The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-21

hundred jouneymen printers for privilege to do the
public printing, was referred.
Also from Wright Co. book and job printers, for
share Of the public printing
south side OF Pier No. North River, was referred 10
committee wharves.
PECK Slp-A petition from Messrs Vanderbilt for lease
of Peck Slip for Of Eastern steamboats, was referred
! to the same committee and that OF ferries nm.
Street ContraeL-A petition from Messrs; Brltton'
they prepared to settle the claim for breaking up
their contract by equitable arrangement with the COT
poraton. Referred to committee Oh finance -
Claiming Sreets-The committee OF the Board oil As
sisants to whom referred that part oil the Mayor
Message relative to cleaning streets reported III vor
changing the present mode Of sweeping the Streets ana
giving out by contract divided into four or more DIS
each contract to be given to the lowest bidder Tor
two years The report adopted and referred
the counsel oil the board to prepare an ordinance to
carry the measure proposed into Immediate effect
Joint Meeting.-At O'Clock both Boards assembled IN
CLERK of Catherine Marke, "A petition from s. Van
Nostrand Deputy Clerk Of Catherine Market ask,ng 70
mocratc party last SPRING and has performed his duties
with capacity. Laid on the table
rs be appointed deputy keeper of the City Prison
He presented petition signed BY the American Republic
can Committee Of the Tenth ward-Lad on the table
Aims House observation-disclosures Devoe moved
that David D. Crane Gideon Cs.rauder, Gerardus Boyce
pry id be-
Also to remove John Coming, Resident Physician-
Adopted r..
10th ward-Adcpted
Also to remove Daniel E. Deevan as ballast master.
Assistant Alderman DIVER said that Mr. Delevan
native Of this cityhis grandfather revolutionary Ps
ro and his character above repoach and therefore he
could not the grounds upon which Mr. D. was to be
Edward Fitzgerald, belfast MASTER also removed
W Hoffmire, street inspector Of the ward VIM J.
Morgan OF The 7th John Riksman, deputy clerk of
Tompkins market Jonathan Britton weighmaser Wash
ington Market, were removed
Thomas Cooper was reappointed weighmaster Fulton
Market.
James Grogan, superintendent of carts, was removed
Also, David Van Osdoll keeper Of Tompkins square,
and Hugh McNay sealer weights and measures LIST dis
trict.
VIM E. Dennis superintendent of wharves George
Also, John Phelan, Keeper Of Washington Square
Thomas G. Harrison Deputy Clerk Centre Market An IN
b. Letter Assistant Deputy Clerk Fulton Market Asa
Gardner, Deputy Clerk, Franklin Market John Warren,
Vandervoort, Deputy Clerk jefferson Market stephen
Duryea, Deputy Clerk Clinton Market; Edward Gal
Captains The WaieiThe following Captains of the
Watch were removed John Orr, John Kurtz, A. s.
Crasto John A. Miller Peter Provost
Harris Wines, Daniel w. Norris VIM. o. Webb, and
Daniel G. Fisher, being the whole except Wietts. All
the Assistant Captains were then removed
Observation-Disclosures GALE then moved that the
following gentlemen be appointed Of the
Aims House John r. Willis, Joseph w. Savage VIM
John McCIelland as Resident Physician of the Aims
House.
Alderman HAspnoucK moved to lay the appointment
the table because Dr. McCleand had been removed by
the late commissioners OF the Aims House from the sua
ton of Physician the Lunatc Asylum account Of his
neglect of patients under his charge.
Alderman EMoNs seconded the motion to lay on the ia
BILE, and sustained the declaration Of the mover.
Alderman CHARLrcK movedto refer the subject to Sc.
lec committee to investigate the of his
the Aims House commissioners.
Alderman BUNTING said he had examined the charges
made against Dr. McCelland and found them unfounded
and false He had obtained his evidence from the late
head keeper at Backswes Island and seventeen physi-
clans, some Of whom had made their statements under
oath.
Alderman CozzKNs asked what the charges of neglect
were
Aldermen HAspRoucK said it was general neglect OF
duty and lack proper medical attendance upon the in
mates at the Lunac Asylum. He did not question his
medical capacity talents but there was axity OF
vigilance and industry in the management Of that instu'
ton that caused his removal.
The motion to refer to committee was lost by vote
Of 90 to IL.
Alderman HAsBRoucK nominated DR.. A. g. Thompson,
| who, he SAID, was one Of the natives; ,,.u,
The vote resulted in the election of DR.. McCleland.
Deputy Kceper-Morgan L. Mott was reappointed
deputy keeper of Blackwell's leland:
James Trueelt was appointed clerk OF Fulton market
Thomas II. Renwick, as superintendent Of stages.
George c. Grant, wegher, Washington market.
Ledyard Avery, as clerk, Clinton market.
Edward Smiley sealer Of weights and measures Of
the LIST district Elias D. Oakley was reappoined in the
2nd district.
Lewis D'Antevosh, keeper Of Tompkns Square
I Peter Maybic as superintendent ofswharves.
Asa w. Weldon and VIM 8. Clark, as ballast masters
Charles Dobbs, as street inspector Of the 10th ward
Charles g. Knapp nominated street inspector Of
the It'll ward.
Aid CHARLrcx said that Mr. Knapp had been in public
Office 10 years and he therefore thought that some one
else should receive this appointment.
hs hUma 80 Ess was s
VIM Hadley, deputy clerk Tompkins Market.
Isaac Tucker, keeper Washington Square
H. Lyons re-appointed deputy clerk Union Market
Matthew Vogel as clerk OF Monroe and Governor
Morket.
James Hertell, clerk Of Centre Market.
Edward Newly as assistant clerk Of Washington
Market.
John B. Harvey as clerk Of jefferson Market
John Brewer as clerk of Washington Market.
Benjamin f. Johns, clerk Of Franklin Market.
Captains Of the Wach-The following persons were
appointed Captains OF the Watch -
George Hammond and VIM. Seymour, LIST district
Henry fIOenbeck and Hiram Thorne I'd district Josiah
and David L. Van saun, 4th district Caleb Miller and
Archibald Tappan, 9TH district Michael Hopper and
George Willets, 9th district.
pointed list dstrictC Hicks j. Decker, J. Webb and
b. Demarest ID District. L. Harvey, a Devoe j. King
fa George c. MOuiton, EcuSen T. Johnson a.
distrctN. J. Jones Benjamin Blanck A. Sinclair 5ti
WsDds 5 HaIghG CSon a f. HGyt nt ans
Hardy and J. Stanford. d w. Bogert was appointed
Keeper OF Washington Square.
| Removal Of Nm Moss.--Alderman GALE moved thai
the papers relative Mr. Moss late Superintendent of the
Aims House, be placed on file which was adopted
The Common Council then adjourned to Friday Of hi
| week.
| THE Board OF ALDERMEN then resumed business.
Alderman BUNTING moved the poll Of the 9th District
the 7h Ward be changed from ATS Grand to 437 Grand
Also, to appoint Thomas J. Hail. an additional Superin
tendent of Hacks and Cabs.
Alderman HAsBReUcK opposed the RESOLUTION, as nj
thought that it way to evnce reform by the
creation of new Offices
The resolution adopted by vote Of II to2.
Union F1ryFrom the same, to inquire what was du'
from the Brookly Ferry Company to the Corporation
Hunting up .dJusesA resolution to hunt up and repor
all abuses in the city government was adopted.
The Board then adjourned to Friday next.
| BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN Monday, May 90
The Board met at o'clock The minutes OF the proceed
| ings OF Monday and Tuesday last read.
Mr. CHARLIcK moved a correction of the journal The
| minutes were then approved
MIR. TAYLOR moved an adjournment, for the purpose
going into joint ballot.
| MIR. CHoRLIcK opposed the motion. Petitions and re
ports in order and the regular sroutine business
ought first be disposed Of There may be anxiety te
make appointments for the loaves and fishes but thu
business Of the Board ought first be disposed Of
Mr. TAYLOR said that they anxious to fill up ant
cleanse the public departments of the citythe Aims
house and the other parts of the cyby making the up
poinments.
MIR CHARLIcK opposed the motion, and commended tina
such proceeding, without resembling the rules was no