The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-01

Balance IN Mechanics Bank, Jan 1856. .S6l 1872 As
One of the most ehectual means OF protection that
could be applied 10 haberetoore peate mentioned
the reports OF the Commissioners the exclusive pos
session and occupation Of wharf pier by them for
the Ian ding OF newly arrived emgrants. In former
year such pier, in insulated situation, was pro
curd but its use for the purposes contemplated was in
Coruts epjoining such hazardous TO the health
and injurious 10 the comfort OF :hs nsYhborhood no
reason appearing to the Commss ionefs why the
result should not taAe place 10 any other location
which they have had offered 20 the they have refrain
ed from again attempting to exercise this poser though
expressly conferred upon them oy statute The subject
again sspectfuly recomms noed to the attention Of
the Legislature.
INVITATION Gov CLARK AND IEGsIAruRE
Commissioner PuRpY offered the following, which was
adopted
Whereas, HE exceleDcy Gov Clark and Gov Price OF
New Jersey, aud Joint committee Of the Legislature of
New York and NJ, jersey the city OF New
York in the discharge Of their public duties, also that
the Gov of the state OF Connecticut expected 70 visit
the city 10 accompany the distinguished gentlemen an
ded to- and whereas 1t is due 20 the high station they
occupy that proper understanding Of the official pro-
ceedngs OF this board shou had and explained TO
them. Therefore,
Resolved, That an invitation be given them to Wis
Tie charitable institutions % such time ~ will suit
Commissioners Puray, Kelly and wi.thsus we're ap
pointed committee TO wait Governor Clark and ten
Ger the invitation.
MAYOR woop TALKS TO rus COMMISSIONERS
Mayor WooD announced that he about to leave;
bu. before doing he wished to give notice tina. his
business there look after the Of the city
Twelve policemen detailed 20 keep the emigrants in
ORDER and their pay came out of the city treasury.
Nov 1t manifestly the duty OF the Com mission to
pay hat expense and be intended to take such action
would induce the Board 20 pay for the attendance of
policemen hereafter Each policeman cost the city $500
q year
Commissioner EELry 1t would he well for your Honor
10 influence the II gslaure 70 make residents and
merchants who live out of the city but do business IN
it. pay their Just share OF the city taxes This Commits
sc that now does so much for the country has barely
enough TO pay expenses, and il wonid be hard 10 make
them spend more useessly.
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the Mayor taxing t places Of amusements throughout
the city, who also had policeman detailed 10 take charge
Mayor wooD replied tina. be had Il in contemplation
compel railroad companes managers Of theatres 81,
his charge he was deter oined that private institution.
should pay their expenses from their own funds.
The Mayor then left the
THF CRIMINALS AND PAuPERs IRON SARDINIA.
Commissioner CRABrKEE stated that he nad an inter-
vew at the Office OF the United States District Alto
ney, With the Sandman Minister, who expressed
Dent dere TO comply with all the Laws OF this country
touching :he subject OF bringing convcts and pau
pers He said he had taken measures 20 prevent any OF
The passengers landing from the Sandman frgae Des
Geneys, until re has made personal Investigate OF
each ease, and having made such inquiry, will make
instruction as 10 the disposal Of them. lie also
that Il i required, they viii be sent bach by The
frlgate that brought them.
THE DIFFICULTY WIN InE TIN COVE RSoRs
0rrcr o. rnR COMMISSIONERS or EMIGRATION,
New Yorf, Jan. IS, 1885.
ISAAC TOWNSEND, Esq President Of the Board OF Cover
nors Of the Almshouse -
nEAK sIR--Herei,h you will please chi copy OF pre-.
amhe and resolution adopted AZ the meeting OF the
Beard OF Commissioners OF Emigration held yesterday
being in reply TO a communication from your depart
ruent A Communication from the Governors o. The
Almshouse requiring the payment OF the bills rendered
by them for the support Of uuacs received the 18th
inst, having been considered, il resolved that,
Whereas, the las crganz ng thus commission Directs
the Corumi. siouera Of Emigration indemnify The
nsys received by them. far may BE, Tbs several
cities towns and counties OF this state for any expense
or charge which may be incurred for the maintenance
and support OF any OF :he persons for whom communal
ion SHAH have been paid, in proportion 20 t1s
expenses incurred by said cities towns, ADD counties
eyerally, for such maintenance and support, and,
Wuereas. tho Conmlssi0uera OF nlgfatlon have
paid TO the Governors OF the Amshouse, In iul,
al rate formerly agreed upoa for the support OF
unaies supported by the said Governors up 20 January
1stA amounting 81, b25 80 within the past year
which agreement Of the rate they have
scnde and gwen due notice Thereof apd therefore,
bound by law pay for such una;iss only the
charge OF their actual maintsnRuce. And whereas,
here certain charges especially those for sup
pert Ol native children OF alien mothers born in this ey
and county incurred by these Commissioners and which
IN their judgment justly chargeabe 20 the Cover
nors OF The Almshonse AMI constitute FULL just and
equitable ofset, probably to the fun amounts nov
claimed ~ ne Governors due % them, therefore
Resol-ed, That tue Commss ouers Of Emigration
ready and dss 10 pay whatever may be due
the Governors OF the Almshou-e he respsc
tive claims OF the t~o Boards be- used aod that
20 this end theY the proposition repeatedly made
OF submitting ant decdn all such unsettled claims Of
Goth parties 10 tue decision OF srbtrator- ~ ami
cable suit. q. VERpl.ASCK, President.
wgEKLY Summary.
Number or alien emigrAn arrived 20 Slst Inst 1882
DO same period 1904 - 5li
Dscffnfc this 1857