The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-14


BoApD OF ALpERaES.-Ths board held special
meeting last evening Alderman Charlick, president in
the chair.
The reading Of the minutes was dispensed with
Petitions Referred of the Inhabitants of 4&th street,
to widen and nag that street Of sundry persons, to
sundry persons for Are bell Of Farrell, in relation
to docks end slips Of NJ NJ Quackenboss and others,
Allen for the removal of Greenwich Market Of John
Green. for leave to erect balcony the corner Of
Chatham and Pearl streets Of Hose Co No 81
for hose cart of Patterson, to transfer stall In Full
ton Market; of Wethsre Co. lease Of the bulk
head foot Of Dey street. Of sundry persons to have
On motion Of Alderman Benson il was resolved that
the superintendent should take immediate measures to
have il repaired.
Communications R,fsrred From William Martin,
calling the attention Of the Board to his bill for extra
services as Inspector Of Streets from Dr. Quacken
Water Commissioners relating to the claims OF the con-
tractors for building receiving reservoir In s8th street.
and recommending the of the contractors Of
fer from the Corporation Counsel enclosing his OPT
MON in favor OF paying John Murphy the money which
was stolen from the An district station house oy po
the eeunssl was opposed by Aldermen Mssssrole and
Benson The reading Of the report Of the Comittee to
whom the matter before referred and reported
in favor Of paying it, was called for; it was, with the
other pspers referred to The Finance Committee.
tanning q Communication from the Secretary Of War,
calling the city government to give possession Of the
Battery and the Castle Garden to such officer a. the
general government may appoint to be used as drill
battery for the State troops and for other Re
fsrred to special Committee, consisting Of Aldermen
Communication from the Clerk of the Board Of Edu.
cation enclosing sundry bills for the expenses Of Ward
Schools.
Pier at the Foot Of Green sirees-The report Of the
Committee on Wharves, in relation to extending the
pier at the foot Of Green street. laid the table,
State Prtson al Sing S,ng-Report of Croton Aque.
duct Committee, in favor Of entering into contract
Croton water, to the extent of 10000 per diem,
for the term OF FIVE at the rate OF $3.50 annum
payable in advance with the privilege Of i've years from
the expiration OF the above term at the rate Of Sl250
Accepted.
Leasing the Public Docks and Slips--A resolution to
lease the public docks and slips passed the Board Of As
sstants and sent in to this Board for
Alderman Benson hoped it would be laid on the table
Aldermen stonsall wished it would not be taken up to.
night. The motion to lay on the table was carried
.3ffs and Scienees-The Report Of the Committee
Arts and Sciences in relation to the shpwrecks that
have taken place the neishboring coasts within the
write to the Secretary Of The Treasury recommending
the superintendent oflght for the Of per
sons shpwrecked, was taken up end read Before the
ns and the wa' s
quorum Old Hays was sent after him with orders to
arrest and bring him before the Board ols rolens but
the Alderman made his escape and Hays had to return
without him. The President said that it the plea
sure Of the members present. he'd send the sergeanta
Arms to his house, and have him brought back There
was no response, and the Board adjourned.
BOARD OF AssnrANT ALpERNEN-Nathaniel Pearce,
ESQ President, In the Chair, and quorum of members
present.
Petitions and Remomsrances presented and Referred
OF the OF the steamboats, Belle and Express for
exclusive of pier at the foot Of Robinson street
or sundry persons against the construction Of sew
or in Carlisle street.
Ofsundry persons against extending the pier, at the
foot of North Moore street.
OF. Folsom and Andrews, to be remunsrated for the
loss Of horse in consequence Of the bad condition Of
pavement.
OF Daniel s. Bayles, to be appointed Inspector Of
Lumber.
Lump Posts-A communication was received from the
s.toIh IAaa
posts Referred.
R'po,t- Committee on Fire Department, in favor
Of leasing premises in Dover street, for Hose
Company No 10. and leasing premises nov occupied
by that company in Roosevelt street Carried.
a Popevs from the Board eC aidermen-RepOrt Of Com
ea and resolution in favor Of extending per- foot OF
Spring street, and sppropriang ell 080 TO deiray the
penses thereof After discussion the action
Of the Board Of Alder waa concurred In.
Nothing further Of importance being brought up. the
Board then adjour ned.