The New York herald., 1867-02-15
MUNICIPAL FAIRS.
Board Of Aldermen.
Tho Board or Aldermen met yesterday afternoon
President shannon in the chair

Board Of Aldermen.
Tho Board or Aldermen met yesterday afternoon,
President shannon in the chair.
HBckLLASEoUs
The resolution from the Board Of Counclmen appro-
prating$ for the celebration Of washngton's BIRTH
day lost for want OF constitutional yote but the
vote subsequently reconsdered and the resolution
laid over until the Board in a better humor
The Street Commissioner sent In a communication in
answer to resolution Of inquiry why the extension Of
Madison avenue had come to q stand STILL The Com
missioner stated that the contractors had failed to
form their work. and subjected to the expense
OF inspectors appointed by the Commissioner when they
abandoned the contract
THE NEW JERSEY CENTRAL RAILROAD CASE
Alderman MOTION offered resolution, directed to the
answered the inquiry Of the Board relative to the New
Jersey Central Railroad usurpaton at piers IA and Is
North river In moving for the adoption OF the res0lu
ttou the Alderman stated that the railroad company in
question had extended their piers built extensive sheds
npaw without paying any rent to the city for the vau
able privilege. He supposed they had right to occupy
the piers for all ordinary purposes but the city had not
buildings He hoped the resolution would be adopted,
In order that the people and the Common Council might
know who was paid for such an extraordinary privilege
If the city entitled to any rent for this ferry fran
chise It was only fair that 1t ought TO have it. instead Of
its going into the pockets OF outside parties
Alderman MooRE-I understand the Pilot Commits
have the right TO grant the privileges complained
or hope the resolution VIII be referred 70 commit
Alderman NoRros-Ths Pilot Commissioners may have
the right TO authorize the extension of pie but they
cannot grant any ferry franchise
Alderman RgnLY-I hope the resolu ton will not be
referred, but will be adopted II the Street C0mms
sioner Pilot Commissioners had the authority TO
grant ferry privileges why II was all right; but II the
grant should come through the Common Council the o
mipht get the benefit OF IL
Alderman ELF came to the defence Of the Street De-
by assuring the Board that the resolution Of
inquiry had failed to reach its destination, or the
Street Commissioner would have sent In q reply
now. He hoped the resolution would pass nevertheless
Alderman HARDY said that inasmuch a. the original
resolution called upon the Counsel TO the Corporation
for the desired Information that hts name be In
sorted in the present resolution and moved amend
mont TO that efTcCk EF
The amendment accepted and the resolution a.
amended adopted by unanimous vote. Tho Board then
adjournsd until Thursday next
BOard Of Councilmen.
The Board Of Councineu met yesterday ct four
o'clock at the City Hall
Tho minutes Of the last meeting having been read and
approved number Of routine resolutions were disposed
o. The business transacted however, entirely Of
minor interest motion was made that when the
Board adjourned. should adjourn until Thursday. 2lsl
insA as two O'CLOCK The date unanmousiy agreed
TO- bat the change Of hour from four 70 o'clock
voted down BY large majority.