The New York herald., 1860-09-12

posnt until came 70 rues.iou involving my fidelity
ocer He refused 70 counsrsgn the warrant lor ne
pay Of inspector, whom we had appointed upon .
sewer upon the ground that he had promised not 70 90
the request Of the contractor whose YORK tne IN
specsor vas . .upervise-expressng nn wsingn 1870
datey introduced resolutions into our Board p'eoging
my colleagues 70 resist these usurpatens and within
Ave lays aerward he sent TO the Board Of Aldermen his
nrst message, proposing TO me for serious dis.
agreements and insub0rdination."
Respectfully submitted
Chief Engineer Croton Aquedvct Department.
Mr.. Craven, after reading his communication, informed
the committee that besides the affidavit which ap
pended IT, he was prepared 70 prove III the statements
by Witnesses
Tappan and also copy Of the reply Of Mr. Craven TO the
char ee made against them by hn Honor the Mayor b
tram ..ses 70 hs HSnss sua in:. ~. % os
Mr.. JAMES wADswoRIH-By this course the COMMITTEES
would be placing the Mayor IN the position Of public
prose suor instead Of treating him - an independent
branch OF the city government and he such he has
acted upon this matter and 1t Ii only necessary for the
Alderman srAsR-Every charge the Mayor makes may
be true, but unless the Mayor substantiaes them By
proof am unwilling 70 act upon them after hearing Tho
statements Of Mr. Tappan and nr. Craven.
Alderman GESxr-h Ia but fair that the answers
should be received well - the charges and nov,
Honor who made the charges. don't see what other
the committee have but 70 hear the proofs 70
0s s ~
1eDs have appeared before you 10 attend this exana
ton 70 say 70 you gentlemen, that there are many ct
zebs have here and that they would like
the privilege or presenting the Of certain engineers
and laborcs who have been familiar with the In
which the work has been conducted from commence
ment to the present time. appear here not for the
Mayor, but for these citizens who conceive that the
Mayor has only discharged his duty in this matter But
the Mayor having fulfilled his duty, the interest Of the
citizen begins Statements and counter statements have
been made, and under these circumstances l
for the liberty 70 such citizens who desire IT, OF present
ing such testimony as might tend 70 enlghteu you
upon this subject This is not case in which the Mayor
y 70 spps'. pubic PIossoSsOr he an
Now would suggest that you make up your
minds on this subject independently OF the
Mayor altogether The Mayor has made charge what
before this-commit.ee he las removed two off,
cals from the Croton Dep for rhe charter
requi that official be removed without the
sent Of another branch OF the Co mon Council II is for
h1committee TO consider whether they will recommend
In their Board with the action Of the Mayor
Any citizen has right 70 express himself upon the sub
ject 10 this Committee.
Alderman srARR-As member OF the committee
opposed 70 hearing citizens upon this question. The
Mayor has made charges OF mafeisance, and he has
right establish them but until have evidence that
the people have charges TO make we cannot hold in
vtstieation Of them Let them make charges against
either OF the gentlemen both ofhem, to the Mayor
TO the Board We have only to deal with what h before
Alderman GESn-what do you propose to prove, 90
behalf Of the citizens Mr. WadswoTths
Mr.. wADswosrn-rhat the Mayors statements in the
matter BE- fore you correct
Alderman GESrI-Then you come here to sustain the
allegations Of the Mayor
of New York.
Alderman GEsrr-And not At his request
Mr. WADswoRTH-And not at his request
Alderman GxsEr-In wha, way do you propose doing
thiks
Mr. wADswoKna-By rubmi,ting the names of parties
for their examination ard by asking the privilege OF sug
gesiiDg some questions and u answering others.
Alderman Gsskr-Have you any names Of parties who
Mr.. wkpswoRsB-I have
kr CRAyHS-I don't wish 70 interfere with the commit
mitee l have made my statement, but second the
motion Of Mr. wadsworth for the purpose Of having fun
inve stigation OF this matter.
Alderman GENET thing II would take up time unne
cessariy the committee were 10 pursue the sug
gesied by the gentlemen.
Alderman sTArR-I not willing to act upon tho sug
gsston Of Mr. Wads tn though Mr. Craven desires
Hosever the investigation goes the Mayor s entitled
TO all the credit for ripping up these things he has
made the charges and be Is the one TO prove Them.
Mr.. TMrAs-I concur with the gentleman that the
Mayor makes charges for h. legations
IN chagee Yet he comes here 10 prove the allegations
OF the Mayor and cannot come tor other purpose
Therefore hope the committee will give him oppor-
tunity Of proving the allegations.
Alderman srAxR-we have here 70 investigate the
charges o. the Mayor No private citizen anythiag
70 ssy IN them there other charges let them be
Mr. wApswoxrH claim that the choice OF the citizens
and The object c the committee should be 10 have this
~hnle matter duly copsidered The Mayor does not ap
pear maker Of charges against these gentlemen but
he sis 70 be his duty to impsrt 10 this committee by
AZ opsn fair and official statement the which in
ducxd him 70 remove them Nov, the citizen comes Ia
and asks the privilege OF presenting his views.
Alderman Gryr-rne Mayor AsAs the removal from
0Elcs of tht gentlemen.
Mr. WADswt Km-yes.
Alderman Gnu-HAs he a rish, to show causc why he
asks their removaR
Mr. wAnewosn-Thai has been before the committee
In THE paper from the Mayor.
Alderman Gxsr-.au yol give Us the names OF the
otzeus who desire 10 have their statements charges
received
M. wmswoSr'-I give you the names OF wit,
nesseHs
Alderman Gxsrr Witnesses names are not neces.
eafy.
hr. CSAvxSI desire that this examination should 90
90 without interruption ~ nHy kindyet there
righis which ! must stand up FOR. n Mr.. waisworth
wants Ia have chaI ges msie by citizens think IL right
for him 20 suggest Who they
Alderman crAxy-As a committee know OF ct
x,ns Who arc dssatx ted with these against
whom the Mayor makes charges who have any reason
Ia complain and cn that ground opposed 10 hear.
irg ctixfns on thsse charges.
some Informal conversation among the members Of the
committee ensaeo. snd Alderman called for
question hs resolution TO send copy Of pcs
70 The Mayor.
Hrs motion carried unanimously and the commit
tee then adjourned t houcsy after having informed
Mr. dssorih thai they soud then consider his sug-
asslion.