The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-24

never received from said Fifty ninth street Commission
or any oher street com mission any sum Of money what
ever wheAer AZ coets fees, charges otherwise, for
the performance by him Of any service or duty
necton with any matter proceeding for the opening,
any avenue, street, public park, public place or other
public ground in the city Of New York And deponent
psys that the said Thomas Carr may be apprehsnded
and dealt with according 10 law.
Sworn to before me this 2Sd Of February, 1858. J..
QuACKENBrsn, Police Justice
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
This board met last evening-Ejah +. Purdy, Esq,
President, in the chair
TIE GLASS B0xEs-CoMMUNICArON FROM TIKI MAYOR
AND CORPORATION COUNSEL.
communication was received from the Mayor en-
closing one from he Corporation Counsel, respecting
c. Joe, to the cum of $60, 900 contract for
supplying the city with four thousand glass ballot boxes
to the matter, otherwise the cause will 90 by default
against the city.
Mr. Bustesd in, his communicate IN, says that the com.
plant alleges agreement TO purchase four thousand OF
the the price Of SIS delivery the above
Der 70 the Metropolitan Police Commissioners, accep
lance and the Of the four Thousand ballot boxes and
subsequent ratification by the Supervisors of the
tract Mr. Busted asks for instructions and information
on the subject
supervisor BLUNT offered resolution to the effect that
Mr. Jas R. Whiting be employed counsel TO defend the
suit
the matter should Lot be taken out Of the hands Of Mr.
Busted, who the proper officer OF the Board and
competent
Supervisor BLUM said that evident Mr. Busteed
bad too much business to attend to- and he named Mr.
whiting because he already had the in hand and had
resisted the suit as taxpayer without Zee.
Supervisor KENNEDY supported the resolution and said
that Mr. Busted should have notified the Board Of this
suit and not send the Mayor, who not member
Of this Board he had delayed his Information too late
the communication ID the Mayor is dated Feb 49, and the
twenty days Lotce out the 22d that the case
Supervisor TwYp commended that Mr. Busteed had done
al he could in the matter he had notified the Mayor as
Supervisor KENNEDY said that Mr.. Busted, in his
muncaton that ga SUIT has been commenced against
the Board SUI and ss the %s to
ice this action the I'd of February and he does not
notify the Mayor Of the fact until the 10th.
Supervisor TWEED moved to strike out the Of j. R.
Whiting and insert that Of the Corporation Counsel This
was lost by vote Of four 10 seven.
Supervisor BELL explained that though he voted against
the amendment he did not imply censure on Mr. Bus.
teec but he opposed the amendment because Mr. Whiting
had already the matter in hand, and was we'll &C
Supervisor TWEED raised the point that they could no.
pass the resolution TO employ counsel as required an
appropriation Of money
Supervisor BIuNTs resolution 10 appoint Mr. Whiting
defend the suit was carried by vote Of s to g.
PROPOSED NEW ofrcT FOR THE SURROGATE.
The Committee County Offices reported that the
preser office of the Surrogate insufficient in accom-
mediation for the business Of that court and the fling of
the records and they recommend RESOLUTION auhoriz-
ing the Committee on Civil Courts to procure suitable
rooms and appropratpg sum not exceeding - 900 for
rent per annum for that purpose Laid The matter
adopted.
RIVER roucs.
The Committee Criminal Courts reported in favor OF
appropriatrg s2l25 for the contingent expenses of
river police. Laid over.
The Committee on Annual Taxes reported against re.
ducing the the Mechanics Banking Association and
also the tax the Grocers' Bank. Laid Other
papers received and the Board adjourned TO Tues
day next, at three O'Clock.
BOARD OF COUNCIIMEN.
The Board of Councilman met last eveningthe Presi-
dent, Charles II. Haswel, In the chair.
The minutes of the last meeting read and ap-
proved The petitions of several parties various sub
ects the business in order after being read
they referred TO their appropriate committees
One OF these was a petition from the inhabitants OF
Staten Island who doing business in New York. asking
for the setting apart Of slip at the Battery for steam
ferry to and from the island.
Another was asking for appropriation Of $500 for the
benefit Of the New York Volunteers, many OF whom
in suffering condition owing the national panic.
Councilman GENET moved that the number OF the Com
mittee Assessments be from three hve
the grounds duties OF the members Of that COM
mittee are often laborous. Adopted
Councilman CRAWFORD moved that the Committee
Wharves Piers and Slips be increased from three TO Ave
question being subsequently moved the action OF the
Board on the first QUE ton was rescinded,
Councilman VAN TINE offered the following resolution
Whereas the Legislature, at last session. passed
tct entitled the metropolitan Police act, and whereas
of the city OF New York. entaing upon them an
increased taxation for the support Of the said police with
out their deriving corresponding beneh from the force
N the matter Of good government Of the city than
derived from the former police at q much less expend
turs of money; therefore,
Resolved That the Counsel OF the Corporation be re-
quesied 10 memoralze the Legislature, in behalf OF
ctzns Of New York. for the repeal OF said Metropolitan
Police act and for the passage Of an act establishing
the former police.
Adopted after a short debate
DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE SUBMITTING
An oRDNAscs TO suPrRks RowDYsn IN HE FIRE DEPART
ON demand of Councilman BRADY, the report was
read, and showed that the Fire Commissioners de-
cline giving Information sought OF them aud recommend
that the Board should with the action OF the
Aldermanic Board on the matter After some discussion
had taken place, the report was adopted.
The following communication from the Mayor was read
aud referred To the Committee Las department.
To TN HoSoRARY THE COMMON CorNcu:-
GENurMKS-It appears from the published proceedings
Of the Legislature that several bills have been introduced
into that honorable body which, f they should become
laws, will Affect materially the local interests OF this city
While do not deem necessary nj this time 10 state my
views In relation 10 the expedency justice OF the par
Of these, any Of them yet believe that they all
urged by interested private parties and entirely
neoted with the local and regulations OF the
aars OF this city they should not be allowed 10 PASS the
Legislature wthou, attention Of the Common Council being
called by officially thereto The Common Council have
better opportunity OF judging OF the necessity expe
dency Of these proposed local than the members
Of the Legislature, snd doubt not that suitable memo
rial from the Common Council in opposition TO their mme
clafe pas viii meet with not only reception but
the justice OF your objections thereto will be admitted by
that honorable body. would therefore recommend thai
tounsel OF De directed 10 prepare
proper me mortal against the passage Of any bills OF
purely local character respects this city, without the
application for assent u the Common Council 10 the
same unless substantial public should determine
otherwise. DANIEL y. TTEMANN.
MAYORS Orr1cE, Nsw YoRK, Feb. %, 1858.
The tax levy, amended byche Board OF Aldermen,
brought mp for and the Board concurred
with of the amendments made by that Board, but
&C bered TO their former action regarding others.
Councilman GENET said that he sorry that the
porters had been misinormed 10 the resignation Of
Comptroller Flagg The Comptroller told him that
he resigned, was the s,aiemen, ever made by him.
ON motion, the Boare now adjourned.
BOARD OF TEN GOVERNORS.
DISCUSSION ON HOMEOPATHY PosTPoNED-THE OUT.
DOOR PooR-LossES BY THE FIRE ON THE ISLAND
HOSPITAL CENSUS OF THE DEPARTMENTS.
The Board Of Ten Governors met yesterday at the
Rotunds, in the Park