The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-06


have been informed prepared In accordance with these
suggestops But as II has been acted on would
sgain call attention to the subject and urge the adop
ton Of suitable measures and citizens
snd community against the dangers and accidents
which arise from such practices.
rARk.
In tie month of May last I had the honor to submit
to the Common Council communication, suggesting the
expediency of setting apart portion OF this island
public park to be laid out scale commensurate
with our rapidly increasing population and which
would afford to our citizens more ample accomm aatons
for relaxation and exercise than they erjoy In
cordance with these suggestions application made
to the and an act passed at the special
session in July authorizing the Common Council to take
for the purpose Of apubc park the grounds lying be
tween sixty sixth and 10th strcets and the Third
Court for the appointment of commissioners estimate
and award the UNITS to be paid to the several
or ns property thus 9s to b. APPLIED IN % with
Council to proceed under this Jaw asi had framed
was contested In the Supreme Court by Of thu own
ers OF property interested and decision was rendered
edvere to the appointment of commissioners
then existing law, as will be seen by examination OF
the opinion delivered by Judge Edmonds.
undertbese circumstances and for the stated
In the nmunication above mentioned to which would
respectfully refer ar setting forth my views on this sub
jsct in detail would suggest that renewed application
be made to the Legislature at its present session. for the
enactment OF law which viii meet the exigencies Of the
II sitter Of deep reete to all parties Interested In
the proposed improvement tat the contractor for
tending The Second avenue TO Harlem, should have
dee ed necessary to open that avenue through the
sits which groa majority Of our constituents well
the deliberate judgment Of their immediate represen
;aise', Lsd xeo upon as the most suitable upon the
iiard for the park thus marriny many OF the
tur8 beauties OF the location.
trust that prompt action with reference to this i'm
pltant act may be had By your honorable body
measure which seems to have been demanded by the
great majority CT citizens and the policy expe-
dency CT which woud admit Of doubt shall not
| lorgtr be delayed
CLEANING STREETS.
The condition Of the streets during the year with
Nrespect to cleanliness. it is believed has generally
satisfactory and where exceptions have afforded grounds
the charge OF apparent neglect assured that The
fault has not been justly cbargeabe to thu dpartme
Ntpg supervision OF thtm but is mainly attributable to
the indulgence extended to contractors who been
permitted without the imposition Of any penalty in di-
violation of law lumber the streets This has
formed Of the create obsGces to the proper clean
rg Of the streets and has been fruitful of
rlnint
ds.ire in this connection renew the suggestions
made in my frat annual communication that all con.
tractors should be required, under proper penalties to
complete the work undertaken within the time specified
in their contracts The most liberal allowance may be
made ns to ell ordinary exigeucs but conrac.
ors should be held to rigid adherence the Of
their agreement The streets permitted to be
incum beree for weeks after the expiration OF the time
liked ir the completion oi the work; and the only pc
rally irIoed is the payment tf the wages Of nspec
tor fal contracts provided that the work should be
completed within tie time specified under such penal
would insure ndLeItnce to the stpuation; and the
ntber provision also to be enforced iy penalty that
the rubbith should be cleared uP to the satisfaction of
the tendent Of streets such fact to be certified by
him the city would rave Annually thousands dollars
XIV raid for performing work really beon grg 10 the
contractos; and the comp aints to the condition Of
Ct the streets by reason Of ncuubrances left by
contractors woulc be ass frequent and not go well found
I'd in justice as .Isy have been
TEoRoUGHFARES
The att rtior q tie Common Council for many years
ast has been dir ctcd to the crowded great
hcrcugfisf,s md tie lsce.sity adopting some rene
on nts-nrts ~ Y efr1estly u 2 upon I'll N.
At IN y y IstE rl lhu yrai Just past, tiis suhfct
received ~ a,tcrtira prd cor i.,Ta,ion 81 -,
''arpt 49, = = lster ptsd r. tpd se,ts4f.v :
neud TO construct soy for city travel rough
tie sixth and Eighth ncing az the inter-
section OF Chambers street and West Broadway owinx
probably TO the ateDets Of the when this priv
lege was granted steps taken by the parties
tereted to avail th mf.lves OF it ourag that year but
am Informed that OF them will be conn. need as
.sriy in the spring practicable and finished without
any uDn.ct AIRY delay.
The subject Is cne which needs no argument to an
f,rce its importance and in thus bringing it to your
attention feel assured that the necessity Of early
and ehec'ual remedies for evil OF such magnitude
viii receive your prompt and earnest ccnsidera ation
How far hese measures will tend to the relief Of Broad
way iensips to be tested. ] adhere to the opinion,
heretofore expressed by ficiay, that manifest
santsee would be gained by the public on the score
II convenience If not than two lines omnbuses
wore mied to run below the Park and these to be
owned jointly by the propretors Of the various lines
vhose termination Is now fixed south Of Cortlsnit
tuee There are in the city, $40 licensed ounibuses Of
which :to permitted TO TO the Bowling greer or
South Ferry and by taking from this portion Of the
route all except seEe ten or twenty stages the
would lie rendered PARABLE without danger to life or
limb which can be said OF II updr nresan cr
cun stances and TIE rubc would be well accommo.
dated as they are by the present arrange ment.
TIE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The fire departing Mt is Of the most imp portaut of
any connected With the city government, and l
cheney such to entitle It coainuapcs Of the
cohfderce and warm regard ef all who estimate Tho
value Of the voluntary services rendered by is gallant
m.mteis.
STREET CHILDREN
The rublic ehertahle institutions Of this city
CONDUCTED on q scale commemorate with the number
ard character Ct its inhabitants and 10 portion of our
annual taxh more cheerfuily paid than that appropri
aed TO these institutions But there is one GLASS to
QnI efi ia mt JaIv
extepCsd as IL might be- aude the inm nse mum.
br q potI children who thr9ng our thoreu shfares by
Gay ara 10y hight, OF them objects charity
Truly de..ivrg bectrss truly neediny that aid they 40
pitousy implore others and, truth compes to say
great majority ne apt pupils Ia the school Of vice H.
ceptitusrtss and THEFT vic If permitted thus to grow
up VII constitute aage portion Of the inmates OF
pristBs.
Tie OF such there demand the attention Of the
city government and he who shall devise some plan by
Nheh IN. ht uands q children IN our midst, growing
UP IN habits CT vice and centioueDes- be reclaimed
snd taught to value their responsibilities ana powers
will he public benefactor.
NEW ARMoRY.
The new armory of the First division Of New York
State Militia, On the northeast corner OF Elm and White
si cts has beer put contract Tor the purpose of
providing depot the field pieces used by the division
On ordinary occasions, with The necessary quip nents
&c and to provide suitable plan for the assembling
% ue diyhien upon any emergency, for the purpose
oi sdny The civil authorities. should their services be
required
nodaton o. tbs invaluable body Ia consequences of the
i'noys of the Sta, Arsera with ell the field artillery
i6'KNlIf-H distance Oi fOLr and n
Ua City Hail-which rendered tba artillery entirely
U'ess IN care ot sny 'udden emergency and which for
orn rsIy ptIaoes, required the artlerymen march
eighteen miles to po.ure their guns and return them
alter psrgGe.
The removal Of the arsenai, and the appropriation
he grouI TO the New Haven Railroad Company rem
dGtd sre new place 81 aasemblage ssary In care
sudden orders in the night time during irclemsn;
Neatr utcn the rtquisitioD Of The public authorities
ana tbey have very properly appropriated location In
tb' meet central part q The city and which appear
to meet the views Of the military, whose services ar
AG fffr rnft "a fIfu AtoZ.
lrsoiiy hEe New York which ir constantly growing
hsrster amount OF labor is required On the part OF
'eis'ot tbsn an OLD town which has attained its maxi
nun growth
tntnitg industry ard constant vigilance guided by
ftbld dHcfttion, viii be exacted II ~ const.
tt.n' ard thcud be aim to carry with us ON our
HiF'nrht from the cares and tolls ~ public life con
sciou nsss of mtiting the confidence and regard
when was bestowed upon MS at It's neDt and
this can only be attained by JEALOUS faithful and ni.
psfa discharge OF the high and responsible uutes de-
VOWED upon us. A. Q KINGsLAND mayor
ElAN Ccn NExR Ian Z