The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-21
Board Of COuncllmen.

BOOTu OF COttnCImens
THE SALT ORDINANCE NEW FERRY FROM THE
BATTEnY-REMOvAL OF THE PARK FOUNTAIN
HUDSON RIVER RAILRoAD--sPEcIAL COMMITTEE
ON REPAIRING THE CITY HALL, ETC.
The Board met last evenng-Mr. Cornell the President,
presiding
The minutes Of the previous meeting were read and
approved
FROM RAILROAD COMPANIES AGAINST TIE SALT
ORDINANCE.
The PRESIDENT submitted a remonsrance Of the Second,
Third and Sixth Avenue railroads against the adoption Of
an ordinance TO prevent the of salt for clearing
from the railroad tracks 1t referred to the Commit
tee on Railroads.
few unimportant petitions and resolutions re-.
ferred 10 their appropriate committees.
PETITION NEW FERRY FROM TIE BATTERY.
A petition from VIM. B. Townsend and two hundred
others TO have slip set apart at the Battery for new
steam ferry to Clifton and Fort Hamilton referred to
the Committee on Ferries.
THE PARK FOUNTAIN.
The PRESIDENT offered resolution hat the fountain
now existing at the lower part of the City Hall Park be
taken up transferred the centre of Madison square,
and that the Croton Aqueduct Commissioners be
10 give the their early attention. Referred 10 the
Committee on Lands and Places.
wAsIuNGToN's BIRTHDAY.
Mr.. TOWNSEND presented the following resolution
Resolved, That special committee Of three be APP
pointed the Board 10 make the necessary arrange
ments for celebrating the hundred and twenty seventh
anniversary the birthday Of Washington, and that tho
of - dollars be, and the same is hereby appro-
priated therefor
Laid over.
PIER TWENTY REPAIRED.
The Board concurred with the Aldermen in aresoution
containing communication from the Street Commits
soner asking for the Immediate repairs 10 pier twenty
six East river and IN appropriation therefor.
THE HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD.
A resolution adopted directing the Street Commits
soner inform the Board by what authority the Hudson
River Railroad Company are laying additional rails in
Hudson street across the sidewalks. ,..,
of additional rails in Hudson street between Reade and
Duane streets
REPAIRING THE CITY HALL.
The resolution recommending the reference of the
Mayors message to the several appropriate committees
was called up for adoption, when
Mr. OrrARsoN moved that that portion OF the message
pertaining 10 the repairing of the City Hall DO referred 10
special committee, as was very desirable 10 take some
action In this matter as soon ms possible.
Tho President put the motion, aud there appeare
10 be vote in its favor, bun tue Chair stated
he unable to decide.
The ayes and were called Tor, wnen MI otVlrhons
motion was adopted by vote of - to
The committee consists Of Mcssrs. Ottarson, McCary
Frear Piatt and Allen.
The resolution in favor of increasing the Finance Com
mttce by appointing two republican members, was then
The PRESIDENT said that the resolution was of order
The mover OF IL would be compelled to give n week
notice, in order that it could be acted upon legally
The ordinance presented by Alderman BoorE and adopt
ed by the Board Of Aldermen nstrucng the Counsel u
the Corporation TO memorabilia the Legislature TO amend
the new charter order that the members OF the Com
mon Council for tho years 1853 and 1859 might receive
Scoo per annum FOR their abors, also to prepare act
permitting parties to civil actions 10 be witnesses in their
own oehaii, was lost by large vote subsequently, the
VOL was rcconsdered and tho paper laid on the table
Tbe communication of the sheriff to the Board Of Alder
men having reference TO the feasibility Of erecting
county jan ia Ludlow street, land belonging TO the city
was rserrcd TO the Committee on Repairs and Supplies
Mr. oafson remarkng, that IN his opinion the Board had
no jurisdiction In the matter aud should BIO acted upon
by the Board OF Supervisors.
RULES AND ORDERS BOARD
The ordinance regulating the rules and orders of the
Board for the ensuing year was adopted aor which the
Board adjourned till Monday.