The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-19

the City Hall for reception and 10 extend the frdsm
Of the cty sRd shake him ~ the hand but he MT
with $500 Sesd medal. Hs hss merely done his duty:
he well paid for IT. he had high salary and plenty
ofgoed living, with wine and sessss.
to some more pliment than the freedom
Of the city and shake ofthe han from the Adermsn Of
che Eighth ward (Mr. Tucker) He favor Of pre-
senting gold medal With suitable inscription, which
would be more enduring than scroll Of paper.
TIE gentleman Of the Eighth ward had said that Com
modore Perry had done nothing but his duty aud that
he not entitled to any substantial compliment Of
the lind As well might he say that Washington was
duty. He alderman Lord) opposed to any altera
ton in the resolution.
Alderman VooRHIs thought that II Commodore Perry
was deserving Of gold medal and he had donbt he
was Congress should present him with one they had
twenyseven millions OF gold in the treasury and they
could afford to give him 81, 900 IL they wish. lie
opposed TO the appropriation for s well knew that out
OF the $500 not than $3.50 worth OF gold would be
put in the medal.
Aldermen HOWARD was In favor Of the resolution as
II came from the Councilman, It offered the ap
proprate compliment to . deserving officer.
Alderman Herricks motion to strife out Was lost The
OUT eton OF concurrng with the Coun :imen then
put and lost for want Of constitutional vote there
tive The vote was then reconsdered aud the matter
was laid on the table.
THE ANIMAL REPORT srRxEr COMMISSIONER.
The following communication transmitted to the
STREET DEPARTMENT, Jan Is, 1885.
To TIE HONORABLE COMMON COUNCIL:
GiN1IKsEN--In conformity with tie requirement OF
the city charter, | herewith respectfully submit
report Of the transactions Of this departmsnt for the
year ending Dec 81 1854 together with such susges-
lions as seem necessary TO be brought TO your alton
ton.
the Common Council authorizing improvements
nues streets and piers and for other purposes under
direction OF this department, Is 344.
The number OF permits granted for the purpose Of
buildings vaults, ia 20l.
The amount Of money received for that account, Aui
deposited in the city treasury, is 81, 900 81.
The amount received and collected by the Bureau OF
Collection of Assessments will appear from the
port Of the Collector hereto annexed Is $500 s67 es
The regulation and grading of the Second avenue from
Twenty eighth to l23d street. has beea completed during
the year, the assessment confirmed by the Common
Council, and is now open for travel
The rounding Of corners Of sidewalks of Broadway
and the iniersectng Streets is In progress under my
statement Of the titles and description of contracts
unfinished, is attached hereto.
The reports to me of the operation Of the Bureau Of
this department are also attached to wit
or assessments.
OF collection OF assessments.
OF lands and places.
OF wharves.
An act having been passed by the State Legislature,
authorizing certain grounds to be taken for the Central
Park and previous to the passage OF said act contracts
having been made Fer regulating &C. several avenues
and streets within its limits the C< Council passed
ters both the part Of the city and OF the
to settle and arrange the claims Of the latter.
They are now considering the matters 80 conaded to
Iagan ask your consideration OF TIE subject OF plan
and map OF and streets for the entire extent Of
the island above 155th street. II matter of great
interest and importance to all Of property above
that lne that the widths OF the streets &C. should be
permanently fixed and established A resolution was
adopted by the Common Council June H. 1851, direct.
ing the Street Commissioner to procure and present
plan and map for that purpose but for want OF the
quiste appropriation he has hitherto been unable to
comply with the same, and asks that Il be made
DAILY demands made by citizens upon this depart
men for repairs to and curb and gutter stones
which Is unable to meet On the Goth of December
1868 an ordinance passed by the Common Couucil
authorizing the Street Commissioner 10 give notice 10
owners Of the same and requiring them to make this
necessary repairs and la their dea alt to them to
BIO made by this department. at their expense but 10
consequence Of there being appropriation ms rted
therein he IN without power to conform to IT, The
forcoment Of this ordinance would prevent complaint
where ANAL repairs required and make unnecessary
much legislation and therefore rsspt ctfuly request
that the said ordinance DO taken up and passed. toye
ther with adequste appropriation for the purpose
proper officer such attentions in the Of
means placed at his disposal would allow and
in good condition.
The wharves piers and bulkt eads have also received
msnds would suggest that several piers
The rapid extension Of improvements In that Section
and the opening Of streets, to make II
tary and expedient that further pier accommodations
should be afforded, especially for the purpose OF
landing building materials, fuel, &c.