New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-11-19
BO4RD or ALDERMEN.
SPECIAL MEETING - RESIGNATION OF CHARLES o.
CORNELL. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -THB MAYOR
NOMINATING IsAAC BILL. ESQ. IN his STEAD.

CORNELL STREET C0MMIsSIOSBR -THB MAYOR
NOMlSATss ISAAC BILL, ESQ, IN HIS STEAD
The Board Of Aldermen met by special call Of
O'Clock on SATURDAY afenoor the President John Bice esq
coHmtnicst,n was received from the Mayor transmitting
the reSigua,ion of Charles IT, Cornell Street Commissions
The following is Mr. Cornells letter Of resignation
10 o ng 3, Ssyor AidSr,r and Comronal Of orr
have informed through the public press that Coy
Fenton appointed James X Whiting esq one OF the
counsel OF the Citizens Association 70 exercise the Judicial
functions Commissioner investigate the charges recently
preferred a-ains, nc ly that Association
Those charges were fully and eaboratey answered by
Albany Tuesday last and had every reason 20 expect a.
the evidence entitled me TO- prompt dismissal Of the ana a.
unqualified discharge nov ind that Mr. whiting gentle
man well known 20 this community Tor hi'e paransnP ana
the ranoorous spirit who has occupied Tor sis a
the attitude Of against public officials aud the counsel
and advocate Of Manufactured charges and who my personal
and political opponent appointed my ludge
submit impartial community that this is not fair nor
according 10 tue due course Of public justice
s Coy. FeLtOn my political opponent M
we have Just emerged from contest which bis poca.
and personal Interests largely Al stake and IN which Wa
deeply enlisted in opposition 70 him The charges we're pend
ing during that contest Ihty presented as were on
h might wei, have been supposed that would shruuk
from tie Performance my political duty IN orey % ooncac
the power my Office and my character which The Law
rt had no fear ana had no fear. because knew
that a fair investigation would result In my vindieation
II il natural Of the political result In this e,ty and
my prominence 10 the Democratic organization that Coy
with anv favor up0n me hut SIN considered aier the cleo
ton IN appearing before him and IN submitting answer a.
regard for the high office which be holds would forget personal
and political anmOsites and deal fairy and inpGty with
Fyerv r man win say that in such case he was specially
called upon show that he had political bias aud chat be
think ever fair man viii say that be has forgotten the
considerations and that he has remembered ONLY tAe interests
should also rena-k as pertinent conclusion which
have reached that Nh Whiting the owner Of the contract
for cleaning the streets and Of the City OF York
and that s cOntract relates 20 the streets oyer which my de-
partment exercises wide and extensive Jurisdiction
| ftvcw NJ M IN
Department well as the other departments Of the City Coy
eminent subject and subordinate to h ineTes Ana the
large contract from which he derive emolumen in pro
portion vigilance Of vigilance OF the departments
Of city being appointed judge to sit in Judgment and 90
hold the personal and official character Of the head OF the
The under which Governor Acquires jurisdiction
passed in 1865 and that 20 him the Of rnoV al
provided by law regard 10 Shefs and other county
officers whom he was given Jurisdiction by the Con'tu
The procedure IN cases against these officials fixed by
that that County Judge should he appointed
Being judicial officer elected BY the people standing i'm
partial responsible In bis Office for the upright performance
Of his duty there was fairness and prophet! In such 1a
But that would partisan purposes And last Win
ter an act was hastily passed through the Legislature giving
the Governor power supsede the County Judge and 70 select
private individual who not required TO take oath Of Of
fee conduct the investigation previously instructed TO that
The result Of which Is the appointment Of Mr. Whiting who
respective positions Judge counsel
interested contractor at one and the same time
go into the closest and most thorough investigation OF the
charges question before any Judicial officer before cit
zen OF character and respeciabty unaffected by padce
such as Charles T. Kirkland Samuel b. Rugge RxJudges
Bonney, Woodruff Murray Hoffman OF Alexander W. Brad
| ford.
Surely there was no difficulty selecting fair and impartial
Commissioner Bot do not feel justified in submitting my
character 10 the Judgment or decision Of On ndyd nal standing
In the attitude and relation toward which Mr. Whiting does.
may be said that Mr. Writings duties would be confined
20 the taking testimony but every knows that In such
investigation unn officer could perpetrae the
injustice without remedy BY the admission OF heasay and NE
gal evidence the refusal 10 allow explanations and the
sons Of prudced opinions In advance of the opportunity for
had determined prior TO the presentation Of these charges
candidate for appointment personal interests
and inclination leading prefer The pursuits Of private
lie me inousoria functions oi Mr. whiting depend upon
continuing in Office two weeks longer FOR the brief period
have concluded TO deprive him Of satisfaction and
take him the opportunity 20 crafty the reyengef
spirit with which lie and hs colleagues have persistent
Therefore do hereby resign the Office OF Street Commissioner
Of TOE City OF NewYork such resignation to take effect -
Inssmucb as surrender my office my answer
70 the charges N question az presented 10 Gov fenon that
nv yindicAtiOn may be on record
Dated New YORK, Nov a. ls6G
| CHAs G. CORNELL, Street Commissioner.
Appended 10 tie above was COPY Of Mr. Cornes answer TO
| The charges OF corruption preferred against him.
Alderman moved that the resignation Be accepted and
that Mr. COneDb letter be published IN al the Corporation
| which was adopted ...
communication received from the Mayor nominating
Isaac Bell Commissioners IN the place OF Charles o. Cor
Alderman NORTON moved 70 refer the nomination Of Mr. Bell
| % q Special Committee Of five.
Alderman ELY moved 70 amend Mr. NOrtons that
the nomination Of Mr. Bell DO referred special committee
OF Eve members Of the BOsd 70 consist Of Aldermen Aoore
Ely Reilly MssteTOn Ryers and Fynn, which lost sI
/ IN the affirmative in the negative.
The President then put Tie original motion Of Alderman
amendments made when Alderman Ely moved 70
refer The nomination 20 special 70 consist OF de
esred seSe9 IN me ms1s q, IN he negative
Tie COsrd then adjourned until RIO oeoeh THIS afternoon