The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-13

until such time as work can be ,, ocured for them There
are IL appears number Of others in state Of want but
tho committee were unable TO make them all out during
tho limited time they had at their disposal Assoon s
those who receiving assistance from the Amshoute
from the list II is believed that large number will be
provided with work by the Engineer Of the Central Park
on the application Of the Mayor.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
This Board met last evening-Jchn Clancy, Esq, Pre-
sident, in the chair.
communication received from the Mayor en-
closing the letter from the Postmaster General (which
has been already publishe respecting the site tor the
new Post Ofnce
Aldermen MONAGHAN moved that the Mayor be re-
qnested to close tho negotiations Immediately, in order
that the building might be proceeded with.
Referred " the Special Committee having the subject in
hand.
PAYMENT OF IABoRERs PUBLIC WORKS.
resolution was offered by Alderman JACKSON to the
effect that the aborers employed the public roads be
paid in all cases in which the proper vouchers can be
shown that the work has been done, and that payment
for the came has not been made.
Alderman MONAGHAN willing that tho laborers
shouid get their pay but he was compelled to vote against
the appointment Of Mr. Conover as Street Commissioner
the Mayor having appointed and this Board approved Of
Alderman JACKSON denied that these had been ap
pointed by Mr. Conover he did not care whether Mr..
Devn Mr. Conover had appointed these men, but they
should he paid notwithstanding the number Of buncombe
speeches that had been made on the subject.
Alderman FuIMER advocated the passage of the resou
ton. They performed the labor for the city and they
should be paid he did not who was Street Commits
soner these men should be paid
Alderman TUCKER said there great deal Of incon
ssency in the pursued by several members OF the
Board but he would support the resolution. The Alder
OF the Fourteenth had this evening proposed that tho
Mayor should close negotiations for portion Of the Park
at quarter its value, with view TO employing the
poo but now he opposes TIE payment OF tho aborers FOR
work that they have done.
Alderman BASTA novel an amendment that the
work done by Mr.. 0Tooe be paid for. Lost
Alderman McSPEDos thought the matter olght 10 be
referred 10 committee.
The resolution ultimately adopted.
CONVERSATION PRrlDESTs OF TIE BOARDS AZ HEALTH
COMMISSIONERS.
A resolution giving compensation OF $500 each TO
John Clancy President oi the Board Of Aldermen, and j.
~ Phillips President Of the Councen, for their services
Health Commissioners, fno other remuneration being
allowed them) carried by vote of IL to l.-Aldcr
man Blunt voting in the negative.
INVESTIGATION INTO TIE DEPARTMENT or FINANCE.
The report Of the Committee Of Councilmen on the m
yestgaton into tic Of the Department OF FL
Dance was called up and partly read, but on motion OF
Alderman Fumcr, IL was made special order for Mon
day next.
The reporto the committee on the contract Of fForbes,
Holbrook Waterbury, for cleaning the streets Of New
York for sS46 per annum for five years was brought
Alderman BlVu opposed the contract. He salts
fed that the contract could h done for less amount
One OF those parties s President of a bank, and he
would like know what he could understand about clean
ing streets lie opposed to II because he believed IL
could be done for less thnn half the sum asked no
Was opposed 10 II because he men lobbying around
here who had been very conspicuous tho purchase Of
the Ganscvoort property and the establishment Of the
Broadway Railway, and suspected Of robbing banks.
Alderman DRAKE called the gentleman 70 order. Ho
had right 10 mention parties not connected with this
Board.
The PsrpxyT ruled tho point Of order well taken and
called Alderman Bluut 70 connno himself strictly 70 the
question.
Alderman BLUM bad understood that this was very
valuable contract snd that $50 900 ready TO pVt into
tic hands Of some individual fer "dsirbuuon whom this
Alderman DRAKE again called the gentleman TO order.
Alderman BrrxI, after somo further observations,
mo-ed that the matter be referred.
Alderman TucsxR said if this passed there would
berouble and goodness knows they had trouble enough
already IN the cay government He hoped would be
referred and wished 10 have the opinion Of the Corpora
ton Counsel ON If il passed there would doubt
b njuneoD got out and thus tho city would be puto
moro trouble and expense
Alderman Anans, as chairman Of the committee, was
convinced that the work could not be done Tor less.
The motion ~ refer was lost,
Alderman TpogKR sad that the streets had been cleaned
cnce Mr. Morton had charge ut rate Of nearly sloooo0
css than these contractors had proposed 70 do for o
lad examined the books IN the Comptroers oiBco from
1854 10 1851 and found tat cleaning the streets had not
cost Lsn f215 600 per aDnum, and that included
so 900 for inspectors.
The PRnssT informed The gentleman that the cost for
cleaning the streets under Mr.. Arculafas was $4soe
year
Alderman rucxsR continued to say that streets wcro
Morton, and he (Alderman would bo satisfied 10 have
him continue n the work rNt May next II this matter
was oonsuH mated To- nh. they would 90 great wroog
he had given his opnon IN favor of this matter and he
said he had not he had asked the Comptroller he
faycr Of and be too answered that he had not
Alderman Dssss spoke 10 favor of tho contract.
Aldermen OwESs understood 10 express hirnsef
hcd with the manner IN wfnch Mr. Morton had kept
the streets CLEANED yet BE- considered this
able aud the responsible, and he In favor Of IT,
Alderman BIrSr said tho. influence had been attempted
10 be brought bear upon him. II he could say all that
ho knew about the matter there noa man round the
Board would dare % vote Coz this contract.
Alderman rttRs contended that ths tho best spe-
cincs alton be had ever and he wou} }d vote.
Alderman TrCEKR did not question the respectabty
the responsibility o the parties but he objected ~ te big
price they ask he was coahdent th the contract Of
Gedney Eo Dodge for $500 coo wou IA be as well per
med and therefore be was opposed this one ssSs
Alderman p,sr, did no, think expe, zen, 10 pass tho
resolution, and he opposed a.
The vote then taken and the rcso uon passed
by majority Of IL To- Tucker, autA md Blunt m the
negative.
contracts for public works TO give prefer ence Of empey
A oorrrScAuoS FROM Nh. onSovER n REJECTING rrr
EMPLOYMENT I,HoRxRs.
The following communication ~as receive and ordered
70 be printed
To 1Hs HosoRtBLs rHr COMMON COUNCIL
The undersigned, Street Commi~ oner Of the city ~
New York would respectfully communicate your ho.
nofabe body brief statement relative 10 abe present
condition Of his department
1be rsh, and title Of the Street Commissioner 10 the
Office of which he Is concssediy, sil hands, the
actual incumbent, not question Cor discussioo between
him and your honorable body. The present street Com
missioner s In actual possession Of the Office and in all
particulars and IN every way ahe and ready 10 per.
form all It's duties The Office N completely vganixed
in all ts several departments for To honest ami efficient
discharge OF all Ia functions, and the Street Comms
sioner would respectfully suggest that the opsons here
ofore cmaneang from the Mayor ssd Comsnos Council,
upon hgal, Constitutional auesso3s, IN msny
Iccts Kindred 70 tho, involved in the appoint
ncnt Of tho street Commissioner, have not mot
with that approval or concurrence from The Courts
.hich should encourage either the Mayor or CDmmon
)obe IN these tnnes G. when 20 0p mech anics and
sbering men have been deprived of erpoyrers, and
s@t too, upon the threshold OF that which always
rings with additional waas, 10 the consideration and
ubicston o. their sentiments upon points of law 10 the
s Of the performance q those relative duties which
ru Council.
The appointment Of the undersigned az Street Comalis
oners BY the Executive Of the state done IN
he essnafe discharge ef his duties Governor and In
ursusnce OF Conscientious conviction OF the requsemesks
his pron sod his osth Of Office faithfully 20 admits
er The laws Thus possessed Of the office Of Street Com
missioner the mere faox Of such possession necessarily
nd OF seu raises certain relative obligations between
h. underr gned and hxdy which his