The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-01

Young men were INDUSTRIOUS and honest their attention
TO the calling and to the interests Of their employers
this very arduous aud dangerous profession Robert
Smith boat keeper he left syoung wife in this city
DROWNED "A sailor whose did not learn,
was drowned about IL O'Clock Sunday night by acci
dentaly falling overheard at the Charleston pier North
River From his Dress he is supposed to belong to the
Common council.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN This board met last evening at
half past dve O'CLOCK. Morris franklin. Esq., President,
in the chair Aquorum being present the roll was cali
when the minutes Of thsat two meetings were read
Grand Mu,icel Coneert-An invitation to the board,
Saturday evening the 5th proxmo in memory Of Men
dessohn. the eminent German composer.
AID CKoIus rose, aud remarked that the acknowledge
ed talents eminent composer his
every respect He trusted there would be fu attend
ance.
Several petitions presented, asking relief from
taxes. and were appropriately retired
Aid. MEssERoLE presented petition from Elizabeth
forth and prayed That che may be relieved in her pre-
sent situatlon being lone widow in health and In
digent circumstances without relations or friends and
being refused relief in the Aims House. in
Of anderous reports against her reputation and her
great scandal and not being able to vndicats herself
from the false charges made against her asked for relief
and that her character mey b. Inquired into and the
sandsfous impusa,ions upon it be removed:
Aid LAWRENCE of the Sth ward, moved to have the
petition referred back to the Alderman Of the 10th
(Messerole), with power. Qmmoderate lsughter).
the petitioner had been here this evening and he
knew her to be in a state Of much restitution
Aid LAwRENcE had already done her some service,
as he had already given her coal.
Aid PURsEa wished that the Alderman of the 10th
ward should, therefore, be apponteda committees with
done the petitioner a service loud laushter)
Aid MEisERoLE would have no objection to relieve
sa
know the extent OF his power In the present case The
he With power amid musa iaushasr
Paiating Of tie Observation-Disclosures to the
Bosrd to visit DAnvarda painting of the Mississippi
Accepted
Annual report of the Bank Of Savings. Accepted
orde cred Gu the file.
Resolutions OF the Board ordering appropriations to
Common Schools. Adopted. Ordering new hose cart
for company No. 10, and for opening Church street.
Reports Fnarc, Committee Ia relation to relief for
losses sustained In consequence CT several injuries done
20 In favor Of assessing property by
OF accepting the report in relation to foot Of
street
the Introduction of the Russ pavement in al the main
thoroughares of this city, By tho Committee Streets
Aldermen Kelly and Adams The report was ordered to
be printed.
.d,pning Posts Reports in favor of removing the
q WING posts in Wall and Pearl streets
In favor Of changing the name Of Burton to
LIE Roy street In favor Of erecting suitable building
for the accommodation OF the police of the l2th ward
their oil In favor Of lighting l4th street. between
9th and 7th avenues, With gas. In favor Of lighting
Burton and LIE Roy etreets with gas
Fish Cars.-Report in favor Of chafgng tax upon
toe fish cars-thres cents on each car per day.
AID CRoLIUs moved to lay on the table
Aid FEEKs considered they ought to act carefully
this question He knew this fish question have
thrown an alderman out of his place
The question ON laying on the table was taken and
lost; ayes s; noes IL.
motion 10 refer was also taken aud lost
Aid PURsER considered they had as good right to
tar as they had tax any other article Of food
for instance, such IS beef or canvsss-back ducks
,s2 that o. h. S S Sssn p
sonay referred to by the Alderman Of the 4th Purss
Sy .Sag to back
Aid Mr.,ERoLr claimed h's right to be heard.
PREspENT The Alderman is not in order.
Aid. MEssERoLE claimed his right to be heard.
President Does the Alderman appeal from the de-
Aid MEssERoLE.--id dol claim my right to explain
The question on the decision of the chair taken
So the Chair was sustained
Aid MEssERoLE would repeat that he had right to
r s Of 70 Sa tn 10 o. the e'nf
nswed lsughter) He had been alluded to in the pa
PREsDExr-This is out of order again.
Aid. MEssERoLE meant to be understood in his place
In relation to these fish cars that t was small matter
taken and carried Ayes IL, noes
The Board took recess, aud again organised
General Qaitman Aid. MEssERoLE offered q resolu
ton that the Common Council appoint n committee to
tender the hosptaes OF the city to General Quitmsn
on his arrival In New York, and new on his way
Aid PuRsEa moved q substituts to tend the Cover
nors this disting ocsr, receive wis.,
ters. and that his name be included in the resolution
that referred to the other officers of the New York Re-
giment
to include the Of the other officers inasmuoh
q committee had been already appo inted, as re-
gardsd the other officers. None respected more than
he did the gallsntry Of his countrymen, in sustain
ing tho honor of their country but il that COM
mtee had delayed action that his resolution
should be separately referred He astonished to see
it thus opposed.
Aid. Pun,ER saw no objection to the reference.
Aid. MEssERoLE trusted that politics, in case like
the present would bs excluded from the Board
Alderman PuRsER protested against the remarks Of
the Alderman Of the 10th, whose thunder he did no
wish to hear.
Aid MEssERoE could bear the angry eye of the Alder
man Of the 4th. After some remarks from Aldermen
Oliver, Feeks 60, Aid Purser Withdrew bis resolution
and the original resolution was adopted.
Aid. CRoLrUs moved that the name of Major Bliss
now In this city, be also included.
AID. MEssERoLE accepted the amendment.
The resolution was adopted
A resolution was offered in favor of paying Dr. Reese
for extra services to the Penentisry Hos
pital Referred.
Cooperation .atornty.-A communication was re
ceived from the Corporation Attorney, Mr.. Tomlnsor
asking for investigation into his official conduct.
Aid PuRstR offered resolution of confidence in hi
public acts.
The ayes and nays were called for and opposed.
The question waa taken and carried the rssoutio
Cartmen, CaJmen, Porteys, @c--The committee
whom 1t was referred to examine into and report upo
the abuses OF the above class of men, who take
portunty Of annoying passengers on their arrival
fteamboats ships &C. reported in Of having
person SO employed compelled to wear badge The r.
port embraces catalogue Of abuses the part Of tines
cabmep.
Aid. MAYNARD proposed to append to ths report r.
iolution which be would propose, making 1t penal
fence for any cabman, cartman, driver, or perter
leave bis place on the arrival Of any ct amboat Co.
our whsrves. The whole referred back.
Resolutions offered to enquire into the cutter
up'' OF the newspapers in ths room attached to u
Clerks Office City Hall. Referred
AID. PURsER olert q resolution to enquire into u
why Mr.. Edmonds keeper Of the city prison,
ceiyed the city prison. and how they sppr
priated.
Aid KELLY opposed the resolution, on the ground tn
MIR Edmonds acted in upright manner in ofhcs, aI
the resolution calculated to impesch hts characte
Tue resolution was not adopted, no quorum being pr
nnt The board adjourned at ll11 o'clock, after q
sion of OK hours.
Police Intelligence.
Doings b,foye Justice Osboyne--As the arraignme
Of prisoners yesterday morning brought In the mig