The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-09

pirate 70 the Yeeeent OCCASION he acknc wlodged that he
by this and other ouch circumstances had subsded he
proceeded with business by calling the meeting TO order
On MOTION She reading Of the minutes OK the ling
meeting was not allowed TO occupy any portion OF their
time.
Az member OF the Executive 90 mmitss So the CHAIRMAN
tar through their business ss 70 be able 70 make full
report to the meeting The committee, however, had
sgsn called this morning upon ne state essees AessIs
tanned . further extension OF the term Of their
right 70 hold possession Of their stands and sheds til
Monday (aughter) when they (the lessees) told them
that they must be prepared 70 give them Q positive
suswer their intentions in the matter Of scknowedg
ing their authority.
A. c. LEONARD, the Chairman of the Committee ap-
pointed TO enroll the names Of all the stand and shed
owners who determined 70 maintain their rights,
been enrolled, and there upwards of four hun
dYed and eighty names on the List In the hands Of the
committee These include ali the names Of persons who
hold permits except half dozen, who say they
willing 70 pay what may be their share OK any expenses
that viii be incurred, but they do not Like 70 sign their
was moved that the report should be adopted and
the motion carried with enthusiasm.
JAass EDDIE as Chairman OF the EssCusys Committee
the Special Committee OF the Board Of Councmen TO pre-
pare list Of the names Of all he parties who pay rent
amount that each pays, and they have nearly
completed their business and expect to be able TO report
next Monday.
All the business that was coming before the meeting
berg now finished, cries were raised for an orator.
FIX Councilman TAYLOR therefore, mounted the rostrum,
received with applause. He said that he felt
well pleased TO think that everything going we'll
and that so large number Of citizens ready TO sand
up vigorously for their rights (App!ause) They have
attempted has been crowned with We do not
now contend with any party he continued position is
and the city authorities the other All ask is pro-
lection in maintaining rights and very likely
to have protection Your committee, Of which am one,
have come N the conclusion considering these
stances to more money TO fee counsel at present
but want TO provide against contingencies and for that
purpose have TO the conclusion Of Ievyng tax
every OF you, the of which you will know
Monday morning. This money will be collected by
the committee for the purpose Of deraying the expense OF
banners any other assistance that may be required
The speaker concluded his remarks by exhortng the
semby TO stand by one another they have hitherto
done, and their own rights individually well those Of
the city will be maintained, matter where the opposi
ton may arise or what form II may assume. repeated
There were other calls tor speeches az soon as the rst
speech concluded, but the Chairman, who did not
wish TO have any detained unnecessarily from attend
meeting subject TO the call of the Chair, the
element had subsidized sufficiently to aow his voice 10
reach the ears of his auditory
The Washington Market Controversy.
J. G. BENNETT, ESQ.,
The piece Of ground TO the west Of West street, claimed
by the State $50 feet West street by $50 feet ex.
elusive Of the piers extending farther westward into the
river This large piece OF ground covered by wooden
shsnties, the occupants of which, only few days since
refused to under the ordinances Of the Common
Council and before n committee of the Councilman told
them he committee) their face the land belonged to
the State, and not TO the city
WAS there charged, Also that doubt the $50 900
100000 per annum had been collected, but Il was not
shown thats quarter Of the collected the
city treasury, or that any part OF II aid.
Those shan,es have been occupied by class Of specu
afnr in IF and haua la