The New York herald., 1865-01-10


tion, mot the discosdant and oprosins evniaas z
bodies apparently iutent sabsostag py. No mtei
Ssts az " o. unable 70 agree want OF harmon, "a h
TAI Levy. not only jussihes, but really oompels %
Legislature 70 tnterpose and determine the smouns y
tors would sso q seo"%msps thss a..
common Council enosd fsir and reasonable opporu.
n ~ csseas 70 present their views this subject,
men lcr thorough, open and judicous scrutiny
al sne Items OF sxasaoo, apply 70 tho Legislature fos
the neocssity which exists for tho issue OF larxs
smeon Of revenue bonds during the year would be 10
es extent avosded IL tho tax looks could be placed In
The cossidsraop o tIS ss..ss ss - s.sn M y
soon - possible and though rs hardly be expected
th.s the Legislature WIN depart from the custom 20 pro
ten 70 the closing days 4 t6s sessca wo should en-
deavor 70 give no pretext for delay
the hsca the time when the taxes are re-
ccved than at This has ts lnconvenenoss and
IN o. Opinion t.As y the .ssessnsns books were pre-
sue: to complete the levy MGR ths annaal meeting
for that purpose Ths though the essential and peculiar
founded the data urnshed BY the asessors aad the
expedtng OF the clerical abOr connected with the work
save considerably In tho nteEcss paid revenue
The ast Legislature prohibited the diyeves q uads
from one branch OF expenditure - another the Incur
ring OF any expense beyond the amounts authorised
Provision was however made for the payment Of udg
restriction Of the Legislature has been svsdsd During
the past year about million OF dollars hos been thus
co.ec.eo Tne practice Of obtaining money IN ths way
Is fraught with danger
Juseice demands that the various empoyes Of the Cor
poraon should receive an adequate compensation foS
their services Tho burden OF taxation falls with dis
proportonate severity the class receiving
policy Of the federal governments involves all in its con
sequences; but those depending salaries
fected Is is difficult to provide for payment with refo-
any other standard than the variable one which
form. the general currency In which the taxes COL
iected and expenditures Of all descriptions discharged
The fluctuations rapid and tho elements Of dis
turbsnce difficult TO be foresecn that approx
nation 70 an equitable compensation is all that be
attained. The Common Council recently advanced the
salaries Of many ofncen; OF the resolutions
obliged, by sense Of duty 70 veto; others returned,
could have wished that the advances had been made
throughout In accordance with the responsibilities
sumed and tho services performed by the pares In order
to justify an approval, which would thon have been
STREET pxpAxrxxxr
Although portion OF tho manage ment OF the treeta
from its connection with the distribution Of water and
building OF sewers, devolves the AQueduct Board the
Street Department controls the larger Share Of the public
works and improvements OF tho city Tho regulating,
grading and tagging Of the Streets tho Of the pub
lie parks and places, with the exception OF The Central
cityj the repairing Of the wharves and dredging Of
slips; the building and reparaon Of public cdGces tho
pIles to the city oces remain IN the ssreet Deea
mont The annual COST exclusive Of local improve
ments Involves an expense Of about million and . half
annually.
There are four companies that supply for the
streets throughout the improved portions OF the island
The enhanced price Of the material used has compelled
of the companies to ask for increase In the rates
allowed for this service Considering The importance Of
derived the proposition that the rates OF
should be readusted 30 as 70 secure the stockholders
from actual loss seems TO me equitable
sTRkkr IMPROVEMENT
The operations Of grading tho streets and rendering
carried on under this department These works com
menced under tho authority Of the Common Council and
at the instance generally OF the property owners let
falling eventually tho property the Collector OF As
ssssmsnts receiving the same nom the individual
ownerHL
The apparatus Of the the Fire Department under the
supervision of the street commssioner together with
In the world possesses complete fre organization
IN the number Of engines the effectiveness Of the
wa.e or Ss gallant army Of voiun.ssrs who direct 6ess
means for the Of property No one appre
lie spirit Of arsmen and nothing eAce the glor
records Of their past history full Of instances Of
OF opinion that the system admirably adapted 70 .
small city Is not suited 70 metropolis and that economy
Al we'll az the new machinery win compel change No
will cling to the old associations nrmy than
myself, surrender them with moro reluctance, and
nothing but the welfare Of the city and especially Of that
class whence remen recruited would reconcile
me 10 the adoption Of new ideas.
MILITARY PARADE oRoUSp.
rss Common o. as ~ ye.1 sSad
comprises an area OF about twenty acres, admirably
suited for tho purpose indicated from lie position and
easy access A this ground In In tho Immediate vicinity
Of the Central Park Justly regarded Of tho chie
ornaments and attractions Of the city and de
parade would suggest the proprety Of intrustng the
supervision Of Hamilton square 70 the Commissioners Of
the Centr. Park, 70 be improved and laid ont a. pro
posed, and 80 as to conform far possible to- and
hsrmonize with the general plan Of tho Park
wHARvxB
renew the Recommendation made In my FORMER mes
this subject that tho piers should he constructed
Of stone In the most substantial and that app
cation be made 70 the Legislature 70 the
OF stock 20 carry out this plan II In surprising that the
merchants Of New York, enlightened and energetic,
have not long ago secured what so necessary for tho
full development Of ous commercial advantages
EFPAHs
The repairs OF tho numerous buildings occupied for
kois and public otces and the supplies Of stationery and
furniture, involve large yearly expenditure would
those supplies be furnished and the repairs made by
tract 10 tie lowest bidders Ear practicable and also
70 prevent the continual drain caused by the employees
the city calling for articles before those 70 bs
placed arc half worn out
xo1os seuwpucr rsrawrxrSr
The general condition Of this department Ii such
merit The confidence Of the community Its dutie
mostly 70 supervise the execution Of work done unde
contract and the disbursements confined mostly tc
repairs VI street paycm,nts laying pres, and cleaning
and repairing In order TO guard against all
ssncies, and afford unfaing supply Of fo
recommend that authority be asked Tor stock fo
the construction OF SERIES Of storage reservoirs Dear hs
sources Of the Croton river accordance with the par
proposed by the Chief Engineer
fhe receipts for water rents have Increased with
tbs growth Of the city, and reached last year
The other coilscticns Of the department. consist
Ipg of sums received for penalties and permits,
including sales Of worn out materials, 20 2os
vbSo, 5&o
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ConnscteA with Tho Improvement Of the elegant sub
arb on the narrow and elevated ground known ~ Wash
ineton Heiehts plan 70 construct . reservoir
the High Bridge 10 supply the locality with water Al
the expcnss attending tho elevation and distribution o
the wAtor will be proporonably greater herc than In the
rest OF the city the charges should 30 also increased
to a oaxt the cost 81 raising the water NOT