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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-05
BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL.


The Beard met the usual hour las! evening, Alder
Person President, the chair After reading the
minutes,
Alderman DIX BEccmo moved to go into executive ses.
sion.
Alderman VAN BsCSI asked the object
The GUAR stated thst the order OF business must
first be usspt aded.
Alderman pEBEccHo appealed from the decision Of
The CHAIR and being put to vote the Chair was sustained
10y vote OF Is 10 10.
The annual message octhc Mayor then read by the
Clerk It is OF considerable length and after detailing
the amount Of acres Cd taxation imposed upon cit
account Of the Metropolitan Police urgently
recommends its repeal and recommends, in effect that
the old STEM so far as concerns Brooklyn be restored
The document was ordered on file and 900 copies nj
rected 10 be printed
reconsideration ofthe vote sustaining the Chair on
the motion to suspend order CT business moved
by Aidermaa Rowe, and lost, Is to l6.
the object OF the democrats wat to re organize the
Board by the election Of President, which was
opposed by the opposition. II bad formerly been
the custom TO organize the Board the first meeting
after the new year but the last Legislature having egs
lated the present Aldermen in their Offices until the first
Of May next Ito which time the charter election is
chaneed) and which is four months more than the term
necessity for re- organization at this time. especially
new organization must take place in May, when
members will take heir seats. The matter, however,
Alderman CALLAHAN offered the following in connection
With the Mayors communication
Whereas, BY act of the Legislature of this State
Passed Apri! Is 1857 entitled act to establish a Ne
ropotan Police District and to provide for the govern
ment thereof is made the duty Of this Common Coun
Gil To determine the number Of inspectors sergeants
tromen and doormen 10 be appointed a quota OF the
police force TO be paid for by the city of Brooklyn and
whereas. this Common Council have only determined as
much of the sorcc relates to the patrolmen therefore
be IL
Resolved That the number Of inspectors be fixed and
determined six the number OF sergeants twelve
and tie number OF doormen six and be paid
for by the city Oi Brooklyn for the year 1858.
After discussion the resolution referred 10 the
Police Committee.
At subsequent stage Of the proceedings another at.
tempt made TO 60 into executive session, pending
which the Board adjourned.
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and did 60 a. citizen he gave the members some good
advice hoping that the Common Council Of 1853 woad he
exception TO those Of the previous To this Corr
mon Council devoved the duty Of reducing the taxation
Of the cy that the people should CRY out This is the
bS gnnibg OF a new and honest era"
Mr. McCikSAcsAR proposed the health Of the minority
members"
Mr. BUNCE responded wishing that the minority in
tire majority He hoped that the Board would get along
harmon ousy together. The minority would have been
very grateful could they have elected their President
Dir Brady but they were glad that they had got the
mex; best man.
Mr. McClxNAcAN proposed the health of Henry Arcula-
Tins.
Mr EGENfT in the absence Of Mr. Arcuarus responded,
highly compmentng Dir. Arcularius. His heart ached
with regret al his defeat.
Mr. PHILLIPS proposed the health OF Francis l. A. Boole,
VINO though formerly Councilman had been transferred
to happier reward-the Beard of Aldermen daughter
wishes to tho Board OF Aldermen Oaughter) His
preference was TO be in the Board Of Counclmen.
Voices-"t won't go down.") In conclusion, he pro
posed the "BoaId of Counclmen for 1855"
Mr. MCCARry responded briefly.
Dr. SMITH being called upon, gave the song OF the Holy
Friar,i with much applause
Mr. MCCLENAtiaN proposed the health Of the oldest
in The assembagea veteran of ls12-an officer in their
Board-Nicl.Oss II. Sde the Sergeant at Arms, over
three score and ten years Of age.
Mr. SilDEIL briefly returned his thanks. and hoped he
might live to them all do credit 10 their constituents.
Mr. W. ANDERSON proposed the health of Hon Fernando
Wood the ex Mayor Of New York, which was received
it'll many cheers.
Mr. MoCARTy proposed the health OF the defeated candi
date for Clerk Mr.. s. 7. Webster which was received
with cheers.
Mr. WEBB responded, complimcnting Mayor Tiemann
whom he always membered honest Temann -
ana proposed the health Of the Councilman Kenaard
Mr. kEsNARp responded briefly, anu was followed by
Messrs. Carson, Smith, Frazier, Booio and others
Jovalty anu fun prevailed for several hours, after
which the happy company separated.
The Clerk has resppcnted all his old assistants.
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Supreme COurt-Circuit.
Before Hon. Judge Clerke and Jury.

SUIT on A FoIICy OF INSURANCE.
JAS 4---Jos7h Ripley The dtnd Insurance Company
This partly tried before, but OBJ
lection raised by defendants counsel that the plaintiff
barred in the action, the suit not commenced
until after lapse OF twelve months, the Court held
and dismissed the complaint The case comes Up again
Tn exceptions 10 the ruling of that court.
II is an acton to compel the defendants TO pay the
amount OF loss by fire happening the property OF the
Glendale Wooiler Company the Sth OF April 1S4Q the
claim having been gned 10 the plaintiff The reason
given by tae defendants for refusing payment WAS that
in survey referred IN the policy Of the questions
put to the insured were incorrectly answered, wiz:
Question.-Is there a Waterman IN the mill during the
nights here also good watch clockf
Answer.-Ihere is Waterman, nights: clock: ell
j. struck every hour from r. ~ tl rings FOR work in
the morning.
Qucs.ionIs the mill left alone a, any time after the
wa;chman goes of duty in the morning til he returns to
his charge In the evening"
Answer.-0uly at nue. Al times and on the Sabbath, and
other days when the mill does not run.
The defendants insisting that the said questions and
answers amounted to warranty, and alleging that, in
fact, there not Waterman the sabbath mid
night after saturday to the midnight following.
The plaintiff the other hand insisted that the said
questions ard net understood by either OF
the parties TO be, and were not in fact warranty and
that the sadpocy procured through Plum
ke;i and uurbu, who the defendants agents Tor
receiving and making surveys and issuing policies ard o
whom the present policy delivered by the defendants
so be issued or not at their discretion and that the said
plunAet and Hurbut had before the issuing of the said
policy to the Glendale woollen Company, been informed
By tie officers agents Of the company, and well knew
that the inyarabe practice Of the company 10 sve
WaichnaB ia Che mi from midnight, after Saturday. u
the parties and Of the agents. 10 frame the questions and
answers a. oconycy that idea and " the true
suuoton OF the language be different II SO expressed
ouly through mistake.
Mr. D. D. Field appears for plaintiff, aud opened the
Mcssrs Vim. ~ Evarts and Porter for defendants
Case il still on.
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Theatrical. Musical. &c.

BROADWAY TnArsE-The bppodramatic entertain rnents
continue r. attract large audiences b. this house To.
and Eymnasiic feats, a view Of the tigers, &c.
NEIo'-The patrons OF this popular establishment will
doubtless regret learn that this - the lac, week but one
Of the Ravo. To night they perform in the besqse OF
the "Coupers'' and spectacle OF the Golden Egg.n
BowEKy.-The revival Of the equestrian play called
ptnsm has aroused the frcquenters Of the old Bowcry
TO great state Of enthusiasm The drama will be fol-
lowed this evening by gymnastc feat, and the scourge Of
the Ocean,
BRross-Tbis evening we are 10 have the pleasing
comedy ~ the "Comcal CounteSs,p Brougharl's bur
Tor Dinner" Mcssrs. Mathews, Burton and Brougham
perform
wATtACKs The local drama entitled the tfPcor Of New
York - which has been favored with remarkably tuc
run, Is 10 be performed again this evening. The cast
embraces the pames Of several OF the most popular artists
IN the city
Laura KxEvEs-Taylor's new comedy. styled can Tn.
equal Match Is 10 precede the fairy spec,sle Of arie
quin Blue Beard this evening Miss Keens aud Messrs
Jordan, Jefferson and Burnett play in the arst piece
AMERICAN MrsTUs The drama of Temptation. or the
Irish kmgrant," Is 10 be performed by verg efficient
cast this afternoon In the evening visters will be enter
tanned with the brilliant spectacle Of Valentine and
Orson.n
gEc CrmiuY AND wooD's MrSsrREs tender tho customa
ry variety Of songs burcsques &c and tho local sketch
entitled " New Years Calls In which Messrs George
Chrsty and George Holland have comicel characters.
THE BRYANTs oner long list OF and old melodies
and whmscatos including the burIesques of the ryro
lean warbers" aud the Duel aud ReconcIia,on" Tue
whole closes with the Golden Kingdom"
Trm KANE FxrEprIov.-rtasure seekers should bear In
mind that graphic irs raous Of the adventures " Or.
Kane and BIZ companions b. the Arctic region; may I've
seen AZ BlCkIe! UaiL
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-05
BOARD OF COUNCHMEN.

The chamber of the old Board of co0ncilmen, the
hour OF IL approached yesterday, was beseged with
pcants admission, in view of the anticipated ogan-
zaion OF the Board. The policemen stationed al the
doors usual in such cases admitted all the wrong men
and excluded all the right ones, uat tho quite
full OF spectators outside the bar and somewhat crowded
inside.
The new Board consisting of bu. twenty four members
and the old Board of sixty the superuous seats
the course OF removal with the design of dividing the
room to provide for the Supervisors Everything was,
therefore, opsy turvy though sufficient number of
for the Board arranged in semicrcie in front
OF the Speakers desk.
Precisely at II O'Clock Mr. CIIAs T. McCRy An, the
Clerk Of the old Board-thc members then being
collected in the room-spoke as follows
Gentlemen Of the Board Of Councl,nen-ln order TO
facilitate business you will please take your
In the order in which your names called | hold il
my hand the certificate of the Clerk of the Common Coun
Gil OF this date saying that election held the LIST
OF Deccr9ber 1857, the following gentlemen having
Ceivec the highest number of votes duly elected
Councmen for the various Senatorial districts pursuant
10 the amended charter passed April IA 1857 The Clerk
then read the following list and the members took their
seats IN the order in which their called
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Marine Court.
Before Hon. Judge Mccarthy.


SUITS AGAINST IRE CORPORATION.
JAN i-Sevcra suts against the Mayor, &c tried
in this court Amongst others for the New York Ledf
FOR SsS2 for advertising the proceedings oC the Common
Council. After hearing Mr.. Taylor for plaintiff. and the
Corporation Counsel for defendant, the Judge gave udg
mont for the plaintiff for the amount claimed. Another
suit brought by u. ,. Pnckney assignee OF Francis
Prince for painting done certain engine houses by order
OF the Chief Engineer who ordered the work done under
authority from Mr. Devln the Street Commissioner. Mr.
Bcyn examined and testified that before sed
the Bureau OF Repairs and Supplies lac had authorized
Mr. Howard the Chief Engineer, 10 act temporarily
far AZ engine houses concerned. The Court I'd
thai the orders should through the Commissioner Of
Repairs and supplies and non. suited the plaintiff.
Another was brought by Robert s. Collins for ser.
wires A. inspector OF wharves &c, appointed under the
late JOSEPH Taylor, Street Commissioner, and who
removed by Mr. Devln, the Sd OF June last Judg.
ment cor plaintiff sl0s.
Another brorgh, by w7, IIammill as assignee
of Ira Buckman, for drawing certain plans for addition
to lookout on the City Hail. which accepted and
approved by the Common Council, and who passed re.
solution % pay $3.50 for IT, After hearing argument Of
the respective counsel judgment was rendered for
niantiU
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ImpOrtani from the Sandwich Islands
Projected Treaty with France.

IRON the Liverpool Tines I>cC. 1p.I
Two important communications have plared In
hands bearing upon the present stata OF political affairs IN
the Sandwich Islands From these IL would appear thsa
the French Ambassador tn the King Of these islands is
deavorng Ia effect treaty the result of which, COM
piled with, viii grant MONOPOLY OF the trade Of ,hcss
Islands France 10 the derment OF the commerce. no<
only Of this country but also of the world One Of Mo
communications referred 10 Is from person holding
high official position in these islands, and addressed 10
distinguished dplomsts in this country, who has been
much interested in the prosperity Of the sandwich Islands,
The writer says
am obliged 10 you for the interest you express in The
Kings independence. To preserve that and tho Interest,"
ing Hawaiian has been the only object pat mas de-
aincd me here, and 10 which have devoted all my ener
gies for the last thirteen years II with great difficult
" that escaped annexation 70 the United States ~
1854 then We had thought our independence secures
but regret 10 tell YOU that since the 1lh OF THIS month,
Mr. Perrin the French minister has been pressing on ms
new treaty with France, that h ratified by The King,
would place in worse position tnan we were annex
ed 10 ,be United States The treaty so utterly unworthy
oC Frapcc-so inconsistent with the imperial policy
towards weak States that the Emperor has given to N
Perrin the instructions which he alleges his Majesty must
have been altogether deceived by NJ Perrin in regard
our policy and peculiar circumstances To ward of the
dangers which threaten us, has been suggested 10 him
by several TO write something, BY this mail TO the Ear u
Clarendon.
The second letter refers chiefly TO the effect that
French protectorac would exercise on the Islands.
French policy in the Sandwich Islands Indeed through
on, "oceania') has been "meadlng and mis-
chievous not having, having any other practi
cal object than TO thwart what Trenchmeu consider tho
policy Of England In those parts and 20 secure French
ascendancy Hence the famous Prchard sduabbe, and
the coniemp,blc protecorate France over Tahiti, by
which English Protestant missionaries and all Engshmen
have practically been driven away without the slightest
benefit having accrued to the natives from the French
prctcctorae caledtbat is French dominion and colo
NAL exclusvencss aud tyranny Englsnd has had,
nor has now, nor by possibility have, any interet
whatever in these islands beyond the legitimate require
mens Of free trade and navigation without reference "
nars, and tho Christian and prlauthropic objects q
ShIElat.Aius AID mgoyhs the eosAtoa o. We 'aSa9s-
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The European ENJOYS Ia Central Amertca.
From the Journal dos Debats, December i6l


is known that the treaty recently concluded between
the United States and Nicaragua Is generally considered
abrogaton of the celebrated Clayton Buwer treaty,
which prohibited both the United States and England from
taking loothold in Central America Besides some ioT
mails ascribc 10 Mr. Buchanan the intention OF proposing
the actual abrogaon OF the Clayton B.lwer treaty -
Congress These several circumstances have induced ue
English government to send out Minister, who tits
said, will more attempt TO settle that delicate quS
tion. Tie choice Of the English government which a.
ways intends to show itself moved BY concilatng diso-
ton the United states has fallen upon Sir wn.
Gore Ouseley, who has married American lady asd
who is said 10 be on very intimate terms With Mr..
Buchanan The French government, which seems 10
take certain interest in the establishment OF lasting
equilibrium Of rule in Central America, has also sent o.
ploma out. ia the person OF Mr. Felix Belly, who,
cording 90 the NEW YvitS UERAD has written q comps
rative review between the United and the republics
Of Central America. The Nsw YORK HEsALD reprcschss
Mr. Felix Belly with great Partially 10 Npr OF those
fortunate republics and that journal quotes from his
Gle several extracts perhaps naccuraiey translated,
which declares injurious towards the people ami the
government OF the United States We hope tina, the
envoy Of this government viii throw aside such
terruvtons. lie will undoubtedly succeed in destroying
the uniavorsble Impressions which the violent attacks
the NEw YcRg Herald might have lett IN the minds tss
American people.
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Lord PaImerstou's American Policy.
lIrom the London Chrolicle, Dec Isl

1--we turn 10 the other side OF the Atlantic there
u thank Providence ha there at work which
also screen from the consequences OF Lord Palmer
stons policy. II may be politically immoral FOR nations
60 take advantage OF each others weakness tu' not
the less fact that the law Of retaliation has always this
shape prevailed Fortunately, then, Is II for England,
that IN addition 10 her Asatc complications she has not "
contend with aggros5ons IN tue West Whether the pccu
dominion what they pleased their continent
be founded not In justice IL clear that they pert
naCous IN their assertion II rs equally notorious that ord
PalmersOn In the exercise Of his functions Foreign Sin
te and srce hs accession TO the Premiership, h1 always
odOdy proclaimed his readiness b. TN Tie issbc But
very short time has elapsed since diplomatic relations be-
tween the two governments were broken oii-msitcrs
being such state a. Justly the Americans I'm seek
ing any protcXt for commencing the game Of aggression
Under ordinary circumstances lera l. reason 10 believe
disasters In the Fast wogd have furnished them with
tempting opportunity.
Fortunately u.s. perhape for mankind the Americans
hot in position 10 profit by the favorable chance
thus thrown In their way. They have too much 10 think
ordinary aggressive policy. Besides their ccmmcrci
embarrassing ats TREY have special political and SOCIAL
difcues fully enough 70 occupy them. Even Ia the
capital city Of the most important state of the niOn
that occurred in Europe the racc would be put
state Of siege. There also two great internal wolris
which fcsterrg into civil rhe Kansas quct
IL far from settlement by any but the mos
violent The central authority appears poverlcss
10 maintain peace and order ana the great prime Piles Of
the Union darngy violated with the most plete
IMMUNITY. In another part of that great aggrcg Of
States civil war actually prevails. Tho Mormo1s have
openly rebolled against the central authority, which
hitherto shows Itself powcriess que them Clearly,
this Is not state OF things permitting the Americans 10
pursue ntimcy aRgressons, and u is fortunate circum
stance that the opportunity hod have been chosen W
despatch sir Cor, Ousciy for The purpose Of eeotinq ST.
He", q 'ohdt Is termed the Central American question:
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czers and their personal comfort aad convenience but
to snb, AND sure destruction OF harbor for
the exeued requirements Of is commerce, which Il now
in progress the unnecessary wash and flow from
streets and piers Lastly would suggest your early cons
deraoa OF the subject Of the restriction Of the landings OF
ruanine in the North and Fast rivers the
rivers which their routes lead and also suggest the
early ecnactme1t Of the ordinance providing for the
sale 81 bread by weight which, although received the
unanimous consent Of both boards OF the late Common
Council was vetoed by the late Mayor, who in assign
ing his reasons therefor far misinierpreted the
purpose and provisions OF the ordinance as to SAD
die with requirements in now.se expressed or
implied, and altogether repugnant to the views Of
the trainers OF it, There are other subjects which
Ii my opinion nave like claim upon your attention. but
unlike those referred they have not been SO far pro-
crossed with TO justify their being olassed as ncom
plele Amongst the most prominent in my mind at this
time, IS an examination into the practices OF our courts
in the reception OF bail upon criminal charges for en-
terrain the opinion ian one trust that the ex
tension OF liberty to persons against whom offences are
charged, upon insufficient bail is pactced to al extent
unauthorized by law, and inductive of iaxiiy
OF official duty subversive both to integrity and
justice. The expenditures OF the Fire Department,
the construction OF apparatus engine houses &c
which willing and freely do accord to this depart
mcnt all the credit is entitled TO for It's very valuable
services lis energy and Jealous discharge 81 It's duties
and il also with great pleasure that bear testimony
70 the great worth Of many OF is members and award TO
them high honor TOR the grautous abors which they be-
ana 10 provide for the interests OF those who in
affection may have Claim upon It's Charities;
ye, it is no. to be denied that the appre-
praiions for the maintenance CT this department
have hcen OF late years iavishiy given-added
10 which ! very much doubt If the element of
efficiency of action which is denied by the riding OF
a sleeping apartment for the members Of company in
their hose house j. not than counterba
anced when the ultimate results Of such departure from
the ordinary and proper domestic relations OF young
is fully and fairly considered. The CONTINUATION Of the
examination the oca! accounts and operations Of the
Finance Department and Of public officers generally
Finally the fuller publication of your proceedings IN the
daily papers, order that the citizens at large may have
the opportunities Of being fully advised of the sub
ccts under your consideration and action thereon
Regarding the rules and orders OF the Board and any