The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-29

TIE DISPUTED AIDnsMANsHIP OF TWENTY SECOND WARD.
Tie petition of al PERSONS residents the Twenty
second wsrd asking for election in that ward for
Alderman owing to the cheating practised at the last
election, was received and laid on the table.
FROM THE COMMISSIONER REPAIRS AND SUPPLIES.
com muric atiou received from the Commissioner
Of Repairs and Supplies In rssou lion of the
Board as to whether Mr. Irving has been sworn into
lfice in which the Commissioner answers Jauaes
Irving after having bsen appointed by me was sworn to
perform he ties Of repairs to public buildings by the
Mayor OF the CITY and he is now performing such duties
In the question OF law involved the last branch Of
the resolution not being versed In legal matters do
offer my own opinion am advised however, that I'M
Ger the existing acs IN regard to that Office the appoint
m emit so made was proper and legal
The different heads Of bureau In my department are
ded as Am inormeI ia rsnd and in tSs Hrcr
Court Of the United States, by Judge Story that when
the term Of office Of the principal ceases all the deputies
and assistants fall with him.
communication received from the same, stating
that certain important facts having to his
nterdent of Roads, which, in his juacment rendecs his
appointment improper, he, (tbe Commissioner with
draws the nomination, and appoints Mr. William Cod
heart Supe'in'e ndent of Roads. Laid the table,
THE APPOINTMENT or MR.. IRVING AGAIN.
Alderman VALENTINE offered the following where's,
into office Mr.. James Irving as Superintendent Of
Repairs OF Public Buildings and whose nomna ton has
been twice REJECTED BY this Board and, whereas ia the
exercise OF his duty and power the City Inspector has
removed from office the Who heretofore held Of
Office Health Wardeps, and presented the names
who have been duly confirmed by this Board, and to
whom the Mayor has refused to administer the oath Of
Once HEREBY penetrating an act Of dseoutesy to this
1ity; Therefore, be it
Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor be, and he is
hereby respectfully requested to inform this Board he
mas stered tho oath of Office to Mr. Irving and
fso, by what law or authority it has been DONE Laid
on the table.
NOMINATIONS OF HEAIrH wARpgys.
In addition TO the names already submit ed Health
Wardens the City Inspector nominated VIM. W. Unier-
WOOD NJ D., for Fo arth ward, and Chas. L Frost for
Nineteenth ward, all Of which were confirmed.
FROM TB coaPTRoIIKR
In answer to reolu ions Of the Board the Comptroller
reports CT the several payments on account Of
cine, medical attendance, medical instruments &c..
at the several police stations: The amounts paid
The Comptroller says to am not aware of any pay
ment for services to 'euIgeon general asss sur
90 recelsct that any Gains OF such character have
been presented for Laid on the table and
dered to be printed.
con muncation from Joseph X. Taylor, appointing
Walter Oakley, in place of JUL is Johnson deputy col
lectol Vt assessments. was confirmed.
communication was received from Elijah +. Purdy,
SUP Of Rel Of Public Buildings nominating
Chas Sphena for clerk OF the bureau Of pub
lie buildings, in place Of John j. Tindale resigned laid
TrH FIRE DEPARTMENT..
The report af the Finance G. mmitee con SURFING TO
dc ate 81 600 to the Widows and Orphans Fund Of the
New York Fire Department being presented,
uebceuQeu
nendment that 81 600 be appropriated viii h
carried unanimously.
cInxBRA11oN wAsHSGroNs mIHDAY-IAcK OF PATRIOT
THE BOARD.
On the appropriation of 81, 000 made by the Council
for the celebration of Washingon's Birthday
ing mp, Alderman BRIGGS moved az amendment, that
0Q0 be appropriated The usual quantity Of patriotic
speeches and large number Of economical sugges
we're made. Some Of the members didn't want drink;
others wanted little brandy snd water Some thought
sgars and sandwiches would be necessary to
the memory Of the great an immortal Washing. on who
according 10 appreciation Of that Laberator of
his country needs audaory speeches from the Alder
men ,f 1865.
An amendment offered that part OF the sum be
spent in into xcang liquors. Carried by vote Of IA
to I.
1t was moved a. amendment tina. the money be de-
voted to the relief of the widows and orphans Of the ve
erans OF 1872 and not spent In eatsbles and
Alderman DRAKE made amendment to the amend
mept, that onehaH the (s1 0O0) should 20 to the
fund Of the New York Volunteers. Alderman Drake
amer ment to the amendment carried by vote Of
12to9
The amendment to appropriate 81 900 TO the Veterans
OF 1872 was then put and carried.
herman HKRCK thought that these votes would null
b he celebration of Washpgtons birthday, and be q
perfect rubbing out Of the 22d Of February
Alderman FUfMKR opposed the amendments, and desig
mated the move rs patent dodge" He 10 favor
Of celebrating the birthday Of Warrington ought to
be- and necessary to give donations TO the Veterans
Volunteers he would do
While the patriotic movement was still pending, the
Board adjourned, by vote of IL to Q. Adjourned 10
Thursday evening, at O'Clock.