The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-10-04
Debates in the Common Council.
Our Special Reports.
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
FTRsr sQuMBIE OF TIE October TERM-THE EQrIyocnAL
Alderman SMITH for the purpose OF making mo-
oD to reconsider the vote Of referring petition praying
for removal of the rails Of the Harlem Railroad from the
Bowery to Crosby street The Committee on Streets to
whom II referred have reported that was
his for making the motion. He asked the Chair
Of the Committee Streets if he had reported and
il he had, when did he do so?
Alderman CoESuI-As Chairman of the Committee on
Streets, win answer you. have not reported.
Alderman Sxrri-I asked the Chairman 10 report Some
time since and he told that he did not know whether
he could report not. The of the gentle
Of the Eleventh that several accidents had taken
place that road But a few DAYS ago, Mr.. Ely who
but two sat in that board had been seriously
injured and at present confined to his bed from
Alderman DoHr1Y said il not in accordance with
parliamentary rules TO ask committee 10 report They
they could best do their duty their constituents
Alderman CoRSELL-The committee have been very
busy Of late and have not time to prepare their report
The gentleman OF the Eleventh asked the commit
tee 10 report and he told lie II he said
Alderman SMITH had spoken with Aldermen Cornell
and Francis upon the subject that very evening that
matter Of throws the lie back into Alderman
Cornels face.
Alderman CoRSrur-He again repeated that Alderman
Smith spoke 10 him about It, and that his re-
ply to the lying portion Of his remarks.
Alderman DoIBJuy-Had the greatest respect for the
gentleman OF the Eleventh. but he really thought IL would
be q great benefit 10 him If he minded his business
He had the slightest doubt OF his wish tn the
brought but he should not be ungentlemany
as 10 reconsideration Of the referring
petition TO the Committee Streets That Committee
had already performed their duty with diligence and alac
rty, and would make report as soon as possible and
when they thought proper
Alderman SrrI1EvAST-What Is the motion before the
board Nr. President2
CHAHSAS-The question u the motion OF Alder
man Smith to reconsider.
Alderman SMrII-I will withdraw my motion for the
present, but will give notice that will il again
Wednesday evening.
Alderman CORNELL hoped that the Board would not
allow the gentleman Of the Eleventh ward To withdraw
his motion.
MysdBrR TO Alderman Smith. why did you make
The motion, II you intended after having all this talk
about H. to Withdraw II. sstonished at your appa
rent wish TO waste our precious time.
The GlARMASThe Clerk having began 10 take the ayes
and nays on the motion Of the gentleman Of the Eleventh
ward before he offered 10 withdraw his motion will as A
| matter Of course, be voted upon by the Board
The question the motion 10 consider the petition
was then put, and almost unanimously lost
4 CIT
report Of the Committee Accounts in favor of con
curing with the Board Of Assistants 20 direct various
departments to report monthly the receipts and expenses
Of their departments to the Common Council having
| been read
Alderman STrRTrvAST rose and moved that they concur
| with the Board Of Assistants.
Alderman DoHIIY for the purpose OF opposing the
Of the report He had not time nj present to
state his views for opposing the motion Of Alderman Stur
evant but he intended 70 have his head shaved before
Wednesday. that he could show up the gentleman Of
the Third. (Roars Of hughter)
Alderman SrrKvA took the joke very good humoredly
and replied that the gentleman q the Ainetsssh would