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


upon this omission tantsmouDt abandonment Of this
aviauas Of several million dollars the purchase Of the
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or the other should be done forthwith The many
posed this be set forth in this
every intelligent person rot determined keep this cry
within its present Limit as ppppN9SS ppgSN%SpS f%S %SS Mayor
Councilman SWAN and said tnst he Supposed this
veto would take the u,ua course, but he wished TO EN-
oudpg 81, oc0 COO from p tax levy bill was to preven
the nisman agtmeLt q vIe Central Park
Councilman GRAY, uterruping the speaker asked for
the veto 10 take th usual course
Councilman SWAN resumed his rcmarks-He said that
the basis Of the action OF the Common Council to
vent that park from getting into improper hands, and by
OF that isct grea. many honest connected
with the government employees hau been delayed In
the reception OF money which was due to them, and
Which could not be paid except upon an appropriation
having been made In CONCLUSION Mr.. Ssan said that
upon The Mayo of New York rested the responsibility OF
not paying that TO which they entitled for the
labor for the simple reason that be was determined to
nee bis persona will and override not only the action OF
the Common Council but what esteemed to be cor
rect by nine tenihs OF the community who had paid at
teDtion 10 the subject.
motion requesting the Union Ferry Company 10 return
to the system of Communication.
Coun Gilman SWAN moved the following resolution In
few appropriate remarks, saying that expressed his
honest conviction
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with marked ability thereby meritng the approval of the
Resolved That the thanks Of the Board Of Councimen be-
ana an & ney @ are hereby rendered 70 Bena % ESQ.,
eminen characterized the discharge of his official duties
Councilmtn Philips. Taylor, Warner and others sup.
ported the motion In eloquent speeches.
II was adopted by every member except one-Counol-
man Wsugh--who gave an emphatic "no."
BENJAMIN F. PNCKNHY, Esq., then rose and spoke as
Gentlemen OF the Board Of Counemen-H seems as
but yesterday that entered upon my Official duties as
your presiding ofboer rapidly has time passed. and
became a.
sociaed o. members of this municipality. The very
hatterns expression which you have given me this eve
gratifying TO feengsmore so from the fact that very
many OF US differ In political sentiment Although upon
OF the varied subjects brought before the Board
have entertained conflicting opinions, our associations
have been Of the most agreeable and PLEASANT nature
lees personalities have been INDUCED in-busnen has
been completed aud union and harmony have generally
ms snr 70 Of couoorS Do x hsvs s.oasoa
gether in spirit Of pnion, we part In spirit oil friend
ship. not probable that We shall ever meet again
occupying the same relations. Some Of you are 70
retire from public lie and ! congratulate you,
that you may epjoy:domestc tranquility and quiet from
the busy sres which surround members OF egsa
tive body To you, gentlemen, extend my warmest
thanks for your Kindness and the assistance you have
my duties The duties presiding ocer a. ali times
onerous, ana occasionally unpleasant Believe me- gen
tsmen have conscieotiously attempted to discharge
been rendered which appeared TO effect your peculiar
views-if have been committed-may not ask In
usliy. To gentlemen retiring from the Board, / would
cay may prosperity, health and happiness attend you,
end may the repoee 70 which. for me you have been
comparatively be TO enjoy To you,
uemen, who continue Official duties, who have
ceved expressions OF confidence from your
suency beg you 10 observe the capdor and dis
cretion In your future deliberations, that you may
continue 10 merit and receive the approval
Of the community. Upon you rests great
responsibility discharge your duties faithfully, and the
paudits Of the people are yours. The officers hhe
Board and representatives OF tho press are all en-
titled and to them nder sincere thanks, for their
uniform kindness and the alacry with which they have
faithfully discharged the several duties devolving upon
them trust they may be dealt with as was tho faithful
steward. Gentlemen, our associations are about dis
solving In retiring you al have my kindliest regard.
The remembrance Of our pleasing associations shall
cherish. May the smiles Of . bengn Providenoe
guard through VI ne and bring 10
serene happiness above.
Resolutions thanking @. 7. McCenachau, Ciork, the
Deputy Cerks the Sergeant ~ Arms, the Rea ier and
the Reporters for tho able manner In which they dis
charged their duties during the year, were unanimously
adopted.
ON motion The board adjourned sine dt.
Councilman SWAN. In the name OF the Board presented
gold watch and chain TO I. hcClcnachan, Clerk, In
very neat speech
Auer the Board adjourned the membe,s proceeded 20
DelmoEicos, where . splendid supper was prepared.
1oass were drank and speeches wcro mado Till late
hour.