The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-12
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coNMvNIcArIoS PROM THE MAYOR. REMOVING AL
FRED ". CRAVEN From. THE POSITION OF CHEF
ENGISEER or THE CRoToS BOARD, AND TGos. B..
TAPfAS As ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER.
This Board met las; evening, in pursuance of special
call.
An ordnance was adopted redistrcting the T~enis.
second ward for election purposes.
An invitation received FROM the Seventh regiment
inviting the Common Council 20 visit Camp Scott" at
staten 1saud. Accepted.
A communication was received from the Cro;au De-
partment stating that they had been compelled TO
pend the work Of improving High Bridge consequence
Of question having arisen IN the legality Of
pctng the job by days work. Referred TO the Commit
tee on the Croton AlDetuct Department
cnmmani cation was received from the Street Cou.
missioner asking Tor an additional appropriation Of s5s.
90 for the construction AND Teit ct public boliugs
Referred to Committee On Finance.
The quarterly report ~ the street Commissioner
received ana order I'd q be printed.
The following communication Was received from the
Mayor
MAYORS OFFICE NV Ycex, July IL, 1850.
To T1r Hos. TIE BOARD " AfDER,iKx.-
In consequence OF serious Engagements and insubord-
nation, hereby remove Alfred w Craven from the Office
OF Engineer Of the Croton Aqaeduct Bard, AMI Thos b.
Tappan from the Office of Assistant Commissioner cf the
Board. FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor.
Alderman naRRiGn thought that the reasors given for
the remoy of those parties appeared t bs vague
Alderman GENsr moved 10 refer the communication 10
o committee 81 i've.
Another Alderman moved for a division oS the question
In order that the Of Nc Craven and Mr.. rsppsn
should be considered separately
Aldsrrnan ICoMEY opposed 20 q division Of the
question. II the Board willing 10 bury them both he
ready 10 assist at the ceremony, pi would attend
the funeral but he would consent division OF the
question: either reject them both or lay the aniCa-
ion over
Alderman BARRY said II this matter was sent to com
mttee would become dry bones and IL would be better
10 have II disposed Of Mt once
Alderman GErT, being opposed IN the condemnation OF
pafiiss without giving them sn opportunity Of being
heard, would vote Cor reference.
Alderman BRADY 81 opinion that his Honor the
Mayor DESTROYS Of getting the nominations OF the Gro
ton Board iato BIS own hands and f he command
votes enough in this Bpard doubtless he will do pv
he alderman would vote for the retention of both Of
those gentleincu. Tie paid high compliment TO the cha
filled his position With credit and hurur himself
than any other municipal officer uf this city. He believed
that the Beard would this gentleman great injustice
IN removing him tonight What IS the ob,ects To
move faithful officer " that act 81 ustcef-is II do
ing the citizens Of New York servtc.f No II the
movement las come there Is no use In staviug hoa
ready IN meet the and vote for them though
they do not belong the political party that do.
Alderman CORNELL said that 10 his mind, the charges
% warrant their removal and he ready to vote
the matter.
Alderman srARR was opposed 10 the removal Of those
gcntcmcn lie In favor of reference in order so
give them opportunity of indicating themselves from
the charge ~ n-iboriinaton brcughl against them.
Alderman fvosEr was ready 10 Meet the question az
once.
The motion 81 Alderman GESrr % refer 10 the ee
81 I'VE WIS cost NY vote 81 L. tos.
The motion for division Of the question was made,
pond'ng Which the Board adjourned 10 Friday evening
~ q We O'Clock.