The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-08
STREET INSTRUCTIONS.

ALDERMASIc LOGIC ON THE LAw-AurHonIz-
VETO.
Tho Aldermen devoted considerable portion OF
their time yesterday IL u consideration of several
pending ordinances providing for the erection ID
newspaper stands, watering troughs and coal boxes
upon the Sidewalks in various parts Of tho city In
fact nearly all their regular sessions arc taken up
with these knoity and important topics Several
months ago Corporation Counsel Whitney decided
that the Common Council, under the charter OF 1878
had power 10 obstruct the streets the slightest
manner, and, consequently, Mayor Ely has vetoed all
resolutions sent TO him giving authority Tor sidewalk
stands. Notwithstanding sucn rcpuns the Aldermen
continue to pass ordinances OF this description.
At yesterday session several voiocs OF this charac
tor we're considered by tho Board aud resolutions
passed Notwithstanding the objections. Tho FIRST
considered was that giving PERMISSION 10 james
Mccoy TO erect post la front oil hs premises No 100
Eleventh avenue. THIS resolution had been Introduced
by Alderman Carroll The Mayor stated that the
resolution was TOO vague aud ald not specify
purpose tho post was to be IL to be
placed The paper laid over. Another me ~ Ygc
from The Mayor vetoed a resolution OF Alderman
Sevin permitting the erection Of fruit stand front
OF the premises No ~ Prince street. Next came the
veto Of an ordinance authorizing tho placing OF n
show window on premises at Thirty 9Th street and
sixth avenue.
Alderman Biann undertook oexplain thoias under
such privileges. lilo moved that The RESOLUTION DO
passed over the veto In order that test might
made to 20 before tho courts and ascertain beyond
doubt The powers OF the Common Council.
Aldcrmau Pnckncy called attention u the charge
OF Recorder Hackctt on THIS subject, renarKiEg that
the members OF the Board ran Danger OF being naued
up II tAey passed any moro resolutions oDstrGctpg
the streets
The motion OF Alderman Bglin was adopted by
vote OF 10 to = f
Alderman Reilly next called up the veto permitting
the pacing OF a newspaper stand on the corner OF
New Church aud Cortiandt streets. Mr.. Reilly
planned thut tho stand INTENDED Tor boy VINO
tended public school during the DAY and sold news
papers morning ana evening.
Alderman Wacnser argued thai tho charter or 1873
took away the power OF the Aldermen 10 giyo such
privileges.
Aldermen Reilly called attention to the privileges
rich to oUstruct The sidewalks all OF Tho
day.
This resolution was also passed over the veto by
vote oil 10 To 8.
The last crusade yesterday 10 tho Board agans. tho
streets was made by Alderman Shcis, who moved 10
take up The resolution designating Hanover square as
public stand Tor cartnep. THIS ordinance had loo,
received the Executive veto.
Alderman PinckDoy-Are the Brooklyn cartnen to
occupy this square!
Alderman smells answered In tho negative.
Alderman Pinckncy suggested leaving out tho
Brooklyn cartmcn IRON the provisions oil tue ordi-
nance
Alderman saucr hoped tho Mayors veto would be
sustained. Complaints had bccn made 10 him from
several Residents Of the vicinity 70 the nuisance
created by these carts
After some further debate tho resolution oil Aldor.
man shells was also passed over the Veto