The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18
Board Of COuncflmen.
ELECTION OF CLERK-sPICY DEBATE ON THE MAYORS
MESSAGE.

The Board of Councmen met last evening, and pro-
ceeded to ballot for Clerk. Charles T. McCenachan re-
ceived thirteen votes and Josiah f. Kendall eleven
whereupon Mr.. McClenachan was declared elected N NJ.
Slidel elected Sergeant Alarms and Thomas Carl
ton Doorkeepcr. Committees were appointed TO wait
upon the Mayor and tho Board Of Aldermen TO inform
them OF the organization of the Board few papers
from the Aldermen presented and referred to ap
propriate committees when appointed.
resolution was concurred in directing the different
heads of departments TO report TO the Common Council
all unconrned contracts awaiting their action. They
concurred to appoint joint special committee 70
slider what amendments ought to be made to the city
charter.
Arsoluton was offered directing the Clerk to adver-
se for proposals to do the printing and binding for the
Board in accordance with the charter referred
to special committee according 10 the vote Of the
jority. This action neutralzes the object which the
mover had in view 10 presenting it, for the committee
will report upon the matter The printing done
without contract contrary TO the provisions of the
charter and doubt will continue TO be performed
long votes can be obtained TO override the express
provisions Of the charter
DEBATE ON THE sEcEsoS MESSAGE OF THE MAYOR.
The4iayor's secession Message received and read
and before the usual motion TO print 1t put Mr.
ORION objected to the printing Of the Mayors
markable communication In eloquent speech He said
that the message not only transcribed the charter rights
and duties but that II insult TO the
Of such body as this and 70 the citizens Of this nuen
tial city. II was remarkable, he observed, that the
Mayor as he passed through the streets from day TO
could sec no improvements or reforms TO suggest The
charters of the city railroads were violated day by day
and yet his Honor said nothing about IT, The wharves
piers of the city too were in horrd condition but
aluson made TO this and kindred topics in the
message II would have been proper to have sent this
muncaon 10 the recent meeting held in Broome street.
else TO that nest OF nursing traitors the Marshas
office OF this city. II incumbent upon the Board
express its opinions upon this subject, not only for the
purpose of asserting It's dignity, but to prevent the
circulation of such document as expressive
of the public sentiment Of the citizens Of New York
The speaker indicated the republican party aga INST the
false statements of the Mayor, and affirmed that
lcans triumph Of principle, and the government
wrested from the who had long been engaged In
subvertng It, and who II they had been permitted 10 re-
main in office six months longer would have undermined
it's foundations Mr.. 0rton affirmed that the prominent
topic OF the message treason and scathng terms
spoke of the who had evaded the punishment of the
law by pleading "the statute of limitations and de.
nounced him traitor In conclusion the speaker said
he apprehended the city OF New York would continue 70
be located Manhattan Island that II would remain
part OF the Empire STATE and that the Empire State would
continue 10 be part OF the Union II was only more
extended and that they who attempted either here or
this country together would find that there such
thing as treason and law for Its treatilent.
-"sumed his seat.
: nRroS withdrew his motion TO not print the mos
Mr.. - Oh as he had had opportunity 70 speak
age, inasm-,
,pon the subject he document would not be nrin,
M IksI a. Enable paper, and proceed
SS 10 crtioise the outrageous RECOMMENDATION OF his
Honor. -, -,u,.,
Mr. BARNEY who moved TO have the message printed,
said he did not endorse the sentiments contained w w..
Message but hoped out Of courtesy TO the chic! ma
trate Of the city, the communication wou oe printed
He snecringly characterized the eo Union sncech
Of Mr. ortop az republican hhuconbe speech. Il was
finally determined 70 print ne message in the minutes
and 10 have $50 extre Copies printed.
The Board adjourned TIL Monday.