The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-15

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Nathan c. Ely, Esq., President, In the chair.
The Board last evening pursuant to adjournment.
: he minute were read and approved
xxrsSpiSo CANAL STREET WIDENING WALKER srRun.
Demands were received from the following persons
for injury property by the proposed extension Of Canal
street &c. From Abijah Feeks 81, l6s Stephen w.
Gaines S. 600; John W. Towt 81 $50; James McClanry
s7es Of which were referred TO the Counsel Of the
Corporation.
The petitions OF Richard CArman and several Others
to have portion Of the lark Sold and the City bali
table. The petition VI Edward NJ Skidmore reporter
for the appointment the situation Of police clerk
ship-reierred to Committee on Salaries and oaces.
INVITATION.
An invitation received from parties to view a
model Of ferry guard for the purpose of preventing
persons who rivers from jumping OF upon
the boats while they are in motion-Accepted
coScuRRgD IN.
The report Of the Committee Assessments, in favor
of concurtng Ia confirm assessments for tagging side
walks Of Fifth avenue, from Thirty fourth to Forty
second street.
favor of purchasing u painting Of the High Bridge.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMPTROLLER.
A communication received from Mr.. Flagg, in
to reolu ion calling him to state the amount
of paid from the city treasury for costs upon
where the city defendant by which it appears that
the amount OF costs paid on the
Judgment of VIM. D. Reynolds S92 25
Defend ng charge Tor segars AM champagne for
the Veterans II 1912 (taxeo TOY ........... 1t So
9 H. De Mott the Mayor &c............... SO So
Geo. W. Morton VS.. the Common Council. 49,. 80 81
Ordered 10 be laid ON the table and printed.
Another communication was received from the Comp
roier giving ois tor using to pay the dr aft
OF tue street Commissioners for 81 o00 account of
his contract for regulating and grading section G of
Second in which lie states that be relies for
complete just &c ,tUn the ordinance of the 30th
September 1850, which he set forth in full.
CRY HALL
Tenth wardMResove,I That the special committee on
City Hal to this Board the expedieney Of
adding two stories TO the present City Hail. putting
front and eleyatng the to conform 70 the
proposed plans OF i. r. j. Buchanan, and such other
alteration they may think proper Referred to spe-
Cai committee.
A communication received from the Chief Engi-
neer with complaint Of Engine Company No H. against
Hose Company No. S. Refereed to the Committee Fire
Depart rens.
STOLEN PROPERTY
The Alderman OF the Fourteenth ward offered the fol-
lowing Resolved That tho property Clerk of the rst
District Police Court at the Tombs be- and he is hereby
directed tn furnish this Board forthwith account OF
months past what dis position has made OF the
same, specifying all the particulars in each individual
THs REYNOLDS CONTRACT.
The print report Of special committee the con-
tract o! VIM b. Reynolds for removing garbage ard
oal from the streets which has been frequently be-
the Board called up by vote of Alderman H.
Tucker The report in favor Of paying Mr. Reynolds
such amount as may Decided BY and directing, the
CT Inspector TO advertise for proposals for
tract for years and to uasc the specifications the
those IN the Reynolds contract.
debate to the number of years the contract
should BE- made for 1t suggested to fill the blank
with ooe Ave- ten and fifteen years. On the vote be-
ing taken the amendment to the contract made for
five years was carried.
ADDITIONAL STAGES
communication from the Mayor and adopted by the
rcilmen authorizing four additional stages the
line Of nue. A, through Twenty thrd street &C. to
Cortandt street, was concurrei In
PROPOSED SPECIAL MEETING.
Alderman WAKKMAN offered q resolution appointing
special meeting Of the Board Tuesday next, at
O'clock for the purpose of appointing several Police and
Civil Court clerks and asking that the Mayor be invited
to attend.
A discussion arose the matter. Alderman HOWARD
moved an amendment, that that portion respecting
the invitation 10 the Mayor be stricken out it would
be insult to him to ask him to attend for the purpose
Of making those appointments which he has already
made and sent into this b. ard for confirmation He de-
signated the move as political trick, and he alderman
mocratic member of the Eoard would attend that special
meeting Without the presence of the Mayor their pro-
ceedngs would be Illegal
Alderman NELLY spoke against the resolution, and
expressed hope that II i, did pass democrat would
attend n was move to appoint all wings to the
Offices and the Alderman of the Twelfth (Wakemau)
the political wire pullcr who humbugged the Mayor
Aldermen CHArScsY and yooRHIs we're in favor Of the
resol ton and declared their willingness to vote for
democ at readily as they would for whig, II he were
as competent man.
Aid, rman Brown thought the adoption Of the resolu-
tion would be illegal this Board had power to APP
point special meeting 1t for the Mayor, on the
application Of majority OF the members, to call spe-
cial meeting
The PRESIDENT ruled that 1t perfectly competent
for majority of the Board TO decide upon holding spe-
cial meeting.
The resolution was put and adopted by vote of II
to
Alderman HOWARD then offered resolution, to the
effect that the Counsel of the Corporation be asked his
opinion whether tn. Board of Aldermen appoint po
lice anc civil court clerks without the presence Of the
Mayor. Adopted.
Adjourned t. this evening, (Friday,) at O'Clock.