New-York tribune., 1872-07-16
NCNICPAL AFFAIRS.
CONDITION OF THF ARMORIEs AND LUDLOw-sT.
JAIL.

CONDITION OF THF ABMORIEs AND LUDLOw-sT.
JAIL.
The Committee of the Board of Supervisors
on ArlDories ana Rooms reported yesterday, that
most OF the armories and drilrOOms in unsafe
condition. that they do afford sufficient accommoda-
tiOn FOR the military, and that extravagant rents
paid for them. resolution offered that property
purchased leased at fair prices fos the erection
of aGmOries and drillrOOms provided the Board has
authority and, after discussion, the matter
made special order for the next regular meeting.
The Committee on the Claims Of the Old Employees OF
tne New Courthouse reported that the demands were
just and recommended payments Supervisor Van
schuck protested against the payment Of $766 &C 10
Joseph Shaw for the that his name appears
the payroll OF the Court Of General Sessions. Mr. Van
schaick said that Supervisor ConOver examined Shaw
relative TO the claim, and that the Supervisor knew that
it a swundle from be ginning 10 end.
Mr.. COnover replied that Mr. Van sehaicks remarks
inspired by personal spite. Mr. Van Schaick fatty
denied this assertion The report finally referred 10
the Committee Contracts for fuel were awarded as fol
lows: Edward L. Casey 1900 tuns Of whiteash coal at
ve OF camel coal at SIS per Clark Williams,
cords Of Virginia pine, cut and split al Sl2 per cord,
and 4o cords OF the same kind Of WOOD not less than
81 feet long at the same price.
A communication was received from the Controller
stating that SO 81 20 had been paid out Of appropra
tOn OF S5O5OO for carrying county business.
luton was adopted authorizing the President OF the
board To add member to each Of the standug commit
tees An appropriation Of 5000 made for repairing
present diapidated condition, is disgrace the
~ and that prisoners cannot now be made comfortable
dtuTe of $4,000 ia fitting up the various county offices.
THE COMMON COUNCIL.
The Board of Aldermen recently called upon
the Department Docks detailed statement of its
transactions for the past 10 years The Department re-
piled by sending to the Board its printed report 1871
by calling attention TO the fact that It's report for the
present year in the Mayors hands and by saying that
II would furnish additional information desired This
response was considered rather eyasye, and the
matter was referred 10 the Committee on Fl.
That Committee reported, yesterday that the
communication from the Department not satsfac.
tory inasmuch did not state the OF money
received during the past 10 years the amount dis
of the work done the OF It's employees the salaries
paid 20 EACH and the periods of service Another
luton therefore adopted requesting the Department
of Docks 10 report the Board the name, occupation
and compensation OF each person employed by the De-
paTment with the dates and periods OF appointments.
The Board Of Assistant Aldermen adopted resolutions
yesterday requesting the Board of Police Commissioners
10 call election IN the With Assembly District the
third Tuesday in August for Assistant Alderman
the place Of Assistant Alderman Hart deceased and
authorizing the Controller the OF the
premises now occupied by the Department OF Public
Works, from Feb 1872 70 May /, 1873, at rent not
ceeding $4,000 per year
THE CHAMBERLAIN's STATEMENT.
The following is City Chamberlain Palmer's statement
receipts and for the week ending
July