The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-25

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Der OF hne rounds Of beef and fat turkiss, that
yesterday transferred from the markets and hue
wagons, We may safely say that our citizens, gen
nave resolved to go in for the good things Of this
tho occasion OF this hallowed festival. At an
hour yesterday, every market, meat shop, and &C
wagon, appeared to be perfectly beseged with purct
hundreds OF whom, being disappointed in procuri
right Sort were tempted by the display of plump
nh.n0 Oh sne various port r-houses, to run in
bells OF Trinity Church rang a few merry peals
numerous wagon loads of evergreen, designed 70
decoration Of churches, gave evidence that mora
usual preparations were making for observing the
CITY HALL.-The size Of Ibis building has Iona
cause OF complaint, in consequence OF its beipi
tireiy 700 small for the purposes of the city. A
present time, several of the most important court
neid In the old City Hail. now known as the aims
building, which is a perfect wreck. A plan has
proposed oy Martin Z. Thompson, by which Al
inconveniences now suffered would be obviated
snoro all the accommodations much called
Inc plan proposed would consist Of centre bull
tnree stories high, fronting on Broadway and on c
stieeI, with an enlargement In the centre. makinf
principal entrance on Broadway, fronting Warren s.
Ihis central building would contain a room sew
nve feet square, covered by dome, from which It
receive Its light; and one seventy five bv thirty
well adapted for library. The present City Hall
form the south wing, and building Of similar siz
description, fronting on Chambers street would form
north wing The esent entrance on the Park "
Dc continued by q hall extending through the
building, and the wing on Chambers street. From
principal front on Broadway, there would be hall
ing through to the Centre street front. There wou
great number Of court rooms and smaller room
The officers attached thereto leading from the prn
hall, besides leaving several large rooms for other
purposes. The size Of the present wing, and tn.
proposed to be built Chambers street. would b,
by ioS feet deep. This central OF main building
DC i20 feet, making the whole front on Broadway
feet long There is another plan offered for ths o.
deration ofthe Common Counoil but 1t is so far inf
o. tSa tna to the on.
1t Is very clear that the City Hall, as it IT, Is
contracted for the necessary purposes. The
tho most splendid and magnificent buildings
the country. The present Aims House but
would, OF course, be taken down; the new buils
having sufficient room for all the courts and offices
tanned IN that, besides being admirably calculated
the post office There has been something said at |
appropriating $4,000 for the fixing up of additie
court rooms In the old building, which seems, ind
like but q waste Of money; the house being now In
condtion that 1t Is almost Impossible Keep apytt
ary, IN time OF rain This thing shoad be attended
The empire city should have city hall liz propor
to its necessities; and four Common Council would
more seriously upon matters Of such vast importar
and less, upon subjects OF earthly conseq uence
should soon have all the necessary buildings, and at
mere expense
Dun STREETS Our Streets at this season of the ',
present q horrible appearance. During the day. 4
almost impossible to pass along our most public sire
without being ANGLE deep in mud By proper att
tion to paving and the material used all such unpl
santness might be avoided A pavement similar to /,
Russ pavement, might be put Town the Same ex per
as the present There is plenty of stone on BlacAwe
Island, and all the buildings that place being n
and paupers who have nothing else to do, without
cent Of cost. They have to bs supported In idlene
and 1t would be infinitely better to set them to
the benefit of the city The laying Of that stone
cost no more than II does while it would last me
than four times as long and would not require half
labor to keep it clean. The entire city might be tn
paved in few years. by paving every year such p,
lions as require repair.
LIT. CHARLRs 8. COOPER, of the NJ Y Volunteers, d
hngushed for his gslsntry at Vera Cruz Cerro Gore
Contreras, and Churubusco has arlived in the oil
q prAs i'm will
elegant sword in admiration for his conduct during
campaign. The bullet hole in 1t Cooper's shoulder,
osived ut Churubuseo, gives token Of his galsutry.
MORE HERoEs.-Lieuts. w. H Browne and Char
s. Cooper, Of the N. Y 8. w. have returned from Me,
co. These gallant young officers distinguished the
selves in every battle, from Vera Cruz to the city
ter was severely wounded ut Churubusco. The frien
Of each Of these gentlemen intend presenting tn.
testimonial OF their gratitude for the glory tn
have conferred upon the regiment to which they We
attached.
PowEns STATUE OF THE GREEK SLAVE This cl
d'oupre Of modern genius strsmains on exhibition
this city and We are happy to 10 we'll patronised
all lovers Of the fine arts Every stranger visiting Il
city should make 1t point not to leave without sect
this splendid statue, and contemplating its beauti
proportions.
SERIOUS AccIDENr.-A man named Joel NJ Maste
while engaged In painting q window sash Of the ff
story of building in Broadway near Wall street,
terday, fell from his position to the sidewalk. He
taken up insensibs and conveyed to the City Hospit
when discovered that Of his wrists broke
sidered in very critical situation. He Is young ma
and without family.
ANorHER.-George w. Tompkins, Esq, son of CA
Tempkins u. s. A., while q towing excursion a f
days since in Cow Bay, was shot by the accidental
charge of his fowins piece The muzzle of the gun
not more than two feet from him when the disch to
place, and the whole load entered bis back near t
right shoulder lie was brought to the city, and
thought to be in dangerous condition.
Board OF Supervisors.
DEC. 81 The Mayor presiding sThs minutes Of t
preceding meeting were read and approved
Petihon,-From sundry persons for correction
BiHs-The Coroner's bill for $4,000 was present,
and referred to the Committee on County Officers.
leving Sheppard Knapp Esq, from taxes person
property. 1t was objected ito the report that
Knapp did not appear before the and state
objections On tho part Of Mr.. Knapp, 1t was stat
that he had not any personal property in the l2th
that he had not been taxed for years. and tt
he had no notice Of the assessment
The RECORDER said there were only two modes
Mr. Knapp to be relieved. The first WAS for him to
before the assessors and state bis obectons IL he
from any inadvertency not gone before them, he III
comes before this board, and In coming before
must make an affidavit which shall fully and explici
state the error In the assessment and in addition
must fully exculpnte himself from any neglect in
attending before the In his the Recorder
opinion his affidavit unsatisfactory. Instead
setting forth facts in his affidavit he swsars to
illusions. He should have told the board through
affidavit of what his property consisted; and 1t
the board to judge whether 1t was taxable or not.
(the Recorder) had no donbt OF the responsibility
Mr.. Knapp, but he wished that he should comply wi
the rsquirements of the law. He asked no more FRI
him than what every other citizen ia obliged to do.
Alderman MEssERoLe said the Recorder had taken
correct view of the case, although he, the alderm,
would go little further lie believed 1t was the du
of Mr. Knapp to attend before the committed and ST.
to them the nature Of his property and IL for TIT
to Judge whether it was taxable or not. He knew II
Mr. Knapp lived In the most princely style, and fr
what he had heard he had no doubt bat the furntr
sndequipments Of Mr. Knspps house were worth $40 OF
that he, the alderman thought personal proper
and 1t for this board to say whether it
or net He, alderman Meserole, knew no distinct
between the rich and the poor; the poor man whsnsv
he had grievance to redress, sure to be bragg
before the commitee and Intercepted with the great
minuteness; and he did cot see why Mr. Knapp shot
not be put through the same ordeal Tho p,rr v
referred back to the committee. or same committee
favor of remting the taxes Of the folio wing porous
Horace Kemble Joel j Candy, VIM. T. Bowling, Char
Pullen, j. p. Quin, T.. Godfrey, John Strahau, Pei
Sweeny, and Catbsrine Havermeyer. Sent back to I
committee.
Resolutions Aldermen MEsERoLE offered the folio
ing resolution
Resolved That some arrangement be made with the
whom 1t may concern, to have the room made comic
able at next meeting for really If 1t is not do
some of US will be in danger of free zing.
1t is needless to say that the resolution carri
with reclamation.
Alderman KELLY offered the following resolutic
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