The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-07-31
Common Council.

OF Albany to appropriate 900 towards completing the
stone wall commenced by the National Government at
Of ALBANY have appropriated 1880 Tor that purpose
Grade Of Sfreets-A report OF street Commtee IN IA
vor allowing alteration to be made In the grade Of
certain parts OF sdand s5h streets laid on the table
on motion OF Alderman Bunting.
Lighting 9Th District Watch House-A resolution to
light this house with gas was adopted
Aims House BooksA resolution to order the books Of
the Aims House to be kept at Bellevue was adopted and
conrurred in.
Damage 5y Croton Watsr.-The application Of Robert
Paterson for compensation for damage dsne caPetng by
overflow Of the Of Greenwich and Vesey
| streets, was concurred in by payment Of $so;
Insane Asylum report relative to the extension
of the asylum Island from the other Board
T. Williams appointed a Committee Of Conferences
.avard to 81 Phillips Church report OF the Coun-
sci Of the Board to rectfy an award Of Ss42 Is Tor lot In
Church" Instead Of ST. Phillips Church, was adopted
Alderman DRAKE Of the 9th Ward was here called to
Hydrant Pumps Alderman HAsBRoUcK enquired for
the contemplated report relative to the putting down oil
Alderman bKArr said that the new hydrant pumps
would be tested in few days. and the committee would
then report
called up the ordinance prohibiting charcoal fish, and
fruit vendors from using any bell horn or any other IN
srument that will make noise to veDd their loads under
penalty Of So and also to compel them to take out
yearly license at per annum and to be registered and
numbered.
Alderman Hammock opposed the ordinance on tina
ground that abolishng the of these instruments .
would the introduction Of all the cries and Rawlings
Of Bedam ITSELF The next thing would be to stop the
mouths of these men, and to prevent them from leaving
the Of their wagons to dispose OF their products
and then all the old blue laws Connecticut would be
placed in our ord nance book He believed that legsa
ton these small matters the smallest Of smallest
potatoes and the ewest in HILL and perfectly ridiculous
and contemplate.
Alderman GALE defended the ordinance on the ground
that Aldermen compelled to set late they must
calculated 10 prevent it. He thought that the increase OF
those engaged in this business had rendered the profits
Of little account and that the license would decrease
Alderman ScHrEYrLrr advocated the ordinance tend
ing to prevent annoyances to the sck and numeronsds
communicated children by unrpe and unhealthy
ru-tha the license was protection to shops and stand
that paid rent for the privilege Of selling fruits and fish
Alderman Morr of the 9th said he was opposed to all
street pedars except charcoal-that the most Of then
cheatsthey would get their measures sealed and
afterwards take the bottom cut down the sides ano
make il quarter size short OF full measure
Alderman HAsBRoucK replied in general point Of view
opposing the ordinance calculated to deprive the poor
Of many comforts and advantages they now possess ana
rights guaranteed to the citizens of this city under thu
ancient Amsterdam government from which he claimed
descent
Alderman ScHIEryELIN replied in dissertation on un.
ripe fruit and its injurious effects upon young children
BY the acids taken through the Tactical ducts when such
he believed was always stale before that means was re
sorted to to get rid oft and he also thought the proceeds
Of such sales too een to the four corners
of the streets whereby the vendors eceved other poison
equally. If not more injurious.
ADOPTED
Aldermen Hasbrouck and Seaman in the negative.
The second section compelling all street pedars OF sh
fruit and charcoal to take out license, was then read
Alderman HAsBRoUcK opposed it, as 1t would be i'm
possible put such ordinance in operation agains
residents of New Jersey and neghborng counties OF
State who here to dispose of their products and
also that il would place restriction on trade and com
that contrary to the charter OF the city and
could not be conferred except by legislative enactment
The second section was finally adopted by vote OF S
to The third section was also adopted by vote OF
This section imposes penalty Of 90 cents per day fo
the use of any wagon not licensed
Sever in 18th sreet.-The Committee on Roads and
Canals reported adversely to the construction Of
in 10Th street between 4sh avenue U,S and Irving Place
port and advocated the construction OF the sewer which
was referred back.
Public Baths-The Mayors communication relative t.
public bath called up by Alderman scHIEFrELIS.
who asked its reference to the Croton Water Committee
Alderman HAsBRoUcx thought it ought to be referred
to some other committee.
Alderman BUNTING considered the Croton Water Con-
mtee the proper reference as they never reported
anything.
Alderman scssyrELIr-But they are the best judges
how much Croton water can be spared 1t was so re
ferred
Police BM-Aldernan HAsBRoucK called up the Legis
Alderman Car said that bill was in preparation and
he therefore, hoped bill would be taken up tonight
Adopted by vote OF to-
Wooden Papemems-An application for the corporation
to that part OF Madison street paved with wood
adopted.
The decentralization scHIKYrELIN moved. that wheI
his Board adjourn. adjourn to meet again on the a6ti
could be acted upon had been taken up during its pre-
sious sittings The Board then adjourned
The Board ASSISTANTS also met, WILLIAM Ever
DILL, Esq, in the Chair.
The minutes Of last evenings proceedings were read
md approved
Petitions being in order petitions were received from in
habants in various parts Of the city praying for he erec
ion OF free hydrants in various parts OF the city Refer
ed.
,o saY''"'"'"'-w' g sharp w'sA'F Of Anthracite
Reports being in order, the Committee to whom had
been referred the petition Of Abraham Brown and others
20 have Goth street. between 9th and 10Th avenues
regulated. Concurred in, having passed the other
Board
Payers from Board of Aldermen Report from Commit
tee Finance, to whom referred communication
from Comptroller in favor OF refunding $50 paid by
Jarvis and others in on taxes on lot in LIST ave
nue. Concurred
In favor Of fitting out sidewalks between Broadway and
5th Avenue Concurred in.
In favor OF transferring stand 80 Clinton market to
James Hawkins. Concurred in
Resolution from the Board directing the Revisor to dis
continue his revision Of the ordinance up to the present
In Of employing extra clerk to the Corporation
at salary OF $1,000
Mr.. CHARLucK opposed the resolution There vas nc
necessity for such appointment and this job to
accommodate the counsel Of the corporation, who EN-
ployed themselves legating behind the curtains and
drawing all the reports and the ordinances for the
poraton. This bold attempt to draw from the city
treasury $1,000 to pay clerk for doing the duties which
the Board thus admit themselves incompetent to perform
The money ought be paid out Of the private pocket Of thu
members Of the Board and not out OF the funds Of the city
treasury The demand made IN relation 10 expenses IN
CURED in transferring suits but there was necessity
for this course.
Asst Aid vooRH felt surprised at the chair for allow
the last speaker to thus Islander thenmembers Of h
Board He had seered wide Of the question, and ough
not be allowed.
Assistant Alderman Henry did not see the necessity TO
such appointment it virtually handed over to th
Counsel 81, 900, as the allowance for clerk.
Assistant Alderman CHARLIck proposed an amendmen
to reduce to $780, Lost Ayes 4, noes TO-
The question the original resolution was taken an
carried Ayes Q, noes s.
Lunatic .asyium.-A Committee Of Conference was ap
pointed the the subject, consisting
| Of Messrs spofFord Alden, and Baylis.
Resolution from the Board in favor of constructing
drain from Broadway throughJohn street. to Burlng slip
| Concnrred in
IN favor Of appointing Ira Clark assistant Keeper
| the Battery, at 81 so per DAY.
Assistant Alderman VooRHis commended that such al
appointment necessary, persons were fond of
ting up their monkey shines in the negnborhood Of tn
battery, and particularly on the grass (Lsughter)
Assistant Alderman CHARicK did not think such ap
pointment at all necessary II the application wa