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

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Common Council
BOARD OF ALpERmEs.-JuSE Alderman schief
Neto Hudrant Company-A petition for the establish
Of iy drant Company in the second fire district
james and Catha,ine Slips-Alder man Williams offered
a resolution calling upon the Street Commissions to
cleanse the slips from James to Catharne slips which
Sewer in Stanton Strest-A remonstrance from Brown
Bell against the in stanton street was referred to
Committee on Roads and Csnals.
Butchers LieensesA petition the licensed butchers
of Washington market against allowing conntrymen to
sell meat by the quarter was referred to Committee on
| Markets
Loco Foco Matches "A petition against making loco
| focos referred to committee on gas or streets
Pdvpes-A plan for the improvement Of paupers pre-
sened by Alerman Gale, was referred
Sc in Riringson sneef-The committee to whom
this subject referred reported in favor oil continuing
Croon DANA commune alton from the late counsel
the corporation relative to the suit oil the Messrs
Bailey for damage done to their works by the breaking
of the Croton Dam, asking to bring writ OF error rom
the Supreme Court was adopted
Septr in Houston street "A communication from the
Street Commissioner in favor Of postPoning the
ton Of the nplated sewer in Houston street until
the completion Of the sewers in adjoining streets, was
adopted. Ialf fl glsh
paving the streets with granite blocks read
He states that the price of the present mode 40 cents PER
IS % @ sna %
He recommends the latter as preferable.
Butchers, Premiums "A resolution referring the papers
relative to butchers premiums to the joint committee Oh
| markets, adopted
Corporation Papers.-The Tribune and PIebeian were
removed corporation papers and the Journal OF Com
MERGE Courier Express American Republican. Evening
Post American and Commercial. selected as organs at
5000 year, which will not pay one half the cost OF
composition alone.
Auctions in Chatham Sguare.An ordinance TO prevent
be sale of goods and furniture in Chatham square, except
tays auti
presented by Alderman Hunting OF the seventh ward
Aldermen H.ssRorcx and WILLIAMS opposed several
restrictions OF the ordinance as odous and rnnous to
many who carry business in the street as an existing
ordnance allowed the aucioneers TO sell each day from
chased riaces Of business in the square presmng thu,
the corporation would not repeal the ordnsnc.s
Alderman BUsTIro urged an immediate adoption OF the
| ordinance without reference
Aldermen HAsRRorcx opposed the adoption, and con:
to ss the
gard the particular street In which they might happen
be the DC as wen '
| A motion to refer to the Committee on Laws was
adopted. "
Deputy Keeper Of City HaaA resolution to compel the
Deputy Keeper Of the City Hall to perform the duties Of
Keeper of the Park, was adopted.
Portrait Of Coz SepoardThe sum of 81 900 was appro
prated to pay portrait of Governor Seward painted
~ 9npo;nfments-James L. Brown was appointed Inspec
tor OF Lumber, and VIM. H. Humber additional Superin'
psv OGeersThe follow ing day officers were appoint
ed: -Francis A. Ross,' I'd Ward; Levi Ives 4h Ward;
VIM Bow, 7th Wars Morris Crane, 10th Ward; Charles
Dennston and VIM. Haenback Of the Sd Ward and Ste
phen Hyde OF the Sth. . .
Erra Tar on bucks and caJsA resolution to alter the
existing ordinance relative licensing hacks and cabs SO
to make the licenses Of stable carriages the same as
those stationed upon public stands, was adopted
| Powrr on the Moyor.-A resolution deprving the A.
dermsn ends Of each Ward the power OF appoint
ing the Sunday officers of the Ward, and conerrnS
upon the Maycr. was taken up.
! Alderman HAsBpoucx opposed the resolution.
Alderman CozzyNs advocated the adoption Of The reso-
luton he said the majority were responsible Tor the
good of the city, and therefore they should have the
appointment of those selected to preserve order The
solution was laid on the tnble.
| JorNr Mrxrlsa-The two Boards assembled in joint
meeting at 10 O'Clock when the following appointments
were made:
Aaron @ Thompson appointed Collector Of Assess
Allen Gorham was appointed Inspector Of Wood
Lewis B. Snfin inspector OF Lumber.
VIM. }. Peck Inspector OF Lime
Thomas Sprowl, Wegher of Anthracite Coal
Thomas Mulroney was removed from the ofhce o
Benjamin W. McCredy from office of Physician of City
job Haskell was nominated Police Justice in place Of
| Ephran Stevens, whose term of Office has expired.
"a ssistant Alderman HEsRy nominated Justice Stevens
The ballot resulted as follows For Haskell To- Tor ste
| William w Drinker was then nominated Police Jus
ice in place of Mn Parker whose term oil service has
expired ,
Alderman HAsBuoucK moved to lay the resolution on
the table He said he knew not the individual except by
common rumor He believed that Mr. Drinkers reputa
ton was not such should ente him to such distinction
He had been informed that certain charges had been made
against MIR Drnker by prisoner in the Court Of SEES
ons, which, ifrue should prevent ms apPentmens aho
table to give time to investigate these rumored charges
Alderman CozzEss said he had made enquiry as 10 'he
character of Mr.. Drinker before he was nominated in
and had been informed that was above reproach
He would however after these charges had been made
concur in the motion lay the table, In order to give
Mr. Drinker opportunity to clear up any thing that
could he alleged against him.
| The motion TO lay the table was adopted
DR. James Warren was then nominated as physician to
the City Prison. . 80, , =, -
AID H.snnorcw moved to lay on the table because DR.
| Warren not regularly adniued phy Stefan.
Augustus T. smith appointed assistant street
commissioner and the joint: meeting adJourhed'o wed
The Board Of Aldermen resumed business, when Aid.
asbrouck offered resolution to take the poce reform
bill from the files and make IL the order OF the day Tor tht
Aid sirLsa opposed taking up, and moved to lay tn,
resolution tbs table which was adopted ~ avote OF
The Board then adjourned Till Wednesday evening ct
o'clock.
BoAmp or Ass,sr ASrs-Thh Board also met last even
ing WILLIAM EvERDELL, Esq, President, in the chair
fhe minutes Of the last days proceedings were read
Assistant Alderman CBAnLIcx moved correenon alter
Petitions were presented from Peter Joseph b Money
for an '
From John Murray praying that certain regulations be
made in 4,h avenue. between a2nd and Attn street
From Augustus Brown and Others pray Ing TO Del reies
sed from taxes Referred.
From inhabitants in the vicinity Of Catherine Market
praying Tor the removal oi MIN, anu ioi aei'"''"" ~
that vicinity. - .-,
| memorial from Israel Bower. proposing to conrac,
for the cleaning and paving Of the Streets was read
and referred. -
Petitions from owners Of property in Troy street pray
ing the Corporation fog the public walks IN that vel
nifty. Referred -
From the inhabitants In the 10th ward, between 9th and
9Th Avenue praying the Corporation to erect fences In
that neie hborhood. Referred go
memorial from the AntiAssessment Committee, with
an accompanying report praying relief IRON certain al
legged grievances, read and referred
i POI in from
the suppression of lstteries and gambling. neierred
| ArpoirrMrrrs --Resoiutions proposing the appoint
ment Of NJ Brown of the 9th Ward Inspector OF Lumber
| and William Moore, City Wegher, were adopted
Mr. CuARLIcx moved the adoption OF resolution which
proposed the granting Of lease TO james Raymond for
The erection Of pier at the foot Of Chambers street Re
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