New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-24

Mr.. Cholwell made his appearance after the other
members had taken their seats. The meeting was
organized by choosing Gen. NYE to preside.
The minutes were read, after which Mayor WooD
said he understo that the sessions of the Board had
heretofore been held in secret and accordingly offered
resolution that henceforth the meetings be public
for the admission ofrepOrters which was unanimously
carried.
Mr.. CHoLwELL then offered the following resolu.
ton in reference to their late President, Simeon
Draper, which wa, adopted by unanimous vote:
Rred That the thanks Of this Board eminently due 70
Pre.drn for the zeal energy ability with which he
charged hi. late duties during trying eaerrenees aud that he
carries with him into retirement the esteem and respect Of bis
The Camden and Amboy Railroad Company sent in
special policemen to do duty at their wharf at pier No.
North River. 1t decided TO furnish the men at
the expense of the Company if they should desire.
Mr.. WATERBURY, drl master, cent in commun.
Ssndford and sscertsined that drlroom could be had
in the Arsenal, by keeping the room in order and at
tending the same.
Mr.. BowEs desired to know the probable cost.
Mayor WOOD thought it would probably not vary
much from $500 per snnum.
Mr.. WATERBURY, who was called in, stated that
about $500 would cover the expense Of keeping the
rooms in order.
The Board decided to occupy the rooms.
The officer in charge Of the Nineteenth Ward Sta.
ton-House made requson for the necessary repairs
upon that building.
Mr.. Bowen said tina. that was o matter re.tng with
the Controller
Mayor WOOD thought not. He thought it properly
helorged to the Superintendent of Repairs and Sap
plies.
Mr.. BowES-Who is be I what's his name
Mayor; WooD--It il necessary irst to find out who
il the Street Commissioner.
Mr.. BowES-Ah it comes under that head does
it was not aware Of that.
The MAYOR, in answer TO question as 70 who was
row acting as Supe rintendent of Repsrs, said Mr.
GrswOd who no doubt would atteod to the matter if
il was referred to him.
Mayor WooD renewed the subject brought up the
day previous by Commissioner Cholwell in reference
to changing the hour Of meeting to more COW, MEN.
hour and moved that the future meetings of the Board
be fixed at O'clock p. H.. instead Of 10 clock w.
He sad that he ust attend 10 the duties of his office
from 10 a. IN. tt p. M; that he could not meet with
the Board during these hours, and unless the time was
chang &c it would virtually exclude him from the Board.
He considered that there occasion for meeting
at early hour and there was sufficient time afer
O'Clock TO attend to the business which might come
before them.
Gen. NYE said that in biz opinion the duties DOW
dev0lving upon the Board were Of the most pressing
and important nature. 1t was well known tina. the
city at the preseDt time state of excitement
ard disorder. The organization Of tue police fJrse
was, ss yet, imperfect aud incomplete; some Of the
wards were unofhcered all the men needed drilling:
and in his estimation, the most urgent need Of our
citizens at the present time a weltorganized,
well-discplined and efficient Police. This was, in
fact tie want Of the city; aud tho public interests i'm