip Referred.
Mayors Tefo:-A communication received from
be Mayor veoing the resolution aboishng the Office Of
ne Superintendent of the Croton Aqueduct Committee
nd to devolve the duties the Water Purveyor. Or.
cred to be published once in all the corporation papers
"A adOpted
rue ing sewer in Seventh street. between Avenues
nd D. Also in 18th street. between the Bowery and the
Avenue Also in 10th street from the 9Th 10 the 7th
venues and from the 7th Avenue the drain in Goth
rect Also in Rvingon, from Sheriff street to the East
Regulating SreetsA report adopted in favor of
nlaiing nth street. from Avenue to Dry Dock street
lso Both street, between the It'll and 9Th Avenues
Villains late Clerk of the Board Of Assistants, $500 for
xra services rendered by him. The sum asked for
Paying Mashars FsesIn favor Of paying the estate of
hn Fellows formerly one Of the Msrshas in attendance
the Superior Court the of $40 for services render
previous to the decease Of said Marshal.
Private Meat Market-On motion of Assistant Alderman
theodore Silleck to sell meat and vegetables the lot
to him from the corporation at the foot of Duane
rect and amended by inserting the words during
)e pleasure of the Common Council" As amended It
- adopted.
appointed O6cc-The reports in favor of appointing
Hunt and Ira Muson city weighers, was adopted.
Recompemsing Disabled Flreman "A report was adopt
in favor OF paying 500 to George W. Wheeler, a fire.
ldn a'taSiou " LhSMe CoHpdny NO 81, VINO received
compound fracture while actually engaged at a fire. on
corner Of Attorney and Rvngton streets by falling
yer some mahogany logs, which allowed to en-
mber the side walks in direct violation Of the city srd
hnces.
Crofon Wdtsr in our Common Schoois-A resolution in
putting down free hydrants in the yard Of the
pmmon school on the corner Of Sheriff and Kvington
reefs in the 18th ward and introducing the water free
expense for the Of the School, was conquered in
Budding School House in the l2h Ward-A resolution
proprstng $4,000 to build q school house in the 18th
ard, cOncurred in.
Hook aud Ladder Co. No 2-This Company petition for
new carriage, appropriation to build one-Re.
Hired.
New Engine House.-A report in favor Of leasing the
list floor Of house No So Nassau street for Engine
ouse for Company No. A. for term Of ten years, at
early rent of $500.
Floating ChapeA resolution from the other Board in
Igor OF granting the Young Mems Church Missionary
bciety the use Of the pier between Pike and Market
reefs for the purpose of floating Chapel concurred