The New York herald., 1873-10-17
COMMON COUNCIL AFFAIRS.

Meeting of Both branches OF the City
pected Action oh the
Confirmation Of Police Justiccs-The
Mayors Nominations still I'm Statu
Quo-Cfty Ordinances In Relation to
Distractions OF Walks, &c., To BE Re.
modelled.
Rumors to the effect that the Aldermanic dead
lock on the Mayors Police Justice nominations had
been broken tended to I'LL the corridor OF the City
Hall yesterday rom early morning until the Board
of Aldermen convened in session at halrpast three
O'Clock In the afternoon. There was larger col
lection OF 'curb stone' statesmen around than had
assembled on the previous day at the Tammany
County Convention. All sorts OF wild
representations were INDUCED In. Some
had 1t that Bernard Reilly, the defeated Tam
many candidate for the nomination OF Sheriff, had
Influenced mis- brother, Alderman Reilly, to Ego
backn on the combination and vote with the
friends OF the Mayor. Others, again, who claimed
to be posted, held that certain political conces-
slons were to be made in case the Mayors nomi.
nees were acted upon at this session.
His Honor the Mayor on being interrogated by
HERALD reporter as to the probability OF his
nominations OF Police Justices being acted upon
yesterday, replied with placldity Of countenance,
'that he knew as little about 1t as the questioner,
and he hoped they would do something In that
The "thrd house, the lobby, present In full
force every available spot being taken up by them
Even the floor of the Chamber was invaded by the
outsiders. Many members OF the Board of As
sistant Aldermen likewise were in attendance.
Promptly at haIfpast three O'Clock the Board
members except Alderman Van Schaick answered
to their names. The minutes OF the previous meet
ing were partially read; but, on motion OF Alder
man McCaherty, the further reading was dispensed
with. .'tet'.-.e t.t.t.-t-
was received, transmitting petition OF property
owners between Fory-eighth and Fiftieth streets
and Ninth and Tenth avenues to have these streets
that owing to the Metropolitan Gaslight Company
not receiving their pay from the city they refused
to furnish any more light. the message was placed
Another message from the Mayor recommended
trucks and carts, SO that one person could own
more than three vehicles which Is tue limit Of the
present law. He also proposes that
THE LICENSE FEES
be fixed as follows:-For tour wheeled two-horse
trucks $40 per annum, for iour-wheeled ne-horse
trucks SO per annum, and for 0ne-horse carts 81.
On moIlon OF Alderman Morris the message and
subject were referred to the Committee OF the Law
The resolution from the Board OF Assistant Alder
men published below relative % t9 signs, Vs. show, how,
committee on ordinances.
number Of commissioners OF deeds were ap-
pointed
The Committee on Law recommended the appoint
ment OF a committee who, in connection with Cen
eral PInckney, Clerk Of the Board are directed to
compile the existing city ordinances In one volume.
Commissioner Van Mort was instructed by reso-
luton to have the Elm Street Arsenal repaired
forthwith. General orders were taken UP and
passed, after which the Board adjourned.
Board Of Assistant Aldermen.
In order to repeal subdivision four. section II,
chapter 1856 Laws Of 1878, the lower branch OF the
Common Council held special meeting yesterday
afternoon, at two O'Clock. Prior to this the Com
mittee on Ordinances held session, when the fol-
lowing resolution was passed and reported to the
Board as adopted
Resolved, That the ordinance entitled, "An ordinance
egulate permits for street stands showcases signs
staways hostways and deliveries, approved February
"a ls6 be, aud the same " hereby repealed, and In
lieu thereof the following ordinance be adopted 80
(here follows new ordinance The last section reads
'A suits prosecuted in the District Court Of
the district wherein the offence and that this
dinance shall take effect Immediately"
The resolution was adopted unanimously, and,
on motion OF Assistant Alderman Clancy COM
nttee of three appointed to present 1t to the Board
Of Aldermen.
This section, II Il becomes q law, will do
away with the vexatious lawsuits against parties
brought in other districts than those In which the
offence was committed.
After transacting some minor business the Board
adjourned.