The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-23


Fifteenth Ward Schoots.-Memorial of numerous re.
sdens of the 10th ward for the appointment of Professor
Charles Davis as trustee of public schools of the said
ward. Referred.
Sepsr in Greenwich Street Petition of sundry pro.
perry owners for the construction of in Green.
witch street. from Morris street to Battery place. Re.
ferred.
ssytr in JOIN s,s.-rson for sewer in John
with sewer in 6urling slip. Referred
Sewer in South William Stre,t-Petition of sundry
property owners for sewer in South William street.
Pier "a, E. R-Petition of Norton, Converse, and
others for exclusive use of pier No "a East river Re-
ierred.
Extension of PierPetition OF H H. Durham and 9th.
os for extension Of the pier at the foot of North Moore
Titles Of Property Sold-Report and resolution from
the Board OF Aldermen in favor OF directing the Counsel
10 the 20 to the titles
avenue between the 7h and 9Th avenues, and sold in
ls43 Concurred in.
Exchange of Lands-Report and resolution from the
same in favor OF exchange Of certain lands Concurred
in.
Purchase of Land Report and resolution from the
same in favor of purchasing gore of land within the
reservoir iquare corner Of 42d street and 9th
Concurred in.
Twentieth Street-Report and resolution in favor of
paving Goth street. between 9th and 9Th avenues and set
ting curb and gutter stones thsrein-Concurred in.
Payment Of Ciaims-Reselution in favor of paying
James j. Broas 500 for extra services rendered while
holding the Office CT superintendent Of Pavements Con-
Message from the Mayor-Tiansmitting the reports of
the Directors of Bank for Savings Managers of the Sail
ors Snug Harbor, and the Keeper of the City Prison
Ordered on file.
assessment Lists-Cnmmuncaton from the Street
Commissioner in relation to sundry assessment hss-Ac
cepted
Llnahc .1syium--Resolu in favor of requesting
the aims house commissioners to communicate to this
board all the correspondence that has passed between
himself and the resident ply sican relative to the
charge Of DR.. Stewart Referred.
Funeral Ceremonies Aid. OLIVER presented the
following preamble and resolution -
Whereas is understood that the remains Of the late
Captain George Field Of the Sd Regiment of the U;
Monterey in Mexico, the 2lst of October last,
expected shortly to arrive at this port board the ship
Auburn, from New Orleans therefore
Resolved, That the Common Council of the city Of
New York, entertaining high respect fer the memory
and gallant conduct of this officer whose bravery and
self devotion reflect honor upon his native State OF New
York. will attend such funeral remonies may be OBJ
served in this city the arrival of the remains Of the
deceased and that committee of three on the part of
this Board be appointed. lin conjunction with a similar
committee of the Board OF Adermsn) to make suitable
arrangements therefor
Resolved That the flags at the City Hall be display ed
hafmast on the occasion; and the propretors Of public
places in this city, and the masters of vessels in this
port be requested to unite in this testimonial of respect
to the memory Of tho deceased by also displaying their
flags at half mast Adopted
The gentleman offered q resolution in favor of
showing the same respect also to the remains Of Capt
Williams, which were undeI stood to be board of the
same vessel Adoptedi and Mes.rs Oliver, Dougherty
and Brown were appointed q special committee to carry
the intention of the resolution into effect.
Second District Police Court Resolution in favor Of
directing the keeper of the city rson to the 81
district police court to be kept clean by prisoners
fined the prison OF said district court Concurrel H.
Inyfaon-To attend Grafton and festival at Castle
Garden Accepted
Tenth decentralization in favor of regulating 10Th
avenue to seth street. Adopted.
appropriations TOR ls17.-Report and resolution in IA
vor of making certain appropriations for the year 1871
Concurred.
Seventh Wsrd Police-A message was received from
the May in reply to resolution Of inquiry relative to
the appointment of Captain OF Police the ward and
stating that the Alderman and Asstan, Aderman had
neglected to appoint captain it had become his duty
make the appointment and that duty ho had performed
Sale Of Property.-Report and resolution in favor of
selling the premises Nos. IL and ia Broadway. Con-
CURED in.
FiftyGrst srse-Report and resolution in favor of
causing 5lst street between Bloomngdae road and 10th
avenue, to be regulated and graded. Referred.
Police Characterization adopted in the Board Of
Aldermen, in favor OF prohibiting the magistrates the
LIST District Police Court from employ ing any clerk who
has not been legally appointed to that office Concurred
"A Decentralization in favor of authorizing the
Comptroller to pay the expenses incurred for the board
of Mrs Smith, the widow of the late George T.. Smith
while administering to the wants of the sick during the
epidemic which prevailed in that year since which
period Mrs Smith has been the inmate Of the lunatic
asy lum Concurred in.
Coal fishes Rubbish $c.-Resolution in favor Of au.
thorng the comptroller to advertise for proposals to
carry away from the city all COAL ashes and rubbish
Referred.
CITY PrisonResoluton in favor OF appropriatng $50
to deiray expenses Of fitting up two additional in
the female department in the city prison, order to ad.
nr s better classification OF the prisoners confined
therein Referred
Superintendent of in svor of con.
sidering the proprety of abolshing the Office super.
ntenden OF Streets and directing the police captains Of
the several districts to perform the duties perform.
ed BY the superintendent OF streets. Referred
cia committee consisting Of Messrs Radcliffe, Feeks,
and bod.
After disposing of some other papers of minor consi
deraton, the board adjourned until Monday ,evenng
next