The New York herald., 1874-12-02
THE BOARDS OF ALDERMEN.

A Joint meeting OF the Board OF Aldermen and
Assistant Aldermen took place in the rooms OF the
latter at one O'Clock yesterday, There was o ;uIl
attendance OF both Boards. The meeting was
called for the special purpose OF taking action on
the death OF Mayor Havemeyer. Among those who
took seas WITHIN the railing were Comptroller
Green, Corporation Counsel Smith, Commissioner
Van Mort, Fire Commissioner Perley. Police Com
missioner Matsell, superintendent Of Buildings
Adams Colonel Clark OF the Seventh regiment,
and others. Alderman Morris was not present, as
he mad to attend the Coroner's inquest on the re-
mans.
President Strack, OF the Board Of Assistant AL
dermen called the meeting to order. He said -
BY request OF the Joint Committee, beg to nom-
mate Alderman Flanagan as Chairman Of this
meeting.
Alderman Flanagan then took the chair and
said-Gentlemen OF the Board OF Aldermen and
Assistant Aldermen, regretting as 90 the mel
ancholy event that has brought Us together to-day
for the purpose OF dlscharging sucn business as
may be deemed necessary TO
COMMEMORATE THE DEATH
OF Mayor Havemeyer, thank you very sincerely
for the honor you have extended IN selecting me
to preside. 1 await your pleasure.
The communication from Mayor Vance, pub
Ished in yesterdays HERALD, was here read and
ordered GU file.
Alderman Van Schalck, In behaf OF the JOINT
Committee, asked permission TO introduce a Sc
ries OF resolutions prepared by that body, remark
ing-It was my privilege to have known Mayor
Havemeyer for great many years. and no one
sympathises so much with his family in his death.
The Alderman was here so deeply affected that he
took his seat without proceeding further.
Alderman McCanerty spoke as foows:-
Mr. CHAIRMAN-l sincerely and deeply regret
the sad event tnat has called Us here together.
The Mayor OF this great city, IN the fulness OF
years and enjoying he confidence and esteem OF
our people, has, while Ia the discharge OF the
duties OF his high Office Iaen oy the hand OF
death. A lew short hours ago william +. Have.
meyer stood among US an honored ana respected
member OF society IN this the city Of MS death, IN
tue full possession OF
VIGOROUS INTELLECT
ana robust health; nov ne Is clothed In the gar
ments OF the grave. Our dead Chief Magistrate
was remarkable man. Honest and faithful IN
the performance OF every duty, clear In his views
OF the obligations attaching to pnDlic o1icials he
held all TO strict accountability. Laborious In
the performance OF his own duties, he excused no
neglect OF others. As merchant, financial
omcer and mayor OF our city ne has lett proud
record and one worthy OF emulation, and may IL
De the good fortune ol our citizens that one less
worthy may never iii the position made vacant
by his death.
The resolutions as presented, we're then read
by the Clerk, and passed as foows-
Whereas Almighty God. Ruler Of all things has in
HIS wise proyidenfe taken ron US our ohef Msgis.
therefore becomes the mournful duty OF this Common
10 e the grea, loss which @ % ~
the family the deceased has sustained BY this
is when - Oopalstisns s1mSsrss issssfeey o6S
sSooo 10 1877 when the city population Of nearly
and az az Mas s i'm q n,'S Seal post ne
active discharge Of the duties Of
rurino the long period OF active life. Mr. Havemcyer
ealoyed no small amount of public attention His ad'