The New York herald., 1845-02-18

Mr.. cHAaLuoK considered there were many reasons
why they should He repudiated the idea Of
establishing such principle as would empower the Cor
poration to thus give away the city properly and he
petition Of the gentlemen asking for the Rotunda did not
accompany the report the occasion and there
fore the matter ought be referred until had an oppo
| tunity to into the matter He had no objection to
granting at any time, donation; but he protested
against establishing tn principle which the Board sought
to do in the present instance.
Mr. BLAcKsroNE of opinion that the building could
To make tse svasbe for pubc
purposes to be used by the Corporation in way
would require an outlay OF 600 The institutions Of
they bound to foster and protect such institutions
here
Mr. CnARLIcK proposed TO lay the report the table
Lost-ayes d. noes T.
Mr. BoYLE moved to amend by striking out "Sl," and
inserting " 81 600"
Mr.. CHARLrcx considered that the Board had not the
power amend-they could only decide question OF
concurrence with the other but they had not the power
to amend.
PREspENr.-I consider we have the power to amend
Ma CHARLrcxI wish to have the decision Of the chair
of the chair and wish to have il recorded books
PREsIDEHT-I shall take the question.
Mr. CHARLIcK-l am OF opinion that the views OF the
President ought be expressed mapflly and not se
down the matter in this way We shall see If it is not
party drill that operates here
Gentlemen, the question is shall the
chair be sustained?
The question was taken and lost-Ayes Is-Noes 3.
So the decision of the chair not sustained.
The President here left the chair and expressed his
opinion that the veto of the Mayor ought to be sustained
purpose as that designed by tie Board o Aldermen
was lndcrous to think Of establishing gallery for the
and he therefore fully concurred with the Mayor in his
views on the subject
Mr.. CHARIIcK moved reconsideration. Carried
The PREsDENT-I move we now concur with the other
Board.
Mr. TAYLoR-I move to amend by striking out "$l,"
CHAIRMAN (Mr Charlick pro tenn 1.-The Chair has al.
ready decided that We cannot amend.
the paper before us really think that oud aughter
Mr.. BLAcKsrosE rose amid cries of questionable de-
the right ofthe Corporation make the building
They had the right he c,ntended give dona
Mr. CHARLicK continued his remarks in favor OF refer
ring the matter which he contended did not change the
complexon Of the matter at ALI and as they could not
according to such views more through desire to
and protect the city property than to sustain
| three.
| Mr. BLACKSTONE opposed the motion. He could not
see the object OF referring the matter again. after SO much
| delay.
Mr voonHls considered they could gain nothing by
referring, when the Board decided they could not
Mr. TArrAs hoped the resolution would pass, and not
be referred.
Mr. SrorsoRD was prepared to record his vote for non
concurrence, if the question would be taken to night
Mr.. TAYLOR considered that the question ready
well understood, and that they ought to dispose OF
forthwith The. gentleman who opposed the passage.
had advanced reasons to induce him to believe that
Mr. CHARLIcK felt that to be he had that quick
of comprehension with which the gentleman Of the
position benches3 He had to be sure that quckness
perception daughter from the opposition benches
Joined in by the President and Aldermen Henry and Div
ver2
ference he conended would be able to give him (Mr
C) the information he required, to ho whe and for
0ha purposes this building was erected.
The PREsIpENT opposed the motion to refer. All the
information they require could be gained this evening
The building was originally designed for Marine
Court but the history OF the building it not
ry for them to enquire into at present.
Mr. CHARLcK again would urge the necessity of refer
ence Those who opposed reference would vote down
enquiry which he protested against
Mr. BLACKSTONE considered they ought not refer as
nothing could be by it. The Committee belong
ing to the Society who wanted to get the building, should
remove their pictures before the 18th April next.
The question on referring to the Committee Arts
| and afSs SSsctfedRvGssi7fo tfedRvGssi7foly ySs Ss then e taken up
| then taken and lost Ayes 7-noes iT. zoe
The main question on concurring with the board,
then put
Mr. TAYLOR had no desire to let the public property
go off 81 He was in favor OF getting some equivalent
| for the public property.
TIE question concurring with the Board then
taken AID lost-ayes Z noes 10
So the Report and Resolution non concHrred in.
Mr.. CHARLicK The result Of this voe in forcing
question upon the Board think has received signalre
buke by this result
A MEMBrR.-Is there any other question before the
Board
Mr. CHAnLrcx-Yes Sir. shall move for a reconside-
ration, wish to give those gentlemen chance of
cape -(Laughter)
Mr. Hrra1 would suggest to the gentleman Of the First,
(Mr Charlick0 to withdraw
Mr.. CHARLIcK pressed his motion, which prevailed
ayes l6, noes l. Amid shouts of laughter.
II was then moved to refer TO special committee OF
hree-Ayes 9. noes
The Committee named consisting Of Messrs. Bay
les, Blackstone and Taylor.
Report-In favor Of altering grade First and Fourth
Avenues between s2nd and 36th streets Concurredin
Papers from the Board "A number OF unimportan pa.
pers from the Board taken up in order and dis
posed Of
N,p Police appointments Avery Brown and George
The Aims House .agan-Mr Blackstone offered
luton directing the adoption OF the necessary steps to
carry on the new building on RandalPs Island.
L Mr.. CHARLIcK opposed the resolution. They had al
seen how dangerous to allow the abuse Of the
tractng power. Every member OF the Board well
Of those abuses in relation the
notwithstanding the present Corporation having
single dollar in the treasury to defay the expenses and
this contract would be carried OUT would the
Legislature auhorise them to raise the money. They
could not build credit, and they should do they
meant to proceed with these buildings
Mr.. JOHNSON moved an amendment, that the Committee
have power to contract provided they first report to this
Board for confirmation. Lost
The OIL Contracts .asaim-Mr CHARLrcK offered
luton direefng that the communication of the Superin
tendant Lamps and Gas in relation to the oil contracts
referred to Special Committee with power to send
for persons and papers. Lost-9to4
Public Schools ls-Resolutions in favor of passing
TO repair some Of the public schools Adopted.
Mr. CHARLrcK offered another resolution directing that
the communication received from the Aims House Com
missoners be referred to Special Committee Laid on
he table.
The Board then adjourned.
Brooklyn Common Council,
FEB l7.--Present his Honor the Mayor, and quorum
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved.
Petitions. bills, &c presented and referred.
Annual Report Of the Board of Educson presented
and placed on file.
Several unpaid assessment lists for sundry matters
presented but in consequence Of the distance
from the speaker and also the wart OF order in the
council chamber, were unable to learn the purport Of
he papers. They were referred to Assessment Commit.
tee.
map was presented defining the line between Brook
yn and New Eutrich, and ordered on file.
Communication from X J. Todd, offering TO sell the
property advertised for sale by the Board at auction.
Reports Street Committee matter OF opening
street the Wallsbout Road and Williamsburg line, to
be called Chase Avenue.
Reported that they have caused map to be made and