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

Board or Al pERmEy. MONDAY MAY morris Frank
lin, President, in the chair
On motion, the roll wns called and, in consequence
Of their being very little business hand, the Board
took recess until o'clock.
After recessAld. Carolin in the char-the proceed
ings OF the two preceding meetings and ap-
proved.
Clerk ofMe Murine Comt-Report favorable TO appro-
priang 81 GEO. for the payment Of Jacob Asten late
Clerk Of the Marine Court the newly appointed clerk
of that court having been awarded 1880 per annum
Laid on the table.
peto from the MdJor.Message from the Mayor, veto-
ing the action OF the Common Council granting to GER
20, East River. Ordered on file.
Communication containing the report of the Chief of
Police showing that during the year past 505 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 file.
Report favorable to remting the tax on the property
of the Church of the Ascension, for the year 1SIS
Adopted.
Report favorable to paying the sum Of $500 u.s. for sx-
penscs incurred by the Council to the Corporation in
his official capacity, in payment Of Office rent &c.
PerReport favorable to leasing the pier at the foot
OF Beach street to Ward for the term of Ave years.
at 81 0C0 for the first year and 81 per year for the
four years thereafter. Adopted.
Report favorable to paying NJ. L. Thompson 500,
plans for the extension Of the City Hail. Adopted.
Report favorable to renting to Mrs Kran the tar
ON house NO 373 Ninth street. the same having been
paid Adopted.
Report favorable to paying NJ. swackcmwadder 500
for picture frames furnished for decorating the Aims
House. Adopted
7tIesrarAic Posts-Report favorable to granting to
the New York and New England Telegraphic Company
to erect posts in the city, to be pleasure
Of the Common Council. Adopted
Fue .8l,m BeH.-Rcport favorable to erecting tow
err and placing fire alarm bell ODD street. between
LIST and I'd avenues and approprating $4,000 for that
purpose. Adopted
Washington Parade Ground Report favorable to pay
ing Sll2 for plans and specifications of the iron railing
around Washington Parade Ground. Adopted
Increase IF Saiary-Report favorable to Increasing
the salary Of William Lennon visitor 10 the AIMS
House, to $500. Adopted, IN concurrence
Report favorable To advertising Tor proposals or the
furnishing C00 feet hose for the use OF the nre
Woshiugfon Syuaye-Rcport favorable to appropriate
ing the $4,000 to repair the walks OF Washlng
ton Square and repaying the tagging and cutters
Ssusr-Report favorable to constructing sewer in
Broadway between Amty and Fourth streets. Adopted
i'm Also favorable to he construction Of
sewer in William street, from Fulton street to John
street. Adopted in concurrence. A
sfreaM .7renue-Report favorable to regulating,
grading and paving 9TH avenue between 2lst and Goth
streets. Adopted.
Tompkins Syuore Report favorable to lighting
Tompkins square with gas, and appropriating 81 500
fer laying mains for the same. Adopted.
Reconsideration favorable to- directing the May
or to offer a reward of $500 the apprehension and
conviction Of the persons who attempted
lite Of homas Warner, the 4th inst. Adopted in
concurrence.
Resolution thanking David Valentine Clerk OF the
Rcard, for the able manner in which he has performed
his duties.
Alderman Gary offered the following resolution
Resolved That the thanks of the Board Of Aldermen
are tmincntly due and IL hereby rendered 70 MOTIFS
Franklin, Esq rr,siding officer, tor the very able hrm
courteous and impartial manner he has discharssu
the duties of his Office; and that, In bis retirement ne
carries with him the beat wishes Of It's meiape's iof s
future hgalth Lapp.ncsi ana p'%Psa!