The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-03

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Making aggregate for the whole city Of $685. os5
Thirteen ferries keep up q constant communication
with the city of New York The shores OF the city, from
Greenpon to Red Hook excepting the parts under the
Jurisdiction Of the general government in the Waabou
and in the occupation of the shpbuders at Greenpoin
present almost continuous line of wharves terminal
ing at the spacious basin of the Atlantic Dock Company
The Mayor dwes upon the great facilities Of Brooklyn
respects and and her future
prospects, and then proceeds to call attention to few
prominent topics connected with its government,
finances and improvements accompanied with season
able recommendations.
In order to give the community an opportunity to I'M
derstand the laws and enable the officers to discharge
their duties with discrimination and intelligence he
recommends the early publication of the charter and
other laws especially relating to the city together with
such Of the ordinances of the Common Council as have
respect to the general and well being Of the
city Preparatory to this STEP however he recommends
areyson Of the ordinances in order that tho'e being
whole thought it to adopt may DO brought together
and published.
With respect to the Police department. he Is decided
y Of the opinion that change should be made in its
organization. Policemen in many instances being APP
pointed more with reference to their political influence
than qualifications and fitness for Office the natural
consequence has been that the laws and ordinances have
been dsIegarded and unequally enforced He will take
occasion at early day submit to the consideration
of the Board such plan in his opinion will be best
calculated to make the department more efficient and
useful with the view of having such plan presented
to the Legislature at this session. to receive from it the
sanction OF law.
He recommends that the aid 90 a.. ysrsas,rs
provide their appointment.
The Fire Department Of the city, under the char
ter conssts OF two distinct organizations for each
district, eastern and WESTERN which together num-
Der 26es members comprising 40 companies In regard
up in some portions of the department he
the rigid enforcement OF law to que the evil by expeng
all originators of disturbances and advises strict
scrutiny into the character Of all applicants before ap
pointment by the Common Council.
In regard to the general health Of the CITY, the Mayor
says that the most fruitful Of disease among the
class which was most affected by the epidemic Of last
season is the want of cleanliness. The crowding of
swine and cattle in close contguy to the dwellings Of
the people doubtless greatly promoted the vruence Of
the disease and he strongly recommends the adoption
Of more stringent measures than those which have yet
been employed not only for the removal but the ALSO
Lutte and continued prevention Of the most prolific
source Of pestence. An additional cause was the use
His Honor THINKS that the result of the recent election
incontestibly demonstrates that the people of this
State are in favor OF and determined upon the
principles of the law of Maine; for while the
vote cast for chief administrative officer but slight
y exceeded that of his opponent on this question,
ing to other issues being involved in the contest yet
the result shown in the complexion Of the Assembly
this subject is clearly indicative of the popular
tment, and that sentiment will unquestionaby find
preston in such manner to secure 1t practical eff
iect But in the meantime the Mayor urges that it be-
the authority vested in in restraining the tide of
intemperance rapidly increasing upon The records
OF as penitenary and almshouse swelied into
thick Volumes of testimony upon the dire effects of this
bghng curse, and the annual burden Of the increase
Of our taxation far more than with the
increase of our population and is levied directly for the
support of this nefarious traffic The 18th and 10th
sub divisions Of section 49, title City Charter contains
ample authority for your action 10 the premises and
with the grant Of power Is implied the duty of its
cise and trust that your attention will be early given
to the discharge Of this duty 1t shall be with a
matter OF primary importance to see that the laws
of che State and city enacted with reference
to this subject and strictly and rigidly enforced
for believe that In the disregard Of these laws
be found the chief cause Of the immense amount of
pauperism and crime existing and daily occurring in
community He recommends the appointment Of
committee provided for by the charter to ascertain
the amount of property assets and debts OF the three
ec OF ferry and water rights and the establishment of
piers along the extended water front of the city, and
also that application be made to the Legislature for
thorty to correct irregularities in street openings On
the subject of supplying the city with water, the Mayor
suggests the orginaton Of plan which will he ac
ceptable to the people. The frequent delays Of con-
tractors in grading and paving street is referred to-
and the suggestion made that they should be held
strict accountability in performing their work IA
cordance with their contracts With several other refer
Of minor Importance the Mayor concludes By ask
ing the cooperation Of the Board In the discharge the
duties devolying upon him.
The Mayor was frequently appauded while delivering
his address.
Five hundred copies Of the message we're ordertd to
be printed.
The Aldermen were classified as above stated the Com
mssioners OF Excise classified, rules for the gov
eminent OF the board adopted and other business
consequent upon organization transacted when the
Board adjourned till this Tuesday, evening.
The democrats have an apparent majority OF two in
the Board, but the Know Nothing element evdsntly
holds the balance Of power as manifested in the cloice
Of President.
Previous TO the organization Of the Common Cornell
Mayor Hall opened the City Court assisted by Super
yisors Stryker of the Fifth ward, and Caldwell Of the
Thirteenth ward. After organization, the cour I'D.