The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-08

1GU1g1C1PAI AFFAxRS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
mis- Board met last evenins-Preaident Aospedon n
The TAI LEVY A AMENDED.
On motion Of Alderman SxIrH, Of the First ward, the
M levy Was taken from the table, He then moved has
s Board adhere 10 their former action, and that com
ntee Of conference with the Board OF Counciimen %
appointed Carried. The President appointed Aoer"on
OF o.a the matter was sent
Ne C0unclmen, In order that tney m'sn' '@Ae sAA~s
action.
communication was received from the Comptroller
earnestly calling the attention Of the Board 70 tne ntny
Alderman ADAMS proposed resolution 70 the effect that
- 600 appropriated 10 alter and repair the Comptro
hrs Office that the be done by the Street Com
Csnptroler. Laid over.
wAsBIHGroN's BRTHDAY
Tie resolution 10 appropriate 81 900 Tor the celebration
Of WashDgon's birthday was called from the table.
Alderman STARR moved that the amount be reduced 10
After Intellectual attempts 10 reduce the amount
y various other sums the question " appropriate
Alderman STEPHENS being Impressed with the convic
On that official notice should be taken IN memory OF
the day moved reconsideration Of the vote. Carried
he matter then laid on the table.
The report the Committee Roads in favor OF paw
ing Forty sixth street between Filth and Sxtn avenues
Wkh Belgian pavement, adopted.
MARsIAL's sKMI- ANNUAL REPORT
Fire Marshal Baker sent IN his semi miannua report for
The half year ending the 3oth November lS5S CON
tans detailed Of all fires and alarms OF fire
that during that PERIOD together with their orr
IN as far as be ascertained from the testimony taken
= each case The report also embraces the amount Of in
surance and the alleged losses together with special
tees and notice Of law on arson The report was or
NE Board then adjourned to meet on Thursday
BOARD OF COUNCIIMEN.
yuE VISIT OF THE BRITISH ARMY-THE NEW COUNTY
JAIL-THE CLEANING OF THE sTREETs-THE TAX
This Board met last eveningthe President Charles G.
Cornell, presiding.
THE FORTY Y-sEooND mGHIANDERs
Mr.. VAN TINE presented the following
Whereas the Forty second regiment Of Hshanders Of
bay Of sS.S soop: Ss United States
itself BY its galanty and heoism In the Indian
Resolved That hospialnes Of the city be rendered 70
& ns o & % o. ee
appointed 70 receive them upon their arrival ct this point and
mr. sas ne %oSed q to ns smsDa $ resolution by
serng the words snce the Of 1872 instead Of since
body Of British troops had visited this country under the
command Of Gen. Packenham.
The amendment was adopted.
The committee consists of Messrs. Van Tine, Platt
Mcconnell, Ottarson and Iambeer.
COUNTY
petition was submitted by citizens Of the Tenth ward
against the erection Of the county Jail lot
occupied by hook and ladder company, in Eldridge
erect.
1t was referred to the Committee on Repairs and Sup
plies.
resolution Of Alderman BODIES instructing the City
Inspector advertise for proposals for the cleaning of the
streets Of the city under the specifications heretofore
adopted, was referred 70 its appropriate committee
FIRE MAReHAL's REPORT.
The semi annual report Of the Fire Marshal for the half
otvvoJo ND
q ae. As ''''' -'''' "'' '''''' " w y '''' -
The Committee of the Order Of United Americans ten
celebration of Washngtons birthday at the Academy Of
Music.
coxxux1cAnoN FROM THE CONTROLLER.
The following communication was received from the
Comptroler%
or o. Sa1 g.S q
70 TEE HoNoRABLE COMMON CouNcL:-
3 ;sss ssss e % e ss
s;s 81: =: :::s: ::::
sssuS e .sy ~ 1 .Ds
action by your 0ESR S9PSsaSIe sub
REPAIRS ON THE CITY HALL.
resolution Of Alderman GENET resembling the former
cton Of the Common Council relative to altering and
airing the City Hall, referred 10 the special commit
se already appointed on that subject
COMMITTEE MEETS RUN HOLE
Mr. LENT said that he perceived by report in
public journal that the Committee Fire Department OF
hs Beard was in the holding stated meetings
liquor saloon, thing which he condemned, and said
M, BulrrEI. a member Of the Fire Department Com
.sed ihe committee BY saying that they met there be-
ause they were not furnished with better accommoda
IN view of this fact Mr. O1rARsos presented resolu
Ion instructng the Committee Repairs and Supplies to
Report what accommodations needed and what
how available for the Of the various committees,
vhich was adopted
INTERESTING TO F1RxMEN.
The Fire Department Committee presented report
ON eoncurring with the Aldermen In assigning steam
50 engine Cary 70 the exempt remen and In favor Of
wing that company engine j. g. Storms and changing
pc name TO Thomas Franklin. motion TO adopt the re-
report Of the same committee concurrng to accept
proposition Of the fire insurance companies TO present
steam fire engine to the city, was adopted
TAX LEVY F0R 1859.
he report of the Committee Finance Of this Board in
erence TO the tax levy Of 1859 which was sent 70 the
dcrmen for concurrence, sent back and, motion,
Board adhered to ts former action, and appointed
bmmittee on Conference. Messrs Platt, Bckford and
STATEMENT OF THE CORPORATION ArRoSn.
The Corporation Attorney submitted his monthly state
eut exhibiting account Of the penalties collected for
olating Corporation ordinances, which amounted 70
number Of unimportant general orders called up
q adopted.
The Committee on Repairs and Supplies was increased
I'VE members-Messrs. Lambeer and Lent being added.
Ex Mayor Wood was present during the proceedings
BuRroN's THEATRE "A benefit given last evening TO
widow Of the 10 Francis G. wemyss. long and
ried entertainment given TO large audience. At
end Of the first piece-Mr Brougham's farce, "Iove
MURDER" in which the author appeared-he came
fore the curtain at the call Of the house. and spoke
following TENOR
ADnB AND GKNTIEMEv-I thank you most sincerely and
teiuily for the compliment you have been good enough
pay me, although the present occasion is sad commen
upon the vicisstudes well as the imperative de-
|nds Of exaatng vocation While our hearts are in
ufnipg for dear and valued friend devoted and In
Dry world relation most exemplary man. the only way
which testify our regard for worth departed,
endeavor to avert from her, his life companion the
tionA pang OF prvati0n 10 labor In allotted
desnita Of circumetancea with look of simulated