The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-06-09
NEW YORK, TUESDAY MORNING. JUNE 9, 1916.


Common Council.
BoARD or ALDERMES.-This Board met last evening,
the President d. 3. Jackson, Esq. in the chair.
The minutes Of the last meeting were read and APP
proved.
Several petitions were received and referred:
or DR. shock for pay for medical servces-referred.
or w. L. Lawrence for correction of tax-referred
For sewer in Fifth Aforementioned.
For sewer in Twenty-ei ghth street-referred.
Several pettions asking for correction VI tax were
ceived and referred.
making provision against the dangerous practice of
storing powder sulphur saltpcre and all such inhamma-
BILE matter, within the city Of New York Laid on the
table,
Another communication received from the Mayor.
in relation to expenses for outfit &c. OF volunteers to
join tho American army in the campaign against Mex
co. and also asking for local accommodation Tor drill &c
Referred to Special Committee.
Another communication was received from the Mayor
vetong the permission given to Patrick Quade to erect
scales &c. opposite his premises in Market street. Laid
on the table.
Sfresfs--A communication was received from the SUI
perntendent Of Pavements with Of persons in his
employ in answer to resolution Of the Common Council
Reports-Of Finance Committee recommending the
Of for hSn nj
&c. $500 600; Coroners fees. 81, 500.
Poiies-Aldsrman HAIR presented report and ord.
ordinance provides that the city shall DO divided in three
DISTRICTS also mskos provisions for Courts &c Adopted
Petitions Of Laborers Union Association" asking for
Of Washington parade ground for celebration OF ah
Lamps and Gas-Alderman TArrAs offered resolution
in of authorizing the Superintendent of Lamps and
Gas appoint suitable persons for trimming the
Alderman Benson opposed its adoption without re-
ference.
The resolution on motion, was laid on the table.
The Board took recess for twenty minutes, and re-,
turned.
ventilatng the Board room. Adopted.
Alderman BRApv offered resolution of inquiry. rcla
Blackwells Island. by Aldermen Of the city. Adopted.
LuEafic .asyum -Resoluton proposing the enlarge
ment of the Lunatic Asylum on Blackwells Island.
Adopted.
Observation-Disclosures BENSON offered resolution in
favor of presenting stand Of colors to the volunteer
against Mexico at cost OF Sls0 Adopted unanmo usy
TAs Dead House,-Alderman BRApv offered resolu.
Coroner to examine dead bodies than the present dead
house in the Park Adopted 1.-THE community at large,
Brady. of the 10Th ward, for the introduction Of
G,mpowder-R resolution, in favor Of referring to a
special committee the act Of the Legislature in relation
| to storage Of saltpetre. gunpowder. SC. Adopted.
Resolution in favor Of filling up water lots between
Resolution in favor q aboshng the office OF crier
the Court Of Sessions and obgng the police to perform
The Convention-R Resolution directing tho clerk of
the Board to furnish the members OF the city conven
'1 Rssolaon 10 amend the law relative 10 Hospital
ney paid by American seamen. Referred
os BY him oT ihs ,, sss I
soners Accepted.
In favor OF making sewer in Washington street. Ac-
| In favor OF improving sth Avenue Accepted.
In favor Of building sewer, and improving S0th street
| Communication from the city Inspector, with srd.
nance in favor Of filling up sunkcn lots between 9th and
4 10th streets The ordinance was adopted.
Also for improving and filling up sunken lots in 35th
and AID streets Adopted.
After passing and concurring in some other unim.
portant papers, the Board adjourned
| BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN Neil GRAY, Esq.
1 President, in the chair
Petition Of Bartholomew o'Reilly to be appointed q
! weigher Of anthracite coal-Grauted
Petition Of Hose Co. No 81 to be provided with new
carriage-Reerred
Petition Of W. w Niles to be relieved from expenses Of
arbitraton-Referred.
Petition Of d. Evans and others to have nuisance
Petition Of j. B. Murtaugh and others TO have hydran
Petition Of Joseph Kerrigan and others to have
| constructed in Ninth street-Referred.
Petition Of Robert Green for payment Of claims due fol
services rendered-Referred.
At the last meeting OF the Board resolution wal
adopted asructing the Committee on Fire Department
TO enquire whether the Chief Engineer employee cerl
in his once and i So By what authority The committe
capacity OF clerk in the Office Of the Chief Engineer
| Report accepted
Street Cleaning. Contracts, $cA statement of exist
ing contracts in which the corporation is involved &c.
also communication the subject of cleaning streets
regards the present expenses and the propety Of in
quirng whether more efectual and at the same time
economical mode cannot be adopted received from
the Comptroller and referred to the appropriate
| mittce
Report and resolution from the Board Of Aldermen in
favor Of granting the exclusive use of the Easery half
the pier foot Of Caharine street. TO Curtis Peck for the
landing Of the Norwak line Of acknowledgements
| in
favor Of granting permission to the Fire Companies to in
roduce Croton water in their engine houses &C., at the
| own expense-Concurred in.
Petition in favor of directing the Superintendent
Public Buildings &C. under the direction Of the Commit
tee Public Offices and Repairs to seats to b.
placed around and near the fountain in the Park o.
an expense not exceeding $780, and that the BE-
placed under the charge Of the person having charge
the founiain--Adopted
Resolution in favor of causing Horao street 70 be re
numbercd-Ad0ped
Petition OF the Laborcrs Union Benevolent Association
for permission to celebrate the 4h of july in Washing
ton Parade Ground-Granted.
Report Of committee TO whom referred the petition
Of Recorder Scott in favor Of selecting suitable room
in the City Hall old Aims House, or Halls Of Justice fo
the OF the Recorder to be occupied his chambers
Report accepted and resolution adopted.
Petition of Andrew r. Troter and others, for Hos,
| Company in the 10th ward. Referred.
Petition Of Abner Mills and Others to have lots in 5tl
| street. between avenues and d drained. Referred.
Message from the Mayor in relation to providing
suitable rendezvous and drill for the LIST and
regiments US. volunteers, under the command of Co
Invitation to attend review Of the First Brigade ii
Tompkins square. Accepted.
Resolution in favor Of rendering the thanks Of the Com
mon Council to Major General Taylor and his brave
sociates in arms for their achievement in driving tn
enemy from the soil Of the United States; at the SAM
time to tender to the relatives and friends of those WIFI
fell victims while fighting in defence Of their country
the sincere coincidence OF the citizens Of New York
Adopted.
Mr. McELRArH then offered resolution in Favor Of up
propriaing the sum of 500, wherewith to purchase
sword for Captain Duncan as token Of acknowledge
ment Of his bravery in the battle at Pala Alto. Mr.
Elat in offering this resolution took occasion to spea
In atterng terms Of the conduct and claims Of c. pai
Duncan, whom he stated a native Of this State,
graduate Of West Pont and had the Legislature not ad
Journed he doubted not but something wouls hav
been done for the before named gallant and toriou
officer The resolution lost II intim ated tha
the politics Of Captain Duncan for him
! this case do not coincide with those cnter,a acd by
| majority Of the Board.
New Police Law-The bill recently passed by tn
Legislature regulating the Police Dcpartr ent, thc
| called up and read.
Alter discussion relative TO the Of pas I'M
the policeman, &c 1t was notion laki on the abl
| to be printed.
The Board then adjourned until Monday evening mex
| Movements OF Travellers.
The registrics yesterday exhibited still further dc
i rofa fha mall