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

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Nr EvIrpELL. taking the Chair said that Tor the H.
felt deeply indebted Iic would endeav to Discharge
the duties connected with the Chair ith the striciest
up Tor conside before the Board would s1
I'LL times demand careful exercise of his duties The
measures that were to be introduced would be watched
with Jeaous and scrutnixng eye, and while they
were pledged to carry out those measures of REFORM
which were so much needed in tho cty-they would re-
ceve the thanks OF the entire community. by carrying
them OFT to the full extent for which the, were pledged
MIR T.ron OF the 18th ward. here moved the appoint
Mr CHARIIcK rose TO oppose the motion There
was clark already under the board and before they had
power 10 appoint one in his should first remove
Mr.. TmoM.s r. WHITNEY was here Nominated, and
ballot taken.
For Mr. Whitney 10
The out oing Clerk
Majority.
AMOS JoNys appointed Sergeant at Arms.
The Committee from the Board Of Aldermen here a.
tended and formally the organization Of thak
Board OF Aldermen.
The May and Recorder here entered and took their
places on the Bench when after the usual for mas the
Board OF Assistants duly sworn after which His
Honor and the RECORDER withdrew Tho Mayors message
was then read The Board hereupon adjourned 10
o'clock when they hid an evening session.
EvESiso SESSION.
The Board met G. O'Clock. Mr. EvEKukLL, the rresi
petition received from the " Franklin Associa
ton Of Printers pray ing the extension Of to tho
was ordered TO be laid on the table
Resolution was offered proposing retrenchment
MT CnAick, on the part oil the Board was In favor OF
Police BR-Mr. CnAnlIcx moved resolution in reis-
tion to the bringing up of the Police Bill h view
ascertain what action intended in relation thereto.
A motion for Immediate action thereon was u ade.
Mr.. CHaRLIcK wished to ascertain the views Of the
Board on the subject.
1t was moved to lay the consideration Of the sab
jet with view TO give time to Examine the Bill
Mr. CHARLIcg here moved Il resolution in relation TO
calmly examining the bill
The previous question moved.
Mr. Cn.nL'cE rose IN The part of the rights ofthe nS
norty, and would not allow them TO be intr', g-d "
Mr.. ALpLH moved the abolition of the la,h Rule
Mr.. CnARrJcw rose in opposition. This I'm attempt
The attempt was an unjust and iberal one and would
impede the progress of Legislation II ioTm the ob-
may doubtless induce persons wish The abolition OF tho
rule, with view to make appointments
An amendment proposing the suspension OF the Rule.
was carried
On motion, the matter was laid over
motion to suspend the 3oh Rule, in relation to the
appointment of officers, made.
Resolution from Board Of Alderman proposing to reduce
the salary ofthe Clerk Of that Boa'd to $lSoo
The original resolution as carried
resolution from the Board proposing 10 reduce tho
salary Of the Council OF the Corporation to ~ GOO Vas Of
motion ior further reduction was reua nd lost The
original resolution was concurred in.
Resolutions proposing that the salary of Corporation
Attorney be reduced to 80 o per annn~ Ih. the sa'
larry oil the Superintendent Lamps and Gas be 1870
Resolved That the salary Of supeInt. ndents Of roads
be red, c,d to $500
Resolved Thst the salsry of keeper of the City Prison
be reduced TO $500.
Numerous am, nmcntSl proposing further reduction
offered
motion was made 10 rescind one Of the rules With
view TO insure the passage of the Resolution
Mr. CmAnlcK opposedj,hr motion.nnd poke in opIosi
ton TO the motion as attempt 20 gag the mino'it
motion to go into joint ballot made ard carried,
MrCn,RLicK opposed the mt III il wbichwas negstived
The original motion prevailed
The B0urd A ssistants here Withdrew