The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-13
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.

Of the President Councilman Pinckney, motion,
took the chair The minutes Of the meeting we're
read and approved.
PETITIONS RESxRRED.
OF 100 ctzens holders Of property the east side of
the city for public market in Thirty fourth street. at
First avenue, East river.
OF Phillip French and Chrotopher Hciser, for rsmune
ration for losses at Castle Garden
OF Archibald Watt against the secularzation of the
Brick church, and praying that the Bazaar for tsc
The church grounds may be ordered from within the boy
places.
OF Hose company 20, for new location
Also petitions in favor Of grading and regu
latng various streets in favor Of lighting the gas lamps
all night and in favor Of having City Han in nad
Olson square.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Councilman MATHm-That In ame nding the charter
Of this city, the following principles should be retained
viz
First. The second Board, BY whatever name called,
should be numerous, and be elected regards In
diyiduais) by constituents different from Aldermen.
Second. All measures sppropriatng or involving the
expenditure OF money should originate In one Of the
two Boards exclusively
Third The charter election should be separated from
the general or state election and be held in the spring
OF the year. Laid over for the present
That the Comptroller advertise for sale At public
ton the lease OF various markets owned BY the city
thorisies. Referred.
That the Street Commissioner report TO this BOARD by
what authority the owners &c Of whsrves are allowed
90 rect thereon sheds, nc. Referred.
To emsve the shed receRty erected the pier at the
foot OF Morton street. Referred.
RAILROAD
Resolved, That the Legislature be fuested 10 enact
law to thu effect thar the Harlem Railroad shalt be
titled to receive i've cents fare for each for
distance below Thirty second street, and cent addi
tonai Tor each person for asy distance beyond Thirty
second street, and within tbs limits Of the city and
county Of New Yort.
That the Counsel Of the Corporation be directed pre-
pare memorial and Law, to be presented 70 the eg.s
turs and that the VI this city In the h
gslatxre be rqus.tee to urge its passage Referred
rm h1yog MESSAGE
Tbs following resolution was taken fro. the table and
adopted =
srrsd under ina several heads (whsrr not already
fsrred,) TO committees, as follows -
Streets cattle driving and omnibuses. To Committee
on Streets.
Tsrbe property and suspended sales for tar.s and a.,
.ssments. To Commsttes on Asssssmsnfs.
Emigrsnts. To Connirfes on Almshouse D~psrtmsn ut.
DIRTY stsr.t- To Committee ON ussning Streets
PoIics To Committee on Police.
Docks To Committee on wharves, Piers and slips
Central Park. To Committee ON lands and Piscss
City Railroads To Committee on Railroads.
Abolition OF fees eontrscts revision of the ordn@ncss
To COMMITTEES on law Department
Interest "a be charged, estimates aud sppropristions
sud pey nsnts OF contractors aod others To Cos
mittec on Finance.
Ys- pabie buildings, To Committee on Repairs and
supplies
fabie school expenses To COMMITTEES on Finance.
sprsg charter election. To Commiitss on law ns
Rslisf to proadwsy. To Committee on Streets.
The following resolution vas also assn from the
table On motios, ssd adopted 49, RI
ths Board wsh the nam~s Of al the inspector. smooy.
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are each ln@psctsg, asd tho prices pd4 disn 20
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