The New York herald., 1868-01-09
MUNICIPAL AFT AIRS.

Mayors Omce-The New Broadway Pave-
mont.
on tne 10th OF December, ult, Mayor Hoffman
sent 70 the Commissioners for the Repaving Of
broadway communication inqu:rng why the work Of
repaving Broadway had been so long suspended when
wouid 90 resumed and asking for Information regard
ing the work generally.
few days since the Mayor receive from the secres
tary Of the Board Of Commissioners lengthy reply in
which The inquiries OF his Honor are answered in de-
tail
II is stated in the reply that tho work vas susoeuded
on December IL because the weather made it ipossi
BILE TO proceed and II not until 18th al Deceun
Der that the street could be pas sable ana nm
the work will be resumed as early Ia the spring Is the
weather will permit
The work was not commenced until June last. b.
cause no Appropriation had been made by the Legis-
lature until near the end OF the session.
The communication goes on 10 state the dhicultieg
which existed sprung up 10 interfere With the prose-
culion OF the work. in the shape Of SUIT and njunc-
on instituted and procured against the Board on the
grounds 'nat Tue &c. creating .Ie Soara Was unconst
recognize any obligation incurred by the Board, and
that it was not until October that toe contractor was
enabled to obtain hi, payments and that the work waa
necessarily delayed in consequence.
The reply iurtner states that the contractor is allowed
eighteen months from April 1857 in which TO CON-
piete tho work, aud that ho has executed bond in
$500, 900 for the faithful performance thereof The
Board believes security ample 10 indemnify the
CITY against ali oss mat the contractor mas not bean
guilty OF any such neglect or delay as would enable
them to terminate the contract upon either legal
equitable grounds, aud that expenses that be-
continued during the time in which the work VIII re-
main suspended such the Board have power to
suspend or are such will be Tor the public interest
continue.
APPOINTMENT SUPERVISOR.
John Brce, having received the highest number Of
next to smith Ely, Jr for SUPERVISOR yester.
day appointed by his Honor the Mayor member OF
lhs Board Of Supervisors in accordance with the law
Sherifl's Oiice.
Sheriff o. Brlen has met the army Of invaders most
noby and has already used up greater portion Of
the besiegirg hosts Daily and early at hts post OF
duty be has received tho representatives Of the great
unwashed; has received their attacks upon hrs gen.
erosiiy and his patience, and by strict exercise Of
the suarter in aodo, 1ortsr in re, has pleased all
whilo cheering somo and Disappointing many. He haz
almost succeeded IN bringing order out OF the chaoa
consequent upon the inevitable invasion by place hunt
ers, and as peace has been declared he will
mence to weed the grounds around him. He will apply
his official hoe to very rank weed not Tnurlow) which
exists IN his department. entitled especial Deputy
Several Complaints have been sent to tho Sherin
regarding the doings OF OF tho special deputies,
aud taelr department has proved to be very remline.
ratve them, although they receive no salary from
any apparent source. They 60 around claiming to Da
detective officers, Dackmang respectable citizens and
dong q thriving business. The Sheriff has referred
several OF the tue Police Commissioners, and ho
has determined to root the department $50 caled cut Of
existence.