The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-05
The Last Meeting of the Common
Council for 1850.
A Call for a State Convention In Re-
spect 10 South Carolina.
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ValedictOries of the Presidents of
the Boards.
The Comptroller's Report on the Finances
Of the Metropolis,
Ac.s &C., &e.
THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.


THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
This body met last evening, VIM. j. Peck, Esq, Presi
dent in the Chair.
The following communication received from the
Street Commissioner at the last meeting but was no
reached
STREET DEPARTMENT, Or1lcE srxEr COMMISSIONER,
NEw YokK, Dec 81 1860. (
To HoNoRAmE COMMON CoUscn:-
GFSr KaFx-In my report OF the 18th uh stated "the
two for which appointed Street Commissioner
the llih Of November, 1883 having expired. now
under the charter only hold the Office until the appoint
mont Of SUCCESSOR Not having yet been relieved
from the position it becomes my duty this time 70
transmit for the information of your honorable bodies
detailed statement of the transactions a this department
for the fourth quarter together with Of the
business for the year ending this day.
From the appropriations apportaning to this depart
ment exclusively amounting to 81 ,673071 04), these
have been expended, and requsition made upon the
Somproer FOR me payment Of 81 1873 asl 20, leaving
take this occasion to refer again to the valuable and
Efficient services rendered BY many Of the principal Of
fcers OF this department, and beg leave call your
pee al attention and that Of the public the highly
crediab!e manner in which the business Of the depart
ment was conducted BY the deputy and acting Street
Comm ssoner Captain Mansfield Lowell, for period of
several months during N.Y. necessary absence from the
county account of sickness His duties all times
important and arduous douby during that De
riod. am Indebted him for much yaluabe assistance
In this connection desire alude TO the valuable ser
vices great experience and good Judgment of Mr. Edward
Even, super nteDdent OF street Improvement am
fed that there is no man in this city compe-
most important bureau of the street department He has
dcnc all that could be accomplished, under existing cir
cumstancs, 70 establish the business Of his bureau upon
proper basis II would have been fortunate for the city
had all his recommendations been fayoreby acted upon
The duties devoisng upon the chief clerk and the prn
cpa booSkeopcr OF department, organized this Is,
are important and onerous OF highly responsible cha
racter and exec ssye in amount Of labor l happy to
say that no portion Of this immense business has been
better accomplished than that dcvo,ug upon these off,
respectively What Is said above is in no wise in.
tended dspaage the claims Of the many other csery
iia
ment, or the important services rendered by them With
few, if any exceptions they entitled TO credit and
COMMUNICATION. Respectfully submitted,
G. ". SMITH, Street Commissioner.
CALL FOR A CONVENTION RESPECTING THIS TuE
MOVEMENT or SOUTH CAROLINA.
Alderman BOOZE offered the following preamble and
whereas the people OF the city Of New Yerk have ever
cherished the raterna and regard for
their fellow country dwelling the Southern States
and viii az all times sustain them In constitutional
and rghtu measure for the redress Of their grievances
and
whereas the people Of the city OF New York properly
estimate the immense value Of our national Union to
collective and individual happiness, and cherish
n cordial, habtual and immovable attachment TO it;
and
Of the States have seized Of the
arsenals aud public buildings of the United States and
continue 70 hold the IN defiance OF the authority Of
the government be ii, therefore,
Resolved by the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty Of
the city Of New York That we most earnestly appeal TO
fellow countrymen OF the Southern States to abstain
from all unlawful and violent measures pending the
duous and patriotic efforts that being made TO
adjust the differences between the North and the South
through the action Of the established authorities in the
tfurther
Resolved That we approve Of the determination Of the
President Of the United States 20 maintain the Just
thory Of the government in all places to execute the
and tc support and defend the civil and military officers
entrusted with the duty OF collecting tho revenue and
holding the fortified places provided for the de-
fence Of all the States and be it further
Resolved That we only give expression TO the general
voice of our citizens when record their appreciation
Of the conduct Of Major Anderson Of the army Of the
United States, in his recent measures at Charleston TO
avoid conflict with the local population, TO the
government works committed 10 his charge pro-
Vide safety Of his command, and the ANNOUNCE
ment that the proceedings Of this gallant and faithful
officer sanctioned by his instructions and will be
effectively sustained by the President Of the United
States s welcomed by the hearty concentrations OF the
people Of the CITY Of New York and BE- Il further
rected, behalf Of the Mayor, Aldermen and Common
ality Of The city Of New York. to pare and transmit
convention Of the people thereof be called at early
day, OF delegates chosen in the several counties in
the present state Of the Union and TO adopt such mea
sures the interests and the duty OF the people OF this
State may require TO be done: and be II further
resolutions be transmitted to the Clerk Of the Common
Council TO the President and the Congress OF the United
States and TO the Governor and the Legislature OF this
State.
Alderman BRADY asked what was the object Of the pre-
ambc and resolutions.
Alderman BooIE--To save the country To protect the
South.
Alderman BRADY thought the Common Council had
better take Of the business Of the city, he did not
think IL necessary 10 have any convention about South
Carolina II she wished 90 out OF the Union He believed
that every citizen Of these United States should do all he
could at tho election but after that let the country take
Of itself He believed that South Carolina and hor
negers should not be allowed 70 disturb the Union
diminish the honor and glory OF the stars and stripes he
was not, however, going TO pray IN that fashion.
Alderman GESET-That is what We have been doing all
day
Alderman BRADY said he in fast nor pray nor 90 70
church. he didn't follow President Buchanan ything
South Carolina would starve in year II we didn't feed
her.
Alderman BaRRy-what do you think of Major Ander
SOM
South Carolina behaved well he did there would be
no trouble He (Ad. b. believed that in this country
honorable al elections and when that was done he
should stand by the coors which Washington fought for
After some further remarks Alderman Brady said that
He would 90 for liberty all the world he did not
care what the color war He believed that the Pres
dent OF the United States win care u that II he
didn't there patriotism enough In tho people carry
out the laws and maintain the Independence Of the
country without the aid Of the Common Council OF the
City OF New York--especally the board Of Aldermen.
Alderman DARRAGH said that this expression Of
the patriotism Of this city. It was proper that the
moved TO strike that part which had reference 10 the
Legislature This was lost and the preamble and resolu
tions adopted.
VOTES fHANKk PRESIDENT, Clerks AND RroRrxRs
Alderman SrARR offered the following -
Resolved. That the thanks Of this Board OF Aldermen
due, and hereby cordially extend them, 10 WIN.
j. Peck Esq presiding ocer Of the Board for the past
year. for the able, courteous dignined and impartial
manner in which he has dschaTg cd the delicate duties
incident 70 the position and that he carries with him in
his retirement tho earnest wishes Of the members Of the
Board for his future welfare, prosperity and happiness
Unanimously adopted.
The PRxgBENT replied as follows
GENTLEMEN oy The Board ov AIDERnU;-Whcn, at the
beginning Of the year was summoned with unanmity
that obteated all party feelings TO the honor and duty
Of presiding over your deliberations, scarcely expected
through all It's vied and responsible duties, 70 reach
lie end retaining the high place In your regard.
But am again encouraged and gratincd at this ro-
newed and equally unanimous expression Of your con-
hdence and esteem In trace the lincamcnts OF tho
same fcrbeannce that has led you 10 overlook often
the mperectons that have attended the discharge OF
the duties Of this position and the kindness that
admits difference OF opinion where II discovers tho
sincere effort towards an impartial and faithful dis
charge OF duty. The municipal legislation for city Of
eight hundred thousand people, the metropolis Of
tnent the constant resort OF vsers from all parts Of
the world for the various purposes of business and curl
oey increases In Importance with each successive year.
While lite proper Administration has required large
share Of your Time the collateral duties OF your Official