The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-07-01

Common Council.
BoARD OF ALpERMEr.-This Board met last evening
minute. Of Ss s. a ssa in s cs %
lation to
Cleaning the STANDARDIZATION OF Mr. Lamb asking the
introduction OF the system OF cleaning the streets by
machinery and an appropriation for the same Referred
Petition from inhabitants of 18th street. asking appro
prls,on for public hydrant in that locality Referred
Also. to lay water pipes in said street. Referred
Petition for free hpdrant in Suffolk street. between
fiy,ngton and stanton streets. Referred.
The Outrags Ntisancc.-A communication
ceived from Mr. F. Bucklough respectfully suggesting
mode OF abatng the omnibus nusanccs which are felt
is % assn il the as By the
gests first the substitution Of leather boxes for tho iron
ones that are at present used in such vehicles Next,
paving the streets with wood and establishing line OF
railway through the different thoroughfare, which
light vehicles be used for the conveyance
gers. The communication was referred
Communication from the Mayor with the resignation
Of the City Chamberlain on the table.
Reporfsln favor Of allowing j. s. Jones to construct
drain at his personal expense carry water from his
celler, l59 Hammond street to Hudson Rver-Acceped
tablshment of code Of laws for the better rcgula-
ton vagran puppies belonging to the canine tribe
who have hitherto, in violation OF all law, wander
ed at pleasure through streets committing all sorts
of depredations and wandering about in ideness The
ordinance has reference to such ofthe species
to be found in the vicinity OF Broadway putting segars in
the faces Of the ladies' during the evenings they to
theatres and other places fpubc amusement which
is indeed to be regretted The ordinance reported
from a special committee to whom was referred com.
munication from the New York Sporting Club" in
ference to the establishment OF law to protect and i'm
the better breed of dogs which often escape from
their and meet the fate of all vagrant animals
and subjected to the black CODE the argumenun
bacinn under the hands of the usty niger Justices
who dispense the law in all such made and prov
| ded, during the summer months The ordinance pro-
vides that there shall be established dogpound, in
suitable location at the pleasure of the Mayor All dogs
found in the streets shall be taken to the pound pound
master shall be appointed register in which shall BE-
weekly mpounded and they shall be maintained at the
public expense and can at oil times be redeemed upon
for board, &c. their keep may amounto. To be
| sold at auction if not redeemed
The ordinance was taken up by sections.
Alderman BENSON moved to let the ordinance lie the
table 1t made no provision distinction between the
the cur dog Immense roars Of langhter) Now, pro-
test against the passage Of the bill upon these grounds
as there ought to be distinction in the clauses of the
Aid. Mn.srnoLn- The bill was framed, sir, upon pure
tween dogs and puppies OF all kinds loud and continu
Gus peals OF laughter)
dogs and puppies aristocratic. Q.aughter) What
meant to contend for was, that big and
make the objection with view to provide against con
tngencies; for gentlemen, unless you take such
pecautien arm inclined to the opinion that we shall lay
the foundation for increase OF the canine population
Qmmoderate roars Of laughter) and thereby aggravae
the evil we intend to abate
Some motions then made to let the ordinance lay
on the table which lost.
The ordinance partially amended follows A
clause inserted authorizing the Pound Master
ceve 81 per day. and empower him to sell each dog i'm
pounded for of 49, in the event Of dogs not be
ing claimed by its owner and the PoundMastcr is bound
to pay all sums that may remain hand after de,
Quoting all fees, expenses &C., to the City Treasury
The ordinance was passed until the Clerk to the
reading OF the seventh clause, which empowers the
Pound Master to sell off, &C.
Aid. BENSON hereupon moved to take recess.
AID. MEssERoLE called for the yeas and nays.
Aid. BRIGGs moved to refer.
Aid: MEssERoLE considered the opposition he had
ceved as uncourteous from the Alderman (Briggs)
Aid. BRGGs would not allow his motives to BIO ques
toned.
Aid. BEsros.-Let us retire for half hour and then
we can settle the matter.
Aid SEAMAN move that it be referred to the Commit
tee on Laws
The motion prevailed-ayes9 9, noes g.
The Board hereupon took for half an hour to
the tea
Some of the members feeling evidently much cagrin
ed at the abrupt finale to the proceedings which they
doubtless considered rather on the Part OF the
ing through to its last clause.
The Board re.assembed and the roll called over
General Sandford-A communication was received
from his Honor the Mayor conveying invitation from
General ndfcrd to his Honor the Mayor and the Com
mon Council to receive grand saue from the first d.
vision of military which the gallant General has
the command, on the 4th of July. Accepted.
Papers from the Board Of acknowledgements IA
vor Of regulating Washington, Duane, Carrrine and
West streets. Concurredin
Marine Court--In favor OF regulating altering and
improving the apartments in which the records OF the
Marine Court are kept-the present room in which the
favor Of removing the Marine Court the apartments
which at present occupied by the American nsti
tue and allowing the institute to change its location
the present Marine Court which is suited in all
poets for all the purposes Of the Institute The report
was referred back.
Several petitions were received from inhabitants ask
ing the construction of free drans in several Of the
remotcr streets.
Report-In favor of compensating William W. Man.
ties Inspector Of the 9th ward for one months servces
Adopted.
n O license
which he alleged was paid by him contrary to the
visions of the ordinance
In favor OF paying sum of $40 to the Superintendent
Of Streets for apartments occupied by the Supcrnten
dent of Streets in the discharge Of his official duty with
the further of $780, to be paid for similar purposes
when required.
In favor Of paving 10th street. between I'd and Sd
nues.
In favor Of regulating LIST avenue.
favor of paving 2sth street. between 9th and 10th
avenues.
Madison .4rsnue-Assessment in favor of opening Ma
olson Avenue
received from James T. Brady ESQ., asking an up.
preparation for Clerk hire for the of additional
Office requires enable him to discharge his official du
ties with efficiency and for the advantage Of the Corpo
ration. The communication was appropriately referred
Aims House.-Communicatio from the Aims House
Commissioner asking instructions from the Board in
lation the disposal of certain fuel belonging to the
Aims House under his charge. Referred
| Croton Wcier-The semi-annual report of the Gro
ton Wafer Commissioners" was taken up and oered TO
be printed.
from this Board asking appropriation for school purpo
ses Referred to Committee on Finance.
| Petition of Thomas Warner, 18th Ward, asking appro-
priaon for fencing certain lots in the vicinity OF his
dwelling which he represents nuisance. Referred
| to City Inspector
Papers from Board of assistants Several papers were
| received and concurred in
ResoiionsIn favor Of erecting prison near Jeffer.
| son Market. Adopted.
TIE Sireets-In favor of directing the Commissioner
on Streets to report efficient plan for cleaning the
| streets than the present Adopted. [Good.l
noo To,U ldarm SrA MAN m a
the vote taken in relation to the dog law The motion
| prevailed
| Alderman HESRy moved to take up the section
| which was under consideration at the time of the
recess The President hereupon read the seventh
ton which empowered the pound keeper to receive one
pose OF according to the provisions Of the law.