The New York herald., 1879-07-09
Alderman Sauer's Charges and
General Battle.
HARD RAPS FOR SOMEBODY.
is the Metropolitan Trying to Control
the Manhattan Company?
BOTH SIDES SPEAK.


1879 thus far held there has never been one that
eQualled the meeting held yesterday far spicy
discussion and exciting debate is concerned. There
have been sessions when some OF the City Fathers,
in the excitement OF controversy have disputed the
truth Of each others assertions, and have given
the lie darcct But up to the one held yesterday
there never was meeting when an Alderman was
cooy charged with bribery and corruption. It was
dramatic scene and 1t did not last than hour
The subject that called forth the remarks of Alder
man Sauer was in reference to the report OF the
Rapid Transit Commissioners. These gentlemen
were appointed by Mayor Cooper on the I'd day
of April last to lay out routes in the annexed dis
trict. Their names Henry G. stebbins. Henry F.
Spaulding. Benjamin G.. Arnold. Lewis G. Morris
and Samuel R. Filley. Taking. advantage of
tain construction OF the Rapid Transit act of 1875.
under which they were appointed. these gentlemen
laid out two routes below the Harlem River. One
provided for building q road down Fourth avenue
and through other streets to the City Hall. The
other was to run through Fifty-ninth street. be-
tween Sixth and Ninth avenues. Accompanying their
report was the following resolution. which the
Board Of Aldermen asked to adopt
Resolved That hereby given of
mined BY Board Of Commissoncrs appointed BY the
to
rsways or conneetons hereof through upon over and
and all streets, lands and places in
eluded in said routes.
Before the meeting of the Aldermen yesterday
there apparently intention call the matter
mp II Alderman Hsughton his friends had any
such intention they kept it marvellousy quiet. Not
ahint of what was to be done crept out
The President Of the Board, Mr.. Mott, called the
meeting to order at precisely. The roll was
called, and it was found that twenty-one Aldermen
were present. Alderman Slevin was absent through
sickness. Some ordinary routine business then
transacted. after which Alderman Haughton arose
and asked II the Committee Streets had made any
report on the rapid transit report as yet.
II have not received anything whatever from the
committee on the subject. replied President Mott
Then move." said Mr.. Haughton. in q slow and
deliberate manner. that the Committee on Streets
to whom referred the consideration of the re-
port Of the Rapid Transit Commissioners, be dis
charged from any further consideration of the sub
ject."
President Mott was too much surprised at Mr..
Haughtons motion to put it, and the faces of oil in
the chamber turned inquiring glances toward the
u-Tammany leader. At last Mr.. Morris arose to
his feet and said that it pretty generally under
stood that an attempt would be made to adopt the
report when it was first introduced in the Board.
motion. but he could no reason why it should
not be put and voted upon.
BoMBsHELL.
During all this time Alderman Sauer was in half.
standing. half-sitting posture He kept his eyes
hruly 6xed on the face Of Mr.. Haughton, and
seemed % he wanted to speak. but doubted
whether 1t would be best to do SO. When Mr..
Morris had concluded his remarks Mr. Sauer jumped
up and, pointing his hand at Mr.. Haughton ex-
citedly, said:-
II don't know why this motion has been sprung
gentleman who made it that IL he presses It to vote
will expose him and the gentlemen who vote with
him. want him TO understand this distinctly"
The effect Of Alderman Sauer's words was felt bv
every member Of tho Board. The gentleman had
barely resumed his seat when the Alderman assaled
Mr.. Hsuahton. stood up and darcd Mr.. Sauer to say
anything whatever against his character. He had
made the motion in perfect good faith and proposed
to stand by it and force vote on the question Mr..
Bauer endeavored to interrupt his colleague several
times, aud ut length got time enough to shout at
the form of Mr.. Haughton:-
1t for consideration. and know 1t and can prove
1t. You know as well do what your motives
consideration"
And then he sat down he repeated In .
Whisper.
you're doing 1t for consideration, sir"
ALDERMAN noBERrs' REMARKS.
Alderman Haughton evidently not prepared
Tor this attack. but retained his composurc He
merely smiled and gave way to Mr.. Roberts. who
said no desired to say few words on what had just
az have been mcmber of this Board" he said.
"for upward of = year and a half. have served in
othsr Legislative bodies: but in all my ex-
pcrience ss public officer l have never heard
any language uttered against q member of
any deliberate body. such as has just been
being taken to investigate into the or fasty Of
the matters charged The charges made by Mr..
man Haushton must take cognizance OF them. alike
In the interests of himself and OF the good
pane Of the sBoard. The gentleman who made
He owes II to himself and to Mr.. Hausnton To-
prove what he has said. Now. a. far this
my position in the matter is well known 1
have always been against monopolies of every kind.
citizen Of everything he has. One of the highest
duties Of every is to protect the property
this city to-day What do we sees Aoss OF spoa IN
tion that cannot be parallelod In any city In the
world. The monopoists boldly get control Of
lively poor man. They take tho streets OF the
city and pay absolutely nothing for the privilege Of
using them. We have seen the people OF this city
desposd Of their rights in this way yet We havo
done nothing to aid them. When the proposition to
construct new rapid transit road below the Harlem
opposed to It and stated my objections to
its adoption e clearly and forcibly as could.
II was said ut the time that arrangements had
made TO have the report Of the commissioners
adopted without debate and without giving even
would be affected by the new road. Being
afraid that thu plans had all been pre-.
pared to this end, used all my influence
TO have the matter laid until some future time.
did not want to have II referred to my committee.
that on railroads. but urged its reference to the
Committee ON Streets. This course taken ana
The committee was instructed to give weeks
notice to property owners OF every meeting at which
the question of building the new road would DO up for
discussion. And now, after explaining my action
ON this subject would like TO refer again to the
charges that have been made against the
honor and integrity OF a member of this
Board trust the charges are not true;
indeed don't think they could truthfully
be made against any Alderman. Nevertheless
the charges have been made publicly and deserve
to be investigated. For the honor of the Board an
investigation should bo ordered. don't want to
make notion to that effect, but"
Alderman HAUoHToS pnterrupting)-I will move
That committee be appointed at the proper time.
Alderman koBEnTs lcontinuing)-The gentleman
does right, and shows his good in doing what
he has just done.
Several other City Fathers arose to speak but
President Mott recognized MIR. Haughton rs having
the door and being entitled to speak. The Alder.