The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-27
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Purchase OF tho Fort Ganscvoort
Propcrty-A Secession Flag and Conn
munication from the Mayor, &c.
This Board met last evening, Alderman Frecr in tho

FrOpcrty-A secession RAG nnd Com.
munication from the Mayor, &c.
This Board met last evening, Alderman Frecr in tho
chair ~-A
THE FORT GANssvo0Rr PROPERTY.
remonsrance, signed by Messrs C. v. s Roosevelt,
A. T. Stewart King and other wealthy citizens against
the purchase Of the Fort Gansevoort property pre-
scented by Alderman DAYTON, and referred TO the Com
mittee on Markets.
A petition, signed by Cornelius v. s. Roosevelt and
others, praying that tho city will take measures TO
recover the property in question, was referred to the
same committee.
Mr. Roosevelt sets forth portion Of the opinion Of
Judge James, and adds that he is advised and believes
would not embarrassed by the obectons raised his
action that private citizen could not sue) and that IN
such proceeding the facts showing fraud and cousion
may fully alleged. Mr. Roosevelt says that he
had any personal pecuniay interest in opposing the
sale in question other than his interest taxpayer
creditor aforesaid and he believes That he represents the
interests and feelings Of the community, With whom is
tie univera opinion that no comp omise be made in
this matter without sacrifice of the legal rights we'll
the honor and dignity Of the city He therefore sug
gess 10 the consideration Of the Beard the title to
the property actually remains in the city, that such
proceedings be instituted as are deemed advisable
to possession and make the available for
Alderman BoorE subsequently moved take from the
table the report OF the Committee Markets the Fort
Gansevoort property for public market.
Alderman DAfToN-l wish TO state that approach had
been made to by James b. Taylor, who is either the
owner or agent OF this property.
Alderman BOOZE rose, and interruptng Alderman Day
ton said that tho present motion to take the paper
from the table, and the time for Alderman Lay toms
PLANTATION or for debate had not yet arrived.
The CHAIR alderman Freer) directed the vote to no
taken Alderman BODIES motion, and r1lcd Alderman
Dayton out of order.
The report Of the committee was then read.
Alderman FROMENT moved that the report be laid on
the table. Lost by vee o! II to G..
Aldermen DAYTON moved postpone tho consideration
of the question until the FIRST week in January next.
The CHAIR ruled the motion out OF order.
then moved to pOStDonO tho mntter
for week. This was also ruled out.
President Con the foo moved the previous qucs
ton which carried.
Alderman DAYTON in explaining his vote said that this
Of the most shameless and disgracefu Jobs that
characterized this country, and he voted in the
negative. .
alderman FRoxESr proceeding to explain his vote,
when he called to point of order by Alderman Cor
nell. He then voted in the negative
The resolution for the purchase Of the property the
sum Of $3.50 $50 was adopted by the following VOTE
AYE.-Aldermen smith, Henry Brady, Tu,mey, Chip,
EAYs-Aldermen Barry, Bagiey, Russell, ray.on, Fro
ment.
pended order that he might present. resolutions
the matter This was opposed and lost, and his
luions not presented.
resolution presented approprating 81 700 to
pensate the Eighth regiment for their indebtedness in
making arrangements for the seat OF Lost for
Of constitutional vote, and was then laid
RECESSION CAPruRED IN VIRGINIA ny THE
NENr VOLUNTEERS
The following communication, accom-, anied by seces
X,
Der, was received from the Mayor
MAsons OFFICE New York Dec. 26 1851.
To ygE HONORABLE TIE COMMON COUNCIL:
GENrffMENI have received communication from Major
General Dix, copy Of which Is annexed accompanyinga
Nsw Yo@k Volunteers Duyass zoavss under his com
mand In compliance with the desire Of or General DIX
New York regiment 10 the appropriate custody Of the mun
longs New York viii preserve this relic with pous care
proof OF courage Of her and their patriotic devo
pcous token and as earnest OF the ION OF pracs
the triumph of that constitution which i INC ony sate
recommend that Common Council, in receiving the
Gag p,ss resolutions concentrating the rssimen q Now
their gallant spirit ana tnahe Generai
Dix FOR his kindly pTSssRsASbo WOOD Mayor
HEApoUARrRRs BALTIMORE, Dec. 20, 1851
Hon FERNANDO Woop Mayor Of the city oil New York
SIM have the pleasure OF forwarding TO you secession
Tag which was found aier MATHEMATICIAN ns hy yrfns
Concealed in n wood with number OF other military arti-
,es i was zo oy n Nohapnn New nsr M
line dividing county from Accoma aud was presented
By them feel on eaa i e. m asen no, n %
s.nnr n through 10 the Corporation city
which that excelen regiment was recruited am very
speeu"is' YOU JOHN A. DIX Major General
After some routine business the Board Adjourned tn
meet again this friday evening.
IousE or MERcyThe fair for tho benefit OF the House
Of Mercy just closed aud though well attended, tho
proceeds far short Of meeting the pressing wants Of
tho establishment Mr.. James Foster, Jr., nvcy clever
amsteur prestid gitateur on learning that the real
lied by tho fair was not sufficient for the present pur
noses of the institution gave private exhibition at bod
worth saloon which $3.50 WAS raised rs nn addition
for this inestirahe charity M. Foster spoken OF
bong very clever aud has peen caiei upon 10 give an
exhibition for another charitable establishment which
we have no doubt be will consent TO- This is true char
~ aud deserving OF all PRAISE