The New York herald., 1844-10-29
Common Council.


LIN, President, in the chair
Henry Hldson-A painting OF Henry Hudson the dis
coverer o the Hudson river while abandoned al was
presented to the corporation by Le Clerb, and the
thanks OF the Common Council rendered in return.
Gpns A Re'on was sghsI Sy
ing the present ordnance compelling OF property
to repave the streets opposite their property not comp
ly repaved since 1929.
Alderman BUNTING advocated a concurrence with the
views Of the petit but recommended reference to
the Committee on Streets which was adopted.
Railroad to 30h Street A petition 10 extend the
templaed Broadway alrosd TO 3oh street. the north
west side Of city, was referred to the select committee
Grading F,tth .areaueA report in favor OF setting
curb and gutter sose and grading 3th Avenue between
23d and Add streets-was adopted.
Keeper Of Penitentia,y Committee Police, to
whom was referred the application OF John Drugs, 10
define has duties, referred him TO the corporation oiuhah
Lighting Streets Nth Gas-The Committee Gas
ported favor lighting 7h street. Grove street and 9th
Avenue with gas and expressed opinion that all other
streets where mains had been laid should be so lighted
Pier foot Of Perry A report in favor OF building
pier the loot st Perry street for 81 600was adopted
Bridge oper Besons Creek "A resolution IN iayor Of
building stone bridge this creek, in place Of the
wooden one-was adopted.
Damage by Building Stper.-An application Of John
Livingston, for damages to his premises by overflow
tractor for rscompense.
Selling fish on Sundays "A resolution TO prevent all
sng a IN ns markets on Sundays
Repairing Chatham Street IA resolution to repave
Chatham reet opposite Hall OF Records-was adopted
the OF six School Commissioners, who had ente ed
bonds according to law.
the petition Of kdward J. Carroll, whom he repre-
sents as resurrectonist- was adopted
sa M & MILLER osrsd - s,no Tes0@Gn ,or Sa
arrest and conviction Of any illegal at the ensuing
election-which was unanimously adopted
Fees Of Keeper Of City Prfson-A resolution calling
upon the Keeper City Prison TO pay to the Corpora
ton all the fees received amounting TO than his
salary referred to the Comptroller for his report
upon the subject
Change ef Pod Resolutions from the other board in
favor OF changing the poll Of several election districts
Necessary Epiis The committee OF Assistants, to
whom was referred the subject OF driving cattle through
therefore did not concur.
Tenth streetA report in favor OF paving South street.
from Market to Pike slip was adopted.
Washington Market "A resolution in favor OF con.
structng floor and roof in the open space in Washing
The Bible in Public Schoos-The follow ing preamble
and resolution was presented BY Alderman schiefeln,
whereas by the report of the county superintendent
that the Bible, without note commenD has been ex
cluded from thirty rec Of the ward schools,
Resolved, That the counsel Of the Corporation be-
and he hereby requested inquire and report whether
all these schools from which the Bible has been excluded
are not thereby deprived Of all right participation in
the school moneys under the provisions Of the laws
such case made and provided
Police BM-Aldermsn ScHIEyYELIN called up his Po
lice Bill and that Of Alderman Gale, which made the
order the evening for Tuesday, at o'clock.
Justice Dri~ke,s removal to HariemA communication
contents having been read We understood pro-
test against the legal power OF the Common Council to
remove him to harlem to perform police duty.
Se,oersA resolution in favor Of building a sewer in
23d street from 9Th Avenue to Hudson street was concur
red in, and also In 9Th Avenue from oath street.
The Board then adjourned till this evening Tuesday)
at o'clock.
BOARD or ALssrsrArr ADKRMrs.-The Board of Assis
tanis also met last evening, William EvEHDELL Esq
In the Chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and appro
ved
Free Hydrants.-Petiticns being in order large nun
her received from inhabitants asking appopria
ton for the eracton OF free hydrans in various parts Of
From oyster sellers asking for certain accommodations
in the vicinity Of Washington market to facilitate the
From Inhabitants asking the introduction Of measures
to ahse nuisance frequently complained OF, by which
the inhabitants subjected to little boys
and girls asking for pennies from persons crossing the
streets orcros walks which they are engaged in sweep
Reports favor Of paving space or sidewalk four eet
wide, south side Of i2th street. Adopted
In favor of constructing platform along bulkhead
between piers No. ? and East river. Adopted
Papers from The Bcard.-Repor In favor OF improving
the road to l65th, between 10th Avenue and Hudson
river granting additional appropriation Of $500 for said
Resolution enquire the sxpediency of refundng
the money advanced for certain repairs in Washington
street. subsc bed by the inhabitants Of said street Rs
ferred.
Report in favor OF patching part of Avenue E. Con-
CURED in
favor Of transfer Of stall No. Tomkins Market 10
John c. Perrine. Concurred in.
gas. Concurred in.
Farm Schools Increased CRY Expenditure R.por. in
favor Of carrying into effect the resolutions which lately
passed the Board in relation to the removal Of Farm
Schools, Aims House, &C.. and the erection OF public
buildings on Randalrs and Blaekwell's Islands;
Mr. CHARcK opposed the passage of the resolution and
offered an amendment proposing to let the resolution lie
on the table The property in question was pledged to
deray the city debt and he contended the question they
had to consider did the situation Of the children
the Long Island Farms require their removal at the pre-
sent, and thereby compel unnecessary expenditure
IN
The question laying the amendment on the table
ost-ayos II noes The question on the adoption and
with the Board was taken and carredayes
TO- noes4 The estimated cost $4,000, length of build
ing 800 feet to be capable Of accommodating 1900 child
adoption Of the ordinance will cost million dollars
and will dispose OF city property pledged to redeem the
citysdebt
The Ehetion.-In favor Of appointing W. G. Sterling,
Inspector Of Elections for the Sd district the 10th ward
In favor Of appointing w. Vaudeville Commissioner Of
Schools for the 9th ward, in the room Of W. L. Stone
Concurred in.
In favor OF appointing w. B. Hawes, Inspector of
Elections for the st District 10th Ward in the Of
Erastus c. Benedict resigned Concurred in.
Patching stree's-Petton of sundry persons to have
the present mode OF patching streets altered with &C
companying resolution In favor Of the adoption OF the
necessary measures to prevent abuses in relation TO the
Concurred in. The resolution repsss certain
provisions Of the existing ordinance in relation to paw
ing the public streets.
Resolution in favor OF extending pier at the foot Of
Market street. at appropriation Of $4,000 Concuned in
Resolution to pay DR.. A. Dusenberg Tor medical servi
ces So Concu red in.
To settle the curb and gutter in 6h Avenue be-
23rd and 42d streets and to gravel from 23rd to
2sth streets. Concurred in.
Cleaning the tets-Report in favor OF ordinance
for cleaning the public streets contract OF
Concurred In.
City Accommodation from the Comptroller, in
favor Of extra appropriation Of $2500 for extra watch
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcK opposed the acceptance
Of the communication; they had right pass the Police
Bill and the Mayor had power to make such appoint
ments nor the Board to pass such an appropriation.
The matter ought to be referred for enquiry.
Assistant Alderman JOHNSON oil opinion that the
Board ought to act the matter and pass the apprsps
tioR.
Assistant Alderman CHARIIcK OF opinion that the
Mayor had power TO make the appointment which
illegal He had objection that the who had
ed the money should be paid but what he objected
was the Of the appointment Effective
ought be taken to protect the city and not like the
present mode by which the lives OF citizens endsn-
gered through the neglect OF the present City Watch
The resolution in favor Of its adoption carried
of inAr han