The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-08

suit Of the contest viii decide the vital question to New
York whether those who good government
paramount; and whether the people worthy Of
and capable Of approaching an honest and fearless dis
charge of official trust.
Whilst thus freely denouDcing the interests opposed
the right and TO myself lis advocate and sdministra-
tor let not be thought unmndfui Ct the noble
port which has been given to me by those who have IA
vorei my efforts All classes but those referred to
rallied the defence of my exerons, and given to me
such support other public officer OF the present
day has received Surely il encouragement. were needed
to continued fidelity public opinion which has been ex
pressed In my behalf with 30 much enthusiasm and
nimty would keep steadast in the have pur
sued No man could faier, however arduous the duty
however perou the hazard when backed up vgor
ously by ali those in midst whose good opinion is
have now discussed briefly and in general terms the
two requirements essential TO the present prosperity
and continued growth OF this metropolis, viz the pre-
servaton and further development of Its and
the proper government its people 1t be said with
TRUTH when these cared for New York placed upon
ba,is firm the rock upon the borders Of her noble
Hudson With these secured, she is placed beyond the
of political revolution In either Wars
upon the continent Of Europe or In the East viii but FUR
Their aid her navigation Her financial position will
command the exchanges Of the world and her Bourss
vibraes the money changers Of Europe will respond to
the Aovement. First in arts first in commerce
wealth, she will then represent American superiority
every department Of knowledge and in all the noble at
ssnuTy 1Sen r proud his
ship in this metropolis it will bear him honorable
ception throughout all civilized lands for he say
with Paul Of Tarsua, Il am citizen Of no CITY,"
shall submit to you soon another message making
practical recommendations for your egsIaon and
which, in advance permit me TO express the hope may
NINA nd your early attention.
In that communication I shall endeavor to point ont
subjects comprehendng abuses and wrongs entire
ly within your power to remedy, and to reform which,
cannot doubt, you will heartily perate with in de.
vsirg suitable measures. FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor.
The following nominations received from Joseph
s. Taylor, the new Street Commissioner
For Deputy Street Commissioner-Charles S. Turner
For Collector Of Assessmer s-Joseph X. Taylor.
The following resolution was adopted
Resolved That when this Board adjourn 1t adjourn TO
Thursday next that the meetings be held hereafter
Mondays and Thursdays.
On motion the nomination of Charles Turner con.
frmed the votes being Is in the affirmative to in the
negative.
lector OF Assessments defeated, and motion Of
Alderman FUN that each member be furnished with
the pames Of all nominees adopted
Alderman HERRc denied that any right existed in the
heads OF Departments to remove their With
Alderman TuIMER said that in all cases Of appoint
he should look to the character and cspabity of
the persons Alone and that he shou not be influenced
in gvipg his vote by party considerations 1t was for
the purpose OF having but honest and capable
appointed to office that he had made the motion just
adopted.
The following nominations were received from the new
Commission Of Repairs and Supplies Nathaniel 5. Sc
ah after which the Board adjourned to Thursday next
without taking any &C ion upon them =
OFFICE OF THE CoNMlSsIosEa OF REPAIRS ANDl
SUrTIIEs CITY HALL NEW YORK, Jan. I, 1856
To TIE HONORABLE TIE BOARD OF ALDkRMKS:-
GENTLEME-I have the honor to present for confrma-
ticn BY your Honorable Board the f)lowlog list oil ap-
poinments which found it necessary to make in this
Department and afx opposite each name the mama OF
the person removed
John Q. Tocle Clerk to the Commissioner, in place of
James s. Halstead.
Isaac G seixas, Assistant Clerk, re.aprointed.
james Irving, Superintendent of Perairs and Public
Buildings, in place Of Elijah H. Purdy.
Henry 6. Wooey uperinendent OF Pavements in place
Of Samuel Radcliffe
Alexander Ward Superintendent Of Roads, in place of
Thomas Starr.
All which is respectfully submitted
NArHL- s. SELAH,
t- Commissioner Of Repairs and Supplies.