The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-17

Board OF Supervisors.

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Board OF Supervisors.
ORGANIZED AT LAsT-A CONFERENCE.-THE WINGS
MOUNTAINEERING DEMOCRATS REFUSE TO CO.
ALEsCE IN THE PARrIzAN APPOINTMENT OF THE
COMMIlTEEs-ALDRRMAN ELY ANONYMOUSLY
RESIGNS TIE GUARDIANSHIP FOR THE HONOR OF
BEING NEGLECTED..
The org expected meeting Of this Board held last
evening" for the arst time during the present year. The
members, including the Mayor and Recorder held a
prerscted ssd stormy in the Library and the
time advanced to quarter to five oclock-three quar-
tiers Of hour beyond the hour for which they
summoneG-it was whispered about that no quorum was
likely to be obtained However, by the exerions OF the
Mayor who has always been DESTROYS that the pnblic
business should be proceeded WITH some compromise
was effected.
We understand that in order to "stin the troubled
waters the Mayor sent for Alderman Barker Friday
morning, when agreed that conference should be-
held by the members OF both political parties in the City
Library, At O'Clock, at which some definite action
should be TAKEN when the Mayor strongly urged the
cessity OF speedy convention Of the Board aud stated
that he would not, under circumstances b. csnd-
date for the cbatrmanshp aud that he carei little who
occupied the portion, 50 long as organisation wac
Effected. It is generally considered tina. this long
hut Tor the auimadversions OF the HERALD and
this timely interference. The influences of the Mayor is
sready felt throughout the city, though he has been
At quarter O'Clock the members dropped in from
caucus to the CHAMBER of tina Board. Supervisor Ely
Whose position heretofore dispued) took he chair
ii. roll called, when the Mayor, Resorder and ain
themembers Of the Board except Supervisor Mose who
is indsposed, answered to their names.
Supervisor ELY announced that all the members were
ysse Of ,syrg hat tSers Is diversity Of opiuon among
the members OF the Board AZ II stands, ana that
sides but in order that the business Of the county
should be ocetded with and that the matter in dispute
n nd BE- put beyond douD ne E said
si,ivey, and move, Mr. Clerk that, as there Is
chairman bis honor the Mayor do take the chair:
ha icu hahn ndod waa NV Mr. Vol
the clerk, ard carried.
The MAYOR, on taking the chair, stated that he had
declined the Craftsmanship before, and he did not
desire TO take 1t.
The RECORDER said he had also declined the nomina-
ton.
motion then made to proceed to elect a perma-
nent chairman, which was carried and the Mayor ap
pointed SupeIv isors Herrck snd Fox as tellers.
Supervisor BRIGGS rising with great soemnity, said
Mr.. Chairman wish it 10 be distinctly understood that
am net candidate for the charmanshp OF this Board
the tellers took the ballots when there appeared for
Supervisor Ely (whig and X. N Observation-Disclosures. 10
6 Brown, (dem) Observation-Disclosures.
The MAYOR then announced M, Ely duly elected Chair
of the Board and deputed members to have the
honor of conducting him 10 IN. chair This havog been
done, Supervisor Ely returned thsnks.
The roll was again called, and on motion, d. T. Va!en-
The CHAIRMAN then announced the following commit
tees:-
Annual 7aaes-Tucker (whie and K. ny, Jackson
(cen.). Briggs (whig and X NJ
County o5sces.-vocrhis (wh,g and K. ny, Valentine
Criminal Courfs.-Fox (whig and X. ny, Grifhths
(wh,g), Brown (dem.)
Supervisor Brown declined sitting any committee.
The CHAIRMAN then said he would substitute opervisor
Clancy, as Mr. Brown refused to serve
Supervisor CLANCY also refused TO sit any COMMITTEES
of this Board.
Girl Courts.-Barker (whig and X. N }, Fumsr lwhie
and X. NJ, Steers (dem.)
Supervisor STEERS refused to serve.
The CHAIRMAN announced that the vacan sizes thus made
BY the refusal OF those Supervisors would be filled at
the next meeting OF the Board.
Several bills (of which there was large accumulaion)
we're then referred to the respective committees.
bers Of the board the chairman decided ON altering his
previous nominations OF the committees, IS follows
County O6ices.-voorhis Herric2 Fox.
Criminal Courts and Police.-varian, Grifh.hs, Ne
Conkey.
Gnu Comn.-BArker, Fumer, Monaghan.
The board adjourned 10 Monday at O'Clock
Board or Aldermen
The board met last evening-the President Ia tho
chair.
From produce dealers and others at Washington Mar
iet to have the dumping boards removed from pier %
Fast river Referred OF the Receiver Of the Crystal
Palace, praying the Common Council purchase the
building extend the lease Of Reservoir square Re-
erred tcommi.tse.
From Comptroller Flagg, in answer to resolution 10
eation the accounts Of George G. Campbell formerly
Deputy Coilecor Of Assessments The Comptroller says
ne placed the dennquent returns received from the
Street Department in 1854 nting to 80 $50 A. in
the hands Of the Counsel to the Corporation.
for prosecution Suits have been commenced Mr.. Camp
bell admitted that he had collected account of
ments certain sum, which he had paid the
city 1t is difficult to prove (he Comptroller says that
c. received the whole sum which s in arrear without
obtaining from each individual the receipts given by the
deputy collector Lists of eli the items published,
and few persons only have forward and presented
their receipt. under the not given by the Comptroller
This was ordered to be printed From the same in rea
ton to the settlement OF the arrearsge the Depart
ment Of Repairs and Supplies From the Counsel the
Corporation In relation to the tax the Society Library.
Also, from the Corporation Attorney, giving report Of
the receipts at his office, during he month Of April
$14e A, fines.
From he ComptrSDer, 10 reply TO . resou ion about
rents OF lands and buildings the site of Central park
giving detailed list of the and the adopted
in letting them. Ordered to be printed
The Board adjourned to Monday next At O'Clock.
Board or Councilman.
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