The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-03-28
COMPTROLLER GREEN and THE MARKETMEN.

Visit to Fulton and Catharine Markets.
Reception and Welcome.
Comptroller Green Is manifsstng an active inter-
est IN the public markets, Notwithstanding the
many other arduous duties which daily devolve
upon him. Yesterday lie made an official visit OF
inspection to Fulton ana Catnarlne Markets. in
company with Colonel 7. f. DE Voc, superintendent
OF Markets, and examined carefully into their pres
ent condition and, requirements. Fulton Market
first visited, and found to be sadly dilapdated.
The old structure was built in 1921, and exhibits
plainly the ravages of Its half century OF existence.
The low, squat pile OF buildings Is surmounted BY
falling chmneys, decaying tlmbers and unsghtly
membranes OF every kind, and surrounded BY
hucksters' stands and wagons on the sidewalks.
which make the way almost impossible. The roof
Is perlorated by holes, which let IN rain and Snow
and sleet and Is hung within with nlthy cob
webs and the dust and dirt or many years.
Tne space devoted to market purposes is entirely
inadequate to the vast business conducted there,
ana Inc mos5 amy as Wcn
would be adequate not only to present needs, but
also designed TO meet the necessities OF two or three
generations OF the future denizens of New YORK and
Brooklyn. Comptroller Green, after inspecting Full.
ton Market proper, crossed over south street and
entered the new FISH Market which Is built over the
water Of the East River aud presents marked con-
trast in appearance ana neatness to the one which
had JUST been left 1t was lately built ~
fee of iron. Here he was shown the
Of @ nns sR IRON " SaT
rels for the use OF hotels steamboats, and dealers
generally. Each fish dealer IN the market mas q
neat carpeted staircase leads to q room above,
where everv convenience and comfort exist Ior the
proper ransac or business between the proprie-
cor and his wealthy customers. There are about sew
enteen firms here each OF which carries on business
Of two or three hundred thousand dollars annually,
and employ feet OF vessels TO catch and bring ish
from the coast OF New England and Novx Scotia
season three or four OF these vessels were Lost
at sea- with all their crews, and the dealers speak
pessS amid al s the storms Of the deep in the
OF their humble calling. In the directors room,
cordially wei comed, IN few Well CHOSEN words
by Mr.. Wizard Phelps ON behalf OF the assembled
dealers. He said in the history OF the markets nc
with their care had ever manifested such lively
interest In them as the gentleman WAC now honored
Fulton Market with his presence. He had reformed
their management and given to their admlnlstra-
ton the care, energy ana efficiency that had always
characterized MS Official career. ProIninent Tor
many years IN connection with our best public ana
private enterprises, he had won the respect and
esteem OF men OF all classes for his integrity ana
The great public improvements IN when ne na0
been engaged had been carried FORWARD WIN ehe,sn
who now surrounded ninl were coniident mat ne
would accomplish reforms aud improvements IA
connection with the public markets eQuay w
great. They woulu promise hun their active ana.
persistent support In any measures he might inau-
gurate IOr the benefit oil the market INTERESTS. -.
Comptroller Green. in reply. said he was thankful
for the kindly sentiments which had been uttered
cordiaty OF his reception. He need not assure tho
gentlemen around him that he would endeavor to
discharge his duly In regard TO the vaSt interests
they represented Inc best OF his AGILITY, and the
object oi MS present visit was To ascertain by per-
sonai Inspection the condition and necessities Ok
their markets. They needed evidently to be freed
much as possible from the restriction Of what
Il somotinies called governmental aid, but Is
frequently made the means OF retarding lsglrimate
private enterprise Fulton Market was cramped,
confined and crlbbed IN It's dimensions unsi2htly In
appearance and entirely Inadequate and lnc0nve-
nient for market purposes. lie appreciated the ne
cessity of change and should endeavor In his own
| sphere 10 effect such improvements as would per-
| manenty place their vast business on q proper
basis. &c should be pleased have their co-opera-
ton and advice In any thing he mighs undertake, rs
IN every SUBJECT Of Official action he had always
sought the assistance OF qualifed and experienced
! persons.
The Comptroller was then taken by Mr.. A. p.
| Dorlon to visit the fishing smacks alongside Of
! Fulton ferry, and examined the nsh-wen IN one Of
them with great interest A 1sh-wel Is q small
| aperture In the centre OF the deck, which, as 1t
descends, delves underneath so acs to cover the
whole bottom Of the vessel, which Is perforated TO
admit the entrance OF current OF salt water to pre-
! serve In healthy state the ash Immersed In It
| alive.
Caiharlnc Market was then visited ana carefully
4 examined. The dealers congregated together, ana
thanknd tha Comntroiler Tor his visit