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

2-Hiram Cerwin. 3-Edw'd g Mcconnell"
3.-horgau L. Hsrris.s H-Pe,er Monaghan.
s.-Barthoiomew Healy. l6 -0rison Bunts
Oh. K Ho1mise.s lo.-Peter Fumer.
6.-Johs Clancy I7.-Widiam Coulters
Thomas W. Adams. is.--Jaoob II Valentine.
S--Wiiam Tucker. I9.--rnomAE Nc 5pedon.s
9-Soiomon Bsnta.s 90 20-Wiism NcConkey.
lo.-James Grfiiths. 2l.-JRmes OVENS
u.--James X. Steers.s 22.--Hiiam B. Drake.
Alderman HoyFNuRE moved chat Alderman Steers be
appointed Presden. pro tenn Tho motion was adopted
and Alderman Steers took the chair.
On motion Of Alderman MONAGHAN the Board went into
The election Of President for the ensuing year.
Aldermen Tucker and Coulter appointed tellers
They announced the following the result OF the nrst
ballot
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Alderman HoryMIE returned hts thanks for the honor
conferred upon him, but bsgsed leave to decline
Alderman NoNpGHAN moved that ballot be had and
the motion being ado peo the Bosrd proceeded the
second ballot, which resulted h roows'-
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David 3 Jackson. ...................."....
The announcement Of this bslict was received With
Marked applause Aldermen a'onsey s and Grsn:
'lect 70 the ohAr On taking bis nest Alderman CLANCY
gentlemen OF ,be Board OF Aidermen-Havng been
eted preside your deliberations for the ensuing
FEAR by very complimentary vote, have 70 tender TO
you my sincere thanKs for the honor conferred upon
me I deeply impr ,ssed with the respon-
sibilities Of the position have assumed;
feel the many obligations I take upon mo; but IT Is
upon you, gentlemen, upon your kind assistance rely
IN preserving aud maintaining thas order ana decofun
,ov1S pC "ny oe properly The
duties the Board Of Aldermen have been prescribed
under the charter Of 1883 yet there are great many
measures OF public reform that demand the early atten
ton Of she me mbers Of this bodymeesares which the
people long asked for and which are necessary
IN insure an economical government thank you again,
aenperuen for the honor conferred upon and trust
at av,eee..t,sns Or shs ensriss twelve nAo.thH
expect 10 accomplish those measures OF reform which
arc much required.
appeared that all The members we're present, excep
Alderman Jackson.
Alderman TUCKER offered the following resolution,
which Adopted:-
Resolved That the rules Of the Board Of Aldermen be-
are hereby adopted by this Board until further orders
On mosoa OF Alderman s1.sxs the Bosrd proceeded to
ballot tor Cerk OF the Board David T. Valentine
declared elected by unanimous vote, and the an
nsuncemsn, WAS received With enthusiastic sppisuse.
The election OF the other officers then gone into
with the following result
DzPUrr uzRt.
John Cbam0Sfs Il.
keeves r seimer.
Joseph Iouns ,i; , - a,
me oshcs of pepuIy Clerk.
srRsr ASSISTANT cuK.
Christian B. Woodruff having received fourteen votes,
WAS also elected.
srcoxD ASSISTANT uER
auon Myers, fourteen vo,es-eiected.
AconmIttee arrived at thu sta 20 OF the proceedings
from the Board OF Councimen stated through
chairman, Er. HAswsl that that Board organized,
aud prepared 70 receive communications from
Gae Board Of Aldermen. rhe president then stated
tnat the Board OF Aldermen ready 10 pro
coed 10 bua q committee would be nominated N
wan upon tho Board OF Councmcn.
The election OF sergeant at arms resulted 10 favor OF
Istriok Gallagher, who received IL votcs-HMt b. Weod
III Psrker was elected messenger, and Terence
smith deputy messenger One OF the members, who
evidently iesrous of doing something very funay,
vote for James Buchanan for the former Office, while
AlSermAn Fullmer received similar compimen; for de-
Isoa motion Of Alderman sruRs com nit,es consisting
OF the following members was sppotnted 10 walt upon
receive any communication nom him;-Aldcrmen Steers
Adams and Valentine.
The following committee Was appointed 70 wait on the
,councsmen Aldermen hcspedon. Mcconnell and
me COMMITTEES appointed TO see the Mayor reported
which was afterwards presented By Mr. Cook the
Mayors oerk, 10 President OF the Board. Tne fol-
lowing s the document which was on moton ordered
rs xAros's xreAol
Majors OrYIcls NEW YoRx, Jan. s, 1851
GryrLssss or 1m COMMON COUNCIL AND J, rHs D..
-AK1sxyrsin assuming the high and responsible duties
xhioh devo,ve upon us - governors and lssssors Of
in thought snd scton the oy dignioed and important
position should occupy Let realize the magnitude
s,os which is sure 70 follow n we maintaining,
With efficiency and integrity, the trusts imposed.
interests o three quarters or million people ana By our
conduct and example aect Indirectly the character OF
.very moncip.ty In The Union We are the chosen re
preseusvcs OF comm unity distinguished for advance
peu,, and sill advancing progress In the arts and
.ciences--n unexampcd commercial prcspcrty--in
any o,heo-snd In all the elements OF religion and
educason which so much dignity the sspecs aud re.
une the STANDARD oi intellectual humanity. Le, Nv
the public agents OF such people, composng body
po,c Of such city, endeaycr " become equal 20 Vie
uy sn. . ,no wsse, ma rSoc, The ossr,or a. 70
/, dsvoves upon us 10 administer the governmsn,-
hE,h l.~s ara rnQl al Ia
the exercise Of two functonstbo legislative sod tho
ecu,iyc.
the heads o. tho several departments and tbcr rrDord-
,aies " the iscr. II Is the province OF the Common
Council 70 enact the ordnancer and Of the departments 20
put theu into practical opo alton action Of the
legislative povor ~ nothing not sustancd and carried
uy .ne ga oe,cnx ~ , eau 10. &c no aue,uon ' oe
~cpeudeni upon ~ Though would not deprccatc the
crave respon,si%uss % resting uron The Common Council
pcrtant rover u that which executes the laws II is
CROUCH, directly under their ccxnzance e exercise
oe,ne daily felt and by the moving thousands who
cannot escape ls influence; 10 practical fact in the
every day busy world nseparshy connected with the
rSerstors. IN city ike New YORK she r,s., c,s
ent OF rule the authority vnioh euforces the law and
there can be no doubt the origin source OF
Of the present dsconten0 may be found In its neglect
Ex,stpr laws are mot executed or executed carried
into effect negecnsy improperly, and in many nstsn
ees with sole reference to the interests OF the agents
TOO frequently that The subordinate following the
neeecs his allotted dutes A. bes. suits his own caprcs
or coeven'cnce. Responsibility, there Tho head
F eaoh department 70 elected by the people-acknov
lodges no accountability except 70 pcopIe-bods
cfoe for the three years Tor which he wss electedas
i've nierssu which tho charter places under his charge
and often retlres from bis post with n full purse
though having no character 70 start WITH without loss
Hence II ia seen that tho departments are too sovs
resn and naspenssn, Too independent in the orisn o
and In their responsibilities and privileges Being wth