New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-04

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II. jonathan O,ier,' 100 seventh T.. 81 Liberty st
10. John o.kses. els hishthsy' s'hsv' near 4'h't
sysn II ~ If he od Board Wing IN kaa-s Loco, H.
The Mayor having retired he Assistant Clerk called
the Board 10 order, and Mr.. Barker temporarily occu
pied the Chair
On motion Of Mr.. Bouton, the Board proceeded 10
elect President by ballot and Nessrs. Woodward and
Rogers were appointed tellers.
Mr. Bouton nominated Mr.. Jonathan Trotter.
Mr. Mabbatt nominated Mr. Barker.
The teers reported 10 baots-of which there were
for Trotter l6; for Barker Q for Mabbett ] blank l.
Total 10.
The Chairman declared that Jonathan Trotter, Esq,
was duly elected President Of the Board On motion
the Chair appointed Aessrs. Whelan and Mabbait TO
conduct the PRECEDENT to bis seat.
The President then said
Gentlemen Of me Board Of Assistant Alderman: You
have conferred upon me honor by selecting me
second time to presde your deliberations This
renewed manifestation Of confidence fills me with in
creased socitude dscherg the duties in satisfactory
manner 20 you and TO our constituents.
The trust hnpoed IL one OF great Importance full OF
responsibility, and requiring small degree OF labor
accom- panied by watchful soicude in the perform
ance o. It's dutcs.
shall best show my appreciation Of the honor you
have done by endcsvOIng fulfill the requirements
Of the Office in such 10 retain the approba
ton which is expressed by your partial suhrages
With the kind indulg, nee and ready cooperation
which YOU have been pleased accord during the
past year | trust that business will be conducted
With that careful consideration, prompt dispatch and
good order in debate which due TO the many por
,ant Interests conGdcd % us by the citizens
Before entering upon the business OF tho new year
becomes 10 reconsider the past Tesropecuyey, ani
dc rive from its experience the maxs that 20 gov
ern u in the consideration Of public affairs that may.
come up for action during the present year. The
past year has been one Of general prosperity, rapid
growth, advanced progress for the City while other
large cities of the American Confederation have been
vsited with extensive CONGREGATIONS and devastating
disease NewYork has been comparatively exempt
Is commerce. Manufacturer and industrial pursuits OF
every branch have steadily increased in importance and
value while very considerable number have been al
dcd 10 her already immense population But let us MT
forget in the mdst OF unexamped prosperity that
are sti subject to fire and epidemic, which have
heretofore devastated our City
The subject OF the City finances is one Of the most i'm
portsnt that will up for consideration, and should
ir.t command earnest attention The expenses OF
the city have increased from 81 65l 27 50 ia 1851 to
S3542253 s5 in ls32, or "a per cent per annum. For
Ave years prior TO 1851 the increase less than l2p
cent. per annun.
need not remind YOU that n stern economy /. de
mandod at hands by constituents not however,
an economy ncommenEuruts with the honor aud welfare
oi progressive CITY but such economy con
s'ent with an enlarged and comprehensive view OF IL
many and growing wants.
Lctu bring 10 the confederation of City affairs the
came cIcumsyecuon and care which prudent men carry
Into their basness relations and the City finances will be
established ulon satisfactory basis.
Reform has loudly been demanded Of ~, aud wherever
reform can be elected without dciriment to the City. in
ttCE should be carried out Il viii be unnecessary
for Ia review the various subjects that wall come up
1 Tor yCur consideration.
Tie several standing committees will Ne entrusted
with the special consideration OF such sub apper
"a eeoh, ana whatever Of rciof m improvement
anne nGmeni Is required wilnot be too much Expect
/ OF them hat they vii preseni IL for discussion
The jurisdiction OF the Board cculrchends the van
Gus social political and relgO Institutions upon which
the fabric Of society 10 based Is jIr.dcton Is
current with the other branch 81 the Common Coun.l
Il Is dstnc, Ia IL legislation therefore all important
papers should he properly referred to committee TO be
examined and reported upon In order that OF
! confederation fhOUi be Il, en- to each.
In conclusion permit me asaia 70 express my &C,
Acknowledgement .ur the distinction you have conferred
and me by elociing me rs yOurpresident
On motion c T, Meclenshsn appointed Clerk
Of the Board, and Nicholas sldcr sergean, a, Arns
The Mayors message received sni ordered 10
be printed.
On motion, Messrs. Barker Wells, and Woodward
sppCinicd Committee to revise the rules aad
the Rosrd then adjourned Fl Pm
Tie rev Mayor wAs tAen accompanied back 20 his
Sfce in the same manner he had been escorted TO
the Assistants Board, when Mayor Kin ISLAND shook
haIas with him and sEch Of the Aldermen were pre-
sent and the Recorder and took his leave oem and OF
tie officers connected with his department Mayor
Wcsier,e then proceeded administer the oath 10
tie Assessors In the following order the names are
marked, swora;
Wards Ward,
Jos Blackburn. sworn. difference MeC;uire sworn
s-Nm. b. Dunlop, dead. lS-fhouss P0oley sworn
S-Archta3 Coo arsne. sick i4-henry T. West swaru.
s-Chsres LwotS sworn il5-lE.sc N. Phyfe. sworn.
5-Jokn Mckemr'n sworn. iS-W htmsn Philips swora.
t-Ssmrel Nsd6sl sworn IT-WIa. H.N an Benschoten
John ksrrlnston4 sworn.
s. joe T. fox sworn llS-Geo XcDoBall s~orn
Slew Onderdonk, sworn le-Georse Para.
le-Jsmes II. Beta sworn 2c-Joseph Miller. sworn
u-Jehn Philips, swoIa
Some new Conrables were also sworl in. The only
change made as YET in the Mayors ocs that Of First
hsrshs in which M Taylor, the lac occupant, has
been replaced by George G. Glszier
Mayors Message.
NAyoS's OFFICE, New York JH-. 3 ls53.
10 re Hosoraes ne 0ossses CoERe2 Of nc Gu Of Ns1r
iork:
1ksrlfsES: On assuming the duties Of the
orSe 70 which the sarages OF nav feIowerizsrs have
in', ~l AZ be considered unbeeoIning out
49, va - occasion, 10 acknowledge my grateful
"a ,nis marx Of keirccnSdence and 10 ex
H. me a',, sn'sned dldence viii which enter upon
lars and beng hrls soqrs:u,rd wv, rss n5sso,
~. AID operation Of the VARIOUS depsrDen,s
%, :, vSs Wy Gove,rmest While, therefore rSi;re
ar ,s. 49,, ~ he esres and respoxsib,ie devolved
uPSo me- lust needs, gentlemen relv - -. -
ana in alanisissi1 tb C;arer.
NM - tn.s great CITY, Tor the best inters-.s 80 -
% exert al my soihrc- ny purpose
az Obedience 70 the requirements Of me ch.r,~r n,