The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-08


dences of the Assistant Aldermen =
Wards. Names Residence.
@ Edipin j. Mercer. 20 Ann, Nassau street.
B. Oscar ". Stnrterant. .Astor House.
g. Warren CHAPMAN . :. AT Greenwich street
6. Ebenczer G. Ferris. -. so Chatham street.
John B. We11. 81 p East East Broadxay
10 Charles Crane. . :. :. 1856 Washington street.
10. Derid Miller. 65 Allen street
IL Warren Brady. 10th ST., btw Sd and 4th a.
ls John Pearsan. ....... .256 Delaney street
IA RonrRr A. SANDS Cor Spring st. and Bowcry
i5 drin Morgams. 49,. :. 6s Front street.
| L. Asahel Dcnman. ...... $3.50 West lethxstreet
! Il charles G Dean. -. . East 18th street.
| IS Jonas r. Concklin. 1892 Third avenue
The members abovenamed for the most part
very intelligent and respectable looking gentlemen.
with want Of despatch this arises probably from
the fact that meme Of them were ever before in egs
ative body and want little practice before they
become expert in the mechacs part Of their duties
On motion, Mr. Denman, of the 10th ward, was mp
pointed President pro for the purpose Of conduct
ing the business Of more perfect organization.
II moved that this Board now go into election
for permanent chairman. Carried.
Edward D. Morgans, of the 18th ward, was the only
nominee.
and counting the ballots announced that the vote
stood For Edwin d. Morgans, IA for II.
Assistant Alderman Morgans was therefore formally
President Of the Board of Assistants for
the ensuing term.
Messrs. Conklin and Crane were appointed COM
mttee escort the President to his chair They per-
formed this duty in handsome manner
The President in his place returned thanks for the
honor conferred upon him In the following address -
GENTLEMEN OF THE Board OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN -
Before entering upon the performance OF duties for
which we have this day taken the oath of Office de-
sire to present to you my grateful Acknowledgements
for the distinguished conferred in the
which has just been announced, whereby you have as
Of which shal endeavor to perform faithfully impair
TALLY, and to the best of my ability At the same time
it is proper to say, that they duties with which
not familiar, and might well hesitate in accepting
the same did not believe ! should receive much in
diligence at your hands. Yes gentlemen, shall rely
moned me to the occupancy this chair to overlook
the errors from which by no means claim to be ex-
empt No Common Council, gentlemen, has ever be-
fore been elected for short term, and seldom, If
eveI has there deyolved upon any greater response
bility In addition to the ordinary and extraordinary
reoure ments Of this commercial city rapidly ncreas-
ing populations in wealth. and in al the elements OF
greatness n"mnohg near @ az t Ja nss h hau
three millions of dollars, all needing your care and
rt ers ahS 10 pshars wc
this Common Council may not avoid. Our citizens had
long and urgently demanded change in the laws
governing the city, that when made and submitted to
them 1t has recently been, less than eighteen hun
bred of the electors fit to record their votes against
it, So clcur manifestation OF the public will Is not tobe
mistaken dsrcgardcd the less duties under
it. Conference.-The branch of the Common Council
may be said in pre-eminent degree to be fresh from
the pcopeev member composing it having, for the
first time the honor of seat in either board and as
far as know Of holding any once within the giit OF
tune with Others the reverse However this may be,
is it not to be supposed that to great degree
feet the sentiments and understand the wishes of
citizens An are you not ready, as far as in your
power during your brief career to embody and
them into effect9 anticipate your response. Yes,
gentlemen a faithful discharge Of our duties under
whatever circumstances ut all times ana on all occa-
though we may fail fully satisfy ALL whose good OPT
Mons value, Is the paramount ophgauon incum-
bent upon us. and which believe we have brought
with us here a determination to perform. Thanking
you for tb indulgence ! am ready to proceed to the
further organization of this board
UI,. D,.1 1nvtt hnnt nuG1 ha
Standing Committees of the Boards of Assistant Al
dcrmcn for the year 1S49-
l. Finance Assistant Aldermen Smith, Griffin, and
Dcnman
Q Police, Watch, and Prisons-Assistant Aldermen
Chapman, Dean, and Oakley
g. Markas.-Assistant Aldermen Pcarsal Sturtevant,
nd Ferris
T. Charity and Aims Houses.-Assistant Aldermen
g. .9sse ssmenis Assistant Aldermen Crane Mercer,
g. Roads and Canals--A ssistant Aldermen Brady,
= Tirri,s-Assisiant Aldermen Dean, Pearsall, and
S. Sneets--Assistont Aldermen Webb, Dean, and
O. Fire Department. -Assistant Alderman Griffin,
Concklin, and Oakley. .
applications for OG,c.Assistant Aldermen Mercer,
II .qrfs Sciences and Schools ssistant Aldermen
Sturtovant, Chapman, and sand co.,
IL. Lamps ard Gas.-Assistsnt Aldermen Corcklin,
Char man and Dcnman.
Is Lars and duplication 10 ne Lestsat"e-Assistant
AID, Mercer. Sturtcvant ana SanuS.
a. Public Offices and Repairs. Assistant Aldermen
Smit h. Brady and Ferris.
Is Wharres Piers and Stips.-Assistant Aldermen
Crane, webb and Oakley.
10. sapics-Assisant Aldermen Miller, Pearsoll and
Dtbman
II Osd;aaness.-Assstant Aldermen sturtcvant,
Griffin and Oakley.
1s PgJGc Londs and Pidces.-Assistant Aldermen
Miller Sturtcyant and Sands. 49,,
10. Joint Committee Grafton .fqVedTct-sssiS"''
Aldermen Dean, Brady and Dcnman. ~ LII,
20. JOINT Committee Public Buildings on IT,
Island Randais fsond, Long island Farms ana S;th
EsiqbliShmenf-Assistant Aldermen Ch"pi'"i '"''''
AID Sands ,,,a-,,,r Grim,
II. Cieaning STeets.-Asssteat -iuo''". ''
Crane and Ferris.
Board adjourned till Monday evening
circuit Court.
1cforc Justice Hurbut.