The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-24

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s. Low, Esq, Albany, Hon. Robert Smith, Aloa III.
Prom Richmond in steamship Janes'own-Mr Appleton,
sa .rl and Miss Treadsgs Dyer T THOMAS T alss
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MAJOR Arnold four children and servant Groner and lady,
nnore; Robert Beekman Nfork
From spenos Ayres in schr Moses TayIor-c Lucher,
From Truxio, in schr John Roscoe-A Burr and son
DvLuis Echevara.
From Galveston, in brig Mary Phipps and family.
Committees Of the Common Council.
CHARGES AGAINST COMMISSIONER FuHEY.
majority OF the Special Committee Of the Board Of
CouncInen, consisting OF Councilmen Weber Pinckney
and Jackson appointed to investigate certain charges
spinst Commissioner Furey, of the Street Department
met yesterday at Az o'clock 2. NJ. in the City Library
room.
After the organization some conversation occurred
10 whether Mr. Furey had been notified when the chair
man DIR Webber) stated that he had.
Mr. 5. Moulton, being sworn, testified substantially
as iclowsl have no knowledge on my own part of Mr.
Iurey giving contracts to the wrong parties have
however, from report heard Of such matters
know one Philip fohey who said he had TO pay $500 for
furnishing the plans for parapet wall at the foot OF
regulate and grade Fifty street from Third
" the last river; this know Of my own knowledge in
thus specification was clause requiring Mr. Foney TO
s,lnished BY the street Commissioner; Mr.
iohey progressed with the work until such
time he ought commence his work the WALL the
,ln was kept for purpose other that he
unable 10 complete the street last tall he snoud
have doe his prices per loot had been put in Tor build
hg the wall at The time he applied tor the pan this he
finally Obtained at pretty rate tnose were the
words he used Mr.. Foley completed the street and
ceived his money at last day two previous to his
Councilman Jackson {interrupting)n the absence of
hr. FGrey think would be Unfair to listen to hear
say testimony. II Mr. fohey here might listen
the testimony 1t would look bad in the newspapers
ana it is unjust 10 Mr. Fuey TO listen TO hearsay evil
aence.
tLairman--I think the testimony is relevant, and
wish to receive 1t in order TO lead to direct est
noLy.
Councilman Pnckney-The testimony should be direct
What Mr.. Mouton says MIR. fohey says is not testimony
lhaiIman--Mr. Foley Is now In Michigan and / wish
10 get Information from him indirectly.
Il was at length agreed TO strike apt all OF Mr. Moni-
Ssn's testimony except such poibns as he knew d.
rectly.
Ar. Moulton (resuming)-I know nothing directly,
account OF Political Disagreement with Mr. Foley he
aia he lad submitted the whole thing TO Alderman Her
rick who knew all about it,
Councilman tincAEey-Why not get Mr.. Fohey's testi
n,ony hrrt, then sir Moaiton Alderman Herrck can
confirm IW
Mr.. Aoulton-Iknow nothing of my knowledge
kept Mr. Fohey's account up fall and therefore
don't know whether he received any money since from
Mr.. turey, not; ! have no knowledge of Mr.. Farey
having received money from other contracts.
thalrmaD-Io you Anow the condition Of Fifth avenue,
between thirty eighth and Fiitieth stfeetsf
MIR. Aoukon-it as it been tor twenty years
past, aie chat know Of noticed that proper
srdnai had been passed by the Common Council 10
g.ade the avenue; have knowledge why 1t has been
delayed
Thurman Explanatory )-This contract was passed
Aet October anu nothing has been done; have no fur
ther questions to ask Nj. Moulton.
Aide man HerrcA worn-I know Mr.. Philip Foley;
d. know anything about his contract in Fit yirst
street, knew he supeinended it; ! remember his as
seasnient list having up In the Board Of Alder
where was confirmed; il came from the Board OF
,.lIsimen; know nothing positively about it; mad
conversation with Mr. Fohey about the confirmation OF
h. contract; suppose he had the contract Tor grading
the street
Chairman--Do you know of Mr.. Foley having received
81 6IU back iron Sir. fuIeyY
Alderman hefrck-i do not
tiairman-i ada you did Mr.. fohey consult you rs TO
the Lsst mode If getting his money back.
AaeIm Hesrics-l am not aware that he did gave
him som HI rice, but l; was voluntary.
CLanmaL--lhaps enough. We will now have to adj
jou.n untI Tuesday at erEoon Roget my colleagues
WOULD not take indirect testimony, II might lead to he
Councilman iinckney--ilna ia unfair, Mr.. Chairman.
VT sboula not take Common rumor against mans oh-
cal eha4ac,er. We all know that the members Of the
Council generally deemed corrap while tine
Ia, J. they some u the mos. honest men IN the
c.nnunty.
This information seemed astonsh the audience, and
Was considered good jose. Adjourned.
NETTING OF THE MosDER coMMIrn0 NY TaE BOARD
OF ALDERMAN.
lie Special Committee of The Board of Aldermen 70 in
vesgaie The cha ge Of official corruption against Alder
hosher, met yesterday at tn City Hal to proceed
with the investigation. There present Alderman
riy, President Of the Committee and Alderman Herrck
ne charges preferred by Alderman Hoifnlre wno
vas present., as was also Alderman Mosher he
Chat man. Mr.. ily asked slr. Honmire who he wished
TO call Gpon the sand Grst
alderman Eetrick-ste Pre- dent what a-e he charges
TO be vesJga eur lave any spec hcal0ns been miiey
I. 20 on with certain buAine-s We have not
fotibs commission TO ry everything that Is brought
totxald.
The resolution establishing this special comm. ttee
tie4 read, which saled tuab the committed
nvtagatc charge OF corruption preferred by the AL
de nS lAe il a ward against Alderman Aioshsr.
Alderman J. - canEol guess Why you want - pat
straight jacket on sure man 70 prevent him getting
cra.5. lou asking much Alderman AsgTicl.
Aioernsa Moe4er--l should like to know ii .
be tr.o without any specific argos against MIN.
Aide imam EiJ-tne charges general, aai am for
OF Mtg lie d0ora tie fullest investigation. When
msns character Is afsac generally introduce
.yiutnce that Affects character. 4 don
cs fesn Alng against Al ermnn soahers but
still TIE rule l. a. have cd.
Alderman Aosher aon't want Alderman Ely TO attend
10 enaaacier, CONSIDER Alderman Herrick sizs aad
ALOE. man 4ly al GA sioe.
Alderman hen attn Unlisted specific CHARGE.
he would not proceed to nvesgat IT, 40 vague
cls sc tina. eierr,i bat ready proc.ed wnel
any sftcioc chtIge- wote made.
The aalmitlee then a. Iourne1 subject TO he cll Of
TIE Clair.