The New York herald., 1845-02-04
Common Council.

BOARD OF AssrsrArrs-This Board held its reguls
Tss o last meeting read and
Pohce-A communication was received from the May
or, nominating Jacob p Marsh W. Blackstone, and tw
others, TO fill the situation of Policemen Adopted.
Invitation From the Protector Fire Engine Compan,
No a. attend their annual Ball. at Tammany Hall,
Friday-Accepted
Resignation Simeon Abrahams, as Trustee Of Commo,
School, Fourth Ward-Accepted.
Inquests- Resolution in favor Of compensating DR.
Covan for medical services in attending inquest-R,.
ferred.
Petitions Refe,red-of inhabitants, to have Tenth an
OF Mary Carroll asking for compensation for the use
of vapor Baths at Bellevue Hospital
Vaynish-A man Of the name of Tyler having pre-.
sented petition to the Board reque sting them to witness
exhibition OF Varnish preparation, made by him
which he stated could resist fire or water, made his
the article he had prepared when the petition was
ceived, and the invitation was not accepted.
Popers from the Board-Reports-In favor Of haggnf
side walk round Union Park. Referred
Resolution in favor Of directing the Mayor to adopt
necessary punish persons who exercise undu
influence over voters at elections. Concurred in.
.8pponfmerts- Benjamin Black, Captain Of Mu
ncipal Police, 9th District; Wslter Howell Assistant
Report in favor regulating ssh street, from 4th to 7f
Avenues Referred.
In favor constructing in 23d and oath streets
from Bloomngdale road to 9th Avenue. Concurred in.
Wall Sfrest-In favor Of re numbering Wall street. Con
CURED in.
Ia favor of building Bulkhead from South street to
Walnut and Corlies. Referred.
In favor Of leasing to James Raymond, pier at the foot
Tnuitaton-From O. of Rechabites to be at their an
nual meeting. Accepted.
The Street.-The Comptroller sent In a leng communi
cation in relation to the cleaning of streets The
ncion referred debt that due to the Contractor
for cleaning streets, and was rtferred
ut should have been for money due to the City Govern
men from the Contractor for filling the streets with filth
and dirt
In favor Of certain regulations in sewer on Stanton
street. Accepted.
Resolution from Mr.. CHARLIcK directing the Board
to forward communication to the Legisature asking
for appropriation Of 000 for the erection OF build
ings Blackwells Island Mr. O. opposed the action
this Board this subject at their last meeting He
the loan they required and also in relation to railing in
Stuyvesant Square
The resolution was negatived-Ayes o-Noes o.
Resolution In favor Of appointing Sydney H. Stewart
Resolution from the President in favor Of removing the
Arsenal from Its present location in Centre street. to
suitable location In the suburbs of the city. Referred
The PRKnDENr moved alteration in some oil the
mees and that the names Of some OF the minority be
added, consisting Of Messrs Spoford and Tappan In
der to watch the committees.
Mr.. CHARLIcx felt glad to nnd the President at last
awake to sense OF what was due to the mnority-bu,
he feared II was too late.
The resolution was carried.
The Oil C0ntrdcfs- CHARLICK offered resolution
directing to have the report Of the Superintendent
Committee Lamps and Gas be referred to a special
committee. Mr. C. considered that the Superintendent
had acted directly contrary to his duty in relation to tho
contracted for he contenied aduerated % per
cent and taking into consideration the entire facts OF the
he considered that would be better to all parties
to have the matter referred in compliance with the
solution offered by him (Mr: g Twas simply resolu
tion OF inquiry and would afford the superintendent
contractors and ALL fair opportunity for explanation
The resolution was lost -Ayes7 s7-Noess g.
The Board then adjourned