The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-11

Tho Board Of Aldermen held its nrst meeting since ~
organization, last evening. There was very large
"lobby in attendance and during the proceedings the
|. President alderman McSpedon), was obliged to direct
the Sergeant Arms 70 keep order.
THE OFFICE OF CITY INSPECTOR.
communication received from the Mayor, nomi
mating Dr. :. G. Foster as City Inspector.
Alderman BooIE moved that II DO referred 10 o commit
tee Of i've.
Alderman adams did not that committee of five
was necessary. Were they about 10 inquire into the
qualifications Of the gentleman He considered that
committee Of three all that required and op-
posed the motion.
Alderman STEPHENS thought that by appointing COM
mttee of five they would bring the matter
result
Alderman ADAMS wished that the Mayor mad consulted
the Board before making the nomination. II the commit
tee were appointed for the purpose of nqurng into the
qualifications OF the gentleman, should BIO fairly under
stood He was Of opinion that the question could be set
tied by the Board that evening.
Alderman BooIE did know the gentleman named,
doctor for the Office He thought that Eve should be
appointed TO examine the matter.
After some debate COMMITTEES Of I'VE was appointed.
and the President named the following gentlemen as
such-Aldermen Bo0le Adams, Genet, Starr and Brady
Alderman ADAMS moved that the committee be directed
TO report on Thursday evening next.
The motion was opposed, ami ultimately lost.
The Mayor communication vetoing the resolution
of the Board authorizing the payment Of 81 o4 so to
Messrs. Hammond Il Green beng bill of James Reed for
carpenters work done in 1857 during the difficulties
the Street Commissioners office; also the CURLING and
tagging OF certain portions Of Prince street.
CRYSTAL PALACE GROUNDS
Alderman STARR presented petition from the american
Institute asking the Council 10 lease 10 them the grounds
known as Reservoir square, IN which the late Crystal
Palace was situated, for the purpose Of erecting suit-
be commodous and safe building for their library offices,
and Tor holding their annual FAIRS and also for the pnr
pose OF displaying ut all times the productions of genius
and talent The petition was referred
spRlNKIING SALT ON BROADWAY.
Alderman
that the practice becoming prevalent of sprnklng
throwing salt on the principal streets of This city for
poee Of melting the snow, becoming evil, and
ectng pedestrians 10 serious and rendering
streets sprinkied nearly impossible and crossings at
the intersections OF the various streets matter OF great
difficulty and attendant with danger all OF
citizens, and that an ordinance should pass preventing
the practice.
Alderman BRADLEY of opinion that the mode of
moving the snow by salt was judcious one they
considered that cost some three or four thousand dollars
TO it out of the streets when IL accumulated. 1t
had been SO for the last five ten years
The resolution was laid on the table,
The yearly reports Of the Corporation Counsel and Pub
lie Administrator were presented and ordered " be
printed.
Alderman STARR offered resolution, VIII Oh was re-
ferred 10 the Committee Repairs aud Supplies that the
Comproler's Office be fitted up at expense not TO
coed So 000
THE MAYORS MESSAGE
Alderman SEAGRIsT moved that The Mayor message
taken from the table and the subjects there
IN contained be referred 10 the appropriate committees
Adopted.
The Comptroller in his monthly statement Of dis
bursements, which was entered on the minutes.
CHAMBERS JERSEY CITY.
Alderman HENRY offered the following resolution
Whereas the Common Council the 18th OF December,
1853 passed resolutions establishing ferry across the
North Hudson river from the foot Of Chambers
to Pavona avenue in the State Of New Jersey; and
whereas the right to said ferry sold at public auction
aud the to put the same operation were duly
executed
Resolved That the Comptroller be- and is hereby direct
ed report this Board the time for the
Of the lease of the pier at the foot Of Chambers street,
and also whether measures have been taken by the
essees to put in operation said ferry in accordance with
The matter was referred TO the Committee on Ferries
The PRESIDENT announced the appointment of the fol-
lowing gentlemen as standing committees for the year
On Almshouse observation-disclosures. seagrst, Bradley
and Darragh.
On Arts and sciences--Messrs. Stephens. Henry and
Starr.
On observation-disclosures. Stephens Genet and Starr
I'm Cleaning Sreets-Messrs Tuomey, Seagrist and
Brady
on Fsr,ies--Messrs. Henry, Tuomey and Lynes
On Findnce-Nlessrs. Bradley, Adams and Owens.
On FIVE Observation-Disclosures. Adams, Seagrst and
Lynes
On Joint Committee Accounts-Messrs stephens, Go
net ana Smith.
on Croon Aqueduct-Messrs. Peck Stephens and Smith,
On Lamps and Gas-Messrs. seagrist, Peck and OAR
On Lands AMI Places-Mcssrs. Booze, Tuomey and
Owens.
On Law Department. Genet, Henry and OAR
ragh.
On Markess-Messrs. Genet, Tuomey and Starr.
On Ordinances-Messrs Adams, Peck and Owens.
w xOttCe-nieseIs. IIchIy sag ine onu Cwcho.
On Public HedNh-Messrs. Seagrst, Henry and Brady.
On Public Buildings Gc.-Messrs. Bradley, Peck and
Lynes
On Department Of Supplies-Messrs. Tuomey, Adams
and Brady.
On Rodds-Messrs. Genet Seagrist and Brady.
On Salaries and 06ices-Messrs. Adams, Henry and
Iyncs.
On Se,crs-Messrs. Peck, Bradley and Starr.
On Syeets-Messrs. Booe, stephens and Lynes
On Tdres-Messrs Peck, Seagrist and Darragh.
On Wharves Piers, Gc.-Messrs. Adams, Boole and
Smith.
On Rdiboads-Nessrs. Boole, Adams Genet, Smith and
Starr.
The Board then adjourned to Thursday next.