The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-27

BoARD or ALDERMEs; June 26.-Morris Franklin
Kaiiroad in Broadwdy-Petition of Joseph Curtis
for permission to construct railroad in Broadway to
to be drawn by horse power. Referred
ReiG Petition of Mr. X. Grfths for relief for his
sustenance while suffering under injuries received by
corner Of Grand street and Bowcry Aid Gray offer
ed a resolution directing the comptroller to draw his
warrant in favor Of William ii. Griffith for $3.50
Adopted.
Wort House. C ommunieat from Alderman Cro-
lius, proposing the establishment Of work house for
those paupers who are able to work Referred and or
dered to be printed.
Report favorable to paying to policeman Cannon Of
the Sth ward the of $500 to defray his expo uses
incurred for medical and other services bav ng lost an
eye while in the discharge of his official duty Adopt,
cd.
The Cass Teto-AIderman Crolius moved IN take nm
the veto of the Mayor, relative to rendering the
Inequalities of the city to Cen Cass moved the
trary. Notwithstanding. The resolution was then
adopted with the understanding that the Board per-
iectiy conceded with the views Of the Mayor but to
relieve the committee that occasion embarrass.
ment. the resolution would be passed.
Alderman CAHNLy moved to take up the veto Of the
Mayor relative to the resolution passed, favorable to
permitting Kipp Brown to their stages one wear
without license and pass the original resolution indie
pendent of that veto. The resolution was lost
propriation.--Communication from the Comptrol-
Ter, king for appropriation Of 500 OOO for Aims
House purposes Granted. Also from the same OH.
sewer in AID street. Referred.
Counsel BH.-Bill Of Z. j. Porter, for $4,000, for
cOunsei ices 10 aims house department Referred
Returned Soldiers A resolution appointing a com
mittec to make suitable denomination on the return
of the gallant New York Volunteers from Mexico was
received from the Board Of Assistants nd adopted in
concurrence.
After dsposng Of some other papers Of mi nor impsr-
lance, the Board adjourned
BoAno OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, June 26th will
son Small. ESQ President in the chair. After sun
dry petitions OF private character had pre- nted
AMI referred TO the appropriate committees papers
relative to the following matters taken up
Opening Tenth .3renue.-Report In favor of extend
ing 10th avenue from ia to 1S2nd street at the ex
pense Of the owners Of the property Adopted
Superintendent Of Aims House-Reports relative to
the conduct Of MIR Ees then presented and read
and laid on the table to be printed.
New York Observation-Disclosures relative to giving
proper reception to the New York Volu nteers was
adopted, and committee appointed to carry the same
into effect
Cleaning Sfreefs-The ordinance relative IN clean
ing the streets by contract then take up
sderation by sections After discussion il was re.
ferrcd TO n committee
Fees INSTEAD IF Salary Resolution in favor Of al
lowing the collector Of city revenue a per centage
on all money collected by him, in lieu Of fixed salary,
was also adopted
Uncurrent Mouey.-Resolution in favor Of allowing
the Collector Of Taxes the amount paid by him
cure mt money. Adopted
After dispospg Of some other papers Of minor con-
sideration the Board adjourned until Monday evening
next.