The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-24


THIS board met last evening" President Genet in the
char. NtaFN 4nG sN
petition was presented .frem- Johp, asking
the Common Council to memoriaiize the government 10
endeavor to procure the release Of his brother Hugh
Ncouade, Lieutenant Of cavalry prisoner
Richmond, Va. 1t appears that John McQuado lost hi
two legs in the war. The petition was granted. bill
An ordinance fixing the DO paid for the
OF horses and by any Of the city departments
81 80 per day was referred oH
Tha following veto was received from the Mayor
N :n MiYoR's OFFICE New YoaK Dec. 10, 1851
To INK HONORABLE THE BOARD OF AIDERMEy:-
uxsT KNy-fa am constrained TO withhold my assent
from resolution which return herewith to your honor
able body, designating the house recently occupied BY
Hose Company No So in Theatre alley us DEPOT for
wood for the supply of the Gre engines doing duty
in the lower districts Of the city, and providing for the
at compensation not to exceed the Of eght hun
dred dollars per annu My objection to the resolution
IN question is no. to the establishment Of depot for el
for the use Of the steam fire engines, which
have been found so valuable an auxiliary to tho
resources OF our effective Fire Department But
alder that II Is ncompeten for the Common Council
under the charter TO authorize the appointment OF
salaried officer ia the absence Of specific appropria-
fon previously made providing for the payment OF his
services.
would further respectfully urge on your honorable
body tho necessity at the present time of the igor
Gus economy, and such an administration Of municipal
affairs as wilt aim at the utmost retrcnchment. depot
OF fuel for the purpose designated does require the
constant presence Of keeper bat only that at the time
OF fire competent person shall be ready furnish
the additional wood and coal REQUIRED. member OF any
Of tho companies on duty needing q supply from the
depot might be properly delegated to the service Of s
perintending the distribution Of the fuel the dis
charge OF this duty would involve little II any expense
TO the city. FERNANDO WOOD. Mayor
UNIFORMS sIxTY-NINTH REGIMENT.
resolution from the Councilman approprating SIS 900
to provide uniforms for the Sixty ninth regiment
presented.
Alderman Dayton opposed the resolution he did not
see why tho Stxtynnth regiment should be selected be-
You'd any ot1er and there funds in the City Trca
sury pay the amount wH
Alderman TuoMEy supported the appropriation
Alderman GENET asked II the Major alderman Bagcy)
would be included in the distribution Of the clothing
Qaughter.)
Alderman TUoMEy said no, that he his clothes
in New York. and travelling between this city and Wash
ington and not in defending the forts OF the Union
(Iaughter)
Alderman BAcLEy said he had provided his own uniform
and would hold gentlemen responsible for any remarks Of
a personal nature.
The resolution was c0ncurred In.
The weekly statement OF the Finance Department
shows that Sl 1876 have been paid during the week.
and that there was balance in the treasury the 2lst
inst, OF So. 1896 ,646. r
The Board resolved to meet every evening this week,
except Wednesday and Saturday
petition received from Fire Marshal Baker, ask
ing for ordinance TO prevent the burning Of lights
shps and vessels when in DOCK unless properly secured
Adopted.
Adjourned to Tuesday (this) evening