The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-13

man who had thus opposed him
Alderman COOPER didn't propose 90 pay on po-
ltical opponents In chat way, ana wouiu nov Noeo
for 10.
Alderman MoNnEMEE moved 90 lay the nomina-
Alderman REILLY thought this nomination.
when had been before the board several weeks,
had been tlaid overv enough he Thought the
hoard should take action az once and either con-
firm or reject the name, so that the board might
organize and that works, , might nave
chance o. employment on the parks.
Alderman KoCH said this made no difference, az
the PARK commission had exhausted Its appropria-
ton and could not pay the WOrkmen Ii IL put them
10 work. We ought TO select competent men Tor
this commission. Mr.. williamson was not a tax
payer; ~ least no public record OF the TACT could
be found. Besides, he was LAWYER, and deals
with pen, ink and paper, and knew nothing OF the
matters which qualified man for this position IL
he rad tree 10 plant he would in all probability
put the branches in the ground and the roots on
top. he would vote against him.
Alderman MOEHBlMER said
MIR. WILLIAMSON Is A TAXPAYER,
but he pays them IN the State OF Maryland.
matter over. II there was any particular desire TO
have this Commission organized the Mayor might
have sent IN the nomination for the other Com
missioner in place OF the one already Withdrawn.
Alderman MCCAFFERTY-Wby this late repent
ance These gentlemen all forced upon us these
nominations week or two ago. Why this late
Alderman BILLrNGs-I acted according 10 my
CONVICTIONS then and am acting according 10 my
Alderman CLAusEN thought IT was not a sum.
cient objection to Mr.. Williamson that he had
'boltedn Mayor Hayemeyer's nomination at the
Filth Avenue Hotel meeting He dhe alderman
was also u delegate to that Convention ana WITH
drew from ii because he was not satisfied with the
nomination OF MI Hayemeyer. lie should vote lot
Mr. Williamson.
Alderman COOPER again spoke at some length
against the nominee and said he would state
other objections to his continuation but could not
DO so now he had no DOUBT put tnat ms ianm many
acting in party spirit, would vote Tor all the re-
form nominations, particularly II they were dis
Alderman FLANAGAN-On behalf OF
YOUR ''TAMMANy FRIENDS
as you call them, 1 will say that we voted for Rus
sell for Police Commissioner. Was he distasteful
Alderman CoopEg--Hc was one OF the Mayors
nominations, and we thank you for it. think
Alderman RHILrY--I object to Alderman Cooper
talking any more. He has spoken three times on
HE Is LIKE A WINDMILL.
trying to get on his air, and 1t IS OF no account.
object TO his speaking.
Clausen, Falconer, Flanagan, Kehr, Lysaght, Me
canerty, Morris, ottendorier and Reilly voting IN
the negative; the rest in the Affirmative
Alderman COOPER moved to adjourn. Lost, 10
to 4.
ID. b. Williamson was then confirmed as Park
Commissioner by the following vote:-
YrAs-Messrs Clausen Fa coner, Flanagan, Lysash
McCailerty, Morris Otendorfer. Reilly-S
NAYs-Messrs Vance, Billings, Cooper, Kehr, Koch,
Monheimer-6
The lobby applauded, with hands and feet, on the
announcement OF the result.
The concurrent resolution Tor the Board or AS
sistant Aldermen authorizing an appropriation of
sl750o for the proper celebration of the Fourth OF
McCanerty, Koch. Clausen ana Flanagan were
appointed to act with a similar committee from the
Assistant Aldermen, to confer with the Mayor as
to the form of celebrating the day.
communication was received from the Mayor
nominating
as Commissioner Of Public Parks-vce Church.
withdrawn-to serve for one year.
Alderman COOPER moved to confirm the nOmina-
ton.
Alderman BILLINGS moved that the communica-
ton be laid over and printed Carried-9 to S.
Alderman MONHEIMER moved
Board adjourn it adjourn to August l, as to
allow time to establish the city Record. Not Sec
onded.
communication from the Cooperation Counsel
was read in reply to resolution OF the Board
asking his opinion. IL set forth that he had
reached the conclusion that the best way for the
Board to act in reference to the nomination Of
ton, would be to confirm it. The question could
then be properly tested in the courts, as his
opinion" on the constitutlonality OF the law
would be of no force.
Alderman MoCAFFERrY moved that the commune
cation be referred back to the Corporation Counsel
HIS OPINION, NOT HIS ADVICE.
very tedious and positively ignorant discussion
followed on this question, only three o. the mem
bers showing the least knowledge OF the proper
manner OF testing the constitutionality OF the
clause OF the charter under which this nomination
is ordered to be made. motion to lay Alderman
McCanertyis resolution on the table was lost ana
another long discussion ensued. Then ensued
confused sort oil wrangle rom the midst Of which
Alderman REILLY could be heard to say excitedly,
addressing Alderman Billings, 'The gentleman has
CUT OFF HIS RIGHT ARM
before he would vote to confirm Commissioner
Wheeler
Alderman BILLINGs-I deny the statement that
ever made such remark,
Alderman EEILLY-Iou did, in this very room,
ana you can't deny it. It GaHH .@m4
Another communication from the Corporation
Counsel was read, in which he replied to resolu-
ton OF inquiry concerning the validity OF the
nominations OF County Court Mouse Commissioners
"A
BILL RELATING TO THE CITY.
The question is the same as that involved in the
Comnissionership OF Jurors. The counsel stated,
In response, that separate bill providing, in
proper way, for the appointment OF this commits
ing his signature, and recommended that the
Board postpone action until copy OF the bill
could be received. Ordered on file.
Alderman BILLINGS moved to reconsider the vote
laying over the nomination OF DR.. >. Hall Tor Park
Commissioner. Lost-S toe.
1t was at this stage OF the meeting that the
Chair appointed The Fourth OF July Committee
named abovs, and nearly every member OF the
Board except those already on the Committee,
EXCUSED FROM SERVING,
on one preteXt or another.
Four OF them expected to be out OF the city on
'thc Fourth"
Alderman MORRIS hoped he would be where he
could catch some trout on that patriotic OCCASION
Alderman FLANAGAN thought II there was some
.swork' TO be done that committee, instead OF
merely concerning with the Mayor there would not
be SO many to decline. (He probably alluded to
contracts for fireworks and decorations as the
"work.'1
The Board shortly aiterward adjourned, to meet
on Thursday next.
THE NOMINEE
for Park Commissioner, Or. Samuel Hall, is a gen.
tleman OF excellent culture and development,
physically and mentally, and Is native OF Ireland,
though he has resided in this country since his
boynood He Is about ffty-fve years OF age and Is
n physician by profession, but retired from prac-
tice about five years since. lie Is cousin OF the
distinguished Rev. Dr. John Han, or the Fifth ave.
nue. PRESBYTERIAN church, and Is a resident OF the
Ninth ward. lie has never held any public office
and is reformer and nothing else IN politics,
though OF republican tendencies.