The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-05-23
Common Council.

BOARD or ASSISTANT AIDE RMEN.
MAY 2s-The President in the chair, The minutes Of
the preceding meeting were read and approved.
PETITIONS RKFERREp.
ofHamilton Fish and others for railroad tough the
Second to Chrystie street and from thence to
Hanover square; Of Coils Mitchell and Others, TO have
heap Of street dirt removed from foot Roosevelt street
Of Francis oBren to have side walk laid in Second
Of Fifth street Of Of property In
seventh street between Avenues and c. asking for
amendment to ordinance for the rebuilding Of sewer in
Seventh street, between Avenues and G; Of the New
York and Staten Island Ferry Company that the lease
of the ferry Whitehall may be granted TO Corne-
u vanderbit-that the eomprouer be instructed not to
grant such lease but that the be put at auction
and that the petitioners might come in and have q
chance to bid for the same.
ofcommittec on Streets against the adoption ofthe
solutions to lay walks at the head Of Wet street
favor Of publishing the proceedings Of the Common Coun
Gil in the Ner York Herald at the rate Of 900 per aum
The following preamble and resolution annexed
Whereas the Neu York Herald daily faithfully and
very lengthy detail gratuitousy CHRONICLES the pro-
ceedings OF the Common Council while other journals
annually one and two thousand dollars according
to circulation for publishing the Common Council pro-
ceedings and in consideration Of the prodgous circu
laon Of the Herald among all classes Of citizens and
throughout the civilized world and in view Of the great
expense the Herald establishment annually ncurs in the
employment of accomplished and gentemanly reporters,
to ably. critically nd youminously report our proceed
ipgs common justice demands that the Herald should be
literally remuneratcl
Wherefore resolved That the NJ FOX Herald If the
ard Of Aldermen concur, be employed a Corpora
lion journal and that receive $1,000 for the year 1851
OF Committee the Law Dep armentin favor OF con-
rming the assessment lists therein and ppontng Abner
Sandiori collectors Of Committee dice in favor Of
curing with the resolution of the Board Of Aldermen
to pay the medical bills Of Drs Fell, Fish Sweeny Marsh
BeForrest, kilbourne and Gardner; Of Committee
Piers Wharves and Slips in favor of granting permits
sion 10 John TO bridge out in front of the bulk
herd on West street. Morton street. Of Committee
Fire Department in favor Of giving carriage to
0ss o0 no 81 sane % y, N o. enins
sum Of 81 coo for Report Of Special Committee,
recommending the New York and Erie Railroad TO the
citizens Of New York work entitled to their generous
patronage aud to he aid and patronage OF the city 60
rernment.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
Ry Alderman WAEp-That the Counsel Of the Corpora
ton, and Comptroller, be authorized TO make
rang.nent with Cornelius Vanderbilt in relation 10 ths
lease Of new Pier No East river sue terms may
just and equitable aud tor the interest Of the Corpo
ration.
BY Assistant Alderman ALvoHp--That the vacant lots
on the .uh side q street between Fourth
and Lexington b. fenced in under the direction
tf the Street Commission er
~ same That lot. . feet by 100 feet situated
Twentyfth street. Third be purchased by
the Common Council for the purpose Of building
CINE house for the use a Fire Engine Company No
BY saneThat the fence the west and south sides Of
Madison square be moved cut fifteen feet towards Fifth
avenue and Twenty third street, under the direction Of
the Commissioner u Il pairs aud Supplies and that $500
be and the Is hereby, appropriated defray the
expense thereof
IRE Raiiroad-Iy Assistant Alderman ELv-Resolvcd.
That this board tender the directors ani officers Of the
New Iork ana iric Railroad Company their heartfelt
thanks for the unbounded hospitality and ,tentions
tended 10 by chem ami their friends late cx-
cuIsion from New York to Dunkirk.
Resolved That cory of the above resolution be
crossed and duly atcsted by tie President and Clerk OF
the Board and 81 TO the President Of the New
York nd Erie Railroad Company
BY Assistant Alderman SnlrH-That the pavement in
Columbia street between Delaney ard Broome streets
lie reIarod ANA Tia! the Commissioner Of Repairs aud
supiii,s cause tie sane to bc carried into effect,
That all applications ir s>9a5s through the city are
made the special order q The day for Saturday next
The Beard then adjourned.