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

took q recess until O'Clock
After recess-Ald Garoln in the chair-the proceed
ings Of the two preceding meetings read and an.
proved
Clerk ofhe Marine Court-Report favorable to appro-
CLERK Of the Marine Court the newly appointed clerk
Of that court having been awarded 81 500 per
Laid on the table.
Peto frsm the Ma.or-Message from the Mayor veto.
ing the action of the Common Council granting to GER
tain individuals the exclusive Of piers No. 10 and
TO- East River. Ordered on file.
Communication, containing the report of the Chief Of
Police showing that during the past $685. arrests
had been made, and the number of dodgers accommo-
dated at the police stations also the number of fires
tinguished by the police department Ordered on le
Report favorable to RENTING the the property
of the Church of the Ascension, for the year 1S4S.
| Adopted.
penses incurred by the Council to the Corporation in
his official capacity in payment OF Office rent sc.
| Adopted.
Report favorable to leasing the pier at the foot
Of Beach street to s. Ward the of FIVE years.
at SOo for the first aud 81 $50 per year for the
| four years thereafter. Adopted
Report favorable to paying NJ Z. Thompson $100,foc
plans for the extension Of the City Hall. Adopted
Report favorable renting to Mrs. Kran the tax
on house No 373 Ninth street the same having been
| paid Adopted.
| Report favorable to paying NJ. Swackemwaddcr 500
for picture frames furnished for decorating the Aims
House. Adopted.
Tsiegraphic Posts-Report favorable to granting to
the New York and New England Telegraphic Company
to posts the city, to be removed ut the pleasure
| Of the Common Council Adopted.
Fire Alarm BeH-Report favorable to erecting tow
er, and placing fire alarm bell I'D street, between
LIST and I'd avenues and appioprating $2S0o Tor that
Washington Parade Ground report favorable to pay
ing SIP for plans and specifications of the iron railing
around Washington Parade Ground. Adopted
Increase of Saiary Report favorable to increasing
the salary of William Lcnnox, visitor to the Aims
House, to $500 Adopted, in concurrence
Washington Square.-Report favorable to appropriate
ing the of 600 to repair The walks Of Washing
ton Square, and repaving the tagging and cutters
around the same.
| Al Of Tho
public money. No other square in the city was Tagged
except Bowling Green and the Park and he hoped the
matter would be ladon the table On motion, the re-
port laid on the table.
Report favorable to appropriating $4,000 for the pay
Ntv Ft,ry-Report favorable to granting to F r.
Tilou privilege to establish ferry from the foot OF
12Sth street to the Jersey shore and leasing the
for term of years at $40 year. the same not to
come in contact with the line OF the Hudson River rail-
road. Adopted.
Report favorable advertising for proposals for the
furnishing 5000 feet Of new hose for the use Of the fire
Seue.-Report favorable to constructing q sewer in
Broadway, between Amty and Fourth streets Adopted
in concurrence Also favorable the construction OF
a in William street from Fulton street to John
street Adopted in concurrence. 49,.
| SerenM .qrenue.-Report favorable to regulating,
grading and paving eth between 21st and 30Lh
streets. Adopted.
| Tompkins Squye.--Report favorable to lighting
Tompkins square with gas and appropriating 500
| fer laying mains for the same. Adopted.
Repard.-Resolution favorable directing the May
or to offer reward OF 5000 for the apprehension and
con OF the person or persons who attempted the
| concurrence
Resolution thanking David Valentine Clerk of the
Foard for the able manner III which he has performed
| his duties.
Alderman GREY offered the following resolution
Resolved That the thanks of the Board Of Aldermen
emnently due, and is hereby rendered to Morris
Franklin, Esq presiding officer tor the very able firm,
! courteous and impartial manner he has discharged
the duties Of his Office; and that in his retirement he
carries with him the best wishes of its members his
future health, happiness and prosperity.
President FRANKLIN then and said:-
The revolution OF another has brought to close
the business of this Common Council, and are now
about to dissolve the connection whch has existed be-
tween us during the all Of with per-
haps exception, to retire from the hustle
fusion Of public life, where constantly exposed
to the rude attacks OF disappointed ambition or the
malicious shafts OF those who gnorantly IA
miliarty with the complicated machinery of city
men and again to renew the enoy%ents Of do;
member Of this Common Council will well know how to
appreciate and enjoy for probably there never has
been year in which more labor has been performed
more business accomplished, aud may not say, more
valuable measures matured and successfully compile
ted than the present, and yet. with all care,
| anxiety, and pure intentions to legislate for
the general interest and the public good, loud
met upon every hand and bitter in instances,
have been the denunciaons Of those from whom better
things might have been expected; but there Is
ISOLATION in the reflection, and which believe all of US
can appreciate that we have endeavored faithfully,
honestly and impartaly to discharge respective
duties where that is the may smile at the
attacks Of retire with the animating
reference to the resolution which has been adopted
with such entire unanmity commendatory OF the
this board have been discharged return you my sn-
cere and most grateful Acknowledgements; and while
ina, many ERRORS nave Dren m
the chair, yet know that have underworld impair
TALLY to despatch the public business, and to cause
our meetings in this chamber to be seasons Of "a
tional and intellectual enjoyment and by your kind
| and friendly cooperation. we have been favored to
pass along in the spirit Of harmony and good feeling
whereby party politics have been forgotten merged
in the consideration of higher and important du
ties. But while peace and harmony have characterized
the proceedings of this Board, circle has been
roughly visited and two Of those who commenced this
confines ' Of III the tomb sna Mcp
mott who entered upon the discharge of their Official
of U.S. who their survivors, suddenly removed
from midst, while in the enjoyment Of apparent
| the morning may cheer with the blessing OF
health its midday beams rest upon the chamber Of
disease and its western rays nger upon the cold and
fate to which we are constantly exposed. Indulge
me for moment Mr.. President, while glance At
some of the measures which have been accom- plished
during the past year by this Common Council and
endeavor to ascertain whether have meritsd all the
censure and abuse which have been heaped upon us.
without effectng anything worthy of conmendatior
praise. Go with me to that model institution upon
thousand helpless children the objects of our bounty
and where during the year additional build
| wholesome water introduced, calculated to promote
their health comfort and convenience. So too in re-
TO the Bellevue hospital. where extensive
| valuable improvements have been made, which have
ranked it among the best if not the very best prac-
teal medical school in this country Blackwelrs
Island. also has been improved the Lunatic Asylum
extended, and foundations for other buildings laid
| And is there credit due to the members Of
| this Common Council for the time and labor
| which they bestowed in the preparation of the
amendments to the City Charter, which they
recently been sanctioned by the people, and which Is
believed to be valuable improvement upon our prc-
sent form or system of government. larger number
OF sewers have been constructed piers been
built; wharf accommodations furnished; more re-
venue sccured the lamps fire aud districts more
extended and the rents for Croton more largely
augmented more school, engine aud hose houses erect,
ed and more fire apparatus built during this present
year. than any which have proceeded il in the hisorv
of the legislation of this city. The plan for a work.