The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-22

and could not seem to admit Us justice by nccoptoS
Executive clsmency.
Common Council.
BOARD OF ALDERMgN, Feb 2l-Morris franklin, Prs-
sdent.-The minutes Of the proceedings Of the last
meeting were read and approved.
R.mons irance-- OF number Of Insurance. companies,
against the abolition of the present pocs system Re-
ferred
and Moses Beach, to have Fulton street. In front OF
their establishments, paved with the Russ pavement
Referred
in Philadelphia, acknowledging his gratitude Tor ths
courtesy rendered him by the Common Council On als
R.gnafon OF DR.. Earle as resident physician OF tho
lunstic asylum ut Blackwere I.land Accepted
Appropriaioa-Pstit'on OF the Board OF Eauostion,
.ob S in the s I, ward Adoped
Gn Taylor letter from this distinguished soldier,
in Invitation fro the Common Council -
witt this city Ordered on file.
The following is the letter.
BATON RoeuE, La, Jan. 30, 1913
GeNrLeAFv: Your police letter of the 7th inst,
kindly inviting in the nams of the Common Coun'
eli of the city of New York, to extend to your city
visit which you Informed that was about to make
to the seat of govsrnmsnt, has been duty recsived
regret to apprze you that the information under
which this undeservei honor has besu conferred upon
me- was not entirely correct aud tina. | have not Mt
this moment, any intention OF making sucn VISIT Inc
circumstances OF my present leave OF absence
must be allowed however, to acknowledge the dsos OF
gratitude owe you for the readiness and cordialty
with which, under the circumstances this distinguished
cvi.y has been extended to and to assure you that
my sense of nv obligations to your honorable body Is
ready received in person. your kind ana
attentions.
To have been thus noticed by the authorities OF the
eat emporium Of our country is distinction OF when
feel cannot be too proud snd though constrained oy
before me- All all ever r.cur to the fact having
ceived 1t, Of the highest OF the many henore
my couutrymsn have the honor to be, with high re-
spect, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
To Kelly, and others.
Henry CIay Resolution by Aid Laurence, tsndering
to Hon Henry Clay an invitation to visit this city
Adopted, and q committee Of invitation appointed.
Hose Carriag e-ResolutiOn la favor Of purchasing
new hose carrisge for Hose Company No 80. Adopted
Resolution in favor of directing the Mayor to Offer
reward of $3.50 for tho apprehension of the murd.rers Of
Lewis johnson, which murder was committed on the
night Of the l2th inst in the 9Th avenue Adopted.
The Board then took n recess or forty-nve minutes
AFTER RECESS
Polite Bul.-Ald. Purser presented a minority report
from the COMMITTEES appointed to prepare and report
bill for the efectus police government OF the city
Accepted ordered to be printed, and made the special
Eerenfh streef--A motion was then made to take up
the subject opening 18th street. which after consde
rsbs discussion laid over and mads the special Or
der Of Friday evening next.
few other papers OF rfng Importance werc uisposeo
of when the Board adjourned.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, February IL Stated
Meeting Linus w. Stevens, Esq, President, in the
chair The minutes Of the last meeting having been
read aud approved, the following matters were con-
cid red
Aldermen in favor of changing The name OF Burton
Bills for Stationary Report and resolutions from
the Board of Aldermen in favor Of paying Mr. Nesbita
bill for stationary furnished the counsel OF ths corpo
ration. Concurredi r.
Frankfort and William streets Resolution from the
the proposed grade Of Frankfort and William streets
CONQUERED in
Relief from Costs, &c Report in favor of relieving
James Valentine from costs of q suit. Adopted
Grade of 53rd sire,t-Petiton Of Henry Brevoort
and Others hare the grade of SD street between LIST
Sew.r in 35h suest-Pstition ofAudrew Mclean and
others to have in 35th street. between 9Th Ave-
nue. and broadway. Referred.
Vaccinafing Chadren.-Rsport in favor Of empower
ing the Adermsnt and Assistant Of the I2th ward sp
point physician vaccnate the children In that ward
at an expense not exceeding 500. Adopted.
Meat Wdgons ga Communication was received
from the Counsel the Corporation enclosing his opinion
in the matter of inciing penalty persons exposng
for sale meats from wagons In tbs public streets Re-
ferred.
Madi,on square.-Report FROM the Board Of Alder
men, in favor of completing the fence around Madison
Square, ut an expsnss of 81 200. Coucurred In.
Siuyv,sant Squars.-Rsport and resolution from the
Board of Aldermen In favor Of laying out the In
stuyvessnt Square and planting trees, shruobery Sc
Extension of Pirs.-Reports and resolutions from
the Boerd of Aldermen in f,yorof extending piers Nos
g., and East river and repairing the old por-
Hurt by Mad Or Report in favor OF allowing Robt
NJ EHse S35 on account OF injuries inflicted BY mad
OK Referred
Dog KiHers--Report from the Board Of Aldermen in
favor Of allowing John Cole 500 on account of being in
jured by dog killer In July last. Referred.
Cos in l6fh street-Petton to have 18th street, be-
tween 4sh avenue and Irving place, lighted with gas
Referred.
Russ Papement.-A communication was received from
Samuel 8. Naudell setting forth that pavement OF
vantag.s over the Plan of Mr. Russ could be put down
at about ore-hsf the expenee OF the latter Ref
Public Sewers, &c Resolution In favor of directing
the Street Commissioned to more confracu to
bs made the part of the Cooperation such as building
drains fencing lots SO until the act now before
the Legislature, amendaory OF the act Of April 1913,
shall have become a law. Adopted
Resignahon-Of Townsend Harris, ~ Commissioner
Of Schools for the 9th ward Accepted
Aims, House Loo Reconsideration In favor Of
directing ths Corporation Attorney to attend to all CT
vii suits in which tbs Aims House Department or Cor
poraton may in any way be liable. Referred
New Engine House-Rssolutioa in favor of appropri
atng s7S defay expenses Of Flushing engine house
REWARD for the Murderer- Resolution in favor Of
questiug tho Mayor to offer reward of $3.50 for the
prehe nscn of the murderer nurderers of Lewis John
10 the 9Th avenue the night Of tbs 18th instant
Adopted.
Mayors Message.-A communication was received
from the Mayor, recommending an application to be
made the Legislature for an amendment relative TO
tie Sinking Fund Referred
The late Captain Resolution In favor OF pay
ing to the widow OF the late Captain Perry OF the 9th
ward police an equal to what would become due
services to the expiration OF his tenn OF ohtce
Er,.a ION Of Tim.-R,solution in favor Of allowing six
further time to the Executor Of Gabriel Furmsn,
deceased to complete the hug in the water lots at the
foot Of Coears street extending from Water to Front
G. in Grand street Resolution In favor Of causing
Grand street. between Broadway and Yarick st to bo
byutcd Win gas Adopted
Tautta,ion Henry Clay Resolution from the Board
of Aldermen In favor OF appointing special ittee
of I've from each oscd to invite Hsnry Clay to visit
New York extend to him the hospitality OF The city
Adopted and Messrs. Co!er, Schultz, Mcknight Koher,
aud Hatfield were appointed the committee from this
Board.
Inv,sh gatisn Resolution in favor Of appointing
special committee OF three to inquire into the health
condition and raj wor tn Of Mrs Ezsbstd Goodpeed
Adopted and Meesrs Allen Gray and Jsnison appointed
such committee. The Board then adjourned.
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Gt<,. -t,apt.
Lund a Dane nv birth who was well known IN
this city lett hero about eighteen months ago In too
schr. Independence, loaded with msrchandizs for
Mexican port upon speculation lie went 70 the h'o
Crsnde sold his cargo eul after taking on board tho
receipts which amounted TO three or iour thousand dol
ar. in snccs he again put to norther coming
III. a hoatie Mexican