The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-28


The minutes Of the last meeting were read and sp
ivPetiasn. From John Boyd, Nichols and Others
for public hydrant near the Battery-Refsrred.
Justice Gilbert. communication received from
Justice Gilbert. notifying his intention not to become
Candidate for re- eecton-Accepted.
Petition Of Horace B. Rusk to have authority to pave
pa Of Broadway between Chambers and Duane streets
Petition to grant Of school No. TO- in the It'll ward
10. the use Of Sunday school-Refsrred.
MI baIGos considered i q matter peculiarly belong
ing to the Board Of Education.
Aid DSDes considered the matter ought to be referred
back The Board had nothing to do with II:
Trustees of l6.h ward. The motion prevailed.
RePorts-CasHs Gpvden.-Of COMMITTEES to whom
War in relation to Castle Garden.
AID ny " s moved that Joint special committee be
Report of Committee Roads and Canals, in favor Of
constructing q sewer in 9th street, Ath avenue.
IL favor Of constructing sewer in sad st. Accepted
In favor Of paying Mr. S2eirs $3.50 for the use Of
cupola reservoir on 18th st. Accepted.
In favor of building cuivert, corner Of South and
In Of leasing pier at the foot Of Albany street. to
Mr.. Tsos- B. johnson for ono year. Accepted.
II hs ns
ment. $3i4 Al for repairs OF schoolhouss In 7th ward
and 1916 o. for repairs Of schoolhouss in 4h ward and
$700 the current expenses Of the Board for the
suing yesr. Accepted
Report in favor Of allowing northerly side OF pier at
foot Of Cour and street and Dya street. for the Of
landing Of steamboats,, etc to Poole Hoyt Accepted.
Opening Of psssase through Rroadwoytrem 0rsentOeh
10 Fine Street Report in favor Of opening street d
through Albany to Pine street
remembrance was received from inhabitants, pray
ing that the project Of constructing said street through
Trinity Church ground be abandoned as it would be a
dssecraon Of the burial ground where the remains Of
the friends of several had been deposited
A minority report was also presented.
Aid. MKssloLE moved that the whole subject be laid
the table for the present 1t was serious matter
The ayes end nays we're called for and resulted =
ayes, nays. H. The motion was negatived
Aid BRIoos considered that If they discussed the
question for hours would not alter the views OF the
) Aid. Mr.raoLE considered it a subject of such
grave character, that it required to be solemn.
ly discussed. He had conscientious scruples on
the subject, and did not wish to have street
would be a iesecration Of the ground and when It
was originally purchased it was done so on the under
Abraham offered burial place to bury his wife,
he declined it, unless he were enabled to purchase
piece Of ground which he could call his own and with
posed that sacred spot ought to be allowed to rest
disturbed. If such precedent were establi he'd there
Of repose for the ashes of their friends was now
derstood that the Greenwich Cemetery was sacred and
o the
the tranquil repose Of the ashes OF their friends No
thing was dearer to any individual than to know that
matter Of speculation one hand and Of conscience
on the other.
the 10TH His feelings certainly averse to opening
grave yards and he did the papers from the
from the Board Of Assistants He wonld vote against it,
Aid sxAMAr hoped the board would now act upon the
matter.
The question on accepting the report here being
taken, when
Aid. BENSON rose, and asked to be excused frem
voting.
The question on excusing him from voting taken
and carred-ayes 8, noes Z.
Tho question on the acceptance Of the report was
taken and carried-ayes6 8, noes 2.
SO the report in favor Of authorsng the opening of
street through Trinity Church ground, from Greenwich
street to Pine street. was accepted.
SpecioI Justices Resolution in favor of appointing
John W. Kschum special justice, in the room Of Juscs
The Board then took receis.
communication was received from the District At
torney mending that forfeited reccgnizance, in
which Arthur Fee was surety should be settled for $780,
Adopted.
Resolutions in favor OF lighting crosby street with
gas. Adopted.
Report in favor Of conveying certain lots to Francis
M nae opposed ppSs Gi Il. report
Aid. srosEALL was in favor Of the report which, on
motion was read
The taken, and stood ayes 8, noes 81 SO the
Strphe~ Semmons.-Ald DIVER moved resolution Of
mons, late Corporation Attorney, during histerm Of
Office. Adopted
The Board adjourned.
April a7-Nathaniel Pearce, Esq., President, in the
chair, and quorum Of members present.
Petitions- Buren, Hose Company, No. as for
an additional story to their building. Referred
OfJohn McQuede, for permission to lay platform in
front Of his Office in Market sp. Referred to the Alder.
or owners Of property in the 7h, ith and 18th wards
for extension Of East street. Referred to Committee
on Streets.
Ressnason-The President Of the Board presented the
resignation of Weldon, trustee Of ward schools
in the 7th ward. Accepted.
of concurring with the Board Of Aldermen in authorx
ing the payment Of sos to Dr. Stewart for his services
acting Resident during the recent illness Of
Dr.. Hasbrouck. Carried.
OF Committee Police &C.. in favor Of concurring 10
pay Dr. Fooss sas and Dr. Clarke $sa for medical
gade ssth street. between LIST and I'd avenues Carried
pier foot of North Moore street. 200 feet Adopted
OF Finance Committee in favor Of permitting Hamilton
on G psyns
purchase money with per cent. interest. Adopted
OF Committee on Wharves &c. in relation to the ex.
pedsncy Of granting exclusive use Of piers south oil
Market Slip for landing Of steamboats, Laid on the table
to be printed.
land north Of 18th street. between Bloomingdale road
and a,h avenue. Carried.
neiser $1,000 proprietor oGTammany Hail Us Smith
Dunnipg SIS; and others &c. for Refreshments furnished
to the military and police during the great nre 10 July
or Committee on Laws in favor Of discontinuing the
defence Of the suit Of Stanley H. Fleetwood, w. Feii1
OF Committee Laws m favor Of releasing E. J. Mo
0lon from his liability surety for John Layden OF
condition Of paying oneseventh his deficiency Adopted
OF Committee on Wharves, &c in favor Of directing
the Superintendent Of Whsrves to take immediate
repair the pier between Chambers and Warrel
streets Carried
Papers from tie Bosrd # Aldermen Report and reso
luton in favor Of opening Albany street to Broadway
adopted in this Board with the following amendment
| viz
| Resolved, That the counsel to the Corporation b
further directed not to under IA
foregoing rssou dom until the applicants for the openn
Of Albany street, shall have died bond with tn
Comptroller In sufficient amount, TO be determined b!
him. and with surety to be approved BY the Financ'
Committee conditioned that in the event Of the applies
ton TO the Supreme Court for confirmation being d.
ned that the persons bonded will defay all cost
and expenses incurred by this city, In causing said pro
| ceedings. Carried amended
Report Of Committee on Arts, Sciennss and School.
and resolution relative to proposed plan Of shpwrecl
| rescue. Referred.
Report and resolution in favor Of granting exclusive
Of pisrs foot of Dey for steam