The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-30
THE NEW POST OFFICE.

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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The Board met last eveningJohn Cancey, Esq, Pres
dent, in the chair.
COMPLIMENT TO MAYOR Eject
Alderman ADAMS offered the following preamble and
resolutions
Whereas, Daniel F. Temann, Esq., Mayor elect, will
after her first day Of january 1885, and whereas many
Of citizens desrous OF rendering 10 him their con-
On the advent g Of the new year therefore
dered 10 the Mayor elect New Years day. for the pur
pose Of receiving the salutatons Of his fellow citizens
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be transmit
ted 10 Daniel f. Temann, ESQ., by the Clerk OF the Com
mon Council.
pRANKIN MARKET
communication received from the Comptroller, in
to a resolution sho authority Of tho CITY
inspector collecting fees in Franklin Market, and
whether the same was not in violation OF the charter
The Comptroller states that the amount paid into the City
Treasury by George W. saacs from May g. 1857, TO De-
cember H. 1857 for butcher stands, $780, and for
market fees s2l7 24-toal S5i3 a. No money has been
received from any other person from that market The
communication was ordered to be printed
ERAID's INFLUENCE ON THE MATTER OF THE NEW YORK
POsT
The following was received IN printedForm, from the
siton Of the editor Of the NEW York HERALD
To TK HONORABLE THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN, Cry HALL
GHsTlEsES-HayiDg the preparing Of the plans for the
orabe the United States Postmaster General and fearing
that Board well as the public may be preudiced
in judgment in consequence OF the supposons
put forward by friend the editor of the He
RALD, in his morning edition Of Monday the 10th inst
fore respectfully to submit the following factsThat il
the Postmaster Generals desire TO make this building
model as regards arrangement and specimen of pure
closaic wi
HERALD considers city Post ONCE should be- and for
which give him credit.
assigned the ground floor aound the buldng the Post
masters and Cashiers establishments, with the sorting
ROOM occupying the second floor altogether These apart
mens entered from the grand projecting porco look
ing down Broadway. The public Offices approached
through twenty -four doorways so as to avoid any ncon
venent clash Of parties. Arcades placed three
SIDES 10 insure the public comfort in all In
the centre Of this building the ground floor is hol
low covered square for the reception OF the United States
mails, which will drive right through the building, and
win be shut up while dischargng and loading thereby
giving no inconvenience to the public highways, as al
The ladies' win on the private street icon
tnuaon Of Park place) The highest part OF this build
ing will be two stories, and great portion of il but
story, presenting beautiful architectural front
on every SIDE not to be equaed by Of the buildings
referred TO by the HERALD as models.
The unoccuped portions OF the ground will be 10
spare every side Of this building will be inclosed and
sides and in 'front.' and when complete form OF
The most respectable of city estabishments-the
exterior OF the building being ornamented with thirty Six
columns
The Postmaster Generals object considering this sub
JET in detail at so early period, twofold-lst To
ascertain the would sufficiently extensive for the
occupation Of such building as he Intended for New
York and I'd That the working classes OF the city may
be forthwith employed My professional opinion is that
no site could be better selected for such building; and
defy any architect TO produce and arch
tectural structure the Chambers end OF the
Park, which premises presume, will yet be occupied by
the city law courts as originally intended am, gentle
fvIIk ID l.. II
OFFICES Nos AND 10 WALL STREET
After brief debate the report in favor OF locating
Park below line drawn from the southwesterly
Of Park place and Broadway and the southweserly line
report adopted by vote ol 13 10 9, follows;
AYrs-Wilson, Cor~in, Harris, Hoimre, Clancy (pres-
dent), Adams Banta, Grniths, fulmer Coulter, Vaen
Nirs--Hesly, Tucker, Mcconnell, Monaghan, Blunt,
Owens-6.
INA IRoS PAVEMENT IN cosrt Axur srR AND MAIDEN LANE
This matter again called up Alderman TUCKER op-
posed the laying down Of the pavement and hoped tina
ndd pass some good citizen would obtain an injunction
from the courts 20 prevent ts being laid down
Tho report OF the committee favor OF laying down the
IRON pavement was adopted by vote OF is to4
LEVY AMENDMENTS.
Alderman CLANCY moved the suspension Of business in
order call up the report OF the Committee Of Council
men on the tar levy which was presented BY the Comp
Alderman CLANCY moved to amend the report by adding
e2t, for building county jail Carried
Alderman CLANCY also moved 10 amend, by inserting
$40 600 for delnqucncics Of salaries 10 pay up salaries
that have not been m yet paid.
Alderman TUoNER hoped the matter would lay
Gil the members had an opportunity Of investigating H. He
was opposed TO this hasty Legislation, particularly where
millions were involved.
Alderman Clancy's amendment passed
Alderman CLANCY moved TO amend by inserting 90 900
for repairing Essex Market Police Court Carried.
Alderman CLANCY moved 10 amend the ordinance by in
serng o. 500 for pay Of arrearages 10 the Supervisors
Alderman CLANCY moved 10 add 10 the ordinance by in
scrng the Of 600 for removing distractions by
resolutions Of the Common Council Carried
Alderman CLANCY then moved that the tax levy lay
over. Carried.
The report Of the Committee On Finance in favor Of re-
mitting assessment the Methodist Episcopal church
Eighty sixth street. on account Of the opening Of the Gen.
kal park was adopted.
me report of the committee in favor Of ccncurrng with
The Councmcn 70 donate 81 800 10 the Chdrens Aid So
siety was concurred In.
The report In favor OF donating $500 for the Jews s.
pita WAS after opposition from Alderman Tucker, laid
over
The report Of the Committee Finance In favor Of 70.
mitfing assessments Methodist Episcopal church Hsr.
lem for opening Fourth avenue, was adopted.
Amer further routine business the Board adjourned
10 Wednesday (ihis) evening, at Eve O'Clock
BOARD OF COUNCII.MEN.