The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-12-12


Miss Hayes, viz-Thirtytwo performers at So
each; IS to the music porter and doorkeeper; s. 70
the librarian; and $25 to myself as conductor-all
these are regular charges, and have been fixed as
such for years. 1t might have been supposed that
should volunteer my services; they have always
been gratuitousy given in the cause of any real
charity, but we're decidedly refused in this instance;
my reasons for which refusal being my own, can be
of no interest either TO you or the public:
You're, respectfully, GEORGE LepER.
Common Council.
BOARD OF AID ERMEN.
DEC. 9.-The Board met at 8 P. M. The Pre-.
sident in the chair and a quorum of members in
their places. The minutes Of the preceding meet
ing we're read and approved
PETITIONS REFERRED.
Of G. l. Pierce and Co, to be paid for work done
Grand Val, member Of the Second regiment of
New York Volunteers, for relief OF VIM. II.
hoople and others against the proposed railroad
through Second avenue. Of owners of property
and residents Sixth avenue, to have said avenue
lighted with gas. Of the Managers Of the House
Of Refuge, praying for the removal of Potter's
Field OF Engine Company, No ID, for the ap-
o. SesaPP
Jersey Railroad and Transportation Company, for
adjoining the Certlsndt street Ferry, in order to
afford greater, accommodation for the landing OF
passengers and merchandise. OF sundry persons to
grant unto Edward Riddle and his associates, the
free use and sole occupation of Madison square for
elRut6eu
erect on said square building Commensurate with
the size of the ground, constructed Of iron and
glass for the purposes of an industrial exhibition
Of all nations sf,sd to special oSo HSs
lin, and Cooke); the building to be six hundred
feet long by two hundred feet wide, and to cost at
least $4,000 the same to be opened to the public
On the 18th day Of April next. OF the New York
City Railroad Company, and of Solomon Kippand
Others asking for hearing # their allegations and
proofs by the Special Committee, before deciding
upon their rights. OF Henry COggll and others
for stay Of proceedings in the matter Of opening
the Roomingdale road
COMMUNICATION.
From the Street Commissioner with abstract of
Sixtyfrst street, from Third to Sixth avenues, With
resolution to FIX the actual opening Of the street
the LIST day Of July, 1852.
REM,NsTKANcE.
OF Caleb o. Halstead, and others, against the
proposed railroad in Second avenue.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
That the sidewalk in Bee cker street, between
Sullivan and Macdougal streets, on the south side
Of Blocker street, be tagged, four feet wide; in
favor ofappropristing $1,000, for various expenses
incurred in connection with the reception Of tie
Hungarian exiles.
REPORTS ADOPTED.
Adverse to the payment Of DR.. Washburn's bill;
in favor Of paying bills of Drs Wells and Finley,
also, Mrs. Robinson, for medical services rendered
at pslice station houses
REPORTS CoNcU1RED IN.
In favor OF cOncurring with the Board Of Assist
ants in repor and resolution to enlarge the build
ing in which is located the Ninth ward station
house; instructing the counsel to the Corporation
10 prepare an act to be submitted to the Legsls-
iure. relative to the expediency Of dividing the
Eighteenth ward into two wards-the dividing line
70 be Twenty. sixth street, from the Sixth avenue
to the East river-the upper portion to be known
as the Eighteenth ward, and the lower portion rs
the Twenty fret ward.
ORDERED TO BE PILED.
Abstract OF all contracts made by the Croton
Aqueduct Department, In November, 1851.
COMMUNICATIONS PROM COMP rRoLLER.
Submitting an ordinance making appropriations,
The a are Is y. viz on
penses, Common Council, $1,000; Fire Department,
$1,000; Repairs and Supplies, $4,000; Salaries,
5000 Street Expenses, sl3 COO ofhcers Fees,
Registers ONCE, $500; County Clerks Office,
$l5o0-Total, t7l,600.
On motion, the Court adjourned 10 Friday, ct
five p. NJ.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN.
This Board met, last evening wednesday,, pur.
suant TO adjournment. Present, A. A. Alvord,
Esq, President, and quorum Of members. Tn,
proceedings Of the. previous meeting were read and
PETITIONS RxrxRRRp.
or the Justices Of the Marine Court, for more
suitable and convenient 10 hold their sessions
OfMarion Hose Company No 4, for new running
gear. Remembrance against sewering Pearl street
from John to Fulton streets. OF Eagle Engine
Company No. 10, for additional room. OF Hose
Company No 2, for additional room.
PETITION GRANTED.
OF William Wallace, to have suits against him
for encumberiDg the walk At Ne 3S5 Bowery dis.
continued, on paying costs thereof
hkroRrs OF DEPARTMENTS ORDERED ON FILE.
VI the street Commissioner. In relation to ex.
penses OF street opening .-Ordered on Ole and TO
be printed. Communication from the Street Com
missioner, being answer 10 q resolution inquiring
Why the regulation Of SEVENTEEN street, from Tenth
avenue to the Hudson river, has been delayed
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
On sewers, In favor Of sewer Ia Hester street from
Essex 10 Eldridge street, with an ordinance. Laid
on table. On streets, in favour Of widening and
reducing the grade Of the Fourth avenue between
Thirty second and Thirty. fourth streets, by the
Harlem Railroad Company, provided they at their
own expense widen said avenue 20 feet on the west
side, and cause the land for this additional width to
be ceded to the corporation Of the city of New York
IS part Of said avenue -Adopted. OF same, in
favor Of fencing lots between Lexington and Fourth
avenue and Thirtieth and Thirty frst streets vi,k
an ord nance Adopted. OF same, on the resolu.
ton to relay cross walks, corner Of Elm and An
thopy Streets Adopted On Ordinances iu favor
OF cotcurring In ordinance relative 10 powder ma
Finance OLA POST Tor lease Of prem YES corner North
Moore street and West Broadway Adopted.
THE Gas CONTRACT.
The minority report, ordered 70 be printed was
prepared and laid on the table, and motion made
to take 1t mp 1t was, ultimately, . special order
for Monday night next.
PAPER covcunRrD IN
Ordinance nhing additional appropriation Of
ga for the year 1851 items Of which have been
set out In the proceedings Of the Board Of Alder
men.
The Board adjourned till Friday evening.
board OF Supervisors.
DC e-ln the absence ofthe Mayor the Recorder
presided.