The New York herald., 1845-06-18
Common Council.

meeting last evening, OLIVER CHAnLIcx, Esq. Presi-
The minutes of the last meeting wero read and ap-
proved.
Petiaons-A number of petitions were received and
P,intsrs.of journeymen printers, asking fair COM
pensaton for their labor Referred to Committee
Laws.
OF Luther Berry to be relieved from assessments Re-
ferred.
Free Hya,ans-A number;:of petitions were received
from inhabitants asking for the establishment of free
hyGTan. IN various t; parts oftse M city. Referred
stalls 80 p'' ''"''' = N''''A'' - '''''
from inhabitants to permit the erection Of booths about
the Park on tho Fourth of July. Referred
Inriiations.-From the Historical Society, to attend
their celebration on 10th inst. Accepted.
From Mechanics Institute, to attend lecture even-
Repors.-In favor Of relieving Mrs. C. Van Ranse from
personal tax-S242 30. Accepted
In favor Of erecting sewer In Avenue to Avenue c,
to connect with sewer in Fourth street.
In favor Of aboshing the Corporation yard in Eliza
Aid; Corsos opposed the adoption Of the report He
considered public yard especially necessary for
the benefit Of tho citizens particularly for the repairs OF
Aid BEssoS considered it was more expensive to get
the FIRE apparatus repaired in the public yards than
the spot where they were located
Aid BRcGs moved to have the report laid on the table
and printed
Aid CosroR considered il ought to be printed as not
six in the Board knew anything about it. Laughter
Alderman BENSON considered that there were many
abuses yard particularly in relation to sick horses
ter)
Alderman ME.sERoLn The sick horse alluded to was
not OF sufficient value to pay the iarriers bill.
The report was accepted-ayes IL, noes g.
Police Supe'intendent-JnsiiceM Ma,seI-Message from
the Mayor nominating Justice Matse as Superintendent
Of Police and explaining his Honors motives for lately
nominating Justice Tay or, which was done by his Ho
from thorough knowledge of his capabilities perform
the duties OF the Office His Honor went state that
this was the sole ground upon which he acted and wish
ing in police force place head person of Jus.
ce Tay lors experience, we'll allow little po-
me a 20 IN saSS an %
mination, and substituted Justice George W. Matse
the nomination, in compliance with the wishes of the
Board
The question accepting tho nomination was taken,
and stood. ayes 10, noes >.
There loud paudts outside the bar after the vote
was taken.
Police staiens-some papers, appointing police sta
Poisoning DEMONSTRATION in favor Of directing
His Honor, the Mayor to offer reward of $500 to find
out the perpetrators Of tine Outrage the 18th ward in
poisoning the horses belonging TO MIR. Whtson.
The Sfreefs-Resolutons in favor Of regulating the
streets. Referred.
few papers of public interest were then passed.
when the Board adjourned.
Board OF AssIsrANrs.-This Board also met last even
ing, the President, ~ PEARcE, Esq in the Chair. The
minutes Of the last meeting read and approved.
Reports .adopted-O OF Street Commissioner favor Of
moving the Floats in the North river between Fulton
ton and Dey streets Communication from Comptroller
recommending the passage OF ordinance creating the
loan stock for building nurseries Randalls Island
Referred
Hdpers from the Board Resolutions,
That John Allicothe be removed from the office of In
spector of Carts To accept the resignation Of Samuel
Van Wort Inspector of Elections sixth district
Ninth ward That John D. Snedcor be appointed in his
place. That the Comptroller be authorized to hire
such places for station houses as he can obtain,
provided the rents for each house do not ex
ceed $780, That the Street Commissioner be directed
to build sewer in Rivngton street. also in Grand street
from Bowery to Centre street. That the Street Com
missioner be directed TO number East street. That
18th street be paved between lst and 2nd Avenues re-
ferred. That Francis ORiley be appointed Weigher Of
Report .adopted-In favor of granting to steamer
Of slip loot Liberty for one year from Mss s
Paper from the Boord-The resolution adopted by this
ss, e sySI ptna @ a
call special meeting to receive his nomination ofa Chief
of Police was returned by the other Board
Resolution .adopted-That the Counsel for the Corpo
ration be directed to inquire into the legality of
Young in relation to erecting tower for alarm bell
Papers from The Board.--.Message of the Mayor in
ference to the Chief Of Police.
The Message of his Honor the Mayor, giving his rea
sons for his previous selection and nominating George
mously concurred in. Adjourned to Monday evening
Special sessions.
Before Recorder and Aldermen Meserole and Dodge.
JUNE H.-John Smith Come Jsgain-The name OF
John smith, was called this morning by the Clerk OF
the Court and should think about twenty persons
answered :" here" The particular John, however
discovered in the person Of very small boy, who
charged with stealing spoons and sentenced to the house
Of refuge We would advise the other nineteen to apply
for change Of name Immediately.
N DufchRoi beating has Wve-Anthony Rechler,
orwny sour.tempered looking Dutchman, was chargeo
with beating and abusing his wife Catherine, in
odest, quiet woman, said Anthony 'ish Won very bao
mamie beats and he bruse, and he pounds init all his
night-and he no pays noting at all to support de chill
iren,
ArrHorr-" Dat ish not true; it sh damn lie SO
often ash bring her monsh she strikes and she scods
like any thing"
A number Of witnesses were produced however, who
testified on the part of the wife, and the Court
Stealing Shnts--Wm Tucker, James johnson and
John Anderson, three Unlocking black fellows, were
charged with stealing half dozen shirts from Julia
runn, washerwoman No proof, however, was pro-
duccd against any Of the parties except Tucker, who
was sentenced to the penitentary for six months
The E1scts Of bad Company-James Gould and Ter.
ence Waters were charged with robbing Daniel whalen
Of $40. Whalen said he walking along Orange
street, between II and o'clock at night when he was
Accosted by the two men, Of whom struck him.
thsy asked him to 60 and take drink. He went with
them, and after mbbing his "blue ruin discovered that
his money gone. Upon accusing the with TAX.
that's pretty treatment alter the Kindness We've been
showing you," and they would give him satisfaction
when he make his complaint at the watchhouse
was SO drunk that he could not tell his and did
know what he was was doing No proof being produced
large number OF unineresting heard, but
as they nave all appeared in Police reports, it
necessary TO repupiish tneni.
General sessions.
Before the Recorder and Aldermen sesserole and Dodge
VI. {. PATTERSON, Esq District Attorney.
JurE l7-Upon the opening OF the Courtthis morning
the Attorney and alter announcing the
oi oenerp Jackson, made an eloquent feeling, and able
pesch on the life character and distinguished services
VI the patriot soldier end who gone from
as forever Tho Court then adjourned until
morning at 10 O'Clock.
| Court OF Common Pleas.
Before Judge lngraham.
June H.-At the opening OF the Court, JOHN McKEo,,
50, rose and stated that last evenings mail brought
TINS cry the monlniu intelligence Of the death OF Ar.
DkEw JACKSON at his late resiuence IN Tennessee. In
making this simple statement feel, said McKeon
as had performed all that IL necessary to induce this
Court to grant the adjournment which am about to soli
cit ct your Honors hands.
Is not my purpose to culogzc Andrew Jackson. The
mention OF his name at recalls the services render
cd his country No language Of mind could portray with
sucient power the grateful recollection entertained by
the American people for his memory In such hour Of