The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-06

which he public ocess sc The orsanizasa or the o.
ps!t.eets y no yet uniform; some Ok them are pasta
independent a. that ssluary control They have the s
piment Of the heads Of bureaus and the CLERKS in ae
orrCsRs TO APPOINTED NOT ELECTED
The elective system mas also been greatly extended 50
and many minor places Of trust and profit There IS no
accountability except 10 the people, who in great cy
are too much engaged IN sner private business y pay
This unfortunate state Of things the officer
into politician, looking only 70 place and election
am satisfied that some OF the evils OF which ON
zens complain are TO the complicated organization Of
the executive branch Of the government in which unity
and accountability sacrificed in the pursuit Of place
and power If the government of this city and the
OF keeping and disbursng its revenues were made
TO conform closely to that Of the general government
now approved by experience Of nearly three
OF century am satisfied that the people Of this CITY
would at least have greater grounds OF complaint than
the citizens the United States have against the system
OF federal administration which in the main has bcsa
economical and satisfactory.
T1rs MAYOR no NOMINATE HEADS DEPARTMENTS
To sum up this matter think that the Mayor shsxad
the heads of departments 10 be approved By
the Board Of Aldermen that these officers should meet
with him in frequent council, and be removable at n1
his pleasure that the appointments in the respective de-
parmens bureaus should be subject TO the approval
Of the Mayor, the nomination Of the Heads Thereof;
that the finance department should be organized
the principles OF the national Treasury De-
partment introduced by Alexander Hamilton ana
by successive secretaries Of the treasury that
all officers should be appointed by some competeat
forcemen Of the statutes ordinances and rigid ad
herence to the law, be made the duty of every pubs
oicer and that the assumption Of doubtful powers be
carefully avoided. q.
Under this system, the people elect an honest and
competent chief magistrate, it will not become necessary
10 appeal to the superior legislative power OF the State for
aid corruption and dishonesty will be visited by speedy
punishment and removal; the public revenue will be
raised without oppression 70 the taxpayer and expended
without oss to the treasury and the government OF this
great city be muck mater of pride to its inhabitants
as now il hiss becoue a of modification and shame
change by framing proper memorials to the Legislature
administration Of the powers which now possess And
beg to you that in these efforts TO secure good
government you may rely upon my o0rtal cDoperacn
DANIEL. f. TlEMANN.
Alderman ADAMS interrupted tho reading, for the pur
pose of moving that the message was very long
should be laid on the table and ordered TO be printed
Alderman BRADLEY moved as an ameudment that
10 900 additional copies be printed.
Alderman TUCKER thought that the usual number If
| 5000 would be quite sufficient
Alderm an BRADLEY urged his amendment lie thought
that such an important document ought 10 be in the hands
OF every one in the city.
motion of Alderman Adams was adopted. The message
accordingly laid the table, and 900 copies ordered
Alderman McsprpoS moved that when the Board ad-
ourn 1t should adjourn to meet on Monday next, at
O'Clock p. NJ. Adopted.
II was then agreed that the Board OF Supervisors should
have the use OF the chamber On Thursday.
T. On motion Of Alderman BooLK the Board adjourned.
BOARD OF COUNCILMEN.
The lobby smaller yesterday than on Monday, bet
was quite large enough.
Precisely at twelve o'clock Mr. Haswell called the
to ORDER about wothirds Of the members being
in their seats.
Mr. VAN TSE offered resolution referring TO the ap~c-
pirate all papers aud reports not acted By
the late Board
Mr. GENET thought there should be no hurry They
could do that after the committees we're announced.
Mr.. BRADY explained that the proposition
toary order 70 get the papers out of the hands Of the
Mr. GKsrr enforced his idea that the House should be
informed as 20 the character Of the papers.
MIR. McCARry moved, amendment, that the papers
lay on the table. n
The CuAIR refused to entertain the amendment and
took the question on the resolution which carried By
vote OF tot.
Mr.. JrpsoS moved that the committee already appoint
ed to wait upon his Honor the Mayor be directed 70 pcr
form ,ba, duty now inform his Honor that the BOARD
was ready to receive any communication; which was
carried.
The committee appointed to wait ON the Aldermen re-
ported that the Aldermen would communicate with
the Board The report was received and the committee
On motion OF Mr. BRADY, IL resolved that when the
Board adjourn be to Monday evening next in the City
Library.
The PRECEDENT announced that he would appoint on the
Committee on Finance Messrs. Arcularius, Crawford and
Cross
Mr. ARcuIARus said that while obliged to his oppoueu4
In the canvass for the Presidency OF the Board for
the compliment, he must decline. About three years
since he had occupied executive Office OF the city
the taxes we're but little over SO 900 600 Three years
only had elapsed and the S. ooo and who
responsible for hY He wanted the people out
or themselves. For himself, he determined keep
CT that committee, In order that blame might he attr
tuted 10 him. He knew that the object of the Chairman
was perfectly correct In putting him that committee
but with due respect and for the stated thai
he did not wish to be in position to be attacked BY hs
enemies, he would decline.
motion made to Mr.. Arcularius but II WAS
lost by vote Of 9tos
The committee appointed 10 wait the Mayor reported
that his Honor would communicate with the Board.
The Board them motion Of Mr.. McCaKrY recess
for fifteen minutes.
Upon the assembling Of the Board, the President
announced that he had received communication from
his Honor the Mayor, when Mr. rooe the Deputy Clerk
proceeded TO read the Mayors message he message q
the Mayor will DO found In full In the report Of the Alder
| mcn,1
| Mr.. VAN TINE moved 10 suspend the reading.
Mr. FRszBR moved 10 amend by printing 600 copies In
document form
| Nj VAN Trsx thought 900 copies should be printed
Mr.. BRADY warted TO hear what the Mayor had 10 say
The question was taken the motion and amendment,
which were lost by vote OF to g. and the reading pro
ceeded for abost half hour when upon motion was
again suspended and the document ordered printed.
The Board then adjourned TO Monday OF Z 7. NJ