New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-09-12
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
RNARD OLE ALDERMEN.

The Board met last night pursuant to adjournment,
President PICK in the chair.
After the reading and approval Of the minutes, and
the reference and adoption of numerous resolutions
communication was received from the Street Com his
sioner in 70 resolution OF inquiry relative TO
books called Condenser and Receipt retained by Ira
A. Libby former Deputy Collector of Assessments.
Mr. Smith says: Having been informed that the re-
tsining of these books which MIR. Libby insisted on,
sufficient 70 suetaln criminal acton
being taken sgains, Mr.. libby, ! add 'essed
letter to Mr. Waterbury, District-Attorney, on
Nov 10 1859, and again on Dec 16 1859, request
ing that such action be taken in order oat these books
might be recovered yet no renly has been received
Soon after the Hon. Greeue c. Bronson succeeded Mr.
Busted 10 the office of Couose TO the Corporation
took occasion to cs his attention to the subject and in
q communication addressed 10 him on March ID 1860
gave him all the facts in the csse, and suggested that
an execution in the matter be MADE with view TO
pIosecu,on provided the facts would in his opinion
Justify such action am informed that proceedings TO
that effect are now being taken by that officer. Tho
communication wac ordered on HE.
Mr. TUoMEY presented a report from the Committee
on Assessments in favor Of relieving the Roman Cath
ole Orphan Asyum of 81 900 the assessments on their
properly for Central Park, sewers, &c. The report
was adopted ard sent forthwith to the Board OF Coun-
cilmen.
A resolution was offered directing the Street Com
missioner TO notify the New-YOrk and Harlem Rail
road Company, its agents, 10 reduce forthwith the
arch of the tunnel at the intersection OF Thlry-'ourth
street and Fourth avenue, either by placing suitable
form to the curb stones and in case of default the
Commissioner was directed and authorized to issue
proposals for doing the same and that the award OF
contract be submitted 10 the Common Council for their
approval. Referred to Committee on Streets.
The Board cOncurred with the Councilmen in ap-
uroIriarg $500 for the purpose of fitting up the arm
ory of the 7lst Regiment, over Centre Market.
The resolution relative TO a stay OF proceedings az
TO LAYING pipe from the Distributing to the Receiving
Reservoir w&s called up and that Bosrd adhered to re
f rmer action and declined TO concur with the Board
of CounGlmen.
The report of the Committee Assessments, in
favor of relieving the YOrkville Presbyterian Church
from the payment of S349 % assessment for opening
Central Park, was adopted
report was adopted in favor Of establishing ferry
from One hundred.and thirteth street. North river,
and some point opposite the Jersey shore and the
Controller directed to sell the lease of said ferry at
publ, auction.
A1eport was adopted approprating $3.50 for the ben
eft of the Inebriates Home ard $500 for the benefit
for the Home for Irdgent Women ard Cblldren.
Thereport ofthe Committee on Repairs and Supplies,
in favor of granting permission to the Board of Super
visors to occupy plat of ground in the Park for the
erection of CourtH House building was recommitted
After the transaction Of other routine business,
the Board adjourned until next Thursday.