The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-15

2d-w Gale, 18th G. williams,
Sd-W. b. Cozzens. I2h--D 8 DICKSON,
4.h-D T. Winiams, l3h-Thomas Winship
5h-E q Drake, Itth-Dr HasJronek,
6th--John Emman', l5h-R l. Schiefelin,
7h-J A Bunting, l6th-W. c. Seminar,
sth-Wm. Tucker I7th--C. Devoe.
9.h-H Mott,
Alderman BrSI.So of the 9TH Ward, then moved that
Aidermsn Miller OF the LIST ward be chosen President
pro TEN. which wes adopted unanimously.
Alderman DRAKE. Of the 9Th Ward, moved that the
Board proceed 10 the election of President for the
suing ear, which adopted He then nominated AL.
dcrman schedelin ofthe 18th Ward iorthat Office.
Alderman Hammock, OF the 18th Ward. nominated
Alderman Williams Of the It'll Ward.
Alderman DRAKE and EMM.vs appointed tellers,
and the following was the result OF the ballot
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ID. L. Williams .........".
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dermen GALE and DR,xr appointed committee to CON
duct the President to his seat He then and SAID
Gcntemen..iou must permit me to tender you my
sincere and heartfelt ackno Judgments for the honor
con ierIed upon me- by calling TO reside de-
lberaons. can only say, that bring TO the task bu.
little talent hut my zeal in the of city reform shall
not be found wanting to aid you in your deliberations
when necessary Should regret indeed that the com.
mnni,y who have honcred us with their preferences,
necessary in almost every dep rt nent OF city
ment the deepest responsibility rests upon TO satisfy
The great expenditures OF previous years has been
source Of much compliant, also the largo number Of
useless offices in the gift OF the corporation that should I've
abolished The great increase OF lupersm in this city calls
loudly remedy and although this and other muni
cipa reformation have been promised time and again by
the corporations that have strange
say all have failed in their protes, and promises
The for these failures is not necessary for to
dwell at present We have been elected not to sub
party feeling but TO advance the public good
and to select good and capable for public Office with
ont regard to their particular code Of politics applause)
For have tn say enter this board with party
feeling. no sectional views or motives and believe
this is or knew it should be, the feeling ofa who
associated with US We have much TO do If we do our
duty faithfully to our con ttuents without regard to per
sonal feelings interests; and trust that the power
placed in hands will he administered to the benefit Of
cty and the credit Of ourselves when retire from
office Again gentlemen, tender yon my sincere thanks
for the honor You have conferred upon me- 'rcat aP
pause)
/ OH H,rs-Sileuce! silence!
Alderman GALE, of the Second Ward then moved that
the Board proceed TO the election Of Clerk Of the Board
oil Aldermen.
Alderman EMs,ys said he had supposed. from the pro-
LESSONS Of the majority that party feeling was not to
example would be male TT this point II there were
any objections to the present Incumbent, MIR Willis. HI
would be happy to know what they wereif not he hopet
he would not be removed He should Therefore nominate
Mr. Willis for reelection.
Alderman H.snHouek seconded the nomination.
Alderman DRAKE nominated Charles Whitney. WHIT
was elected by a vote OF IL TOD
Alderman EMM,~s then offered resolution rendering
vote Of thanks TO Mr.. Willis for his services Clerk
the Board, which was adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman G.ir thea moved that David r Valentine he
reelected assistant clerk of the Board which unani
mousy adopted
| He also moved that Levi D. samm BIZ removed from
the office of printer of the Board
Alderman EMM,ss said he hoped the printing would be
done by contract in future much saving would be madt
TO the city The resolution to adopted by
OF ~ to 5and the amendment caused considerable
| applause from the audience
JAcon HAYS then re.appointcd Sergeano OF arms o
| the Board by unanimou vote
| Alderman H,sBRouoK then moved the adoption Of tn,
| rules OF the old bonrd
Alderman DRAKE moved TO amend, by striking out thu
2oth article which was passed AMI the rules were theI
adopted.
Committees then appointed TO inform the May oil
and Board Of Assistants that the board organized
| prepared for business.
| The president then appointed Alderman Drake of thu
9TH Alderman Miller Of the LIST and Alderman ale Of la
| ID yards the committee OF finance OF this board.
The committee appointed to wait upon tho Mayor, re
ported that they had performed that dsty and delivered
communication sent by him directed to the President o
the Board which opened AMI asoertained to be Me
sage from his Honor the Mayor. which read and
| Geyod TO be printed.
The Board then adjourned to O'Clock in the evening
| EvrSIvG SESSION.
| Alderman ScHLrrEIiV, President. In the char.
| Reduction NJ Salaries Alderman DRAKE moved tina
the salaries OF the following named officers be reduced
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