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

Democrats 10 roman Opposition in itac
HATS
Mr.. McCLKSACTAS-Belorc the members proceed TO or
ganze desire that those in the shall remove their
hats (Ihe new city fathers reluctantly compiled
AT this point the in the lobby, which were crowd
cd with spectators standing upon them under
unusual weight, and let down number of The sovereign
people most unceremonousy. After the laughter had
subsidized
the Clerk proceeded 10 call the roll whereupcn every
member answered 10 his name He then expressed his
readiness TO receive any motion which the members
Mr.. GENET move, sir, that Mr.. g. ". Gapin he our
Temporary chairman
Mr. Rroprs-I move as AZ amendment, tina, Peter
Crawford act as cur temporary chairman
The Clerk put the motion and Mr.. Crawford elected
by a vote OF 10 10 S.
The Clerk then appointed Messrs Bedford and Ross to
conduct the Chairman pro- TEN, 10 his seat.
On taking the chair, Sir. Crawford returned thanks in
the Board.
Mr. BRADY submitted resolution that the Board proceed
10 eject President that should require majority of
the votes Of all the members elected, and that the cleo
ton be held rico The question put by tue chair
man and decided to be carried The chairman thea said
tna uomlT atoms for President would be in order.
Mr.. VAN Tine nominated Charles II. Hsswell.
Mr.. McCARTy nominated Henry Arculsrus
Mr.. NEB8 nominated John " Brady
The FIRST vote was then taken, with the following re-
sul:--
Henry Arcularius. 10
Chsrles II. Haswell.
John H. Erady.
INSTRUMENTATION. %
Mr BRADY occasioncd much laughter by voting FOR him
SELF anu explained his vote by sis9g that he was too
good politician 10 vote aga.ns; himself.
The following members voted tor Mr.. Arcuarius:--Mc-
Carly Acsarren, Frazier, Cornell, Muiigan, Pla Genet,
Gapi1 hTculsrius, Eoar-io.
The following voted Tor Mr. naswel;--Bickford Gil
marin, tucson, Crawford, Van Tine Rhode, Costello,
The remainder voted for Mr. Brady.
The second and third ballots resulted the as the
hrsi, with the exception a Mr Haswc and Mr.. Arcua
rius voting for themselves. amid much laughter.
AZ this point bossrs Booe. Brady and Iynes. commit
tee from the Board Of Aldermen, entered the Council
chamber and announced, through Mr. Boole, that thc
Board Of Aldermen was organzed and ready 10 receive
The PPIsrDEST on behalf Of the Councilmen informed
the committee that the Board not vet zed and
that they we're organized a committee would be
Mr. vAS TIM then moved the Board proceed 10 the
fourth ballot for President, which was carried.
Mr. Cso opp here announced that he should east his
vote for Mr. Haswell.
Nj CEsEr said tina, the majority Of tho votes had been
for kr. Hnswo and ten democrats out Of nilCieol
had voted for him. he sorry hear that his friend
Mr.. Crots, representing The constituency which he
did, had determined TO vote for the minority can
ddate VI Cross had hoped that the rncrubers
81 thu BOARD would be his friends lie hoped 10 a.
eavs bot Mr Gro had taken course and placed him
sef position make The majority Of the members Of
this Board his eucrnieg The majority Of the democratic
members had declared Mr. haswe 20 be their preference
by vote OF 10 o. 8, anu when the gentleman opposed act
ouy tue oriiy Ills Board but the democracy ~ the
city be could not support him. lie did think Jus in
abe opposition o assist The minority Of INC democratic
members 10 elecng presiding otlcer. He thought Il
the cui Of the opposition. # they voted for either Of the
democratic candidates 70 vote Cor the majority candidate,
Upor motion tc BOARD proceeded to the fourth ballot
Hcnr! ArculaTius.. 10
y IL brady,...
The nfh bs!ot va then had via, the following result,
Mr.. Pos voting for Mr. HasweL Messrs webb aud Cross
wen: over On thc fourth ballot
G r. va ~
Henry Arcusrius.. ................ 10
Mr BaotEs made motion 10 adjourn Tor half an hour,
which was lost
Mr. JrDsoS moved TO proceed 10 the sixth ballot, which
carried.
M BE,Dr then said that the majority Of his frcads
had gOue over 20 ST. Haswe He always went With his
~ aSs,r n nv bis sSsnds snJ bi nsrs
those who supported him Tho vote Of his friends and of
the majority having therefore been for Mr. IIsswe, he
should vote for him.
M rS4 explained his vote by stating tina; rs tho ma
forty his friends voted for Mr. Arcularus he should
therefore, continue 10 vote for Mr.. AroulsrisS
The sixth belo then taken, resulting In the Original
ten voting fcr Mr. Arcusrius and the remaining members
voting Tor Mr. Haswcl, who therefore declar ell
elected President Of the Board for the ensuing year
Mr. ARcuIlmus made motion, which seconded by
Mr.. Judson, that the election he made unanimous.
Mr. CK~ET hoped not He would never vote 20 elect by
the ensuing year against any question that light be IA
vored only by minority Of his party.
The question then taken tho motion 10 make the
election OF Mr.. Haswel unanimous, which was os; by
Nr. Genet alone voting IN the negative.
The President pro tsm appointed Messrs McCarty and
Van Tire committee 10 escort the newly elected Pres
deni the chair which being done, Mr. Hsswe addressed
the Board a follows
pREsrprNT H,sv,Lrs SPEECH.
CEVurmN BOARD % CorNuLxkN--I thank you
for this manifestation Of your Partially and confidence m
selecting 30 preside your deliberations and IN the
discharrc OF the duties devolving upon the Pres
dent OF this Board will be my aim not only 20 give them
due attention but b. render my decisions with that degree
~ imrsrtiahty which you have right TO claim, and
which II is my imperative duty 10 award 20 you. Gentle
as the executive duties Of your presiding officer are
confined alone 10 your debates and actions when
IS not incumbent upon upon assuming the chair "a
submit 90 you any suggestions toyour legislative duties
20 invite attention % such subjects and measures
my opinion may be proper Of your consideration and
action; neither am prepared al tins tine 70 do 50 but
with your Indulgence, viii briefly refer 10 a few mca
surcs left incomplete ny the late Board. aud 90 which
beg solicit your early attention In the first place
rcfer 10 the necessity The purchase Of site for
erection Of market upon The west side Of the city, suta
Ole to the vreeent and Increasing requirements Of this
great metropolis the pr0prety Of its location
md elual 70 them IN convenience and extent
In The second place, 70 the propreiy Of The adoption
OF such and ordinances a. viii effect
relief and improvements thetravcl Of Broadway and
of the streets IN the lower part IL the city running pa
rae thereto Further there exists In my conviction the
imperative necessity a your adopting and concentrating
some calculated u attain The thorough cleaning
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