The New York herald., 1862-02-11

Statistics Of work done given at length
Four bridges commenced in 1850 were completed;
three commenced and completed in 1851.
The number OF trees and shrubs planted So 74S OF
these g. 40 were evergreens 43 033 were decduous.
Tho water system, separate from that Of the Croion
Aqieduct Board but drawing water from the reservoir
ts nearly complete II is ton miles in length and so
arranged that by afixng 1t to any Of nearly five
hundred hydrants already the lawns the shrubs and
trees roads and walks may eGectuay irrigated Urn-
ais OF several designs have been erected and moro of
these conveniencos will be constructed during The
year. Over five miles OF agricultural tile drain
age was laid in 1860. The whole eztcn
Of this drainage laid about forty miles with the reQu
The Manhattan Cos Company has at its expense,
and by permission OF this Board laid its pipes through
road No. and the Croon Board by consent
Of the ParkBoard has also nearly completed the lay ing
Of its mains from the reservoir.
Seven miles OF carriage road are now open for public
the only portion remaining unopened below 1o2d
street being that east OF tho grand reservoir.
There is to be walk about The reservoir; also
horseback ride and drive and SO arranged that at d
The necessity Of paving Fifth avenue as an entrance to
the Park is urged
The drainage Of the neghborhood alluded to- and GER
tain sewers specified - required for Park and other
drainage.
The Park below Seventy street IS mainly COM
pess except 70 the enclosing fence the plan Of which
10 not definitely settled piece OF wall proposed
IN enclosure has been erected on Fifty ninth street.
The broad walk along Fifty been
gravslled and mainly planted with maple trees.
The dscontnuance OF the proceedings in 1850 for add
ing the land between loeth and 1oh the Park
ingsl aro on foot to acquire this land.
hs costs OF the former proceedings reduced by
tho court in asum over $40 900 from she amount originally
claimed.
The improvements OF the city almost always been
conceived on scale which subsequent experience de-
monstratos to be inadequate
The attractions Of the city, in libraries museums
IN galleries OF art and IN scientific gardens have
been equal relative position among hgrsai cities
a tho world They I'll attract business here
The New YORK Historical Society has applied TO the
Board for ts approval Of authorize the
bisbment OF its gallery the Park this the Board hopes
may become the nucleus Of establishment similar TO
the British Museum.
Tho Board has concurred 10 the wish Of the Historical
Society.
Mrs. Crawford has presented collection Of the casts Of
al tho works OF the late Thomas Crawford.
For the maintenance OF the Park for year and
eight months less by $l06 COO than that autho-
rized By the law has been called for.
The Park is thoroughly pasroIsd BY force Of
park keepers, whose duty 1t is to warn persons
against violations Of the rules aud 10 cheek slight
osnces and in the exercise Of thsr position they
admissible for tho omission Of any once requisite.
An account kept a each gate shows that during the
e.. :ss4ss '1
$50 more than three times the number OF people Of
this city.
Ths statistics Of the past four months show the number
entering the Park at each hour Of the day.
The musical eutsrtai.mens not given ai public expense
sc1 ~ shs , ss.ssng T arc :, spoken of "a a..
year
A revenue b derived from these bo..s which, with
eApenSe
the Park. The Board hope. without interfering with the
freedom OF it's use to visers. 10 make 1t, In
part so sustaining list Of the music days and the
skating days Is given
general disposition TO observe tho rules More
slight offences occur from thoughtessness than from ma
ctous intentions.
The subject Of Of door physical exercise 10 treated
at some ength, and extracts from documents OF the
Board Of Education Of this city show its necessity
children.
The Park Commissioners propose to have the boys and
girls OF the public schools accommodated sys-
tsnAtc plan with facility for regular exercise under u
dicious persons to overlook II.
Sunday school organizations may also aid much In
the establishment OF system which will give all chill
dren opportunity for this exercise and the little ones
are TO be provided with place Of amusement especially
intended for them.
The Board adheres to its intention maintain order
the Park and preserve it from any influences which
exception could Justly be taken by those who value
purity in morais and manners the beautiful
list Of the donations 70 the Park given which in
eudes the beautiful stls Of Flora presented by r. K
Haight, ESQ.
The Street Commissioner in q communication. no.
minating Mathew K Conyers TO the Office Of City Survey
The appointment confirmed.
Adjourned TO Monday next, at Eve O'Clock.