The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-14

Ultimate aud necessary powers aud to defend agausv
the violation which 10 threatened the corporate rights
w. f. HAvEMEYER, Mayor.
The flowing letter was directed to the Mayor, as
the legal representative of the city of New York
LETTER TO HIS HONOR THE MAYOR.
To THE Hon WILLIAM HAvEMEYER,
Mayor Of the City Of New York =
Sir-You will receive, herewith copy of a license
granted to on the III day Of October last by the
commissioners appointed under the act of the Legsls
ture, entitled I" An Act to Establish and Regulate
Ferries between the City Of New York and Long
Island"
We have also caused to be served to you as the Off
ca represe NATIVE of the city of New ork notice of
the landing places and other property which the
mission err, in pursuance of the provisions tf the act
the accommodation of the ferries granted
We trust and believe, that the Corporation of New
the grantees of the ferries in the spirit of this offer
We have the honor to be- Sir, with great respect,
Your obedient servants
C. Kelsey, VS.. FACKER, 'o"'
ELInU TOWNSEND.
November 7th, 1S4S
And the following is the
NOTIFICATION.
To THE HONORABLE MAYoy, ALDERMEN,
CoMMoNALry OF THE CRY OF New YoRK =
The undersigned, Alfred G. Benson, Edgar J Bar
tow, Charles Kelsey, William S. Packer, and Elhu
Townfend, respectfully show that, heretofore, towt,
on the 18th day Of October in the year thousand
Cbeever, John Mclean, and Ebenezer Blakeley Com
mssioners duly appointed by the Governor Of the
State of New York, in pursuance of an act of the
Legislature Of the State of New York, entitled . An
Act to Establish and Regulate Ferries between the
City OF New York and Long Island" were pleased
bearing date on the day and year last aforesaid
to the above mentioned Alfred G. Bensoa, Edgar
Barlow, Charles Kelsey, William s. Packer, and
Ehu ISwnsend license to Keep and establish the
-. - And in the city of New York, all those
two clips lying on the north side Of pier No IA, nd
the south side pier No 49, being the slip at the foot
Of Wall street aud the South thereof, with the
pier between the same and westerly by South
street. and eaeterly to the water line in the river to
which piers may be built.
Now, we, the undersigned Alfred G. Benson, Edgar
Barlow. Charles Kelsey, William S. Packer, aud Elihu
Towneend Ia pursuance Of the provisions of such act
do hereby respectfully notify you, the Mayor. Alder
and every oftbe wharves slips landing places and par
GELS of land. which herenbefre entioned and
sioners to be necessary FOR the of the
above ferry respectively required for
the accommodation of said ferry This notification is
given you pursuance Of the provisions Of the 4th
section Of said act Of the Legislature the end that
we the sid grantees Of the above mentioned ferry,
ma, proceed to treat with you for so much of said
watrves, slips ding places and parcels of land
you are the owners Of interested in and for the
rent or to be paid Therefore aud to the
further end. that If you shall refuse to treat
shall be unable to agree with you in relation thereto
such measures may be taken by for procuring the
Wnarves SIPS places ana parcels OF la nd
as are necessary for the accommodation of said ferry
as determined by said commissioners, are provided
by said act Of the Legislatures and shall be agreeable
to equi and good conscien all which We respect
fully as k you to take notice.
Given under our hands and SEALS this 9TH day Of
November, 1S48.
A. g. BENSON EDGARJ BARLOW,
G: KELSEY w. S. PACKER.
ELlHU TOWNSEND,
The whole matter was referred, and ordered to bs
Report favorable to appropriating $500 for repair.
ing The FL. veuth ward station house. Adopted
Report adverse the remission Of the fines against
Palmer Peters, for running stages without license
Same in tho cases upon which judgment has not
been rendered. Adopted
Bard the sum of S127 for stars furnished TO the police
department.. Adopted.
Williamson the sum Of 50 000 for defending fire suits
against the Corporation, in the State CT New Jersey
and providing for the further defence those suits In
a sum not exceeding So 500. Adopted.
Tenth .4renue-keport favorable to opening Tenth
avenue to l94th street Adopted.
RooGd IN Canal street Report favorable to grant.
ing the Harlem Railroad Company the privilege of
laying down rails1n Canal street to point within 70
feet 81 Bro adway Adopted In concurrence.
to Joseph Curtis privilege of laying down section Of
railroad in Broadway, between Fulton and Courtlandt
streets Laid on the table.
Sewer.-R. port favorable to constructing sc wer in
Sixth street. Adopted
OIL Communication from the Comptroller, ask ug
for the payment Of $l67s due two bills for oil
Granted
Alderman MAYNARD called up the veto Of his Honor
the Mayor relative to the around Stuy.
vesaBt fquare and moved a concurrence with that
veto. Adopted
Resignation Of C. v. Anderson, as Chief Engineer
Of the Fire Department with his thanks for the aid
which has always been rendered him by the Common
Council during the PAST twelve years. Accepted.
Alderman FnANKLIN In reference to the above re-
signaton, 50 Ike If the efficiency of Mr. A., and his
untripg exertons in protecting the property Of the
city and his great care manifested for the safety Of
the fremen OF the city He had been regardless of
health, In the performance of his duty and had raised
the department to be among the most respectable Of
the city For the past twelve years, whether in the
ter has the bell toed the alarm but he rush ed
to the scene of confagration, and battled with the
element until success crowned bis efforts In the
financial department.. Mir. Anderson has been most
honest and frugal The society for the relief of those
who may have been injured while in the per
Of their arduous duties, has found him of their
most faithful trustees He was too well known for his
high character TO be euogized already enjoying the
confidence Of the whole in abiants OF the city.
He then offered resolution rendering the thanks Of
tie Board to Mr.. Anderson, for the praewortby
ner In which he has O. nducted the de partner mt and
that copy or the resolution DO presented to him
properly authe nticated.
The Beard then took recess of forty mimi ties.
AFTER RECESS
FsrryReport favorable to allowing the trustees Of
st. Patrcks Cathedral to run ferry boats from the
foot Of Grand street to their cemetery at Green
Point for funeral purpose Adopted in concur CO.
Enlargement of the Battery Two remonstran noes
composed about 2ot0 persons against the enlarge
ment of the Battery. Referred.
Also petitions from about 1000 persons asking
for the enlargement of the Battery Referred.
Grand street and Peck slip Ferties.The subject of
tie lease Of the Grand street and Pecksp ferries
then taken up.
Aid Smith offered a report and resolution to the
effect that the lease and all past action be void
Adopted
The Board then adjourned until Monday evening
next.
BOARD OF AssisrANrs.-This Board met last eve-
ming, at O'Clock, the President In the char.
Reports adopted of the joint committee on chart
ty aims with ord nance In favor of paying corpo-
ration attorney salary of SO 0o0 for duties
ed with the Aims house department. In favor OF
gulatDg and grading 4sth street between 9th and 10th
avenues. For q sewer In William street, bet ween
Fulton and Beekman streets. For sewer in 23d
street from Fourth TO Lexington Avenue. To pay
bills Of Drs. Heline and Gill, for medical services
Adverse to constructing in 18th street, from
near I'd avenue. to and through LIST avenue to l4th
street In favor 9f regulating sd street. from 9Th