New-York tribune., 1873-05-16
COMBINATIONS AND NOMINATIONS.

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been looked forward with interest by the public
and pOteians than that Of yesterday The fact that
the majority OF the Aldermen had in effect ranged them
selves against the Mayor by adOurning over TO Monday
in order compel him 10 send in all his nominations or
their action had subsequently rescnded their action
aud decided hold meeting yesterday was looked upon
as evidence factous opposition had ceased and
that the nominations for Commissioners OF Charities
and Correction and City Marshals sent in at the
last meeting, would be confirmed. Moreover, it was
deemed almost certain that the Mayor would send IN
additional nominations, and the uncertainty as 70 these
increased the general interest AT the hour
named for the meeting the space allotted
10 the public in the Chamber Of the Board OF Alder
men was crowded to repetiOn, while within the railing
and ranged around the rear OF theImembers
politicians Of all factions, eager 10 whetheror not
their favOrites were among the nominees The rather
heated discussion the Aldermen as to the course
of the Mayor and the denunciatOn OF certain news
papers crcsng the conduct and motives OF certain
Of the Aldermen was evidently enjoyed by the crowd
When the Board was again called TO order by Presi-
dent Vance, and communication was announced nom
the Mayor sudden hush fell upon the assembly, and
there was an almost painful stiffness as the Clerk slowly
read the document announcing the of Joseph l.
Perlev Roswell d. Hatch and Cornelius Van C0tt for
Fire Commissioners The name OF chief Engineer Per
ley was received with much surprise by nearly
all the Chamber. It was known 70 only few
Fire Commissioner II was taken for granted that he
ould be continued as the executive head Of the Fire
Departments position he las filed since his appoint
ment four years ago. HIS nomination seemed 70 give
universal satisfaction. Henry Clausen took hs seat ID
the Board for the first time. The counsel from whom he
had solicited opinion relative 10 the legality OF bis
nomination and confirmation gave an opinion in the
affirmative.
THE ALDERMEN DEFEND THEMSELVES.
The roll having been called and the minutes read,
certificate OF Henry Causens appointment to the Board
OF Aldermen read, and he took his seat amid the
CONGRATULATIONS Of the members. Alderman Van Schack
stated that newspaper had unjusty censured him for
having voted to defer action the Mayors nominations
until Monday His action in the matter was solely TO
prevent in the future the possibility Of the Mayors
nominations being considered otherwise than
upon their individual merits. 81 am" he con-
tiIued, ga Democrat, but not a partisan, and snail
vote for competent and honest men, irrespective of
party voted alone against the confirmation Of one Of
the Mayors nominees for Tax Commissioner. for the
reason that nearly all the information was enabled 10
obtain con yinced that 1t not nomination nj TO
be made and venture TO say that the single nonina-
ton had pending before the Board independently
IL would never have been assented 10. l know, ana
assert II with reluctance and only assert 10 because 1t
seems TO be necessary, that several members OF this
Board one Of whom occupies a high position. gave me
as reason for voting confirm this person that his re-
lection would affect inuTOusly the application before
the Mayor Of private candidate for the Office Of Police
Commissioner, Mr.. Hugh Gardner" Sensation IL the
BOard.l
Alderman McCaferty next begged leave to make a few
remarks ID explanation OF his position He never
party TO any combination formed 70 defeat the Mayors
appointments. Tammany Hall took immediate action
in the matter and MI Kelly. the great spirit Of that
organization proposed and advised that all and every
nomiDauon OF the Mayor should be confirmed without
dispute The newspapers had slandered MIN and spoke
in dsgracefu terms OF the proceedings Of the Board.
.awfHf - tho fEgNn a Her
AdeTma5 CoopeP arose He did NJ care to give any
for his conduct He mad acted 70 the best OF his
abide the consequences. Never having held political
ofce before and never caring to hod 1t agan-augh-
ter-he was not perhaps as well acquainted with the
names OF the persons appointed by the Mayor some Of
tie other members OF the Board and he considered him
self as much responsible for the wehng OF city offices
as the MavOr thought he should have quite az long
time 10 discuss and canvass the merits OF the
mated. The newspapers" he continued, y" nave seen
dt 20 speak in of II they accuse me Of voting TO
defer conirmations from any pecunary motive
ntended scheme OF patronage il is a base scandal
am opposed TO fighting newspapers, but lWlth move
alent OF tile Asts) detest being slandered."
AS soon as the Board had recovered from the turmoil
into which these speeches had thrown 1t, Alderman
Cooper again and, in voice husky nom his late
effort moved that committee of three be appointed to
wait upon the Mayor and inform him that the Board
were ready whatever appointments he might
choose 10 make. A slight misunderstanding then
arose between the Chair and the Aldermen, the
former asserting that there were already appointments
waiting FOR the action Of the Board. Alderman Cooper,
suppOsng the chair to refer 70 new appontnens not
yet announced withdrew his MOTION ana TOOK nus seat
TO listen TO the reading OF the same put upon discover
ing that President Vance referred 10 ne
OF Charities and Correction ana 10 the Clty Maishals M
not vet confirmed, he Immediately sprang 70 MS rect
and earnestly renewed his motion. ln the mean
time a motion had been offered by Alder
man Morris 10 confirm the names OF
tbe ren Comm ssoners Of Charities and Correction,
so that remained matter OF doubt which should DC
acted on. This state OF ndecslon brought numOer OF
members 10 their feet, each with connlctng m9lon,
and for a time confusion regned supreme. The Chair
finally declaring Alderman COoper's motion m order
vote taken To appoint committees Vl teo 70 ssl'
| Cooper Flanagan, Kehr, Koch, Lysaght mcCanerty,
Reilly, and Sehaek voting In the amrinatlve and
Aldermen Billings, FalcOner mOnheimer, motifs. and
Ottendorfer with President Vance in the negative
THE MAYOR IN no HASTE.
The Chair then appointed Aldermen Morris, Cooper,
McCaderty the Committee, and they then withdrew
70 the Mayor After absence OF about I'VE min
utes the Committee returned, and Alderman Cooper
stated that they had waited upon the Mayor and re-
speetfnny requested such appointments as he might
have IN readiness for their consideration, 70 which
/ the Mayor replied that be believed the BOARD
| on, and being assured by the COmmlttee
/ that such was the fact, said that he
enough 10 occupy the Board 10 or minutes longer and
that lac had no further appointments to present roar
Of Laughter iO0 wed this announcement Of the result OF
their Ns whlch Was iOined by the greater portlOn
| OF the Board, Alderman Van schalck and Two
others maintaining sold gnty, and giving express
sion 70 their disgust at the manner in which the Mayor
| treated them.
| As quiet was restored Alderman Rehr moved
that the Board adjourn which lost by vote OF IL
] 20 4. the Aldermen voting 10 the affirmative being
Messrs kehr, Koch, McCanerty, and Van Schaiok. Al
dernan Reilly then moved that when they adjourn IL be
until to-day at $3.50 pm. Alderman McCaherY moved as
an amendment, Monday, 40 the same hour. Lost by
motion, which adopted. Alderman Morris then
moved To take from the table the names of he
BILLINGS proposed that the name OF William IanDeer be
nrst upon. This brought Alderman McCacrty 20