The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-10


3.-James T.. Wood, l2-Georgs ,. Clark,
Nathan A. Sutton, 13.-Wm w. Frssm,
5-Alsxr II. Schultz, John X. Paxton,
6-Patrick Brennan, 15-Joseph Britton.
Morgan Morgans, jun, l6.-Charss Webb,
S-Robert p Getty, 17.-George II. Franklin,
9-Silas e. Herring lS--George W Allerton.
The Mayor having retired, the Clerk having called
the roll the member VI tho Sd ward instantly and
moved that Mi MorSans lot the tn ward take the
that Wilson Small take the chair At tho instant
1t wero, Mr. Franklin, of the 18th ward seconded
the motion Of Mr.. Wood, and the Clerk called Mr.,
Morgans to the chair; when Mr.. Fream, Of tho 13th
ward called for the yeas and nays. The ayes aud
MIR Morpans Ind taken possession of the chair and
the Clerk decided in his favor.
Mr.. HrnBAnp protested against tho decision OF the
clerk, and called for the yeas and nays
Mr. WEBB seconded the motion Nlessrs. Wood,
Clark and Jamison commended In favor Of the decision
OF the clerk; and Mr. Morgans attempted to say few
placed, when MIR, Hibbard, said
:. cannot recognise that gentleman in the chair,
chairman pro tenn, until the vote has been taken"
At this stage Of the proceedings committee con-
the ROOM when some Of the members told them to 20
back that they had not got ready for them and othcr
similar exprcssons and before the committee from the
Board Of Alderman had well left the chamber, long
stove pipe which stretches tho room, and had
been tottering for some time at last came down
upon the heads Of tho crowded mass OF spectators,
covering their finely starched linen with profusi0n
of SCOT which circumstance created tho utmost dis
order for time. The democratic members Of the
board again protested against Mr. Morgans officiating
as chairman pro tenn and insisted upon the clerk call
ing tho yeas and nays and denied his right to make
any decision in the casethat no not yet oacer
Of the Board that it his duty to call the yeas and
nays at the request Of any member Of the Board
MIR WooD moved that the rules Of tho last Board be-
adopted for the present.
MIR WEBB replied that tho motion was out Of order.
MIR. HBnAnp called upon Mr. Morgans to vscate the
chair and take his own scat This not being done Mr.
Hubbard said. do understand that tho clerk refuses
to call the yeas and nays!"
Mr.. MonaANs-If that gentleman (alluding to tho
member from the I'd ward) will put the motion, I
MIR HrnsAnp-You have nothing to do with It,
MIR. FnEAM-I call upon Richard Scott to call the
ayes and noes
Mr. HIBBARp-If the clerk docs not call the yeas and
noes, shall do it myself
ri, After some further , pa5lsyins Mr. Miss.rd LOFT
when the room was thrown into tho utmost
possible confusion - Kisses one side, and
cheers, and waving Of hats on tho other, In
which some of tho ex-ofiicials participated motion
was made and seconded to adjourn, and Mr.. Morgans
declared the Board to be adjourned. The whis menu
bcrs soped, and left the without quorum, when
MIR Webb proceeded to take the question motion
minating Wilson Small to take the chair Nine men,
bers only answered and the farce termi-
mated for the present
TIE CLOSING SCENES.
After the organization Of the Common Coun-
four superbly caparsoned horses attached to each,
appeared in front Of the City Hail. to convey the
members of the old and new Common Council on
excursion to Randall's Island, to visit the
sery department of the Aims House At O'Clock the
line of procession moved off, and reached the island at
three o'clock, where they were received with three
cheers by the children After taking general survey
OF the new buildings they took their leave for Burn
hams Mansion House, where, had been arranged, q
dinner in waiting for them The roads in fne
order and at four O'Clock the stages
drawn up in front of the Mansion House. general
brushing Of coats then followed when suddenly the bell
announced the good things Of life ready to be dis
cussed
Aid. Maynard the chairman Of the committee Of ar
rangemcnts stood at the door Of the dining
vent the ngrcss OF those who had not been invited and
these were not few who wishedjto participate, with
out having been thought Of in the general
At five o'clock the company was seated, and gene
raj gathering Of knives forks and spoons
and the sope Ia tortue most voracously devour-
ed Scarce had that dish disappeared when six other
magnificent followed; to all Of which ample
justice doncbesdes which dessert Of fruits ices,
&c, Of the finest quality The stomachs having been
satisfied fnr the eatables concerned the bot
tie made Its appearance and from the quick succession
Of the popping Of the corks goodly quantity dis
pensed and disappeared, appeared, and again dissp-
peard, until some dozens Of empty bottles gave evi-
dence of degree Of mrth rarely enjoyed by tho sage
fathers Of the city, who INDUCED in sentiment and
joke until the night came The affair passed on
handsomely and the emute in the Board Of Assistants
seemed entirely forgotten in the general hiarity-
Then would have been the time for the settlement Of tho
difficulties Of that bodythe contentious drowned in
champagne, and president pro tenn chosen.
At half past six o'clock the table deserted both
by members and luxuries, the former seeking their
homes to sumber and dream Of the pleasures Of being
aldermen.