The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-08

plants Of all characters examined and adudicsted upon
fines and penalties, and for licenses, and paid 70 the
sci, s8s.
These items are exclusive Of those which belong to
rae PERMIT BUREAU.
When came into Office found that every permit for
awnings, sigma, receiving and delivering goods side
walks street stands show cases SC, 30, granted
amount Of the time OF the Common Council was con-
expense the ocial publications o. the proceed
revenue derived from the permits and there was
system regulating them The Common Council Of 1858
s Ssc ),
airy "a 1885, Iansferred the whole business this once
and aIed the les . Be charged for each permit The
1857, 4e1 permits have been Issued from ths Permit
Bureau IN this once perfect record Of which is al
the same has bean Sas s6s ana the total expense Of
executing the ordinance has been Only about 600 In
addition 70 the ordinary and usual expenses Of the Nay
| sHouID stsrRsn mAsDs' N PmHnrD.
am aware thai Il y said ~ many tha. The street
prefer to the streets cleared q thsm bat Il must Be
remembered that they afford the msdAs OF obtaining
sodisrs Who but for he privileges granted would be
objects OF private or public chartes AZ u is the
q II & he
are placed Ft
wHARvM AND PIERS
on authorizing the Comptroller 70 issue bonds TO the
amount q TIE procesds e b expanded under
and construction Of wharyss and piera did NOT how
over, receive the signature OF the stats Executive and
leased for term Of years the lessees covensnting to
put them in repair and to keep them So Az TO Others
the city s under covenants TO put them Ia repair but
Tor want Of appropriation has been unable TO keep It's
covenanta A legislative committee has been here
their investigation will produce good rcsults Some
thing should be done, and done promptly. look for
the report of the Legislative Committee with great nte
rost.
A NEW COMMISSION or wHARvEs
II the wharves are to be placed under the charge
another commission from which all city authorities
TO be excluded las has been inimaed will be the easel
have only to ask, while protesting against such exclu
sion, that that commission may be made up OF scientific
aud practical men, who will enter upon and discharge
their duties with energy skill intelligence and integrity
to anr IN the world and he ossa"rs sboad nroyde
for increased rates OF wharfage &c. that they be
made TO yield revenue equal 70 the interest on the cost
CENTRAL PARK sRw RESERVOIR, ETC.
The Central Park continues to grow in beauty and at
fractions, and In the favor Of the people. tt n
The reservoir In process OF construction,
High Bridge, and . IL rapid progress When this i
completed the whole Of the upper part Of the island win
be supplied with Croton water. M h|
For Information 10 regard TO new sewers pavements
and street improvements rotor to the reports OF the
several departments s#Nn
THs NEW Posr OFFICE SITE al
The sale OF . portion Of the City Hall Park to the
United states government for site for the Post
Office will without doubt DO consumms,ed, and meets
much public favor.
REVENUE BAuos orvIoK .s5 s..
The Same may DO said of the proposed release 70 the
government Of portion Of the Battery extension for
site for Revenue Barge once. $500
Battery extension, assures that the same is in
rapid progress possible, and will BE-, when finished
thorough and perfect piece or work.
ExrxNsoS YIS1H AvkNVn, ErC.
respectfully invite your attention 70 the considers
Fifth avenue through washington SQUARE and then
widening Iaurens street to West Broadway.
Also the extension Of Centre street through the blocks
to LAfayetio place. which connects with Fourth
the upper part q thc city wil.ss greatly fcitaisd
ton and thas q the public 10 what think would be
public impsovemonts The consideration and discussion
Of than cannot In any svpns, do harm. W. 49, ~
- sss 1n ANN srHsr wIDsz1Na. Is
: This subject which sxciss6 = mech aiaention when
Rss !. re- Y sas :aspon Of
luton which directed thewdeAlng The action Of inter
estsd pars,ss Il securing q Albany me passage Of
ssa e Ne ss Mse o. np0i Ss y
which xouM b. greatly Increased In value
resulted the dofsat Of the whole measure very much
% public satisfacton Whenever Ann street can DO
just and sqaSs principle. shall - CLAD q seq ~
the object which enrich Few individuals pub
Lie expense
regret 70 say that for want Of legislative action
improvement has been made in markets. An effort
made last winter 70 procure the passage OF . bill
authorizing the Commissioners OF the Sinking Fund 70
build new market eS me Gsassv s propsry put
success ~ Interested individuals 70 have special
mission appointed By the Governor for the pur
Az the revenues from the markets 90 into the sinking
Fund there would TO DO great propriety Ia
to build new markets. the expense to be paid from
moneys realized IRON the sale Of bonds to DO issued for
run BROADWAY rAynuSr
sion for the Improvement OF Broadway pavement II
Board and william L Black and Guy X Peton They
authorized TO incur expenses and mako contracts
ana
that Mr. A. W. Craven, the able Chief Engineer Of the
croton Aqueduct Board and the scientific membr Of the
commission, was more competent than any Of his
ciae commissioners 70 Judge Of what advisable to
b. done in relation to this In reply an Official
osber 81 1885, that the estimated cost Of relaying the
broadway pavement under the contract made between
ss12 7es tho sum being estimated on ouantes sn~casd
In the contract and exclusive OF ether expenses Of the
commissioners for office rsnt clerk hire surveyors fees
Mr. Craven further says A fcllows:n rspiy 10 your
inquiry whether approved Vsiaed In she contract
pavement cor che manner q awarding the work, did
not JOIN in the execution Of the CONTRACT"
have 20 mn = make o. & nesas
mend MEM 70 the careful attention Of those who shnk
that nothing can be DONE not even the relaying a pave
mont in 1rosiway without che aid Of special commits.
sion. K@ ass = ~ ,ss
COvuusOy ts.
There are other matters 70 which would b glad TO
refer, but IL 10 unnecessary. sincerely hope that
shall work IN harmony for the good Of the city. With
war sxtravagance and Increased expenditures; with
peacs should come economy and reduced taxation.
have TO believe that shall have any consd-
srsbs reduction N she tax levy for 1857 but with proper
mont In the future. will cheerully co operate with
you and with all good citizens In any movement leading
towards this resulA JOHN HOFFMAN, Mayor.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
Organization 81 the Now Beard-Alderman
Kly,s Seat Gyoutested Amin. &C.. &c.