The New York herald., 1869-09-07
EUaICIPAL Affairs.
Board of Aldermen.


The Board met yesterday afternoon at two O'CLOCK
with the President, Alderman Conan, in the chair.
number OF the ordinary resolutions for grading,
&c were presented and referred to the appropriate
committees.
The Street Commissioner was directed to remove
the booths on the east side of Union Market
The resignation OF william 3. White. as Alderman
Of the Seventh district, was received ana laid on
the table.
Alderman Conan then presented the following
preamble and resolutions-
Whereas The great achievements Of individuals,
which by their novelty or the exhibition OF unusual
daring and courage IN their accomplishment reflect
credit and renown upon entire communities, should
thorlty, as well in commendation Of the acts per.
formed and actors directly concerned as to excite
in 1n others spirit o. % emulation; and ,,v NOV,
time city, it is peculiarly the duty OF its municipal
authorities to commend and applaud the acts OF
inspire Its people with partality for aquatic
sports and pastimes thereby encouraging the
ana Cd our e sceaee
navigation, and a love for the excitement and
Derils nseparably connected with the existence OF
all those who 'g0 down unto the sea In shipsn-
knowledge certain to result advantage0usly TO the
best and chief interests Of this city. and which, II
minent citizens is equally certain to result in secur
ing for our people reputation for skfu daring and
successful enterprise on the sea, second to none
Whereas the achievements Of our public spirited
fellow citizen, James Gordon Bennett; Jr;.
less winning the celebrated ocean yacht
race with the former. and with the latter
making one Of the quickest passages across the
Atlantic ever made by sailing vessel, reflects great
renown upon thls his native city; and patriotism
and generosity are invariably characteristics that
connection the patriotic tender of the yacht Henri
eta by Mr.. Bennett TO the government OF the United
w nj
ity, coupled with such chivarous and persistent
efforts to WIN fame not only for our city, but for the
whole country, on the part OF one OF our own cltl-
zens, comparatively SO young yet SO enterprisD2
anu successful as Mr. Bennett, is deserving of and
should receive the encouragement and cOlnmenda-
ton Of the civic authorities Of this municpality be
1t therefore
Resolved, That the Common Council, the direct
representatives OF the people OF this city, for them
selves and behalf OF those they represent hereby
tender their congratulations to James Gordon Ben
net, Jr, Esq., on the success that has attended his
efforts to secure for himself and his associates IN the
New York iacht Club foremost place among the
yachmen Of the world; efforts that reflect credit
directly upon this his native city, and that ypify
closely the lofty aspirations Of the young American
sailor; ana we ask 20 assure him that in any subse
quent enterprise OF like character in which he may
engage, he win have the individual sympathy, the
hearty good will and active countenance and CO.
operation OF our people and government for Its sue.
cessfu and triumphant termination; and be it
further
Resolved. That special committee Of four mem.
bers OF each branch OF the Common Council, nclud.
ing the presidents Of the respective boards, be ap-
pointed to have the foregoing preamble and resou-
ton suitably engrossed duly authenticated and
presented to Mr.. Bennett on behalf Of the city Of
New YORK, upon his arrival from England.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and
Aldermen Cushman. Repper and McGratn, with the
President alderman Coman), were appointed as the
special committee.
A communication was received from the
Counsel. to the Corporation IN regard to tax
alton OF commercial travellers In other States.
He gave 1t as his opinion that the municipal taxa.
tons were such as States had no right TO enforce
posed for citizens OF the States in which the regua
tions exist.
O'Clock p NJ.