The New York herald., 1845-12-09
Broolelyn InteluQenee.

COMMON Council PRocErpIs6s.-since the nnal DIS
position nd OF the City Hall controversy the
proceedings Of the Common Council Of Brooklyn have
been comparatively tame, dull and uninteresnng Up
TO the time of our leaving last evening, the following
was the only business transacted Petitions were pre-
ssh,ed from James Abrahams, Harriet X Coles henry
James Morsnge, and Teuns O. Bergen, severslly, for
meut sales; from VIM II Inlay aud others, asking TO
naVs LclunDi4 street, between Carroll and summit
streets graded and eguiaied from Keeler and Ostron
soliciting further time 10 dag Butler street; from Joha
Dehefty, William Milford, Samuel C. johnson, tor re-
auctions in their taxes; from Eliza Clbborn for remis
Of iaS from in L. Voorhees, and others asking
o. property Hamilton Avenues from Anson Blake
asking we'll aad pump at the of Court aud
har. srom Matthias Gaune, to be appointed
chance lamplighter; from Fire Engine Company No g.
Tor a new front board for their engine. aud from A.
Dexter, n relation to hose companys house In Graham
street
Bills we're presented from Isaac Allen for paving;
from William Bennett for services as sunday Marshal
from David Haynes, for police services; from Owen
Flood, for gravel on Columbia street; from Thomas
Brady VIM Bennett, Thomas Stewart and Abraham s.
Wright for services as Police Marshals from lnspec.
tors OF Elections of the Eighth and Ninth Wards; iom
Lamplghters Of the City Tor their November salaries;
aud from Joan Frszierfo for work labor services aud
terias furnished under the direction OF the Committee
Public Lamps. In relation 10 this account (Which
had been audited and declared correct by two members
OF the Lamp Committee). very angry and somewh
peTsoDal discussion took place between Aldermen Fow
lerand SntselI. Communications received from
tion TO well and pump in Midtagh street; and from
John r. Regina, rendering bis resignation as OF the
CITY watchInen. Reno ustrances were sent in from
Henry l.. Clarke, ana ohers against the confirmation
Of assessment for paving Degrsw streets and from the
same against the construction OF contemplated public
cistern at the oil Henry and Degraw streets.
Alderman Crist offered resolution requiring
the special committee appointed TO enter into coAtI acts
for the erection of the City Hail. to report ut the next
meeting Of this board the of the various persons
wi IA whom contracts have been entered into together
with the of their respective suretes, and the
OF all persons who made proposals for contracts
and the amounts for which they willing to do the
work offered by them. On motion OF Alderman Gerald,
the resolution was after brief debate laid the table
for week. Alderman Stilweu offered resolution.
which adopted requiring the Street Inspector OF
tty OF stones and rubbish from the corner OF Stewards
Alley and York street. within forty eight hours after
ceiving copy OF this notice Alderman G.rald offered
a resolution asking that the Comptroller may be au-
thozed procure blank bonds for the issuing OF city
stock the amount of fifty thousand dollars, au.
thorized by the Legislature for the erection of City
Hall. Alderman Crist, after exceedingly eloquent
remarks in opposition to the passage OF the resolution
(Which he objected to in consequence of the
having yet reported the particulars OF the contracts
made by them for the haD moved its indefinite post
ponement, which motion was lost when long, able,
and very animated discussion occurred the passage
of the original 0lution during which some excellent
speeches made by Aldermen Bokee, Lee, Fowler,
Powell and others, pro. and The motion, how
ever, eventually prevailed. by strict party vote.
statement received OF the expenditures OF the
also, report of special committee of the said Board
advocating the establishment of School District,
10 he bounded by Willoughby street. the Railroad Can
ton street and Grand Avenue.
Alderman Stilw ell offered a resolution having for its
object the Establishment in Brooklyn of night schools
for adults of both TO be under the control and
management of the Board Of Education. The project
strenuousy opposed by Aldermen Gerald, Lee,
Fowler and other gentlemen was ultimately voted
down being in direct contoversion OF the laws Of the
state regulating public schools Before iinnl decision
was recorded however the mover declared that he
should be unremittng and determined in his efforts
found such system in Kings county, he well knew
from his experience in early life, the great benefits
which resu cd to young men from attending academies
that ered the aborer aud mechanic after their days
toll opportunity 10 improve their minds, and have Tho
advantage OF instructions which their peculir circum
stances and condition IN society prevented them from OBJ
tanning at other times, by any other method He
also stated that such institutions would have the effect
oi drawing from bar rooms and theatres youths who
had appropriate place wherein to pass their
leisure evening hours and thus save many unortu
nate fellow creature from the pison the gallows.
THE CouRTs-The Court of Oyer and TermiDer
occupied several hours yesterday with the trial of
named Archibald Hail. who was indicted together with
u man named Thomas Coggins, about nine months ago.
for highway robbery on knocking down oil German
named Eugene Schebsl, III General Johnsons plantation
and stealing from him articles property. Cog
giAs (who has boen in jail since the occutrence)
was tried at the last term Of the court, which
sion TOO Jury were unable TO agree. After long and
patent nvetg alton Of al ne circumstances connected
win affair." the defendant found guilty of =
tence. The accused was defended by Alexander Camp
oell, Esq At tha conclusion OF the proceeding Cog
gus The assent of the Court and District Attorney
pleaded guilty 10 al assault
coiprsd fellow named Fay tried upon indict
ent cnargi him with committing assault and bat
terry upon Ar Madden. OF Brooklyn, with intent 10 kill
hi'n Tie jury found hin guilty.
4 named Mctilinn (mpleaded with person named
McGif) was affaigned ior ,ria on charge OF commit
ting aggravated assault and battery upon officer
-. d Felt whereby the latter had his arm broken He
also convicted
A young French Canadian, whose nomns de g,erre is
Sweet aud who was time ago arrested for passing
counterfeit money in Brooklyn, company with lei.
low named thompson, alias Farr (who has since been
cted and sent the state Prison for year)
Withdrew his Plea Of not guilty, aud pleaded guilty.
4 curious circumstances happened in relation TO this
Court which might have resulted in its sudden and
wished for adjournment for the term II is by law
duty u the circuit Judge TO meet the County judges
every morning during the session of the Oyer and Ter
miner for the purpose OF opening the Court There
business 10 be done in the Saturday ast but
still me judges were appointed to meet on tha day tor
the purpose Of aejUurniuS over to Monday A quorum
OF the county Judges met at the court house on saur
day morning aud waited IN vain all day for the ariis
Cf Judge Edmonds VINO not forthcoming, nor a ~
message from him The consequence was that the 0
aud Fcrminer could not he openelbut at late hour
the evening, Judge Edmonds. (who had temporarily lJr
gotten that his presence required IN Brooklyn made
appearances aud with the aid Of Judge Smith and his
Horror the Mayor, Ga member OF the Court ex.oiico)
formed quorum, and went through the requisite for
mai oceedings
The Circuit Court WILL to-day be occupied with the
tfial of a seduction case, in which William Breite is
nominal plaintiff, aud Samuel II. Lahrop is defend.
The action is brought 10 damages for the
alleged seduction by the defendant Of the plaintiffs
daughter and the proceedings expected to be OF
unusually interesting character.
PoLrcr lrEMs.-Last evening, a woman named Msrge
ry O'Eren who represented herself living at No 7s
Washington street, New York, and having son in
the Half Orphan Asylum in Brooi<yn a. arrested by
officer Plau Powell the instance oil Mr. Thomas Dent
of No 63 Main street ho charged her with having
crety entered the dwelling part OF his premises with
intention to steal She was temporarily committed to
Jail by Justice Dennng. A young girl, only fourteen
years age named Catherine McLannis, whose parents
reside in Gold street. taken into custody by officer
Stewart who found her roaming about the streets in
beastIy state OF ntoxcation, followed by parcel Of
idle and noisy boys She was humanely seDt home,
that she might be there properly lecured and punished
young fellow named William Walker arr ested fe "
days ago charge Of stealing coat from the honse
of MIR. Van Brunt Of Gowannus, was discharged from
nprisonment Of the proof not being suf
hciently conclusive against him. Michael Murphy, a
coal desltr, arrested on charge of misdemeanor
10 taking from the possession Of the sheriff freight Of
coal bch had consigned TO some the South
Ferry and bound in the OF $500 to appear and
answer at the Oyer md Terminer.
FrRFs There were less than four alarms Of fire
Brooklyn yesterday the first being occasioned by the
destruction Of small shany at Red Hook Point; the
cond by accidental but not very serious, conlagra
ton in Of the houses of Mr. Blake in Harrison
Court street the third by chimney taking fire the
Franklin House, in the part occupied by Mr. Edwards,