The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-01

BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
LAST MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF lS56-THE
PRESIDENTS FAREWELL ADDRESS.
The President J. o. Barker, in the chair
This Board met O'Clock yesterday for the purpose
passing upon the unfinished busnoss of the session.
Several unimportant papers disposed Of The
port OF the committee concurring with the Councilman,
to advertise for market site between Fourteenth and
Forteh streets Was brought up and oonourred In by
vote OF 13 to4
RKroETs CONQUERED In.
TO furnish new spdy 70 carriage Of Hose Company
build q new house for Hose Company 5s; sc confirm
supdry assessments for grading and seweng to allow
oil hook and ladder companies ten additional men.
Alderman Tucsn moved that iurther business be
pended by ts Board would be TO the interest OF the
city n they now adjourned.
This was lost by q vote OF ii TO 2.
During the course OF long and unnteresting session
there nothing done but routine business; several
Intellectual efforts made 70 suspend tho order Of
business, with view to proceed 70 pay the usual com
piment TO the retiring President fne motion was on
each occAsion opposed without much apparent
At length Alderman Tucker renewed the motion TO
pend business, which a,ain lost by vote Of 10 TO 4.
COMPLIMENT TO r. 7. VALENTINE, CLERK or THE BOARD, HIS
ASSISTANTS, RuoRrxRs PRESS.
Alderman voouns proposed tho following resolution,
which was unanimously % sdopted;- --4,,.n.,,
r. Valentine ESQ CLERK Jos H. Young Deputy Reeves r.
ness and uniform courtesy in discharge the dues
their respective positions The marked gentemsny deport
all occasions them the confidence and esteem OF The
to ali be other officers for their diligence and Kindness and
gratefully acE nowedee many
oonrTIsEsT TO me PsrupKr.
Alderman HsRscK proposed that the thanks Of the
Board be rendered TO the President (Mr Bkor for his
courtesy, sc, during the part year. and at tao samo
time he took the opportunity OF reading funeral ora
ton the long since deceased member Of the Third
waid. who.e chair has been vacant for many months
past He then continued 70 read hom;ly on the duties
Of sldermen- those who were present and those who
were 10 coue
The vote havug been put BY Mr. valengne the Clerk,
was unanimously adopted.
Tho PSIsmrSr then responded. He said;-Genilemen
OF the Bosro Of Aldermen-It In year since
duy o-ganised and you then conferred for
second torn the honor OF presiding over your deoera
tons and conducting the proceedings OF the Board.
received that renewed mark OF your eueem and oouh-
dence with determination to diacharge the duties In
To US have been committed great and importan, trusts
The Legislation required for the varied interests OF this
srost ccmmsr a emporium have a your hands received
q careful con si6eYatlon And becomes here 10 say
that In all the discussions attendant thereup,p amid the
differences Of opinion order and decoru bias prevailed
and desire has been manifested 10 arrive such
illusions would add 10 the general prosperity Of
city and tend TO the public good To tue Board-to each
member iheIcoi-I return my thanks tor the eomgli;
shall ever bear In mind the continued respect and
courtesy shown 70 me individually, a. well ~ In my
separate health but the cblcus Of mourning which
surround the chambers OF this Board continually remind
@ % TIE v,o.n, sa, &c" .' ?, one OF our number; osi
say much that vi" good, generous and NOBLE;
but at this time and on this occasion, need not say
more Than that he lived IN honest man" he has walked
the path OF life that each Of You, who permitted 10
walk on In that path, may enjoy many years Of health,
happness and prosperity, 10 my most ardent wish.
Gentlemen, feel the pain OF separation from you as
members OF the Bosrd and IL alike psinul ts me 70
separate myself officially from the much esteemed Clerk
Of the Common Coun l, with whom have been init.
matey connected In my Official posii for the past
years Of his well known character gentleman. and
A. able and efficient officer | viipgly add nv tesi-
mony 70 the mered prase that mas been bestowed on
him. To him I return my thanks Tor the willing and
courteous manner in which he aided and assisted me,
and the members Of this Board, In The performances Of
several duties May hs be long spared IN health and
hsppness To his Deputy Clerk, Assistant Clerks, Ser
sesnt 81 Arms and other officers of his Board return
my thanks for their attendance me, well ~ the
ubep othe Beard and here bear testimony 10 their
faithful scrvices-to their constant attention 10 their
several duties. To CORPS Of reporters return then
the thanks Of this Board for the faithful and impartial
manner which they have reported the debs,es and
procee dngs OF the Board and II with great pleasure
that speak OF their gentemanly bearing and depor
ment, well 10 80 10 the other members OF the
BIard. Gentlemen the Official term Of this Board s
At end; and IN taking my final leave OF you, IL With
great satisfaction that end my Official term m presiding
ocer overa body where much Of good eas and kind
regards for each other have been shovn. With the
same sentiments for each Of you, now bid you final
adieu.
The Board then adjourned tine die.