The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-17

meeting Of the Fire Commissioners held last
evening, ut their in Fremen's Hall-an the Com
missoners being precen.-Mr. Cartwright in the chair.
The Of Messrs, Acock and Hibbard appeal from
the decision of Engine Company No. A. expeiug them,
was scsumed Mr.. Kelly, the assistant foreman, was
Hrt examined He testified that the parties quar-
relsome and that they had used abusive language to-
wards their fellow members He conceded. however,
their merit good, active and attentive 6remen.
Mr. Charles Craft testified to the legality Of the expul
sion it being by twothirds vote in his opinion thore
existed jealous feeling questions Of nationality and
religion among the members of the company, but he
could not ascibe the expulsion to such motives; Mr. Al
cock had acted secretary and while acting did not
give satisfaction when he asked to resign, which he
refused 10 do.
Mr.. Alcock, on being sworn pronounced the accuse
ton to be false. He read somewhat lengthy vndica-
ton cf himself and his conduct in which. denying the
accusations made, he ascrbed the expulsion to feelings
Of nationality he was not present when the vote was
taken on the question.
Mr.. X. n. Hubbard being sworn, said that Mr. Alcock
expelled at regular meciing the company had be-
dissatisfied at his refusal to allow his books
rotary he examined, special committee having been
appointed for that purpose He could not say that Mr.
Aeock had ever been either quarresomc or given to
Mr. G. G. Hibbard testified to the good character Of
Mr. Alcock; had heard him abused by members OF the
company; had known Mr. Acock TO be put of the rope
Mr.. r. " Hubbard sworn, totally denied the charges
against him; his expulsion had been done riro pocc he
present at the time and 1t was carried through In
hun ried manner.
Mr. Henry Tattersal, sworn--was member of the
comp any; was present when Mr. Hubbard expelled
for disturbing the mceting did not think he doing
Mt tie time did not think the regular order Of BUSH
suspended; there appeared to be parties
in the company; did not know the cause.
Mr. Nvitt swoinIs secretary Of Al the regular order
Of business suspended at the time Of the expulsion;
did not think the section relating to expulsion
Tended they expelled upon motion ufpd
The Board then, after 1deliberation announced
through the chairman that the expulsion of the members
kundu ard Ervtn snara1
the bye laws required all expulsion, to be bylbaot,
and that the charges against them had not been
tanned.
letition was received from number Of persons ask
ing to be organised fire company In the Twentieth
ward. Decision reserved.
annual election held by Engine Company No Al
ceiyed from Messrs Alcock and Hbbard, complaining
that legal members Of the company they had been de-
MED the privilege Of voting Evidence taken to prove
that several Of the members protested against the validity
Of the election at the time. Decision reserved.
the occasion Of the last meeting then rendered.
Expulson of Robert Willis from Hose Company No. II,
confirmed.
Expulsion of b. seck Osborne from Hose Company No.
4S, confirmed.
Expulsion Of Samuel J. Murphy from Engine Company
No. g. returned as resigned. ~ rks
Complaint Of Hose Company No. 20 against Engine
Company No IL, Dismissed 49,.
Complaint Of officer Allen against Hose Company No.
49, dismissed.
Complain, Of William s. Hanna vs. J. c. Harrison, dis
missed
Complaint of foreman Of Engine Company No. A. dis
missed
Petition Of John Provost 20 rensated member Of
Fire department in Hose Company No. 16, granted.
The Eoard then adjourned.