The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-28
brooklyn city In,eIIigence.


COMMON CouScrL PRocEEpiros.-The Common Coun-
Gil chamber of Brooklyn unusually thronged with
spectators last evening in consequence OF its being sup
posed that the proceedings of the Board secret
session. in relation to the City Hail. and the subject
watch departments, would be made public Some ques-
ti0ns connected with certain disgraced hre companies
Guilty that standing could not be obtained In
the densely crowded meeting Many who went thither
with high expectations Of having their anxiety and curl
osity gratifed, destined to dissppointmen-for
motion made by Alderman Burbank to waive all further
my stery about the above mentioned important projects
voted down, SO that the obedent and humble con-
stituents this honorable body will have still to remain
in ignorance Of the transactions OF their chosen law
givers and representatives
The Lamp Committee on the memorial Of sundry per-
sons residing in State Court and other streets verging
South Brooklyn reported In iavor oil sdvertsng ioI
proposals have amps and posts Immediately erected
for the lighting Of from Court to Powers street.
Garden street from Jerolomon to State street, Columbia
street from Middagh to Fulton, and Pacific street from
Court to Smith. OF Street Committee adverse to the
petition of several persons against the opening Of Filth
Committee adverse to the remonstrance OF John Lud
um and others, against the repairing and regarding Of
Middagh street OF same Committee in favor OF paying
Owen Flood 1920 SO for repairs OF streets Of Well and
Pump Committee in favor Of the petitions OF John Thorn
Others and George A. Jarvis and others to have
wells and pumps Immediately contracted for to be To-
Gated in Cumberland street. between Park and Myrtle
avenue and at the OF Henry and Degraw streets
The resignation of John an Duyre as In spector
of Elections the Sixth war received and Smith
Moorehouss was appointed to fill the vacancy The re-
sgnation Of Michael Troppal as Inspector OF Elections
appointed in his place The Assessment Committee
ported favor Of petition OF Abraham Van Nostrand,
guardian Of John NJ Sands for land enormously sold to
Edgar j. Burton for taxes The same committee report
ed in favor of granting warrants for thirty days to the
city collectors for the collection Of the required assess
ments for certain districts of the city.
very long and interesting debate took place
port made Alderman Gerald in favor Of the rensate
ment of the members Of Fire Engine Company No. Z,
(who time since disbanded0 with the excep-
ton of william and Abraham Bloodgood. The discus
sion took place on an amendment offered by Aide
j c.. whole
consideration of the same special committee The
was lost oy vsTy close vote an1
Smith, voting in the ahirmatve and Aldermen Stiwel
Gerald, Dolbear, Macomber, Osborn. Burbank, Camp
Aaron w. Johnson and George L. Birch were appoint
to apporion the expenses for grading and
John Leech jun was appointed an election Inspector
for the First District of the Fifth Ward and Harvey
Force, Nicholas B. Rhodes, and James r.. Magce were
appointed inspectors of election for the second district Of
the ward resolution offering premium of 800
to Jonas Parker police officer for assisting to impound
stray hogs, was laid on the table. resolution was
adopted authorsng the Street Commissioner to enter
ints contract with W. r. Hatch, to furnish the city
with oil from the LIST day of November next to the Is,
day May following at eighty six cents per gallon for
unbleached sperm oil and thirty cents gallon
for winter strained whale oil Resolutions We're adopt
Closkey, owen Flood and Others to grade and
tain streets at rates varying from ninety cents to
Samuel Benton was nominated the first Judge of the
County of the Commissioners for opening Gin
clined the appointment Cornelius b. Bergen and As.
bury W. Kirk nominated to the First Judge of the
County as Commissioners for opening the Fifth avenue
Among the petitions presented those of Adrian
Vanderveer Ann Bergen. Robert Prince, ard Horato
onderdonk for conveyance Of property purchased at tax
ton of tax Samuel w. WhittIesy to have his bond as
Weigher and Measurer disposed Of; Henry j. Ruggles
FOR leave to withdraw against granting
conveya to John Purdy George A. Apologize to be
relieved from fine Silas Ludlum for the payment of
bill Of seventy two dollars for making surveys ON City
PARK Pei Or 10 ma mpuf 0f
pairing the watch-house cells Parmenus Johnson to
nave portion of Baltic street between Henry and Co.
hold auction sales the public street, in
Nathan Smith, to retain possession of sdew ak
Adams street rom Plymouth to John street until ext
! spring WIN. bean, Thomas Gascoigne, George Peck
b. W. Davis and Others in relation to certain wells and
ing the bad condition q the streets George s. How
land p b. Byron and others for the regulating and gra
ding certain streets r. w Clayton All, T. B. Morre and
dered and articles furnished to the fire department Hen
~ Young and others, to have park laid out on the
for the collect of and of Thomas
Leslie and forty-eght others. in relation the pro-
report was presented and ordered on dle from the
City Inspector of the Eastern Division the subject Of
certain complaints made by John A. Pease on behalf
several residents Of Hilary street. ntimating that
nusances complained of would be forthwith removed.
A motion was made and adopted, that the Committee
delegated to enquire into the differences existing be
the city OF Brooklyn and Messrs Masterson and
Smith, of New York. and to devise measures for the
o.,
should be instructed to report at the next meeting of the
3oard.
The Committee having charge of the petitions
rails, &C. in relation to alleged transgressions the
part OF Fire Companies Nos three and four were also
| instructed to report on Monday next.
Aldermen Crst and Fowler, each offered resolutions
the subject of MIR. Patersons holding Office city
accountant requiring the Comptroller to report to the
other information connected with the official vocaiions
of that gentleman Both resolutions were, however,
voted down. after his honor the Mayor had made
notinn ht~h nnpnor IN he afortA
A. ii. Osborns resignation an Inspector ofElections
in the Seventh Ward received, and Coe D. Jackson
On motion of Alderman Bokee the assessment lists
confirmed, and after the transaction Of other
very immateral business the Board adjourned to meet
again in their favorite secret session.
BOARD OF SuPERvIsoRs.-This Board met yesterday
igreeaby appointment but did not attend any other
business of greater importance than the auditing of var
accounts, presented from different for
vices rendered and articles sold to the county.
Police IrEMs.-A preliminary examination was held
before the in relation the charge reported
yesterdays Herald having been made against Mr..
Van Astyne, highly respectable and wealthy resident
pears that the accusation from misunder-
standing connected with copartns'rshp transaction,
scarcely be proper to anticipate the decision Of the Court
Very eminent counsel have been retained behalf Of
Several disorderly and "vagrom men" and women
brought from the cells and examined on divers
charges preferred against them all growing out Of their
Amongst the motley and miserable looking crew were
Cornelius Hardin, Richard Martin, George sprague,
Margaret Breslen and person named Sands the latter
being accused Of committing violent assault and bat
terry upon his wife.
SINGULAR OBpuRAcv.-Dr. Cox read a lecture of good
advice Sunday evening at the Perrepon street Bap
fist church, to the youth of Brooklyn the subject of
matters and things generally and yet strange to say
after the lecture concluded young couple stepped
up to the altar and we're then and there married
Cry HosrIrAL.-There was considerable enthusiasm
the meeting last evening" in relation to City Hosp
tai great number Of the most eminent and wealthy
citizens in attendance and there is now every pros
pect of building be erected worthy of the rapidly
growing extent population, and opulence OF Brooklyn
BRUTAL AssAuLr.-Ata late hour on Sunday evening"
a person supposed to be resident of New York, was
most brutay assailed in Myrtle Avenue, Jackson
street. by set cowardy ruans who appeared to take
delight in kicking the poor fellow when no down,
and ioruring him in every possible way. II is almost
wonder he escaped with his lfe but is net at all