The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-16
Board OF Assistant Aldermen.
is Board met last evening, the President, Neil Gl

Board or Assistant Aldermen.
This Board met last evening" the President Neil CIR
The minutes Of the last meeting were read ard
proved.
appointment Of .assfstant alderman Byrns prese
appointment Of Hugh Brady, as City Guager. Adopt
INSTRUMENTATION from the Mayor, nominal
George ". Matsel Chief Of Police The nomination
The late FGre.-Communicatio from the Comptrol
with bill of David Graham & Co. for fees counse
Corporation in relation to the great fire of Decent
le45, $6,O36. Referred
Petition of inhabitants to light Cedarsreet with gas
farred
Petition Of Boatmen to have sheds erected for III
boats at foot of Fulton street. Referred.
Communication from Street Commissioner, with {,
nance for filing up sunken lots in 10th street. Accep
and ordinance adopted.
Papersfrom the Board. Several papers were conc
led in.
Assistant Alderman WEBB offered resolution in IA,
Of making an appropriation of $1,000 to defay the prel
nary expenses for the volunteer companies now be-
raised in this city for the war against Mexico.
Assistant Alderman OLIVER moved to lay on the tai
Assistant Alderman DrRNE moved that the resolut
be referred to special committee, who could rep
thereon.
The Ayes and Noes on laying on the table, were
dered and stood-Ayes. 9; Noes, Z.
Assistant Alderman WEBB-A very handsome dem
straion for those who going fight our battles
The Board took a recess.
The Board after taking recess. returned at o'clo
man Oliver enquired il the Select Committee were
pared to report the subject Of the introduction
Railroad through Hudson street.
Assistant Alderman SMITH Of the 9th Ward, said
Committee would be prepared with their report at
next meeting Of the Committee, on Thursday
Imposition upon Emigr0nfs.-Ald. BvRNE presen
the report OF a committee of the Young Friends of
land in relation to abuses and mpositons pracsed
emgrants in hospital called, situated in 89th sire
9Th avenue. Mr.. B. Stated that several inmates of
hospital, according to the report, in a state
utter distress ed prvation. The report of the comb
tee was referr6A The report endorsed by two p|
scians, and gives detailed statement of the wretc
condition of the inmates which will be inve stiga n
the board with scrutiny. Referred. al II
The Polunfeers.-Asst Aid BYRNE next novel, .
consideration of the resolution offered by Az
West. in relation to appropriating $4,000 for the =
sonary expenses Of the volunteers already refcrred
Asst AID OLIVER opposed tho taking up Of the resd
ton He could not imagine the gentleman proposing
resolution was sincere.
Asst Aid WEST was Of opinion that the passas{
the resolution was justly due to those who were a
to risk their lives for their country.
Asst Aid. ByRHE considered the better course woI
be to refer the whole subject to q committee.
moved 70 refer, as committee could inquire into
merits Of the case.
Asst AID OLIVER moved to lay on the table.
The question was taken and lost The question h|
was carried. The resolution accordingly referr
Asst Aid BYRNE moved to refer the veto Of the
Mayor, together with accompanying papers, &c. in
ton to opening Albany street, to select committee.
Asst AID OLIVIA opposed the motion.
The motion Of Mr. Byrne prevailed.
Inc ordinance was hereupon adopted.
The Board adjourned.