The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-20


proved.
THE STREET CLEANING.
Alderman RADDE moved resolution which was
adopted, calling upon tine Department Of Public
Works to furnish the Board with particulars OF con-
tracts for cleansing the sewers also that the Health
Department furnish the Board particulars OF con.
tracts for cleaning the streets.
Alderman CONOvER in supporting, the resolution
said that he was surprised In reading report OF
the proceedings on Saturday OF the Board OF Audit
TO ma that several thousand dollars were paid to
the contractor for cleaning the streets, whereas ir
was evident to any body that the contract mad not
been fulfilled. At the same time men who mad hon.
esty labored for the city had not received cent
for four months, and were greatly Inconvenience
thereby.
EXTENSION OF LAFAYETTE PLACE
Alderman RADDB presented q remonstrance
against the extension OF Great Jones street through
Lafayette place southerly to Blocker street. This
was referred to the Committee on Streets wno have
already this question under consideration.
Alderman VAN SCHAICK subsequently moved to
take the consideration OF tins matter from the COM
mittee, and that they be discharged, ana that the
following resolution be adopted:-
That the resolution approved by Mayor October H.
1882 authorizing and directing tho Counsel the Corporation
70 take the legal to extend Lafayette
place so1hey from IT, present at treat Jones
It is hereby annuled, rescinded and repealed.
After q long discussion It was decided that the
matter should lie over until Wednesday next, when
slider the question and act thereon.
THE CONTRACTORS BILL
Alderman JOYCE moved the following resolu-
That the Common Council does respectfully yet earnestly
nst n a to the e An ACT for the
day as possible and also earnestly request the representa-
o. ns c IN as &
the passage of said act at the earliest possible period
Alderman CONOvER said that ne was In the Senate
at Albany when this matter was under considera-
ton, and none OF the Senators from New York could
give any information as TO the purpose OF the bill.
There was general impression that there was q
'niRRern In ".
Alderman JOYCE was quite unaware Of the '.nig-
GER" The only "nlgger' he knew OF was teChnl-
cal objection by the Comptroller that these contracts
had not been properly advertised. lie did not know
on Alderman JOYcE's suggestion the resolution
was ordered to lie over until the next meeting
CITY PRINTERS.
resolution appointing Mr.. John T. o. Brien Co.
printers to the Corporation was referred to the
Committee on Printing
Alderman VAN Setback as Chairman OF the Law
committee. moved The following resolution, pro-
posed at previous meeting by Alderman Conover: =
That the Counsel Corporation be and he hereby
directed TO commence proceedings he may m
ns Nsw
ana adequate considerations or mere nominal rentals
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS.
Alderman VAN setback moved the following res
er he %ncm was 70 9e county
missioners OF Deeds. giving the numner or those
qualned ana those VINO have Jailed to qualify up to
this date or who have not been appointed from any
other cause.n
Alderman MARTIN said q list had been furnished
to members OF the Board, and 1t was shown that
there were 100 vacancies. There was kind OF
understanding that the Assistant Aldermen were
entitled to sixty and the Aldermen to sixty. These
gave four to each member. He had elected his
four. (I4aughtcr.)
Several Aldermen dlsclamed any knowledge Of any
suCn arrangement.
Alderman CoNovER said ne thought the Board
should understand that to q large extent the great
anxiety OF many persons TO become commissioners
OF deeds was for the purpose or selling their ap-
pointments and getting persons appointed In their
place who would give from twenty five 10 one hun
dred dollars for the appointment.
The resolution was adopted.
The Board adjourned to meet again at three
O'Clock on Wednesday.