The New York herald., 1844-09-11


erel dealer, whom he mstook for one Of the offend,
ing party to his Honor; he mounted him rough shod
with his lamp ladder, and the young man had MS
hands full just them but by few well dealt blows,
at last overcame him, when the cry OF murther
from the lighter high and loud; Il was soon
quelled, and after short silence and respite oi
trouble, we calmly retired to rest.
Common Council.
The Board Of Assistants last evening held special
meeting WILLIAM EvERDELL, Esq, in the Chair
petition was received from number OF teetotaliers.
asking the adoption Of the necessary seps or noding
temperance meetings in the public squares on sundays
Reports being in order, report ia favor OF construct
Adopted
PARK Foun,an-The Committee on Arts and Sciences
reported adverse to approprang $4,000 Tor
Aim, Hou~.-Ths being the special, business Of the
evening the President; who took his place as AS Ass'an. %
House from present location Randalrs Island, which
had been before the Committee, be taken out Of their
hands, and that they be discharged.
Assistant Alderman CHARLicK-Do the Committee ask
to be discharged from the consideration Of subec1
Assistant Alderman SMITH (who succeeded the Presi
dent in the chair)-Yes they ask to be discharged
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcx moved that the papers
The President of opinion that the common sense
view Of the matter was the proper way 70 asa NV WIN ans
had power to take the matter out Of the hands Of
committee Of their own creation.
Assistant Alderman HkrRr Of opinion that this sub
ject ought not to be hastily dealt with, the Committee
having refused to report.
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcK Of opinion that the
CHAIRMAN-How can we read the papers when the
Committee " il not give us theml
tee he was willing to report After
further remark from Mr. Charlick in support Of his mo-
1s me on
The PREsDENr moved to take the report and resolu
ons as passed by the Board Of Aldermen some six weeks
back, in relation to the removal Of the Aims House
contended that such course would be Illegal the com
r1ttt utnPr tn and a
city in law proceedings the adoption Of such
courssby which millions Of the public monies
legislation squandered the public funds and then went
out Of Office he for would raise his voice against It,
sS .nsh be
oil the property the Board proposed to dispose Of was at
present in litigation. The property in question was sold
to the city government for public purposes, and any
private individual purchased It and appropriated p
vate purposes the original could it by
law.
Assistant Alderman EvERDKLL considered the present
movement was merely carrying out the views OF Ger
! years ago.
The motion on taking up the papers prevailed.
Assistant Alderman TAPPAN then moved that the pa
| pers be again referred to a committee Of three.
Assistant Alderman TAYLoR was of opinion that the
matter ought not to be dealt with hastily.
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcK OF opinion that the
Board had not the power to dispose Of property which
pledged to redeem and sustain the credit Of this city
He hoped the matter would be referred 1t was sub
ject that required grave consideration as the title OF the
city to the property good Tor nothing il i was not
i
who voted airmativey in relation this matter could
be held personally abe-every member who voted in the
| negative could not be held responsible
The question taken on the motion to refer, and
| was lost.
Assistant Alderman CHARLIcK moved that it he referred
and made the special order for next meeting Lost
The report and resolutions passed by the Board o
Aldermen, were then taken up.
Voorhis in the chair
The first resolution which proposes the removal of the
Farm School, from Long leland Farms to Blackwell'
i Island, taken
Assistant Alderman CHARLicK opposed the passage o.
| the resolution.
The question on the adoption of the resolution wa,
then taken and carried.
The second resolution which proposes to remove the
Aims House from Backwells Island to Randalls Island
was then carried Mr. Charck having opposed its pas
sage. ,u....
should take place, as soon suitable building should
| be erected with due regard to economy" was thez
| brought up in order.
| Assistant Alderman CHARLrcK offered an amendment
to the effect at the cost OF the erection Of the proposed
building should not exceed $4,000.
Amendments offered proposing sums varying
from 500 600 to 500 000
Assistant Alderman CHARLlcx opposed to the pas
sage of the resolution and amendment. He nance
$50 O00 but would not vote for it. It only by thes
indefinite resolutions he would be able to come at wha
| they intended to spend.
| The amendment was lost
The question the adoption of the original resolution
The 4th resolution in favor of erecting House of Rs
formation for Convcts, Blackwells Island, was the
taken up and carried.
ton and that resolution be non-concurred in He wish
ed to know what class OF persons il proposed to
form Were they the unfortunate females arrested b,
his Honor the Mayor and Assistant Alderman Ward o
| OF the 81 Ward
| Asst Aid. WARD to question OF order
The amendment was lost.
The fifth resolution, which proposes to sell the build
ings Bellevue and the corpof alton property at Lobl
Island Farms. was then taken up.
Asst Aid. CHAHIcx opposed the passage off resou
ton. He contended that the property bonded for th
city OF New York. and the title morgoged to thei
creditors Other property belonged to the city IL wa
true, which, II might be contended, sufficient guar
for all creditors bnt this could not their
dit He moved amendment that the resolution be
fsrred. Lost.
The question the adoption Of the resolution thel
taken and carried
The next resolution proposing the appointment Of
joint committee Of three from each Board taken up
whose duyshall be 10 carry out the objects OF this
luton. as passed. Adopted.
The Committee rose and reported. The report was
and adopted.
The Board hereupon adjourned.