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‘advance the truths it , No party could claim any right to it—it belonged to all. dressed the soe ing and proposed eration to the ressed the meeting, * tion to the ef- fect that a self-constituted republic cannot exist without the Bible, The Rev. Speaker, after contending that without the Bible, nations, either monarchies or repub- lies, could not flourish, concluded @ very eloquent and brief aiidrees, After prayer, in conclusion, the meeting separated. The New York and American Sunday School Union. Yecterday was the anniversary of the Sunday Schools, and the little folk were all on hand to join in the cele- bration of what they esteem peculiarly their own day. ‘The hymng had all been previously conned over and over again, till the little chaps knew every note of music aud line of poetry in them. ‘The Sunday suits were brought forth, ands soon as the mid-day meal was fi 5 nearly allthe kind mammas in Gotham, aided by thou- sands of nurses and other helps, busily employed in pre- paring juvenile New York to go out in processions. At abouc 2 o'clock the schools began to appear inthe streets, and it was enough to make churlish bachelors bless mat- riwony and its results to sce such numbers of Jogos, innocent faces abroad, led by so. many lovely teachers. who, conscious of being engaged in a good work, walked proudly by their young chasges,as full of life as the little ‘ones themselves. By the way, there has been wonderful change in Sunday school affairs within a few years. Venerable gentlemen and ladies who bad some time since arrived at years of discretion, use to terrify children into.a cordial disrelish for tate Sabbath school; but now the thing is quite different, and the urehin must indeed be quite incorrigible, who will not be persuaded by such beautiful auguments to be attentive to his duties. ‘They were yesterday both at- tentive and happy, and marched as ‘proudly ufter their banners, for each sehiool baa {ts banner, as if they ware soing to achieve a victory on the field; and so they do achieve a victory, not over tawny Mexicans or swarth: Moors, or more swarthy Africans—No: led on by their charming leaders, these young soldiers are waging a war ill sorts of moral deformity; they are engaged t all the contaminating evils of the world; in short, rarning to conquer themselves, and thus prepare ness in life, So the little fellows deserve to be and gay on the occasion of their anniversary.— city was divided into seven districts, and scholars from each district met at a te as at Castle Garden; Dr. Ferris’ Church, Market Rov. Mr, Hatfield's church, Broome street; the Eighth street Presbyterian Church; Central Presbyte- rian Church, Broome street; Dr. Patton’s Chureh, Spring and the Baptist Church in Sixteenth street is three o’clock the avenues leading to Castle Garden were thronged with thousands of the lit- tle soldiers of the Union, officered as above mentioned. ‘Phere were about twelve thousand children in the di- vision which made their head-quarters at the Garden; ail the benches were filled, and temporary seats were erceted oyer the entire floor in front of and around the fountain. They looked beautiful in the street, as they marehed in order down Broadway, but they looked far more beautiful while. marching in and taking their and most beautiful of all when the whole of these thousand merry hearts were arranged in order iu the Garden, The backwardness of the season kept back the array of white dresses and blue ribands wh ch frequently deck out in such beautiful style this interesting exhi ition but the absence of wat nd ue was as amply compensated for as le by the prefusion of bewutifu colors whieh aided to deck out the graver colored attire of the misses and maste: As soon as the host had got fairly seated, the exercises were commenced by singing, (in which nearly, if not quite, every ebild present joined,) Hymn No. 1, called Celebration. Come join our celebration, With hallowed songs of joy, And on this bright occasion Your sweetest notes employ , Parents and friends invited, And teachers now are here, In purpose all united, ur youthful hearts to cheer. ‘Thanks to the God of heaven, Kind guardian of our race, Vor all the favors given Beneath his smiling face; For health, and strenth, and reason, ‘And friendship unalloyed; And every pleasant season In Sunday Schools enjoyed. Cuonvs—Come join, &o. ‘Thanks for the kind protection God’s arm has thrown around, And for that sweet affection He causes to abound In those who're watching o'er us, With many an anxious sigh, And seeking to restore us ‘To peace and heavenly joy. ‘Cronvs—Come join, ke. ae God with many a blessing Heward their toil'and care; And hear them while addressing His throne in fervent prayer; And may his love constraining, our youthful spirits how, And grace for ever reigning, Cur inmost souls pene Cuonus—Come join, &e. ‘This was followed by a prayer by one of the reverend gentlemen who occupied the stage, aud then the children sung another hymn prepared for the occasion,and called. ‘The Precious Biblo.”” ‘The Rey. J. G. Somers, of Nassau street Baptist church, then delivered the address for the oceasion. Ho recounted the diMculties under which at the time of his childhood, pron labo- red who would gain a knowledge of those things which are now taught in Sabbath schools. He alluded to the wonderful progress which the Union has made,and happily remarked upon the scene before him, and the occassion which called the vast concourse together—called the at- tention of the children to the fact that, before they ce- lebrated another anniversary, some their number would be no more; and made other appropriate remarks. After Mr. 8. had concluded his address, a few remarks ‘were mado by another clergyman, but’ they were not heard by a great nuwpber of the assemblage. as the young people began to get restless and wanted to sing again, as singing was put down in the order of exercises next to the regular address. Your children are always great sticklers for the performance to the letter of whatever is in the bill,and they want it in just the order for which itis set down. The second address being concluded, the children sang a pretty little parting hymn, set to the imusic of Lischer, and then the benediction was pro- nounced, thus the order of exercises was closed ; Dut the children were dis toeke out their enjoy- ment to the utmost, so when all had become quict, and some of their number were about to start on their re- one or two venturesome lads raised their voiees in notes of that universally admired song of the chil- ~ There is a Happy Land.” The effect was like magic—-in & moment ten thousand Little voices were raised in noisy yet harmonious chorus, and by far the bert music of the afternoon ‘was the children’s yolun- “Happy Land.” The little rogues! they kn ad done a good fing nd, to tell the truth, the children were not the only ones whose eyes beamed ry while this little affair was in progress re some splendid banners in the procession. not time to notice them separately. We can- not, however, refrain from mentioning the beautiful em- Droidered one belonging to SundaySchool 41; it was a mag- nificent piece of work. A most magnificent tableaux was formed when the scholars had fairly commenced their march outward from the Garden. ‘It was necessary, in order to avoid confusion at the door, to march and countermarch in various ways inside before the schools approached the gateway; in performing these evolutions, they pr d a beautiful spectacle to the eye; while some were ascending the steps on the right, another company were descending from the opposite side of the house, and another winding their devious way through the columns of the galleries, or along the corridor, while outside the enclosure might be seen others still marching back and forth, and all bearing their beauti- ful banners. It was @ desirable scene to look at, and ‘was beheld by many besides those who took part in the exercises. Among the ares we noticed Mr. Mickle, ut two hours and a half previously Mayor of the 'y, now plain citizen Mickle, dispelling the cares and »eations of public life by witnessing the amusements of half a score of thouaands of innocent juveniles. His taste is commendable. On their return from the garden the children marched round the Battery grounds and thon took their way homeward, Some of them marched away up the street in as high glee as when they came to tle ground, some took stages, and all were ag merry as could be wished. The day was charming; the sun ‘was obscured by clouds, #0 that the heat was not op- pressive, and all things combined to render the occasion lone of the wat happiness to all concerned. No, not all. We heard some remarks of disapprobation ex- pressed by persons present, because the black and white children of some of the schools were mixed up indis- riminately; but every one to their taste. This cause of omplaint existed only in reference to certain schools. The th band, which played at intervals during the whole fiernoon. When the exercises were concluded, the untain was set to work, and added greatly to the rightliness of the scene, Ju tho evening, the New York Sunday School Union eld their auniversary meeting at Dr. Cone’s church, jorner of Broome and Elizabeth streets. ‘The meeting ay opened by appropriate religious exercises, after hich the secretary came forward and read his annnal port, from which it sppeare that the rociety isin « jourishing condition. ‘There are belonging to the New ‘ork (city) Union 115 schools, from 103 of which reports ve been received within the past year. In these sehools re 26,541 scholars, and 2.670 teachers, of whom 1327 and 1343 are females. They have in their ,765 volumes of books for the use of the , and 2.449 volumes of the Union Question There has been distributed within the past me 30,000 Bibles and Testaments. besides large jumbers of religious books of different kinds ‘The Se- ‘tary read several documents of considerable length. mong them was one giving some interesting accounts remarkable sabbath school scholars, who nad been he officers of the he Sceretary found reason in the 0 congratulate the society upon ‘he Secretary's report was next in ad showed that the society had re- + eee $2196 00 + 2106 19 Leaving a balance of......... WLING was then lotroduced to the audi ¢ for some time to the motion, that the Secretary and ‘Troasurer be printed. 1g spoke feelingly 7 the subject of the great advai ig ikely to result from an education obtained in tho bath school, iilustrating his proposition by the recital circumstances which had appened to himself or me under his observation, He displayed a Bible, ch he valued. he said, more than any varthly tren which wae given him twenty-five y lett hie Sabbath school in. England. to with much Interest, ere was an excellent urved excellent music, The aay pg be early hour, all, no doubt, | Pas mating oa the exercises of the sine | | It should be remarked that the number of; and | teachers alluded to near all the above, not include membors of Sunday schoois in the city. The Ep! 1 and Methodist Ey churches have each an exclu- sive Sunday School Union, formed of those schools only that are attached to the churches of these denomina- tion. The members of added to that given above, would probably swell it to something like a or a third larger than it is at present. Conference of Believers in the Speedy Advent of Christ. t “ A Conference of Believers in the Second, Personal, and Speedy Advent of the Saviour,” commenced its sit- tings yesterday morning at Washington Hall, in Hester street. The morning was occupied in the transaction of business of no general interest. Religious exercises dig not commence until about 3 P.M., when they opened with singing, After this, Brother Litch offered up a prayer, in the course of which he took occasion to state that he and his brethren were ambassadors of Jesus Christ, sent to preach repentance to a ruined world, and declare the approaching vengeance of the Lord. Bro- ther Litch next gave out a hymn, of which the follow- ing isa stanza :— “ Jesus our Saviour, says I will appear! Have youfaith? nm My trumpet is sounding majestic and clear! Have you faith? The faithful alone | come to see, And they shall live and reigntwith me! . Only have faith! (Moderate.) Only have faith! (Loud.) Only have faith! (Louder.) This hymn having been sung with in - siastic ‘apeanag, Hs q Lerere Brother Hate ascended the pulpit, and preached very eloquent and instructive sermon from the text con- tained in Hebrews XiL., 1st and 2d verses. He said that the design of the Apostle Paul, in writing his epistle to the Hebrews, was to encourage and strengthen the He- brew Christians in their profession of faith in Christ. ‘They were considered as being peculiatly in danger of apostacy—Ist, Because they were exposed to the perse- cution of the Jews, the so-called chosen people of God, who were more malignant in their enmity than the worst of the Gentiles; 2d, Because they were compelled to endure privations and trials so severe as to Teater it doubtful whether the reward they hoped for would be sufficient recompense in the world to come, The posi- tion of the believers in the second advent was parallel to that of the Hebrew Christians. They, too, were perse- cuted and reviled by the disant chosen of God’?— the modern professors of Christ—and had besides vari- ous trials and afllictions. But they had one answer to all that might be alleged against them—* Jesus 5 his disciples believe what he speaks,” ‘here are three great leading truths in Christianity, around which the whole system revolves as the common centre. 1, The Second Advent of Jesus Christ. 2, The resurrection of mankind at this second coming. 3. ‘The doctrine of the restitution of all things, not only of uni- mal life, but of “this great globe itwelt There is not a single item of the Reset revelation that does not de- ese fundamental truths, For in- nce, the doctrine of rey ance hangs upon the fact of Christ's coming to ju the world—the doctrine of baptism upon the truth of the resurrection, &c. As the future happiness of man is ordinarily preached in the churches, there is not enough tangibility about it to in- duce men to give up the carnal enjoyment of this world for the hope of thefuture. Belief in the speedy advent of Christ ean alone reform the world. ‘e are often called Millerites, fanatics, disorganizers, &c , but as our consciences acquit us of any cause for such slan- ders we need not blush. We should feel no resentment, but remember the abuse that was heaped upon our Master, and endeavor to imi- tate his patient forbearance and love to his revilers.— ‘The text affords encouragement by reminding us of the cloud of witnesses which encompass us about. This has been a great stimulus to noble actions in all ages. In the Lyceum of the Greeks,;pictures and statues of their great poets, orator, statesmen and warriors were arrang- ed round to fire the youth with noble impulses, An English prize fighter was once nearly beaten, when, in the presence of the multitude of spectators, his wife rushed into the ring and wiping the blood off his face, cheered him on—he conquered. An English prize fighter named Hall once fought an Irishman named Donnelly; the Irishman was nearly overcome, when Miss Kelly, who had more than half her fortune bet on Donnelly, climbed up on the shoul of one of the crowd around the arena, and shrieked “Donnelly, will you undo me?” ‘The Irishman in- stautly resumed the attack, and struck his antagonist lfeloss to the ground. My dear brethern, God has his icture gallery and his arena. (Brother Hale here exhib- ited a chart tothe audience, on which were depicted figures of Enoch, Abraham, Jacob,John the Baptist,Ste- phen, &e.; he pointed them out as the witnesses of the church.) Wesee but few connected with us now,compared to the numbers we once could muster. In human estima- tion our cause is dead—its obituary is written. (A voice, God be praised.) But Jesus will raise it up. We stand on sufe ground. God has identified all his great purposes with the existence ofhis people,(Voices—Amen ! amen !) and our cause cannot die. ‘The memory of all tho saints and prophets is @ philosopher’s stone, (A voice— Soap stone is a better stone than that.) that turns our proxpecta into golden visions of fature glory. The devil from hell may de his worst.but he buffets against a rock. When Christ comes in his glory, we also shall appear with him and enjoy the rewards held out to the righteous. @aAt the conclusion of the sermon, Brother Himes re- commended the congregation very strongly to buy cer- tain tracts which Brother Tracy offered for sale. ‘ In the 7% P. M., Brother Litcn preached from Ror 4 xi, 13 and 14. He was listened to atten- tively by about two hundred persons of all sexes, shades and colors. American Union of Associationists, Mr. Cuannina delivered his promised lecture yester- day evening to a crowded audience at the Lyceum Buildings, Broadway. The subject of the lecture was the social, spiritual, and physical destiny of man. He commenced by saying that this was the week of reli- glous anniversaries, which brought men together from all parts of the country; they met to enlarge their judg- ment and thelr wisdor, and to lay out plans of eve lence to benefit and rescuscitate mankind. It was, he said, but right on these occasions to define the reforms they are engaged in, and to him it had been assigned this evening to give some hints on this subject.— You are, said he, my friends, to consider this subject universally by leading up-your minds to the inception of unity in the great Being of Beings—to do this we aro to begin with the external evidences of God. Let us, said he, enter into this temple where it is our privilege to enter, and our honor to worship. We are led to the conception of those things by the teachings of the natu- ral world, which has opened the volume by which those things have been presented to us. The laws of mathe- matics by which universality is every where regulated, necessarily lead our minds to a universal infinite being, and every one will see that the law of mathematics will reveal to him the principles of those sc Mr. Channing went on to demonstrate that t which governed every part of this globe—the mineral, the chemical, the vegetable, and the animal creation, aeeeaally Seesncee on, and were connected with each other. He then showed the ends for which man was created, and gave a very beautiful description of his passions, his feelings, and affections, all which he said unfolded to our view one great infinite being who rules all. Henext spoke of Chas, Fourier, whom he declared to be the greatest of modern philosophers, a man of the most moe oy and enlightened views, who by his writings cast more light upon this subject than all others who ever wrote or spoke on it. He was charged, he said, with infidelity; but he, Fourier, lived in the conception of, and had his being in God. ' He then described Fourier’s system, and declared it to be the most perfect to deve- lope the energies and insure the happiness of mankind, to cause man to stand erect, the image of God. The speaker then went On to describe the general destiny of ree aftor which he described his ‘indlyidual duties and jestiny. It was a very eloquent discourse, during the de- livery of which he was frequently applauded. We regret we have not space to give a more extended sketch of it. New York State Colonization Society, The fifteenth anniversary of the New York State Colonization Society, was held last evening, at the Tabernacle, Ansel G. Phelps, President, in the Chair, ‘The services were opened with an appropriate prayer by the Rev. Dr. Bates, President of Middlebury College. ‘The report for the last year was then read by tho Secretary, Dr. Reese, showing tho flourishing state of the Society, $5,183 having been collected. Rev. Mr. Prime was then introduced to the audience, who, in his remarks, said ;— “ If asked to name the richest boon heaven had bestow- ed upon the African race, he would answer, that of Colonization. It rushes on and outstrips the imagina- tion of the most gigantic mind, When tne last hope of freedom was about expiring, a cloud arose in the dis- tance, and brightened as it rose. Colonization was de- vised. The lengthened coast of Western Africa invited the oppressed children of Ham to return and claim the home of their fathers,» home where all the privileges and blessings of freedom might be enjoyed. She stretched forth her arms and gladly receiv nd will receive, all the oppressed who seck on her shores. She has made ample provision for the three millions of slaves now in our sunny Southern climes: On colonization hangs the destiny of these slaves, and the destiny of the Ameriean people. Every wind boars upon its wings—that | if ever our country breaks, it will be upon the subfect of liberty. The subject would long ere this have the general favor of the country, but for the sel friends of the colored population,who think, that ityled nthe United States the colored man may be pl lat. form with the white man. It be #0. But there is a country wi ay be exalted in the scale of distinction as high ax the white man here; that country is Ethiopia. Abolitionism for years has scouted the scheme colonization, It a ait is the child of vies benefits of that grent c other that might be raised. 4 church ; and had it not been for this, colonization would long ere this have worked itself deep into the heart of the Christian church. Mr. Prime was followed by Dr. Gill, a colored gentlo- man from Cape Palmas, in a general description of the climate and produce of Africa. Rey. Henny Sticer of Washington, rege, and in hi usual eloquent and happy style, entertained the audience for about twenty minutes. He said, that for fifteen yearn the subject of colonization has been one of the Principal objects of my attention. I have not looked upon sbolitionism ag in the least degree the friend of the jan, Had it not been for the abolitionists of the ntucky, Virginia and Maryland would long ere this have thrown off the shackles of slavery. When in their logislative proceedings, they have dwelt upon the sub- ject, these would-be de of the colored man have in- meddied, and thelr earnest intentions for the aboll- tion of slavery abandoned, In the State of Virginia, the The is were in the of that State, and when object was almost s Rev. Mr. Hersy, one of the foremost of modern rag no strange! ming in their midst, and pointing out to them what they should do; the very discussions of the legislature, together with the book published by Mr. burned in the streets of Richmond. Jf the peo) North will let the South alone, they will abol of themse! if they do not, it never will be abolished. Modern abolitionism has severed one of the strongest branches of the Christian church, and tho only wonder is that it has not severed more. Deubtless it would, but for the example of that Church. A collection was taken up for the benefit of the society, when the audience was dismissed by benediction by thegRey. Dr. Mathews. Foreign Evangelical Society. This society met last evening at 734 0’clock, at Dr. Hutton’s church, Washington Square. The magnificent edifice was crowded to excess by a highly fashionable congregation, consisting chiefly of ladies. After prayer, the Rey. Dr. Barry, corresponding secretary, read the report of the society, showing the amount of receipts, Ke. for the year :— $14,920 26 $14,636 36 $193 90 operations of the society in Europe and the other quarters of the earth, and exhorted the friends of the reformation to exert themselves in the cause of the Bible—Ireland, also, afforded an ample fleld for the labors of the society. The Rev. Mr. Davies, of British Guiana, in South America, here addressed the meeting. In his opening remarks he denounced the system of the high churches, the established church, and felt astonished that such a magnificent edifice as that in which he stood was erect- ed, through the influence of the voluntary principle. After the lapse of some three thousand years he felt ashamed to say that Popery had still such a proud posl- tion, after such a lapse of centuries. He had often heard of them in America, but they had left many things un- done. He was not there nowto taunt them with the ast; in noticing thisfact, he was reminded of the cele- rated Alexander the Great, who wanted to have his likeness taken. He employed an artist, enjoinining on him to take a correct likeness, but having a scar upon his cheek, the artist felt somewhat puzzled in underta- king to paint the likeness, for ifhe painted faithfully, he should paint the soar on ‘the chook, and if he painted without the scar it would n8t be a correct likeness. In order, however, to make & correct likeness, he turned the side of the face of the great hero of antiquity, on which was not the sear—the artixt took the likeness then correctly. He would draw the likeness of the people of the United States of America at the side on which was not the sear, ‘The Rev. Divine, after detailing some incidents in ro- lation to Catholicity in South America, and exhorting them to join the work of the Missionary, concluded a very able address. ‘he Rey. Dr. Vensuiyxa, of the Reformed Dutch Church, New York, next addressed the meeting. ile called their attention to the great delight that was ma- nifested by those who lately reveived food from the cha- ritable of this country abroad. ‘The receipt of the Bible —the food for the soul, was ealculated to give infinitely greater joy to those who would receive it abroad. There were at present coming to thelr shores numbers of Hol- landers who had been persecuted at home—who had been driven by the want of sympathy among their friends at home, ‘They came among them like the Pil- grims of old, in order to further advance Christianity.— ‘There was to be a struggle between the ancient and mo- dern systems of Christianity—between Catholicism and Protestantism. Peace had its victories as well as war, through the influence of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was to insure victory for Protestantism that the present #0- ciety was formed. The day was coming when the tri- umph of thelr efforts would be completed in this and in other lands, ‘The question on the adoption of the annual report was put by Dr. Dr Wirr, President, and was carried. ‘The Rev. Mr. THompson, of the Tabernacle, next addressed the meeting. The work of home missions was the revival of Christianity—the work of foreign missions was the propogation of Christianity in new lands. After taking a cursory view of the history of the martyrs In Europe, thelr sufferings and miseries, the reverend speaker went on to say that the reformation was not so sudden a thing asthe madness of modern history would suppose, for Luther had his predecessors. The Rev. Dr. Bex.cuee. of Boston, next addressed the meeting. He was of opinion that the world was becom- ing one great debating society, in which civil and reli gious liberty was the subject that was being debated. Afterseconding the resolution, he concluded. After the reading of some notices in relation to buai- ness operations, and announcing that the anniversary of the society would be held on Thursday evening, of which due notice would be given, benediction was pronounced, what will be our ultimate destiny, reasons why we in the Home Mission ph, PES soten he said | classes—the Churebes | there were two andthe Anti-Mission Churches; the latter of which number about 60,000. churches of his own State, some ten in uumber, which were Samay & & flourishing state, but began to decline | ndoned the work of when they He alluded to the anti-mission ‘missions. They for- merly numbered some 600 members, but at present not over 200, He urged the necessity of prosecuting the work, | if for no other reason, to exercise an influence on other | uations of mankind. He moved the adoption of the re- port and the printing. Rev, Mr. Turneut. of Hartford, Conn., seconded the motion and made s adopted. Rev. Mr, Corven, day, called up the ference to his amen next annual meeting; which was agreed jome remarks. ‘The report was then + of Boston, not being present yester- Tesolution passed yesterday with re- ti moved to post | dment, an postpone until | Rev. Mr. Bettamy read the minutes of the meetings when the meeting adjourned without day. American Female Moral Reform Soelety. The thirteenth anniversary of this} sooiety was held last evening, at the Baptist chureh, corner of Laight and Varrick streets. ‘The exercises of the meeting having been opened by the Rev. Mr. Events, pastor of the church, and a prayer offered "by a Rey. Mr. Willis, the report of the S lecretary was read, fram which wero gathered the following statement relative to the dis- bursements and receipts of the society for the year ending April 20th, Paid for printi Paper for Advocate. . .. 1317 : Advocate, &o $1,018 75 650 62 0 6: “ Editors, and contributo: 579 O4 “ Clerk hire inoffice. . . 437 00 “ Mailing papers and asais 493 61 “ Bethel missionary. . . 151 93 “ Carriers of papel 132 37 “ Aid for the destitute. 435 82 “ Postage and discount. 49 27 “ Freight, porterage and st 110 06 “ Sundry incidental expenses 233 76 “ Expenses incurred for the proposed 45 06 “ three quarters rent of office... . 225 00 “ payment to the Treasurer . . , + ‘2,130 89 $6,093 17 By receipts for Advocate... +e $9,617 14 * sale of books and papers. teeeeee 208 53 “ donations for general purposes... 667 88 “ annual subsoription,...... eee 23 25 * donations of visiting committoo. . .. 89 83 “ Bethel mission... .. 0... cee ees 10 00 “ returned loans from the poor... .. 61 76 “ receipt from yomed box.... see 41 20 “ donations of House of Industry........ 1,973 58 $6,693 17 ‘The annual report was then rpad by Dr. A. 8, Ball, from which it appears that this Society has been in ex- istence about tl liaries—publishes irtven years—has several hundred auxi- periodical averaging an issue of about 11,000 copies, semi-monthly. The soelety has also published 10,000 volumes of the and more than a million pages of tracts, ‘Walks of Usefulness,” The society hus now in contemplation the erection of a “Home" for the friendless, or temporary refuge for destitude and de- serving women unti tably provided, for; il they can be comfortably and respec- also for homeless, friendiess children, until situations can be procured for them, by adoption or otherwise, During the past year sixty-three children f (his class have been commitied to the and for fifty-four of them comfortable homer care of the So- have been provided, chiefly by adoption. Contributions to the amount of the erection of the pro} amount has been subscribed, the whole sum necessary for completing ‘t! have been raised. roval of the ng & sity of providi |, and opulation of 400,000, the importance, amore suitable place of refuge for $2.474, have been obtained towards institution, and an equal nd pledged, payable when ¢ work shall 4q nip es elicits the universal ap- il admit that ina ony comiele e neees- the unemployed, respectable, but defenceless women, as well a4 the homeless and’ friendless child, than ‘the watch house or thi religious, have some of the pulpits ‘The names o upon the Society's plicants for employ: their services, and several hundreds have e “tombs.” Thé ress, secular and poken in favor this object, and of the city have pleaded its claims. 1450 Jung, women havo been entered re ter during the ear as Bj it, O41 families 5 br ave applied for thus been aided The remainder have necessarily been refused aid for the want of some channel throug! their cases. Petitions have through their agency from ev: which to meet been forwarded to the Legislature ery part of the State, ask- ing for the enactment of righteous laws; and a favora- ble report and a bill have been presented in both houses, by committees to favorable action is session of the Legislat blage was then addressed by Rey. Dr. Jones ‘The assem! whom the subject was referred, and confidently anticipated at the ext. ure. and others, relative tothe importance of sustainin; this Society in its providing for the -Organization of the New Common Council. and the meeting separated. Baptist Home Mission Society. The annual meeting of this Society took place last evening at the Oliver street Church. In the absence of the President and Vice President, Rev. E. Tucker was called to the chair, and Rev. Mr. Wheelock appointed Secretary. Rev. E. D. Casey read o part of the 40th chapter of Isaiah, and led the congregation in prayer. R. W. Martin, Treasurer of the, Society, then read his report, which we give in a tabular form, and contrasted with last year : Dr. 1846. 1847. To Drafts fe and Secreta: ries? sali 14,950 93 16,742 61 ? — 105 33 , 231 91 60 63 Printin 1272 368 24 Rent of roonhé far five years to ia Bape $23,964 49 $30,797 43 736 49 $6,635 93 Cr By balance from last a $5, Churches, Individuals, qieceines from State Couveutions, Ke., viz — Amount of loan re 15,727 73 17,728 72 Toterest of loan 000 00 6,000 00 Profit on Warw! 500.27 '255 00 $23,964 40 $30,797 45 Rey. B. M. Hit, Corresponding Secretary, then read the annual report of the Executive Board, and of which the following abstract :— Summary or Lanons.—The number of agents and mis- sionaries who have acted under the commission of the Society during the past year, is 140, being 34 more than the previous year, and 18 more than were ever appointed in one year. ‘Of these, 30 were new appointments made since last Jetober, and have reported labor but for one quarter; and 15 were made since January, from whom no reports have as yet been received. Tho whole num- ber of States occupied was 21, including the province of ada. The missionaries have statedly occupied 505 stations and out-stations, and the aggregate amount of time bestowed by them is equal to that of one man for more than 83 years. They report the baptism of 490 persons, the organization of 29 churches, and the ordi- nation of 25 ministers, ‘Ten}houses of worship have been completed, and 26 commenced by the churches under their care, and 4 churches herctofore aided by the Soci- ety, have undertaken to support their ministers without that aid. Coxtxinutions.—The churches assisted have con- tributed to various objects of benevolence $1,515 13, or $600 more than were reported last year, besides $10,903 13 for the support of the goxpel at home, and not less than $20,000 for the building of houses of worship. A comparison of the donations, labors and Tesults of the year with those of the previous one, shows the following differences—more than in 1816:— Missionaries employed. Stations supplied. bor Years of labor. . Ordinations. . . .. 10 Donations. sees + + $1678 50 Less than that year, baptism Churches organized... 0.04. es Churches rendered able to support the Gospel. Lxoactes.—Of the amount received into the treasury $1,258, proceeds of legacies made by Miss Charlotte Cole, of the District of Columbia, Dencon Medad Jack- xon and Mr. Richard Dubois, of New York, Mra. Urania Grant, of Massachusetts, and Mr, Saxton Baily, of Con- necticut, Stars or Reticiox.—The general state of religion in our fleld has been that of sad declension. In « consider- ablo portion of it, the excitement growing out of military movements, consequent upon the state of war, and the universal prevalence of sickness for several months, fol- lowed by the spirit of mercantile speculations. CUMSTANCES OF THR CHUNK external circumstances of the churches immediately becomes improved. 02 , almont If they are destitute of a house of worship, they soon provide one, which is always decent, generally neat and tasteful, and not un- frequently ornamen' Within five years, fifty-four have been completed and many othérs commenced, which are now in different states of forwardness, If embarrassed with debt, that embarrassment is in due time removed, and provision is made for the comfortable maintenance of their pastors, and for promoting all their auxiliary interests, By the timely aid of the #o- ciety, many languishing churches have in this manner been encouraged and stgengthened, until they became able of themselves to cafry forward the objects of their organization in a creditabie manner. Durfg the period already named, not less than twenty-seven instances of that sort have been reported. Past arp Paxsent Exteny or Orenations.—With the exception of two or three States in New England, from which it is believed no application for aid was éver re- ceived, every State in the Union has at some period received mre or less benefit from the society. In some of those States, howevor, especially upon tho Atlantic coust, its efforts have been limited—chiefly because of the labors of local societies, which rendered those efforts unnecessary. Fantuen Extension Nucyssany.—The necossity for woeedily supplying a greatly increased number of mis- sionary stations is very apparent. ‘The immediate pro- sence on the field of some forty additional Missionaries ‘voms almost indispensable. In the distribution of that | number it would be desirable to place 9 in Iowa, 5 in| Wisconsin, 6 in Mlinois, and the remainder in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and other States. New Cuuren.—A German church has been organised in the sity of New York. consisting of twelve members, to which have been added sixteen. All the churches aided by this society sustain Sabbath schools, Bible and tract distribution, temperance, ke, The Rev. Moraan J. Ruxes, of Delaware, then rose and addressed the meeting. Ho spoke first of the pecu- liarity of the J and thon of the nature of our own institutions, and the peculiar state of our present affairs. It was of the utmost importance we should put forth our energies in the Home Mission cause to stem the deso- lating tide of war. If we are permitted to continue in extending our conquests it be dificult to foresee Boarp or AtpeRmen.—At 12 o'clock yesterday, ex- Mayor Mickle and Mayor Brady made their appearance in the chamber of the Board of Aldermen, and after the former had administered the usual oath of office to the | 7 latter, the members elect were sworn into office by | 7 Mayor pay according to the numeral order of their low: wards, as fol Theodore R. endeavors in reclaiming the lost ani destitute. - De Forest, 42 Greenwich street. James Kelly, 79 Beekman street. —Thomas McElrath, 36 Chureh street. 4—George H. Purser, 43 Oak street. 6—William Adams, 186 Church street. Thomas Gilmartin, 22 Mulberry street. 7—Morris Franklin, 228 Madison street. 8—Abraham R. Lawrence, 7 Wooster street. 9—Jacob L. Dodge, 250 Bleecker street. 10—B. J. Meserole, 6 Allen street. 11—Lewis 8. Do 12—Thomas Spo 13—Stephen H. 300 Stanton atreet. ford, Yorkville, Feeks, 83 Clinton street. 14—Thomas B. Tappen, 165 Hester street. 15—James D. Ol! 16—Washington liver, 62 Amity street. Smith, 241 West 19th street. 17—Clarkson Crolius, 313 Houston street. 18—Moses Mayni ard, 68 East 17th street. The Mayor having left the room for the Board of As- sistants, On motion of Ald. McExratn, Ald. Meserole was ap- pointed chairman On motion of Ald. McE.ratn, the board proceeded to ad interim. the election of president, when Alderman Franklin, hay- ing received eleven votes, was declared president of the board. ‘On motion, Aldermen Tappan and McElrath were a: f pointed a commit chair President Fxanxuin rose, and in « tendered his grateful feelings to the board tee to conduct the president to hay style the honor conferred w him. The bor then went intothe appointment of officers, when David T. Valentine was appointed clerk of the Common Council, and Jacob A. Hays, sergeant-at-arms, after which the following appointments were made Charles Burdett, C| removed. lerk to.the Mayor, vice James Fury, On motion, @ protest was offered against the election HP and of George Assistant Aldermay to a special commi urser, Alderman, Dennis Mullins, n of the 4th ward, which was referred ittee, compored of Aldermen Kelly, McElrath and Feeks. A message was received from his Honor, the Mayor, which, on motion of Alderman Oliver, was ordere: to be printed, and referred to appropriate committees. ‘A resolution was offered and adopted, rotesting ainst the payment of a warrant in favor ot Robert H. Morris and others, ‘Treasurer responsi! and in case of payment, to hold the ible for the amount. On motion, the said protest was signed by the Presi- dent of the board, and all the members voting in the af- firmative, and sent diate action. to the Board of Assistants for imme- The President of the Board announced the following Standing Committees:— Finance—Mesara P; Cha Applications for sons Fire and Waier—Adama, Dod, Wharees, Pies Roads and Ca\ Lamps and Gas Markets—Dodge, Assessmente min § Public Offices and Repairs—Crolius, Lands and Places—Smith, Adame, Feeks. Cleaning Street Fervies—Meklral L and Appl rt, ns, Tappan, nt Committee Meserole. rolius, Kell ity and Alms—Oliver, . Lawrence, Maynard, Purser. , Tappan, Smith, Purser, Office—Purser, Meserole, Crolius, ‘Tappan, —De Forest, Dod, Feeks. Maynard, Smith, Spafford. Smith, Oliver, Tappan. Kelly, Gilmartin, nard, Dodge, Tappan. D sawrenc th, Crolius, T: ications Kelly, Meserole, on Aqueduct—De Forest. on Blackwell's Island, &c.-—-Adams, ‘Crolius, Lawrence, Gilmartin. At half past 2 o'clock, the Board adjourned until Mon- day evening next. Bourn of A Mayor, accompan Chambs s eleet, vis NAME: ph Jamiso’ 2, Chester Lamb 3. Thomas Me Kni, sO. Herring. . John R. Colon. ied by Ex- of the Board of Assistant Aldermen shortly o'clock, and proceeded to swear into office the Dennis Muliins. . Alexander H. Shultz. 6. Frederick H. K 7. John Coger. Jr 8. Jonathan W. Allen. . 0 Si 0. 1 2. George F. Clarke, . it 5 o'clock tant Al » May 11th. —The yor Mickle, entered the RESIDENCE. ight. fk reet, :29 Harrison street, Franklin street, 179 Cherry street, “187 8 eet, 3 El hin Bronte -299 Broome street, . 277 Third atreet, ohler, +167 Rivington street 14. Dennis Carolin, . .. . .66 Prince street, 16, Linus W. Stevens... .16 Bleecker street, 16, John P. Cummings. . .Cor. of 25th st., and 10th av. 17. James Robertson... . .63 Third street, 18. William F, Jackson. Sixth avenue, next to 23d st. After the Mayor had retired, on motion of Assistant Alderman Allen, Neil Gray, E#q., was appointed Chair- man, pro tem. President of the Board.—The Board then proceeded | to elect a President of the Board. Mr Aven then nominated Linus W, Stevens, of the Fifteenth ward, o# Mr. Muctins noi ward, as candidate candidate for that office, minated Niel Gray, of the Tenth for the same office. A ballot being taken, Mr. Stevens was declared duly elected President of the Board for the ensuing Clerk of the Board.—On motion, Tenth ward, wan Board, in the place Assistant Clerk. Hichard Seatt, of the nominated and elected Clerk of the of 0. 8, Bartles, removed. On motion, John J. Doane was nominated and elected Assistant Clerk and Reader of the Board, in the place of Mr. Mackellan. Sergeant at Arms.—Nicholas H. Slidell was reappoint- od Sergeant-at-Arma, Printer to the then removed frot rd.—-On motion, Wm. Denman was the ofce of Printer to the Board, -Fiftioth st., near 8th avenue, | rt. ‘Thomas Snowden was appointed Printer the place of Wm. . Femoved. ow 's Clerk.—Resolution from the Board of Alder- removing James Furey from the office of the Mayor's office, Coneurred in. Resolution from same im favor of appointing Charles Burdett, Clerk to the Mayor, in the place of James Furey, ro- ved. Es | Pemets Stopped.-—Resolution from the Board of Al- dermen, in favor of directing the Chamberlain, not to ee the warrant drawn in favor of Robert H1. Morris and others; and that in case of payment, after being served with the protest, to hold him responsible for the amount, wig Ne tom the Mayer wot then fead, lai ordered to be printed pre bono publico The fe ¢.—A mensage a the table, and | | | First Clerk in Street Commissioner's Office—Revo ©. Hance, Second Clerk in Street Commissioner's Office. —Sole- mon King. Superintendent of Out-Door Poor.* Superintendent of Pavem: Jefferson Berrian, Superintendent of Streets—Charles Oakley. Clerk to Superintendent of Streets—Bartholomew W. ‘Thatcher. Gollector of Asse Deputy Collector: Evans. r Superintendent of Alms House, Bellevue—Mareellus | pls ments—Abner Sandford. John Porter, —— Campbell, L. G. | Superintendent of Nursery—Charles Turner. Keeper of Penitentiary, Blackwell's Island.” Deputy Keepers of the Penitentiary—George Wetzell, Wm. Cressell, Keeper of Cit Phi Prison—Wm. Edmunds, n tothe City Prison—John ©, Covell. of City Hall—James Taylor, (retained.) int Keepers—Jobu Kidney and A. B. Holmes. Superintendent of Public Buildings and Repairs— Job 1, Black. Clerk to Superintendent—Samuel H. De Mott. Superintendent of Lamps and G@ lows. Superintendent of Public Market Clerk of Jefferson Market—Wrm, F., Smith. Clinton— Union— PS october Clerk of Washington Market—William qui Ps ‘rinter to the Common Council* ¢ late incumbent removed, but no successor appointed. Mayor’s Message. Mayor's Orxtcx, New York, May 11, 1847 To the Hon. The Common Council af the city ef New ‘ork. Gentlemen :—It is made the duty of the Mayor, by the charter of the city, ‘to communicate to the Common Council at least once in each shall deem it necessary or expedient, a gencral state- ment of the situation and condition of the city, in rela- tion to its government, finances and improvements, and to recommend to the adoption of the Common Council, ull such measures connected with the police, security, health, cleanliness and ornament of the city, and the improvement of its government and finances, as he shall deem expedient.”” The finances of this city, from their magnitude and importance, claim a careful scrutiny and watchful su- pervision. ‘The amount annually collected from our citizens by taxation is fearfully og and it should be constantly borne in mind that the burden thus imposed, falls with heavy weight upon the laboring and naa: trious classes of our citizens, e Whatever, therefore, can be done to reduce the cit; expenditures and diminish our debt, thus leaving wit! the citizen for his own use and enjoyment the fruits of his industry, will | doubt not receive your cordial co- operation and support. Thave ascertained from the Comptroller, that on the 30th April, 1847, the net total debt of the city was eens is debt is composed of the following items :— 1. The bulance due after applying the pre- sent proceeds of the sinkingtund. . .. . .$11,748,379 33 Funded permament city debi 5 per cent clty stock ot 1820 and 1629, due in 1850 $12,898,182 00 Deduct preceeds of water stock in banks, to the credit of the water fund. «6.6 oye. + 110,166 33 $12,788,016 67 Nominal amount of debt... ...... + $14,428,103. 67 Less stocks and bonds in sinking fund, from sales of real estate and revenues specially pledged for the redemption of the city debt ‘and cash in bank, to eredit of the Actual amount of city debt on the 30th of April, 1847. 6.06 oo eee ee eee eee ee 11,748,879 39 From the hay ech of the Comptroller, made to the Com- mon Council in January last, it appears that the expen - of $31,737 15. rate of thetaxes last year, the amount raised was not sufficient to meet the expenses by this sum, and it has, therefore, been added to the taxes to be laid for the pre- sent year, The Legislature have just passed a law, on the spplication of the late Common Council, authorising the city :— For general expenditures, including police, lamps and ERT OTN + «$1,792,624 00 Redemption of fosting debt. 60,000 Common schools,....... ‘ 261,000 00 Deficiency of water loan interest. 300,000 00 Deficiency of tax for 1846...... 31,737 16 $2,395,361 15 In addition to this there isto be collected for State tax.....ceeseeereeessens 147,000 00 Total amount to be raised by tax for 1847 + «$2,042,361 15 Which will make the rate oftaxati of last year, if this amount is collected. The amount, therefore, applicable to the support of ‘the city government for the current year, including the estimated re- yenue, which is $66,890, 18. ....... «$1,859,474 00 Of which there has been expended ighor then that paid out from January | to May 4... 683,346 32 Leaving for the expenditures for the ba- lance of the year, and to meet existing contracts and outstanding warrants, . . $1,176,127 68 I find it diffeult to estimate the amount of these lia bilities. From the best information | can obtain, | am well satisfied that a large amount of this sum has’ been anticipated by contracts and unpaid demands upon the treasury, and it fs important that you should be accu- rately informed of the sum at your disposal for the re- mainder of the year. I have ascertained that the appropriations for the year for additions to docks, piers and wharves, is $35,000— that contracts havo already been made, e January, 1847, aud money paid on account of thi propriation, amounting to $64,% From this fact the inference may be fairly drawn that a large amount of the resources of the year has already been disposed of, and the most rigid economy and caution in incurring new expenses neewssary, or the means of the city will prove inade- quate to carry on the governnient forthe year. This cun only be accomplished by refusing to incur any ex- pense not imperatively enlled for, and by retrenching and curtailing every branch of the ‘public service, and by the abolition of every office not indixpensably nec sery to the good government of the city. Our conat tuents b ome justly and greatly ularmed at the enormous and increasing expenditures in many of the departments, and you will but carry out their just ex- pectations if you apply yourselves to their reduction. I beg leave particularly to call your attention to the Alms House department. Itappears that the expenses of this establishment have been increasing rapidly for the last few years, ‘They are for the year 1842... $202,004 4 » 96,040 Total for 1842, . «$238,000 00 1843-—Expenses + $213,633. 90 Salaries 87,366 70 Total expenses 1843 . $201,000 00 1844—Expenses: $247,507 74 "$34.99 39 7.678 1 Salarion. . Extra do. Total expenses 1645—Expenses. | Salaries... .... Fxtra de..... $311,274 06 1946 — Expenses. «$290,913 74 Salaries... 02,723 86 Total for the yemr 1846, 0. 0. co +s «+ +6 $843,097 60 It will thus be seen that the increase of officers and the amount of salaries paid in this department are en- tirely disproportionate to the increase of the number of inmates, and | cannot doubt that « rigid inves jon will show that many. f these officers and their ten can be dispensed with, and a ‘amount thereby saved to the city treasury. I am well convinced that a large reduction in the expenses of this department can be ef- fected by the apeody removal of the inmates to the build- ing oreeted on Blackwell's Island, and by the saleof the Janda ant Lyte he Aa Md ee ity at Bellevue; ‘and in this conn ‘ongly urge upon your attention the establishment of a work house where ‘hon | pet = Lay at the pets expense can be constantly and usefully employe?, This would not only add to the | health and comfort of the inmates, but the prodacts of | their labor would tend greatly to reduce the expense of | means to yout, and oftener if he | «++ + «$12,687,833 99 | «+s ee $250,000 00 cee ees $2,670,724 28 | ditures of the city for the year 1846, exceeded its reve- nueg, and the amount collected by taxation, by the sum Notwithstanding, therefore, the high the raising by tax the following sums for the expenses of mainta! them, and lessen the burthen of tazstion already so heavily imposed. The condition of the children heretofore left at the Farms on Long Island claims your early attention. are now in the buildings on Blackwell's Island, Will soon be occupied by the inmates of the Alms House st Belleveu, who will be removed thence, and adequate provision for the accommodation of these children must It has occurred to me, and I respectfully upon you the consideration of thy he erection wooden buildings on ~ ge enelgge tn be in adequate provision for Humanity to the hands that every re- poor and aftticted demands at ‘ome h quisite provision should be comfort of those’ who, from ‘want med aighente, ae compelled to seck support from public charity 'T eee well satisfied that the present ‘nrrangemente for the medical treatment of the inmates of the Alu prisons and lunatic asylum, are utterly inadequate to their wants, and it is gear imperative duty to provide enlarged facilities for this purpose und the best medical talent which the city afford. The mode in which ex- penditures are made in some branches of this d ment seems tome to demand your prompt action, ‘The amount of donations for out door poor last year was $46,498 06, 0 sum, and one expended upon the sole responsibility of the superintendent of out door poor, and L respectfully urge upon you the expediency of devising luce this large expenditure, and to provide such checks as will insure a strict accountability in the disbursing office. Another source of expense in the department is the confinement and support in our prisons of + tained as witnesses. They are here confined indiscrimi- nately with convicts, and with those against whom they may be called on to testify, and on this subject | cannot too strongly urge iate action, asx the practice is fraught with ‘moral end physical evils that demand im- medinte correction. The language of one of my prede- cessors on this subject is so forcible and so apt, | cannot forbear quoting it—he “ hopes that your sense of justice and humanity will not permit more time to spon. pen is necessary, with proper investigation and delil to make such change, so that this foul blot upon our cha- racter as a civilized, humane and C community, should be craitteniet. ” pote ? t is proper, while alluding to department, that should call your ‘attention fo the act recently passed by Cy 7 persis the bonding and —— of alien passengers, and taking from the cit; reapon- sibility of supporting those who may hereafter become chargeable as paupers. The commission instituted by virtue of this law has not yet been organized so as to enable me to communicate more fully to you the practi- cal operation of this system; but when it commence the duties devolving upon it, it will be my duty to call your attention thereto, with » view to such action on your part a# may soem requisite for the protection of the ‘city. y. ‘The police system also demands your careful investi- gation, with a view to asccriin if it cannot be so fim- proved aa to Le more efficient and serviceable. It has | been in operation a sufficient time to enable us to form | ae estimate of its worth, and I regret the necessity which compels me thus officially to state, that #0 far as my own observation extends, it has failed to meet the | just expectations of the community. ‘The enormous annual outlay necessary for its support has not produced corresponding benefits, either in the prevention of crime or the arrest of offenders, and it is the opinion of candid and observing minds. that the good order and quiet of the city, have not been more conspicuous, than under the former system. On the 15th of March, 1847, the chief of police report- ed to the Board of Aldermen that although the nominal force of the police under his control comprised 900 men, there were but 670 fit for ordinary duty, and that ducing the three months ending January 31, 1847, the loss of services of policemen from sickness and 6 " sions, amounted to 6,172 days, being an average of 67 men cach day, and as there are 42 men on day stations who do not perform duty during the night, the number actually available for night service can only’ be 661 men, but one half of whom are on duty at atime, and yet this saystern, which affords so Uetle Protection to citizens and their property, more expec! at night, is supported and continued at an annual exponse of $479,000, ‘This enormous expense is for salaries only, and does not include the lighting of the station houses, which requires an average cost of $240 each, nor the fitting | up and repairing the station houses, which, in some in- | stances at least, has been done at great expense; such | wlarge expenditure in this department, without being | productive of those beneficial results for which the community had a right to look, forms in my opinion a | good reason for discontinuing or essentially; modifying a | system which makes non-producers of nine hundred | men, who might by mechanical or other pursuits, sup- port themselves and families, and. thus contribute thelr quota to the generaleprosperity of the community. 2° "The funded or floating debt, In this view Il recommend for your consideration the in yearly instalments of $90:000 each, by | propriety of memorialising the Legislature to abolish tax specially laid for that purpose. ..... 200,000 00 | the present police system,if it can be accomplished with- 3, The temporary debt, « dubt’ created in out leaving the city responsible for the pay of the pre- anticipation of taxes and revenue, .,... 739,454 66 | “ent force during the unexpired term of their appoint- ment. T beg leave to suggest for your cons! Jeration as a substitute for the present inefficient system, the estab- lishment of a night watch, to consist of 1200 men, who would be enabled in addition to performing their duties | as watchmen, to pursue their ordin: avocations dur- 5 per cent fire loan stock, due in 1861 | ing the day. The city shall be divided into not less odo ple building tock, ‘due in 1856, 18,000 0 | than a weet Gee esd 2 Re ge a gen 5 do fire indem: ‘stock, 08s captain in each, and for the ordinary police duties re- ee -_ 870,088.00 | cired to be performed during the day, a sufiicient $1,640,088 00 | number of marshals might be appointed to attend the Water debt, as follows:— | courts, and to serve as street Inspectors, health wardens, per cent water loan stock, due in 1852... $890,207 00 | &c., and these might be so connected with the night do do do 1857... 989,488 00 Meee both would co-operate harmoniously and ef- 5 do do ee i cient 5 do do Bi tooo, ss berry ha Under this or a similar system the full complement 5 do do wm de 1870. . 2 3,000,000 00 | Of men would be always on duty, without any addition- do do do 1880. |. 11375577 00 | #1 expense, and in the case of afew or many being ab- 5 and 6 Croton water stock, due in 1890... ‘385,000 00 | Sent, their places would be supplied by substitutes, who 6 per cent temporary water loan, before 1849 757.910 0) | Would only be paid for the time they were actually on duty, From a careful estimate on this subject, | am prepared to assert that allowing to the night watch the | sum of $1 26 per night, the expense of maintaining such an establishment would be less annually by upwards of $100,000, while additlonal security at night would be ensured from the inei number of men on duty, | and all the duties of day police would be performed as efficiently ax now. |. ‘The enormous and increasing expenditures under the head of “cleaning streets,” call loudly for a thorough | change and reform in this department of the city go- | vernment. The net expense for this object Inst year wax | $117,197 30, and while there is no ground to doubt the | fact of the expenditure, there is equally none for sup- posing that it was for cleaning streets, for it is a source | of just and general complaint, that the streets were | never more neglected, and that very little or no effort | has been made to render them comfortable to our citi- zens. ‘The amount appropriated under this head for the current year is $136,000, and of this there has alread: been expended up to May 4, 1847, the sum of $57,495 16, which has been paid out during the past four months, when it is well known that little or nothing can be done toward the cleaning of streets at that season of the year. Ifa similar rate of expenditure should be continued through the year, this department alone will require nearly $175,000; but I trust that your wisdom and pru- dence will lead to the prompt adoption of some system | whereby this extravagant and wasteful expenditure will be checked, while at the same time the condition of the streets shall be such as will ensure cleanliness, health and comfort, and this, too, at # greatly reduced rate of expenditure. | . After careful deliberation, I feel at liberty to ae | for your consideration the adoption of = system of con. tracts to he given to responsible men, and | am well as- sured that by this means a large amount would annuall, be saved to the city tre , While the streets woul be kept in 9 much better and more cleanly state, The | city mignt be divided into not less than eight districts, | and provision should be made to have the great thorough- | fares swept before seven o’clock in the morning, and the manure and rubbish removed immediately from the city ‘The subject is one of such vast importance, | feel that | cannot too strongly impress upon your attention the necessity of early action thereon, and | cannot doubt | that such a system as wise and careful legislation would | mature, would, if faithfully carried out, be the means of saving annually at least $60,000, to the city treasury, while it would be entirely acceptable to the whole com- munit: The department of lamps and gas claims, and will, I doubt not, reveive early attention at your hands, with « ! view to the reduction of the large amount now expended | in its support. The expenses for lighting the streets, markets, station houses, &c., for the year 1846, amount- ed to $162,830 81. There are about 2,600 lamps supplied | with gas, and 7,600 with oil, the former south of Grand street, costing about $11 per lamp, and those north of | thatatreot, $15, while those lighted with oll cost about | $11 each As the gas ffords the most light, and as it is | believed that the city could be lighted with it more eco- nomically than with oil, | recommend the gradual dis- | continuance of the oil lamps, and the lighting ef all the strects, a8 soon as it can be effected, with gus. This sub- | ject, however, will doubtless receive your early cons | eration, and to your wisdom | commit it, in the assur- | ance that you will adopt such measures as will conduce | to economy in expenditure and the convenience of our citizens. | ‘That noble work,Croton Aqueduct, the enduring monu- ment of the enterprise of our city, of which are 20 hose value is each day more and more and properly BS ger Pop 4, fulfils all the expectations which were formed of it at its coneep- tion, and is rapidly approaching completion, The work at the High Bridge is nearly finished, and it to be hoped that the duties of the Water Commis. ion appointed hy the State, will then cease, and tl expense thereby incurred be saved to the The nmount paid for salaries to the officers connected with | the Commission, amounted last year to the sum of $12. 931 79 I take great pleasure in referring to the administration of the affairs of the Croton aque juct Department, un | der the supervision and direction of its present able and | competent head. Its manifold and responsible duties | have received prompt attention, and its affairs are in » most prosperous condition. The revenue is constantly | increasing, and we mey reasonably indulge in the ex pectation that the day is not far distant when the re coipts will be adequate to discharge the interest on the debt incurred for the construction of this noble work, and thereby relieve the citizens from the burthen of taxation now traposed for that purpose ‘The receipta of the Department for the year ending April 30, 1847, have been $194,461 34, being an increace over the preceding year of $30,025 81, and the expendi- tures for all purposes, including the purchase and laying down of over four miles of water pipe, were $54, , being a decrease from the preceding year of $4,030 03. ‘There are now laid down in the city 170 miles of water pipe, with the structures appertaining thereto, The number of permite issued to water takers is over 15,000, and the department is, in all its aspects, in a prosperous and flourishing condition | During the past year, another and a responsible duty | has been imposed on the Croton Aqueduct Department | via: the care of sewers and culverts, and the connec | tions opening into them. The receipts for connections from private dwellings into the public sewers from the Ist May, 1846, to the 30th April, 1847, bave been $5,380, and the expenses for the construction of new culverts and repairing, and cleaning sewers for the same period, was $6,077 60, ‘There are now 92 miles of public and private sewers in the city. and during the current year @ large addition to them will be made. Phe importance of proper drainage to every city 1s so Universally conceded, and its necessity so linperiousl: demanded in our own motropolis, that your action will e but secondary jn y the applications for now | sewers which will be os 1. \ amber of thee | now in use are totally wo he purposes for whie nN, Zt rs { \ «