The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-30
Common Council

BoARD OF ALDERMrN.-This Board held special meet
ing last evening" the President Oliver Charlick ESQ., in
the chair.
The reading Of the minutes was dispensed with
Petitions were received and referred
From owners of the Howard House, asking permits.
sion to lay pipe at their private expense to carry off
the waste water, and to sewer in an adjoining street
Referred.
Communication from Street Commissioner in relation
to assignment Of in favor Of Edward Ferris for
certain wo in 9Th avenue
Rporfsln favor OF building sewer in Beaver street,
from Broadway 10 Broad st. Adopted.
Ia favor Of building sewer in 9th street. from avenue
to avenue c. Adopted
Communication from the Comptroller, in relation to
appropriation for the pay of the watch in the new watch
district-S2 700 Adopted
Grand Jury-Presentment Of the Grand Jury for the
September term, referred to the committee on police
Report from Board Of Assistants in relation to dis
pute between the contractors and commissioners
charity and aims Referred.
Experimentation r. simpson, weigher of anthracite
coal; Maurice Cream, inspector of frewood; Edward
Coats, inspector of marble.
The Great american Sea Standardization to the
Board to visit this great curiosity in Broadway.
Alderman Benson opposed the acceptance Of the invi
tation-t was humbug, made up OF bones.
no humbug, made up OF bones, the very awbone
capable Of swallow both himself and the Alderman
cepted.
The Board adjourned
The Mayor for ls46-lt has been mtmaed at the Re-
porters Table by leading members OF the Young
Democracy that they intend to nominate Emanuel B.
Hart r Esq for Mayor at the Spring election
twas also intmated that the Wings and Natives in
tend to join in the nomination Of Justice Taylor for
Mayor.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALpERMEN.-Monday evening
The President in the chair and quorum of members
present The minutes Of the last meeting were read and
approved.
Pettons.-Of inhabitants of st. Marks place, to have
that street lighted with gas-reerred to committee on
lamps and gas. or Policeman Ritter for relief on &C.
count ofnuries sustained while in the discharge of his
duties or Messrs. Townsend Brooks, occupants of
building No liz Broadway to have lease Of said proper
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repair and untenantable-r
Reports Of Committees-The committee to whom was
referred the potion Of Cornelius Allison for compensation
Tor ervices rendered constable to stephen Summons
While acting in the capacity of Corporation Attorney,
reported IN favor Of granting the prayer Of petitioner ac-
copied, and resolution adopted.
Inc committee on streets to whom was referred the
petition Of sundry persons to have 10th street between
the same. Report OF committee accepted, and action of
he Board of Aldermen concurred in.
The committee to whom was referred the petition OF
persons employed in paving streets &c. for an advance
OIL wages they receiving only shllings per day,
reported in favor Of directing the petitioners to make
elr application to the Street Commissioner at the same
time to recommend to the Street Commissioner to raise
their wages to 81 day the being the amount OF
pay 70 street sweepe whose labor is not more arduous
Inc committee to whom was referred the petition oil
James Flynn and others to have the macadamzed portion
OF the Third avenue repaired, reported in favor Of the
Adopted
The Joint Committee Oh Fire and Water TO whom
was referred me petition OF sundry persons to have
LOOK ana Ladder 20, No. 3, located in Ainity street
Reported in favor Of renting premises No l22 Amity
street Tor the accommodation Of the beforenamed Hook
and Ladder Company Adopted
The Report OF Committee in relation to the organza-
ton OF an Executive Department Of the City Govern
ment was presented laid upon table, and ordered to
be printed
Resoimions favor OF holding the Second District
Poll OF the 10th Ward corner Of Broome
and Forsyth streets. Adopted.
ayor OF referring to the Committee Police Watch
and Prison the expediency of pettoning the Legsla.
ture to amend the Police Laws Of this city, to in
crease the number Of policemen in the several wards
also 10 the pay of the Chief OF Police the Cap
tains Assistant Captains and Policemen. Adopted
In favor OF having all the awning posts now standing
IN Nassau street. between Beekman and Pines street. re-
moved IN order to give room for foot passengers in that
crowded thoroughfare. Referred to Committee on
Streets,