The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-06

9. Clarke, Dolveocbo. 10. Rsipns Walter
7. Hudson. (yac.ncy) II. Bliss {abseni(, Palmer.
8. Van Bsust, spader. ~. kslbfeIsch, Suydam.
o Oliver, Bogart 10. Sonos, jenkins.
me Board then proceeded to the election OF Prosi
dent Alderman Shaw nominAted Martin Raiblesch.
Alderman Walsh nominated henry r Person. On the
fourth ballot the latter WAS elected by the following
vote
ne,sou, (rep). 10
Mr. p was then conducted 70 the chair by AIdermen
Iowber and ONes and returned his thanks neat and
appropriate speech.
Aderinar srAw then moved TO 20 nls the elooton Of
Clerk 10 the Board, and nominated william q. Bishop tho
present incumbent Alderman Walsh Nominated John
NJ Perry On the third ballot the stood follows:
--Bshop 10; Perry, le blank, 1; and Mr.. Bhhop was
lhe business Of the Board having motion Of Alder.
Fowler been suspended Mayor Powell again took the
The rointe poaRessrs the mast iaterest--
The cay ne gvcs an enumeration Of the police force
hcn consists Of 312 men, exclusive OF captains or this
number 20 detailed tor special duty, employed
assstant captains eerReans leaving 2i2 the
force for the perform Of regular duty He thinks the
force none too largo for the proper protection OF the
Boards OF Aldermen and Supervisors have
curtaed the expenses OF the department $40 oo0
ard w therefore be necessary TO reduce the per diem
allowance Of the reduce thor numbers. He
commends reduction OF numbers to come within the
appropriation Az matter Of the Art importance he
recommends radical change In the appointment CT the
police, and thinks shoua be taken out OF the hsnis Of
the Aldermen and placed under the control OF Comms
The Mayor next r~fers TO the Fire Department, and
commences IL efficiency.
The FRANCES Of the city. he states, In n sound and
heaitny cononon.
Bucng mprovenenis have fallen far short OF previous
year. and general stagnaon exists IN tho sale OF real
cesate.
The Mayor recommends some accommodations sor
travelling on Sunday, ip regard to which ho says
RaroGes 6xed fact and their utility and
convenience are beyond question Those Of our own CITY
@ sSf % % ~ 6 ss and s n 80
they furnish svsng Accommodation toe sabbath,
oy covered Sy ,hs oily Of sroosyn the great DIS
,auoe bev esn s ssrcms points would seem to call toe ne
in accordance with her duty inclination 70 ys, dIercn,
70 90 except az the expense Of private or long
ard osorne journey ON foot; the elect Of this 70 prevent
dents The outer wards abd eOnse tuence
depressing influence the value Of properly. aware
n ns sny vesra on s Sa am he op
Mon that hese evils are ogrded more N he magnon than
hat the who travel IN the ra cars in New York on
e1ens majority seem be composed o femalrss Of ,hs
bumber cssa and " such persons especsHy Tres com
hciaL
He recommends that scpe arrangement be made with
the railroad company TO sufficient numb Der OF cars
,pch rcsricuons and regulations the may require.
Hts Honor recommends that The municipal elections be
held in the spring. instead OF tbs fall
,,ruciicn IN state Of forvardncss, and adequate
supply viii be Furnished reasonable louSth OF umo.
lie refers 10 the pubic schools, and commcnds their o.
will aid him securing the whole people the exercise
OF their jost rights, snd The enjoyment OF al privileges
and immunues mot subverrve or destructive Of me
riehfs cf others.
ON notion the Board ihen proceeded to ballot for
Counsellor 10 the Board which resulted on the third bal
lot, follows samuel r. Johnson, 10, ID. r. Barnard,
declared duly elected, and he Board adjourned I'll
Monday evening next