The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-13

Another inquest was held on the body of William
Marsten who IL appeared poisoned himself by taking
oxalic acid in Twenty first street Fifth avenue Vor
dict accordingly.
Common Council.
BOARD ALpERMEN, June 12.--Morris Franklin,
Esq, President, in the Chair.
The minutes Of the former meeting read and
General Cass and the Mayor-The following message
was rece we'd from his honor the Mayor =
To THE Hon. THE COMMON couNcn--Gentsnen 1 deem il
APPOINTING on cS%S
for s a. s s to ch
he recently held in the Senate of the United
Of the Common Council f ~ ''' " ''' "'AN'
It ha, been usual and extend the honor
trust of the Repaid who have rendered themselves ustrous
Of the people, irrespective Of party distinctions
and enable all to cordially join in such psry manifestations of
In ne instance the honor proposed be
ton public services present position
n de- @ a !, % not S from the lam
other citizens who were to him. aud who hold elevated
sSSS ns isy nss s BY Sn services to
% sensa Of % merits n ns our
s % lie or DO not regard the
to- constituting any just ground for making him the sub
jcct Of Of this nature; under tho
character 1t is not which the city authorities, L.
the s e
benefits which may result for the reputation Of beray
Fgmngas this does the first instance during official
neeton with the city Of violation Of what bc
leye to be autay rule feel it to be my duty make this
As opportunity afforded for expression of those
did feel at Sry 70 the
Of the committee BY declining to with
item WAT VII occasion sSss.,siS ssssss
into in I'll IL sssDs
EH me :" involve or an q m fssSSs0n
Kim and Rro,,n,. y.c.o.. rotber ua frou,
his Honor then read giving his reasons for not
signing the resolution permitting Kipp and Brown to
license fees.
Rtceirer of Tares.-Another message was received
resolution directing the receiver Of taxes to appoint
additional clerk to perform the duties of messenger
The Captain Of the 12.h Ward Poiice.-Another mes
sage received giving his objections to the resolu
ton of the Common Council placing the captain of the
Twelfth ward police in the capacity of superinten
assistant of the ward All which were ordered to be
entered on the minutes, sc.
Reeeirer Of Tares.-Communication, transmitting
one from the Comptroller in reference to the receiver
of taxes. Referred to the Finance Committee
Sewer in Seventh Street.-Remonstranco of VIM. II.
Hoople and others against eth street. from 4th
to LIST avenue. Referred.
Petitions Referred of George Southmcad for leave
to occupy much of the north side pier No East
river may be necessary to moor his bath; Of Elijah
Lewis for compensation for services clerk in the
aims house department. Of propretors of the corpora
ton declining longer advertise for the corpo-
have sunken lots the northeast Of 25th street
and Madison avenue, filed up; of James Goodman for
sons to amend the grade Of 3Sth street. between the
9th and 9th avenues; Of John Quinn, to transfer stall
No Catharinc Market Of John Scott for transfer Ct
stall NO IL in same market; of John Miller of Bellevue
Hospital for additional compensation; John Perige,
for relief from assessments of w. r. fitzpatrick fire.
man. for donation of Sl00; Of +. NJ Wniett for ex-
tending time for commencing the erection Of pier at
the foot Of Delaney street. of several persons to have
Oliver and Catharne street slips eleaned of VIM John
afn and fh for hu.~ rorH .
nue. Of sundry persons to be relieved from taxes Of
the members of the Hudson Hose company, for a new
hose carriage OF Lumeman and others. for a public
hydran at the of Bayard and Mulberry streets
John Maxwell, to be relieved from taxes; Of Garret
Some and others to have 2eth and 9th streets forth
with opened to the East river, and the building OBJ
structng the same removed; Of sundry persons, for
lighting Hammersley street; Of commissioners of emil
grafton, asking for leave to build pier for anding
immigrants at their own expense at point where
would not interfere with the shipping; Of John ID.
Huntington, to be relieved from tax.
Reports-From the Medical Board of Bellevue Hos
pta showing the present condition Of the hospital.
Referred. OF Joint Committee on Charity and Aims,
in relation to the appointment of visiting to
Bellevue. Adopted or the Finance Committee, in
favor of compelling the late SUPERB Streets
to account for sold by him. Adopted. OF
Charity and Aims in favor Of appropratng $4,000 for
improvements to be made at Bellevue Hospital. OF
same committee in favor Of paying to the collector of
the city revenue the discount paid by him incur
rent money or same committee in favor Of paying q
bill for printing marriages and deaths. OF same COM
mtteo, adverse to making any further appropriation
for the expenses of New York volunteers. OF Commit
tee on Roads and Canals the subject Of extending
the 10th avenue from 174th to 1S9th streets giving
privilege to owners Of property provided 1t Is done at
their expense. or same COMMITTEES, on the subject Of
granting permission to the owners and lessees Of pro-
perty any street to build sewers at their
own expense Adverse and asking to be discharged
OF Committee on Streets adverse to the petition Of
Joseph Curtis to lay rail track in Broadway. or
committee in favor Of repairing Pearl street. be-
tween Maiden lane and Pine street, and from Pine to
Wall streets
Street Commis siomer-- Communication from Street
Commissioner, changing tho names Of assessors, sc.
Resolutions Goth street, from East River to I'd
avenue and 3Sth street. between I'd and Sd avenues,
be regulated and graded and curb and gutter stones
set sc. Referred.
Lunatic .asyium--Resoluton appointing DR.. McLe-
land to be visiting physician to the Lunatic Asylum,
In place Of DR. Earl, resigned.
Suits against the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that the
Corporation counsel furnish the Board with the num-
Der Of suits instituted by policemen or constables
against the Corporation. Adopted
Reporfs-Of Finance Committee, on the petition Of
Mason Gof in favor Of giving him assg OF
decree. OF same committee in favor Of sinking well
and pump at the Of 9th and 49th street
The Board then adjourned.
Board OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, juno l2-Wilson
Small in the Char.-Thc President proposed to read
The President then presented number oil unlmport-
ant resolutions from the Board of Aldermen, which
carried accordingly.
A resolution was next presented from the Board OF
Aldermen, enclosing petition from T.. Witherell ask
in performing the duties Of the late g. w. Anderson
the outdoor of tho Poor Referred to
the Committee Charity and Salary.
Report of Finance Committee, in favor OF furnishing
100000 to defray the expenses of the Alms-House
building -concurrcd in
Resolution in favor Of filling the reservoir well In
10Th street. between the Sd and 4th NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
red in
Resolution from the other Board in favor Of paying
DR.. Gardner S. DR.. Virgins So; and IDr Varian S21
for services rendered at the Police Station Houses
concurred in.
At this time the band struck up lively tune the
platform erected for the Cass meeting. which considc
raby interrupted the proceedings Of the City Fathers
when the Assistant Alderman Of tho Second rose and
proposed either to adjourn send down the Sergeant
to request those old hunkers to stop the music
This created laugh and the Alderman took his seat
The following resolutions then prcscnted from the
Board OF Aldermen and concurred in -
Grading of Madison avenue, between oath and 25th
streets Not TO exceed $500
Repairing Of Peck slip. Adopted
petition from the Clerk Of the Court OF Sessions,
for aid in his ,ce At salary Of $500 Such services
to take place from tho 18th OF May Referred to the
committee on Watch, Police, and Prison.