The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-09-08

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| Common Council.
BOARD OF ALpERMEN.-Ths Board met last evening
al O'CLOCK looking much refreshed and improved after
their usual summer recess President jackson in the
The minutes of the last meeting were read and up
proved.
Petitions were received from inhabitants of the 9th
ward asking repairs &c. Of said From Jeremiah
Compton asking remuneration for the loss Of his horse
City Prissn.-A petition was received from Malachi
Fslon keeper Of the city prison. asking the Pows. Of
ss 10 ' ae s 4'''
Reports .ddsptsd-To FIJI up the sidewalks of 10th
lots between 9th and 10th streets and avenue ANA ID
avenue. For building sewer in state street To regulate
9th avenue between 42d and 57th streets 49,
Grand Street Ferry-In favor of causing 6uikhead
to be built in continuation of the street. from Cherry to
Williamsburg sa, I srry~Isid on the table w 900 $40
In favor Of filling up vacant lots in Grand street.
Adopted
Msrico-Tne Volunteers Report from Board of Assis-
of approprating OF 5000 for each of
the volunteer regiments that had been called out to aid
| in the war against Mexico
all therefore it is prudent sell on the first offers
if you do not you will lose money.
| Aldermen Benson and LIvINGsruN opposed the adop-
| ton of the report.
AID. MrssEsoLr would not pay a single sous to the
regiments. The yeas and nays were ordered and re-
| red in.
during the late illness of DR.. in
Ordinance in favor in filing up sunken lots between
9th and 18th Streets West of Avenue C.Concurrsd in
Also, between Bloomingdals road and 7th Avenue =
Cencurred in
| Corporation Attorney Communication from the
Compoiler relation to the return of fines SC receiv
cd by the Corporation Attorney and charging that func
tenary with having received scerain moneys which he
| had not paid to the Common Council
Aid PuRssK moved to lay it ON the table.
Aid BENsoS hoped not. Such communication re-
ceyed from the Comptroller ought not to be treated with
such discourtesy. 1t was serious charge brought
against the Corporation Attorney.
Aid MEssERoLE was OF opinion 1t ought not be laid
the table.
| The communication referred.
- Hon Louis Nc Lane-A resolution of thanks to the
Hon Louis McLane, for his services in the late negota
ton on the subject Of the Oregon question and tender
| ing the inequalities of the city.-Adopted.
| Dutch Men.oE War.-A resolution rendering the hos
pitaes OF the city to the officers Of the Dutch vessels Of
war in our harbor, was also adopted.
resolution was adopted in relation to Colonel Mcintosh;
and also in relation to General Gaines. The follow
ing were appointed committee to carry out the res0u
tons Aldermen stoneall, Benson, Hart, Brady and
Johnson
| Recess
The Board again met, after recess.
Report in favor Of allowing John c. Houston for loss of
| his horse (S30) Adopted.
| A petition was received from Ex.Alderman Cozzens
OF the 81 ward asking for theconsruction OF sewer in
| his Immediate neighborhood
| Another communication was received from the Comp
the cleansing of streets. Referred
Aid VAN TINE offered resolution in favor of extend
ing the Inequalities of the city to all the officers, in
our city who had been engaged in the late battles OF
The Board adjourned, to meet on Monday next
| Board OF AssIsrANr ALDERMEN, Sept Neil Gray,
Esq, President in the chair and quorum Of members
| present
The minutes of the last two meetings having been read
and approved the following petitions presented
and nI referred to the appropriate committees
Peuuon OF VIM H. Baker and others, to have engine
No restored to the former company.
Petition of Augustus Joseph for a new floor in Fulton
market.
Petition of sundry persons for a sewer in 25th street
Petition OF sundry persons to have Eldrdge street light
communication from His Honor the Mayor, stating
mas objections for not approving resolution adopted in
contract lease for District No of Docks and Slips
ORDERED to be entered on the minutes and printed.
relation a claim made by D. Graham Jr amounting TO
upwards of $600o for services rendered the Corporation
In arguing certain cases in the Court for the Correction Of
| communication was received also from the Street
co%mis.GneT in relation to bill presented by Samuel
ing to $l62 alleged to be due him for the Of horse
employed By him Will. in office Referred
the City Treasury for the quarter ending July, 1886
Resolution in favor of lighting Rivngton, Delaney
Forsyth, Allen, and Essex streets with gas also
Broome street from Eldrdgs street to Lewis street
Report and resolution in favor of causing sidewalk on
the west side Of 10th avenue to be Jagged
Resolution in favor Of authorizing the erection OF
bath in each ward station house. for the of police
men, On. motion the 9th, 18th, and 10th wards
Petition of r. E. Roberts and others to have the vacant
lots at the of Grand and Christie streets fenced
in Referred to the City Inspector with power
favor OF extending to the Hon Louis McLane, late Mi
mister to the Court OF St. james, the Inequalities of the
city.
Also in favor of appointing committee five from each
Board to wait upon the officers of the Dutch vessels Of
we'll upon Capt Mcintosh, who distinguished himself
in the late battles of Pao Alto and Resaca la Palma
and extend to them in like manner, the Inequalities Of
the city. COncurred
The Chair appointed Messra Webb. Mullen, Brown,
McErath and bod, as the Special Committee from this
Resolution favor of authorizing the construction of
sewer in Franklin street, to connect with that in Cha
pei street. that build house drains to
meet with the same. Carried.
Resolution in favor of requesting the committee
police, watch and prisons to report at the next meeting
WHISTLER conveyed to the city from Black
wells Island in obedience to wrts of habeGs corpus and
II So by whom the expenses incurred by such convey
ance are paid. Adopted.
Resolution in favor of requesting the Street Commits
of Nassau street. WALL belongs TO the Corpora
if not by whom the side walk has been extended
raj feet into the street. Carried
communication was also received in relation to Ger.
tain claims made by Mr. Mcbride for work alleged to
have been done on the new prison at Jefferson market
Numerous assessment lists for regulating and paving
various streets the upper part Oft city were present
frmed.
Resolution in favor of causing the side walks in the
Ordinance on this subject Carried.
The Board then adjourned until Monday evening next
Movements OF Travellers.
The arrivals yesterday, exhibited considerable d.
mnution those of the past week They prin.
cpaly composed Of travellers returning from their
excursions to the comforts Of domestic enjoy
Asron-C. Hubbard, Newburgh; D. stanchffe, do,
w. Miken, Sag Hsrhor; W. Kennedy, Baltimore; M.
Gray, New Haven; r. Adger, Charleston; J. Mosson,
Richmond; j. Wise, Philadelpha; r Lukns do D.
Fulton, Mississippi A. Smith, Texas; j. Hemphill do
NJ Joseph, Canada; A. Austin, Philadelphia; J. Stokes,
do;i simon de Ia Madrz, Caraccas j. Luckens. Phila
dslphia; W Allen Mobile; d. Baker, Boston; Oliver
da,n; Q; Crawford, Poughkeepse; Wharton,
Salveston f. Crotcher, Philadelphia X. Raymond Al
bany; J. Howell. Columbia O. Plat, Washington; G
Calvert, Newport
CJTYnA. hitney Philadelphia; w. Easterbrook, do.
j. Cosng, Richmond N. Watkins Halifax Co; Dr.
KearneV. III A Mall