The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-04
Organization Of the Board
of CounciImen.
&ey IL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

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e. TIN BOARD OF AIpERMEy-Your call
n the deliberations Of body whose
80, ith the foundation OF the city govern
'N'onor for which can but feel deeply
Is especially agreeable as find the
n associates Of the last year, OF all political
lined with those OF the new members
In this fattering expression OF cont.
to day grid ourselves for the discharge
in that part OF the government
II we have assumed, II is not possible 10
FICTION that all the signs Of the times ind-
IEief term is one filed with serious respon.
citing our own domestic affairs, as well us
-cern the whole nation. The city Of New
T5t mart OF the commerce Of the Western
fl'ceives over the waves Of the ocean the
he Old World, and by the thousand roads
accepts in exchange those OF the New. Her
,1an activity only ensured by the maintenance
Aple OF sentiments and opinions In harmony
<ylndeniabie that this city is constantly gaining
0litan character and position. Its relations
ntinent are Strengthening, its resident popu.
presents al nations OF influence In the world
,,' newspaper press, its facilities Of travel
educational institutions, ali indicate this city
ntre OF q system that, ramifying the whole
lib at any assault at any one OF its extremites
4, part so to legislate that population, com.
nd manufactures, may find here resort, Sc.
sperity. Besides this, gentlemen, we have
y own people, domestic duty, 10 add 10 the
20 and property, in the preservation Of the
in the maintenance Of our splendid and nu-
lies, In the extension OF our noble aque.
hrvoirs, In the completion Of that great
i pleasure ground, that, rising like magic,
esal appreciation, in furnishing additional
. chipping, and In securing those
sna ri. are r,v a. part Of every days lie
nee. ] do not forget that the burden OF
~ heavy, nor do I cease 70 hope for Its re-
Is apparent that the necessities Of q city
aadds 70 its population sixty thousand souls,
,ssing through phase OF Its existence In
general sentiment calls for q class
ces, amusements and comforts for every
ithout parallel, cannot be supplied with
amount Of taxation that Is formidable
III, can do much toward securing, by proper
faithful application Of the means at your dis
leserve the appreciation Of our common con-
this trust We shall all labor together, and
have occasion for your aid In rendering the
% business Of the Board orderly and correct,
discharge the duties of the chair with entire
md with reference to the public interest.
jNrH moved that David T. Valentine be elect
Board. This was carried unanimously, and
announced that David T. Valentine was duly
Of the Board Of Aldermen for the thirteenth
lagher was then re elected Sergeant Arms
IN.
;KxKr said b, had protest To present from
{" -Auard to the election for the Eighth Al
rict The papers were received and laid on
If Alderman TuoMEY, committee was ap.
L on the Mayor to inquire II his Honor had
cation to make to the Board.
Tourney, Henry and Starr, were appointed
ee. On their return they announced that the
send in q communication to the Board.
CORNELL, Plat and Darragh, were appointed a
wait on the Councilmen. The committee an.
the Councilmen had not yet organised.
Of Alderman BRADY the rules governing tho
re adopted.
tions we're received from the Street Commits.
lie Croton Aqueduct Department, which were
bile.
. from Mayor Wood was then brought in by
the Mayors Clerk, and handed to the Presl
flowing Is the document
MAYORS OFFICE, Jan. 2, 1880.
ABLE THE COMMON COUNCIL
TO you has been entrusted the Legislative
the city government Under the restric.
,Arter you are required 70 pass such ordi-
lunicipal regulations as will provide for the
cement, protection, comfort and health of the
you will appreciate the high character Of
The official positions you hold toward the
y 90 distinguished as this should enlarge the
n Of your duties, and enable you TO perform
tern fidelity and just pride. If New York
? OF the Western World, her local govern
DO made TO approximate, in degree at least,
hence. Her rulers, 10 truly represent her
initiate them in enterprise, progress, integ.
ligence. OF late years the tendency has
posite direction. AS she has grown great
, her municipal government appears TO have
lore demoralized and enfeebled. This should
ID jointly endeavor to introduce more ele-
'pirit-to act as II we were proud OF our DO.
no other objects to attain than those which
70 the honor, interest and prosperity Of the
hose people we represent
r clothes the two Boards Of the Common
Imple authority in which to perform these
ctions. There has been no improper cur
necessary powers. II their duties are not
for med the responsibility lies with your
ret that so far as the executive power is
has not been concentrated and defined Is
has been 10 your hands. While the Com
with the Mayor, can enact an ordinance
alive authority is not thus defined. This Ii
ncertain. Is Disseminated among seve.
ut departments. There Ia no general head.
chief executive. Instead OF One there are
ate executives, separate aud independent
the Mayor having no supervisory control
men@ constitute the whole administrative
eminent Of the Corporation. They are the
Aw, the Police, the Almshouse, the Public
o Croton, the Streets, the CITY inspectors
visors. propose briefly 10 allude to the
'ogatives Of each
ME y7SAxCE.
ment is under the Jurisdiction Of the Comp.
3 elected by the people. II has entire and
rye OF all matters appertaining 70 the fiscal
Corporation. Under the charter, and by
Of the Legislature, the monetary interests
,ncentrated here. The Mayor. therefore,
authority, can In no way be made respon.
ADMINISTRATION. II may lot be out OF place 10
rs o general confidence in It's present ma.
rHK LAW
this department Ia elected by the people.
ponsible to the Mayor or any other public
iayor has not the lest supervision or con.
hing appertaIning TO Il. In this department
ans-the Public Administrator and the
uorney's, the latter having charge OF OK.
es FOR street membranes, and through
alone this common abuse can be absted.
bis class Of violAtors Of the city ordiusncea
ca, the fault lies with the Corporation A.
4 with the Mayor. II is fortunate for The
York that the Office Of Counsel 70 the Cor.
'een conferred upon gentleman 80 wen
respects - the present incumbent
me roI1C1.
apartment salso independent By the Ne.
Z ~, passed April, 1857, this branch Of ne
was placed under the direction Of Commis-
ted By the Governor and Senate. ma n.
which from the original Incorporated Or a.
rested IN The Mayor, w. transferred q
Ne executive control given 10 The 0eusrol
q folioe. Ths Chlef Magistrate by rs
Of police authority. However Rrsusfv ~
"a, OF the lives. peace and property q IL
'Angcred, he cannot, without IN literal NJ.
T ply sical police resistance. Even thcurh
excited il our midst, be could Do 20 ncro
any ether citizen. Tho Official authori,y