The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-07
Debates In the Common Council.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN


LAST cytnirg both Boards of the Common Council
commenced their business for the the Boat of
Aldermen rather flare up took place between the Alder
man Of tho third ward and the Alderman of the ever
teth respecting report made by the Police Committee
with resolution attached recommending the pay neut
Of sl25 TO John McKcon. and the same amount to A. A
Philips, for el fees contracted in the defence Of
TWO policemen of the T1entieth ward against whom
ndicr had been found on the complaint of james T.
GHge Hogeler previous 60 the report being called up
he Alderman Of the Third offered resolution authorz
irg the Sixth and Eighth railroads to continue
thir rails through 70 Barclay street Alderman OF tht
fifth and stated that he would vote for the resou
ticn provided they would recommend that Robinson
street he cut through to Park place that the rail
could come to Broadway The resolution referred
Aid BanR the sixth ward presented resolution and
reference 10 committee for tie purpose Of presenting
stand of colors to The remaining members of the New
York Regiment Of Volunteers and 20 inscribed
the the names OF The battles they so successfully
pessed through during the ampaigu.
he Alderman of the Elf ecntn moved TO have the
OF the Generals added to the inscriptions Ihe
resolu,ion was referred Finance Committee
Alderman PEcK, Of the twentieth ward called up the
report for action stating that the Counsel had defended
the policemen who had both been acquitted il tue
the court and moved TO have the re adopted
Before, however. the resolution submitted
Alderman Sru.TEvANT, OF the Third ward opposed
the adoption said the alderman. it had better be
terred and examined before establish here prece
dent. / cannot why Two policemen should be per
United 10 employ private counsel and then come in here
and ask us 20 ray them il il not 70 much for the amount
because ii weuld be saving much trouble to pay
it, but five to sit here and sanction such proceeding
may set On example that may call Tor action on such
distinguished counsel aud for what why for defending
policemen The proposition is monstrous and five
pay this may be called upon every week to pay such
charges There Law ahorising such payments The
corporation attorney the proper person TO defend all
suits against the cty he gets paid for such services
There is evidence that application was made to
hm in this matter but the idea OF putting 500 into the
pockets of these counsel is out Of all Both the
counsel consider friends of mine. aud should be
very wiling put a fee into their pocket could do it
consistently with my oath of Office but here for
another duty am here to protect the public purse and
L no n tha raer lutio
Alderman PECK in reply TO the Alderman of the Third
ward. gave brief history of the readily
said the Alderman. the feeling in this matter Mr. Gage
Is very influential whg politician Of some means, aud
the two policemen. Iannigau and Dreamer are demo.
Gratis. They well knew that by going to the corporation
counsel they would stand but very poor chance
as that gentleman and Mr. Gage were ON very init.
mate terms and both of the same politics. ! recolect
SAID the alderman the night OF the ARRAY r Gage was
that occasion; aboring under spiritual excitement
many of have been daughter and was on his way
home when he got into squabbie with named
savage. and Policeman Dreamer up to separate
them when Gage struck him blow on the head with
heavy the Policeman returned the assault with
his club. an alarm rap was given and Captain Hanne
gan up. told Mr. Gage who he wa. and placed his
hand him, when Mr. Gage suddenly seized hold Of the
fingers got them into his mouth and inflicted
very erons bite Other assistance was procured and all
the parties the station house The whole affair was
laid before the Mayor and en- the facts the Mayor would
entertain any charge against the policemen but
dered hat they only acted in the discharge Of their duty
MIR Gage however satisfied with the Mayors decis
ION, went before the Grand Jury and on the pa'te
statements procur Indictment charging the police
men with assault and battery, and attempt to rob-
The brought before the Court Of Sessions
dismissed and IL Is but just that the counsel fees
should be paid.
The Alderman Of the Third do not pretend to say
but ali the facts correctly stated by the Alderman II
tie Twentieth but contend that the corporation coun
EEL should have been applied TO and we the charge
we establish precedent thereby alosing the police 70
employ their own private counsel when the city pay
ing the Corporation Attorney some SlooO year tor SUCH
ttIyoes
The Alderman OF the Twentet Is nothing more
thar party prescription and doubt it would please
the opposite party have had two democratic poicemen
sent TO the State prison. they would NO doubt nave made
capital out Of it.
here the President tapped bis hammer to order.
Alderman Of Ithe Third--I deny any political views in
this did the politics Of the policemen,
but presume them TO be democrats from the sentiments
Of the Aldermen OF the Twentieth The whole matter Is
out Of order An application should have been de to
the poraion counsel and then II be refused them
make the application TO the board for relief
Alderman Of the rwelfh-I dislike TO exhibit prece
dent in this matter They should, / think have made
an application 10 the corporation counsel.
by this time considerable sensation was manifested
! amongst the members. The reoluton was submitted
and when II TO Alderman Peck he said he should
in the the negative for the purpose Of moving re-
consideration The vote stood seven for the adoption
and eight against IL
Considerable, excitement vas new exhibited
Alderman fthe Third spfang up and moved recon.
sideraton Of The vote, and .mmedatey ON the top OF
that Aldermanffec kfmovedrn adjournment
The lsst motor. prevailed.
The Board was then pronounced by the President adj
joSrpsd and they broke up IN supsns confusion
generated the Alderman OF the Third
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