The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-03

Benedict desired the appointments Of editors and
assistant editors TO be made by the Mayor and
Board OF Common Council LosCe In the aff1rmar
tive and II In the negative.
Mr. James Wood moved 10 amend
SECTION ELEVEN,
providing that the Board Of Supervisors shan
Estimate to nx the. rate or taxes. The
whole question Of taxation belongs
ssea COUNT, ne argued that Il
the charter, as now before them, were not in &C.
cordance with the republican doctrine, which az
corded to the people the right to vote Tor the mem
bers OF the Board VINO were to fx their rate OF
Mr.. Woodin said this provision was one Of the
most salutary IN the whole charter. The persons
named as Q Board OF Apportionment, or majority
OF them are not elected by the people.
Mr.. Weisman hoped that the section would not
be amended, as it was carefully drawn, and pro-
vided good safeguards for the public welfare. He
discharge the duty as the Board provided for In
the charter now under consideration.
Mr. James Wood did not hear any good reasons
assigned as yet for any change from the Board Of
Mr.. Johnson said this section gives great and alb
solate power to few men. 1t was proposed to
make THIS Board as close and powerful az any
that ever existed under Tammany. From
The supervisors are responsible to the people, and
It seemed to him to leave this power OF assessment
to them what guarantee can Senators give that
as the old board?
Mr.. d. p. Wood counsened great care in perfect
ing this section. Boards Of Supervisors In cities
elected from lower class Of men than In the coun-
try, and ne was not prepared to vote for giving
of Supervisors. A lower grade Of Ten I'll
the offices Of supervisors and aldermen than is
New York city. He thought this section, as re-
ported, was one OF the best In the charter, The
amendment was lost.
Section 118 was adopted. Section 1l9 was
amended by providing that no city officer can hold
any other office except commissioners for taking
BAIL the register or court.
MI. ID. p Wood moved to amend
SECTION ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY,
by adding at the end, mo patented pavement
shall be laid and no patented article shall be adj
vertised for, contracted Tor, or purchased except
and reasonable opportunity Tor competition, the
conditions TO secure which shall be prescribed by
Mr.. Adams desired to Give such parties as de-
sired an opportunity of placing wooden pavements
on the streets wherever they desired.
The amendment was adopted.
SALARIES OF ALDERMEN
On motion OF Mr.. j. Wood the bill was changed to
make the salaries Of Aldermen $1,000 each.
Mr.. WOOdin moved to reconsider the vote inst
passed. Carried, and on second vote the pro-
posed amendment was lost in the affirmative to
IL In the negative
Mr.. johnson moved to make the salaries OF AL.
dermen So 600 ana of Assistant Aldermen 81 500.
Mr.. ID. p. Wood said IL was abOrtOus office, as
the Aldermen In New York had many and labO-
rious duties to PERFORM and $4,000 was not too
Mr.. Wesmann said the duties OF Aldermen were
arduous and required daily attention Many Alder
men were obliged to give the care OF their private
business to their partners as they were almost con-
stantly engaged in public duties.
Mr.. Johnson did not suppose the duties OF the
Aldermen OF New York were so severe. He had
Noticed that whenever anything Of local interest
was up before the Legislature . large and respect
able delegation OF these Aldermen were present
here for many days at a time.
Mr.. Ticmann had been a member Of both boards.
The duties never occupied much time.
Mr.. MADDEN asked II that was when New York
was q little village.
Mr.. Hermann answered no. There were many men
now drawing "a, 600 a year as Aldermen who never
could make that amount in any other way.
Mr.. Benedict said that the duties OF the Alder
ant Aldermen, as provided for in the new charter,
left them no duties.
Mr.. J. Wood moved further amendment that
after the term OF the present officers the salary
shall be $1,000 for EACH Alderman and Assistant
Alderman.
the amendment was carried.
THE MAYORS SALARY.
Mr. Madden moved to fix the salary OF Mayor at
$40, 600 per annum, which was lost.
SALARY OF PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Mr.. Temann moved to make the salary OF Com
missioner OF Public Parks $4,000, which was lost
rose and reported progress and were granted leave
to sit again.
The Senate then adjourned.
THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.
In the Assembly the bill allowing the Industrial
Exhibition Company further privileges than
third reading in tue Assembly as was
that providing for new City Prison. The former
resolution, to subscribe $3,5000O0 to further the
purposes OF the company.
THE NEW CAPITOL.
The Committee on Expenditures had hearing
to-day as TO whether the finishing Of the new Cap
itO should not be let by contract Commissioner
Harris stated that the Commissioners were now en-
abled to put the work forward more rapidly than
ever owing to favorable contracts and thought
the building would be ready for occupancy by the
Legislature OF 1877. He said it would be imposst.
BILE TO let the whole work by contract, as bidders
differed by millions OF dollars. The total cost OF
the building up till the 9th ultim0 was
$2e9l, LOG 81. He also said they wanted 100000
appropriated this year.