New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-14
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
ROARn OF ALDERMEN

The Board of Aldermen met last evening" the Pfesi-
dent, Mr.. GENET, in the chair.
The Corporation Counsel sent IN communication,
giving as his opinion that the word " ensuing,
in the statute prohibiting the Common Council from
increasing salaries, applies 10 the present year An,
other communication from the official contained
The opinion that the Board Of Supervisors have the
right TO take the land in the Park for Conrt-ionse
site.
Mr.. BooLr called mp his resolution increasing the
salaries in the Croton Department.
Mr. FRoYEST was opposed 10 its adoption.
Mr.. D.Y1os thought that some reason shonld be
given for the proposed advance. lfthec were no pro-
bbon in The statute against passing tine measure, tie
gentlemen were receiving adeq 1ate silaries.
Mr.. BoOLE said the salaries III the Croton Depart
ment ought to be made equal 10 those of the City In.
spector, Street Commissioner, and Controller Lad
over.
resolution appropriaing $1,000 for celebrating the
approaching Anniversary of the Declaration OF lnde-
pendence, and appointing Committee of five from
each Board to carry ont the resolntion was nd over
Mr.. BooLE offered resolution that $500 be appro-
pria ed 10 fumirh the Scott Life Gnard stand OF col
orr, which was referred 70 the Committee on Niiohsi
Affairs.
A resolution was offered by Mr.. BooLE that the
Committee Ordinances be directed to report TO the
Board its meeting, ordinance providing Tor
the equipment OF the Brigade under the command OF
Dauie +. Sckles and any other troops rsed 10 this
ci and acceIed by the President oi the nlted States
foT The Of three years. under the proclamation oi
tho Pfcsideat. Adopted.
y
lie ex acnses Of the city government amounting to
sli9 go was adopted
The report Of tie Finance Committee in favor OF
appropratng $h0,000 for satisfying the clam OF the
81 ate 10 the West Warrington Market property, was
adopted. "
Mr. GEsrr offered the following resolution, which
was adopted
ere. The Secretary OF the Tesury has Issued an order to
this Hfrm Birney requiring ell per
.q. holding Ia the Custom Hore who may vol
Of the county sacrifice their pcohs
undo pain OF refusing leave Of absence
employees the Department gho may eniis, and
Ihe Council has assured TO all OF i.s OH
ccrs Iasy be Absct military duty, iuH compensation
While they may DO IN service and
Warren, II desirable 10 encourage and sus,sin the
Audabe aud patriotic s which sniuaes citizens TO
the militia service In defense OF the Union and the main
.aiutnce Of order; therefore, bel
hsored Thy the Mayor, Aldermen and Commona,y OF the
City Of New Yofhl That the corporate authorities Of 'he cry
viii ray tho salaries of all In the employment OF the
United state. Government IN m city Hho shall be removed FOR
occrsOncd by actual service IN of the u,uts
r.i.oJ In this city and accepted by The United states
Reod Thsi the Committee Ordinances be Instructed 20
report carry effect the foregoing resolutions
a paper from the Controller states that an was
committed in a communication from the Department OF
the 9th April in stating the amount authorized by the
act of 1861, to be raised for city purposes, to be
g. ,97s g., instead of $37O9,3SG 81. clause Of
this act also provides that this shall not be exceed
ed. The Controller states that there means at
present or prospecvoly available for the payment Of
any additional appropriations for the present year.
Adjourned TO Thursday.