The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-13
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
ANOTHER FIELD DAY ON THE moToN MAIN
REsoLUTIoNs-rHE DEADLOCK NOT YET

REsoLUTIoNs-THE DEADLOCK NOT YET
BRoKEN-THE HARLEM FLATS AGAIN.
The regular weekly session OF the Board OF Aldermen
held yesterday and was attended by nearly all the
members. Messrs Cole Lysaght Rowland and Gon were
absent The meeting very animated one. IL was
known that the resolutions directing the Commissioner
of Public Works 10 extend the water supply, by having
mains laid In tho Twenty-thrd and Twenty fourth
wards and in other sections of the city, would be called
up, and that vigorous and persistent effort would be
madO to break the deadlock which has resulted in
oBsTRUorrNG MUNICIPAL BUSINESS
for the past three months This programme attracted
large number of spectators TO the gallery who had
specific interest in tho passage OF the Croton main
measure, because they expected employment upon tho
work. Tho republican City Fathers, however, camc
prepared, as hitherto, to vote against tho resolutions,
and they stood solid throughout tho proceedings
President LEWIS having taken the chair, some pre-
lminary business OF unimporant character trans
acted.
Alderman MORRIS offered resolution, providing that
the work OF operating, watching and cleansing tho
gnes in the public buildings and lighting the DO
given by contract This resolution took somo Of the
democratic Aldermen by SURPRISE especially it would
have the effect of discharging a number OF who
have been employed by the Commissioner of Public
Works Mr. Morris urged the passage Of the resolution
on tho ground, as no alleged, that it would
result in saving $4,000 to tho city. Tho
rst to oppose the resolution Alderman Reilly, who
said that it could not possibly result in any economy
whatever as not than ne-fourth of tho who
were formerly engaged at the work were employed
Mt it,
Alderman sEERY thought his colleague Orr. Morris)
hardly consistent in respect to economy, as he had
on occasion attempted TO have the tax rate made
higher than 294. The resolution was then referred
Another resolution was also presented by Mr.. Morris,
Department the Dock Commissioners to have the
varons piers lighted asked the latter TO state the num-
Der of piers owned by the city, the number owned by
private parties and whether would be better to have
lights placed along the piers or on the bukheads as at
The same disposition made of this resolution.
A communication received signed 'Thomas Dun
COMMISSIONERS OF JuRoRs,n
requesting the Board to select committee 10 fnvesti
gate the affairs of his Office for the past twelve years.
and also provide proper for the transaction Of
his business, his present quarters being utterly made
quate..
resolution in accordance with the request Of tho
communication adopted and Aldermen PurToy,
Reilly and Robinson were appointed as the committed
THE
Alderman MCCARTHY called up the resolution author
izinp the Commissioner of Public Works to fill in that
portion OF the Harlem flats which formerly in charge
OF Jones McQuade He said tho contract of the latter
firm had been annulled by Commissioner Porter, bc-
cause he got the work done cheaper Tho heavy rains
made it necessary have that portion OF the Hats prop
ery covered with pure and wholesome earth Alder
man Morris said tho work would cost about 81 0O0 O00
should 81 600 O00 it necessary to preserve the
health of this city" The resolutions however, were
defeated the republican members voting against them.
AT this point Alderman REILLY called up the resou-
lions to
by laying mains in different sections OF this city.
Mr. Reilly contendcd that it was the duty of the Board
pass the measure, especially rs it would result in
giving employment to a large number of poor who
are now in yorv destitute condition lie was not in
favor OF sending men to the workhousc especially
their labor could be made of great benefit to the
,t- hOIa Emma fhn IA
ton will be unanimously adopted.
Alderman BILLINGS followed. He remarked that If
the work necessary and he did not Deievo was,
he would vote to have it
GIVEN OUT ny CONTRACT,
which would result in saving of 100 per cent TO the
city; but he opposed to having pipes laid by days
work.
Amer some further debate the resolutions were lost
the republican members voting against them.
Several communications received from the
Mayor veoing resolutions for paving Streets &c, on
various grounds of which was that the work had
been done before They were laid over
VIEW or TIE cROToN MAIN QUESTION.
Alderman MORRIS offered the following resolutions,
which created good deal Of excitement in the Board
Whereas apparent that diversity Of opinion
exists in regard the sucenc the supply and efficiency
be reconcied by expertsmen whose opinions and state
"yH VIII oe y st ma" study and
and integrity could be accepted as guarantee that the
treated be il, therefore,
Resolved That the C9mmissoner Of Pnble Works be and
George s. Green and instruct them to examine the subject
FirsIn relation the suicieney inehcency Of the
original nqueduct reservoir water supply and appliances for
its distribution with reference the and future
requirements II this city.
Seoond-A like report in relation the present sup
ply and modes Of distribution and the necessity
Tor Of reservoirs and for
the right draw from the miniature lakes in Putnam
county.
ThiSdrhe capacity ncapacity OF mains other
pipes in supply adequately the needs Of
city water particularly south OF Grand with
the and probable Of providing additional
appliances any that may be necessary for that purpose
keeping the anticipated increase of population aud
business what additional means II any
cure furnish unfang and adequate supply with
appropriation Of the cost thereof should additional means be
found necessary.
FYfl-AIl such other information in with the
subject Of the supply for the city may be deemed
by them Of service the city authorities and Of interest
citizens
An exciting debate followed, which participated
in by Messrs Purroy Seery Reilly and Blessing who
opposed the resolutions and Messrs Morris and others
urged their adoption. The resolutions, however were