The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-05-11


for them to act upon The Chairman bowed. aud said
their attention. The Committee then bowed tnrnsd
on a heel piece, and left the room
motion relative to renting pier and bulkhead was
referred. and then Alderman JOHNSON made a motion
10 adjourn but Alderman Benson up before him
and on his showing bit OF paper, Alderman Johnson
Alderman Benson then arose, and in very neat
little speech paid some compliments to the President
and in conclusion, moved vote of thanks for the
in which he had presided during the year The
resolution passed.
Gentlemen Of the Board Of Aldermen For the kind
and complimentary manner In which you have been
Charged the duties Of presiding officer Of the board
low return you particularly alderman OF the 3d.
my thanks. In assuming the duties to which ! was
called by your choice well aware that should
often have to throw myself your kind indulgence and
to look to you for supports and am happy to say that
have been disappointed in my expectations. By
your aid and assistance my otherwise arduous duties
have been made easy De assured, gentlemen
th,s ha ever enersn WIN graei 80 n
For the errors that | have committed during the
year that rs, is past ! ask your forgiveness
only reminds Of your attachment to but it like
wise admonishes me that the time of official rea-
hour Of our separation is at hand, separation
to most painful with feelng) but before
last time in this Chamber, would bear testimony TO
the manner in which faithful clerk and his aid have
emclency
with which they have responded to calls, commends
them to highest consideration would aso return
thanks to the reporters attending this Board for the
courteous and gentlemanly in which they have
conducted themselves for the number of years have
been member of this Board. And now, my friends be-
fore pronounce for the last time the adjournment OF
this Board allow to express earnest and heartfelt
wish for your individual welfare; and that health, hap
piness and prosperity may attend you ALL is the sincere
and fervent prayer Of your President.
The clerk then read the minutes of the meeting
which were approved and the Board then adjourned al
| Of he eli
legislature for 1868.
| Board OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN Nav lOth-Nel
Gray, Esq, President, in the Chair.
Church Of ST. George the Martyr.-A repsrt pre-
sented in favor of conveying piece of land block No
% OF the common land to the church of st George the
Martyr. Adopted.
4vning Posts IN Nassau street Resolution In favor
Of cansng the removal Of all the awning posts in Mas
sau street, between Pine and Wall streets. Adopted
fwning Posts in Fulton s,reet-Resolution in favor
causing the awning posts the north side of Fulton
street. between Broadway and Hudson river, to be
| The Board having disposed Of all the papers before
them Assistant Alderman OLIVER offered the following
preamble and resolutions, which We're unanimously
| adopted
Whereas, the time has now arrived when this Board
Is about to dissolve, and the many associations which
have been formed about to and whereas Is
Of the high-minded liberal and impartial conduct of
the gentleman who has discharged tho arduous duties
Of presiding officer Of this Board-therefore,
Resolved, That the course of Mel Gray, Esq, as the
and courteous and merits and receives unqualified
appreciation
Resolved, That the thanks Of the Board of Assistant
Aldermen hereby presented to him, for the able
manner in which he has presided their delbera-
tons with the best wishes of the members for his future
prosperity and welfare.
To which the President of the Board made the follow
ing reply
Gentlemen Of the Board Of Assistant Aldermen
period has arrived when our official connexion
Board IL about to be severed harmony that has gene
rally prevailed during its existence 10 pleasant
reflection and though many AS strangers
trust all part friends. For myself, can say
with sincerity and presume only echo the sentiment
Of each member of the Board that the remembrance
the friendly associations formed during intercourse
the past year will be lasting life
That occasional differences of opinion should arise In
the discussion of subjects before the Board to BIZ
expected butt gives great pleasure to have 1t In
power to remark that In instance that to my
memory has the debate been marred by ndecorous
personal or political illusions.
Our acts from time to time, have been submitted tc
constituents and they have failed in any
| to command their unanimous APPRECIATION may truly
that 1t Is to be attributed to the impcrection
Of human judgment than any to want your part
In conclusion at parting, permit to express for each
of you my earnest wish for yonr health happiness and
prosperity and for the uniformly kind, courteous nd
generous support extended to for the honor
red upon your president, and for the compliment
ry solution just passed return to you, individually
and collectively my sincere thanks and enduring graft
tude
The thanks Of the Board were then rendered to O. S.
Bartles ESQ., Clerk w. Mcclellan associate clerk and
Mr. Slidell sergeant farms After which the Board
adjoined sine die