The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-04
NEW YORK. THURSDAY MORNING. JULY A. 1874
Common Council.

Common Council.
The Boards OF Aldermen and Assistants met last evening
IN joint baos--the Presidents X L. scHIhyrELrs and
WILLIAM EvnRDELL, Esqs, in the chair The minutes OF
the last meeting we're read and approved.
The report 0f the Chief Engineer was read II EN-.
braced the names OF appointed to fill vacancies in
some Of the Engine Companies, and also in some OF the
Hose Companies.
An invitation was received from the Board of Mana
gers OF the Coored Seanan's Home Society" to visit
that body on the 9th July Accepted
appointments Petit, Inspector Of Lime; Wei
lngton Walton, Police Officer 18th ward.
Mr. EMMANs offered an amendment proposing to let the
resolution lie on the table.
The question the original resolution then taken
Aid CozzESs was of opinion that in no part of the
city officer wanted than in the 10th ward,
q murder was committed there lately
psnment. The majority in Board refuse Police Re-
iorm and yet they admit the necessity for such aid to
peace OF the city He would suggest that the
Mayor send Of his Marshas TO perform the required
services.
Alderman HAssRoucx followe ed in opposition. He
tended that they bound to reduce the expenses and
they appointed at all, let them appoint an effective
force.
After further remark from Alderman EMMANs in
opposition, the resolution adopted. Ayes ~; Noese
.appointaenfs continued Charles q Keeling, City
Weigher; Daniel Morgan Weigher Of Merchandise;
Samuel Persel Edward Coats Inspectors OF Cut Stone.
d., Lnvin and Mr.. u, inker.-The chairman alderman
tiasbrouck) Of The committee in the Of William w
Dnker and DR. Leavitt stated that the committee wish
ed to defer making their report for the present.
Alderman CezzkNs OF the committee in the case
Of Mr. Drnker begged to remark that Us one OF the CON-
mee he was enabled to say that they did not at any
one time meet together.
Alderman HAsnnoucx objected to the gentleman max
ing any remarks until the committee reported.
Assistant Alderman CHARLlcK followed in support OF
the chairman.
Alderman CozzsNs said that the committee had two re-
ports and he was at liberty to reveal the business that
took place before the committee he would do so.
Assistant Aid. CH.Ricx One Of the reports was in IA
vor oil reporting without the estimony the other in
favor OF reporting with the testimony. He commended
they were bound report with the testimony and then
would he no or he facts
Aid GALE moved that the COMMITTEES be discharged,
tt rhsy had les. than xha
testimony having amounted TO nothing at ail
Aid. HAsBRovcK rose to order
Aid COzxeNs said the interruption was out OF order,
AMI moved that AID Hasbrouck give way.
The Cham decided In favor OF Aid. Cozzens, when
Aid GALE continued The charges were all disrroved
except one.
Alderman HAssRoroK rose to order.
The CHAIa OF opinion that tho Alderman Of the
ID alderman Gae) had perfect right TO refer to any
matter that in the committee which would JUST
fy him in his motion for their discharge.
Alderman GALE continued.-The committee were worn
out and nothing was done he would, therefore, move
their discharge.
Alderman WARP Jas one Of the committee, was tired
out He begged their discharge, nothing more was to
be done by them.
Alderman HAssRoucx, II he knew his own heart and
his motvs he had acted 10 the business with strict
mpartialy and his mind made up. SO far Drnker
was in question: his mind was made up That the charge
untrue. He had been treated with dscourtesy by
the members OF the committee during long session. and
in hopes that tho matter could be brought before the
COMMITTEES, but he found not He had prepared two re.
ports in the of Mr. Drinker.
Alderman GALE- Gnterruptng)-I move that tho Re.
ports he Produced that they have been referred to-
Alderman HAsnRoUcx continued-That he had no hest
tation that in the first charge against Mr. Drnker there
was nothing in it to affect Mr.. Drinker He, however,
differed as to the second charge, AID Gale all through
treated the subject with derision.
Win 2 and whea hs
the committee but it was refused As had been remark
ed he had treated the whole subject with derson lie
felt assured the whole mere political ruse; Irregular
political trick.
Assistant Alderman VooRHEs present as member
OF the committees but refused TO sign the report All were
unanimous two Of the charges which not
tanned If the report would supply the testimony,
which could be read before the Board, he would sign
the report Some Of the committee snoring asleep
on chairs during the examination. (Laughter)
ASS Aid. CHARLIcK said It seemed strange that such
motion should come from the gentleman Of the Second
any person who thought that Mr. Dinker innocent
He would ask why should MIR DriDker, il he limo
cent be deprived Of the advantage Of the testimony
sented Let il he kept back IRON the public. the
fact of keeping back looked suspicious, and the
nation Of forty witnesses such matter ought not be
kept back from the public in such manner The com.
mttee not CALI upon 10 whewash the reputation
Of Mr. Drnker but to give the result Of their aboIs to
was much in The testimony that was favorable to Mr.
Drinkers there also much that uniavo CRADLE
and the individual OF the Second Ward
dual should be employed by any member in speaking OF
brother member vi this Board.
ASS Aid CHARLcK applied the term in the spirit
in which the Alderman Of the Second (Ad. Gaie used it.
= In derison."
Aid GALE explained; lie meant nothing offensive by
using the words " derison," or " indiv idualo
Assistant Alderman CHARLicx accepted In courtesy the
explanation from the Alderman Of the Second. He con-
tended that the friends OF Mr. Drnker ought not hesitate
TO bring forward the testimony.
Alderman GALE would say a few further words. The
chairman Of the committee alderman Hisbrouck) was
IN ssIr astth sa t,sAn
ways impartial Yet the judge had ransacked the city or
evidence in the case He hoped the committee would be
discharged For himself he had no ghost in the shape Of
cardto stare him in the face If through mirror
(Sensation)
Assistant Aldermsn CHARLrcK said the affair about the
coy4 was In itself SO very - Confusion Several
voices. ~ move an adjournment" (Coniusion)
Alderman MILLER.--i stop here until twelve
o'clock tomorrow unless dispose Of the subject be
tore the Board
Alderman HAsBRoucK felt II due to himself TO state in
relation to Mr.. Drnker, that he had never heard any
thing about him until two days before his appointment
and that he had acted in relation TO him with preju
lice. The statement OF the Alderman Of the ID Gale
untrue in regard to the selection Of himself aid H.
Alderman Cozzrss felt constrained to explain the
course taken by the chairman Of the committee.
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcK rose to question oil
order.
The CHAM was Of opinion that the Alderman of the
Cozzens not in order in referring matters that
occurred under the injunction OF secresy before the
mittee.
Alderman CozzgSs felt he was not out Of order The
Five Points were secured Tor evidence against Mr..
Drinker.
nThe CHAR called the Alderman Of the 3rd (Cozzens) to
order. He should address the chair.
Alderman CozzErs wished the chair to look him aid
CT in the face, it would inspire him with confidence
loud laughter in which the chair heartily joined and
cries OF "previous question')
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcK was opposed to the mo.
ton for the previous question: which was made for the
purpose Of choking off the debate when charges
made against Of the MEMBERS Ias 1t nsinuated
the give Points were secured for evidence. loud
cries of "prevous question" adjourn" "order'0
The CHAR.-I decide you out Of order Sit down, sir
Assistant Alderman CHARLicK maintained that he was
In order.
the CuuR decidsd In the negative upon which the
main question the discharge Of the committee
ricd Ayes ~, noes H.
SO the committee in the Of Mr.. Drinker els.
charged.
The Common Council then adjourned TO Monday even
ing, o'clock.
City Intelligence.
Police ONCE, WEDNESDAY, July 3.-BuncLARv AND