The New York herald., 1862-01-07

considered he had perfect right In justice to the people
At this time a committee from the Board Of Aldermen,
consisting OF Messrs Frear Hall and Walsh, entered and
announced the organization Of that Board after which
they retired
Mr.. BARNEY remarked that the gentleman who had
spoken no doubt alluded to him. The only objection
which he (Mr. Barney) had 10 the democratic caucus
that upon the first meeting there letter pre-
sented there in which it stated that unless twelve
han should not be Clerk of the Board they would
meet. He was ready TO take any responsibility that
might rest upon him. He was democrat, and never
would he vote for republican President of the Board
Mr. HOGAN alluded to the remarks OF Mr.. Barney, and
said, for the information OF the public and his consu
ency he would that the letter spoken Of writ
ten by himself and he (Mr Hogan) willing to be
held responsible for II.
Mr. GRoss was sorry that some Of his democratic col
leagues going for the resolution He moved
that the Board take until three O'clock in order
that in the meantime another effort might be made by
the democrats to secure an organization
The motion was lost.
Mr. JONES stated that a caucus OF the democratic
members was held on Saturday night and it resulted
the same as previous meetings. He did not
that anything could be accomplished by taking re-
cess These had made up their minds to the course
they would pursue He had determined what action he
would take. On Saturday evening certain gentlemen
invited to attend the Caucus but they found 1t
venent go to the corner Grand and Mercer streets
He renewed his motion for the adoption Of the resolution
The motion TO take recess till three O'Clock was lost
by vote Of II tot.
Board to ballot for permanent President which
lost.
Mr. HOGAN moved the previous question, Whicn was
ordered.
Mr. BARNEY called for divaion of the question: which
was lost.
The resolution then put and adopted by tho follow
Affirmative -Messrs. Barney, Heay, Hogan, Hays, Des
mond JONES' Miller, Hazeton Lent, Keech, Orton, Ged
ney Ross, Stevenson Babcock snyder and Trotter-l7
Ne9atire-Messrs. Ryan, Gross, Repper, Webster and
Longs.
The temporary President mr. Brice) did not vote
Messrs: Jones and Stevenson conducted the President
elect to the chair.
speech but in few extemporaneous remarks expressed
his grateful Acknowledgements for the mark Of esteem
and regard with which they favored him. Whatever
ability he possessed he pledged to in filling the station
as credably he capable Of doing it, He would in
all his decisions rule impartiay, without prejudice OF
favor and no felt that he would have their
dial cooperation and counsel in the discharge Of the
duties OF presiding officer.
Mr. HOGAN moved that the Board adjourn sine die,
which was lost.
Committees appointed to wait upon the Mayor,
the Board Of Aldermen and the Clerk elect.
message received from his Honor tho Mayor,
which read and motion Of Mr. LENT referred
to committee Of three TO consider the questions Of
interest in the Message
On motion Of Mr. ORION, q committee Of i've was ap-
pointed to consider what alterations should be made in
the rules of the Board
The Board then adjourned till next Monday evening.
supposed that there would be great difficulty in
securing organization Of the Board there being three
candidates for the Presidency on the democratic side
and when certain democratic members signihed their
intention OF voting for Mr. Pnckney (who has been the
perss assaant Of all the measures advocated
Dy tue ueuoCTatS slHCc eeCton W tAe
thus speedy organization the greatest astonsh
ment manifested by all present. The republicans
did not expect easy victory Mr. Pinckney has been
the leader OF the opposition for the last two years. and
took particular pains to ventate almost evcry asure
previous TO the action Of the Board upon it.
Board OF Supervisors.
A regular meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors was
held yesterday, Supervisor Stewart in the chair.
Several Of the members being absent no permanent
chairman was appointed
Tho minutes of the previous meeting being read and
approved several petitions received and disposed
Of in tho usual way.
The following communication was received from the
Finance Department.
DEPARTMENT. FINANCE,
COMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, Jan. 9, 1862.
GENTLEMEN 1HR BOARD oy SUPERVISORS or THE COUNTY
OF New YORK.
In compliance with the resolution passed by your honor
able body the 9th Of December inst copy Of which
given the opposite page the Comptroller herewith
submits his estimates Of the expenditures OF the county
government for the fiscal year commencing January
1862 for which appropriations are required 70 be made
by the Board of and also Of the ways and
means Of providing for the same
CLASSIFICATION ExPRNDrrrRE.
In treating upon the expenses Of the county has been
the practice TO classify them under the following bead
viz
/. The Legislative Department.
2. The Executive Department.
8. The Judiciary.
4. Miscellaneous
THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
The expenditures classed under this head Indicated
by the following titles Of accounts, viz