The New York Herald Newspaper, January 4, 1853, Page 7

sae a TAPER ET ARRIVAL OF THE GLASGOW, ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROP%, Good Passage Across the Atlantic. State ef the Markets, dit, dite, dice The screw steamer Glasgow, Capt. Craig, arrived yesterday morning from Glasgow, whonce she sailed om the 16th alt. She brings ene day’s later Bows. Abstract of the log of the Glasgow and New York steam- ship Glasgow, R. Craig, Commander, from Glasgow to- wards New York, in December, 1862, and January, 1853 :— Date. Wind Tat. Long. Dee. 16, 1652.. Left Greenock at 30 minutes past 4 P. M. 17, ..StoNB 200 «5510 9 00 18, 935 5418 15 30 1s. 210 «(6418 21 98 2, 1900 5814 26 30 a, 176 «6215 «= 30 62 2, te «6140 83 88 23, 2 «5115 | 85 48 rr 54 «50 48-38 67 23 138 491480. 28 am, 190 48. 43 48 a7, 210 4651048 47 23, m0 06445058 83 29) 180 43:37 66 48 20, 72 4938 «= 557 38 a, 24 4217 6210 Jan. 1, Ww 22 4119 66 48 a, . BW to NNE 20 6403671 80 3, .. Arrived at Quarantine at 9A. M. Remarks. Dae, 16-4 30 P. M.. abreast of Greenock, set om full a Fone pats ei ie pt nN! pert, light winds ; strong gale. 18—Btzong goles and heavy sea, double revfed top- 19-8 goles and high sea ; first sail set. Soa Fresh heceses and head roa ; steaming only. ‘X1—Strong gales and hoary head pen ; steaming only. a ~~ gales and very heavy head sea j steaming sa—Very severe gales and heavy head sea, with snow and bail ; steaming only. 24—A tesrifie gale with a most tremendous westerly a—Beve Cy acy kdary well ly for ere gales ve erly sea ; fore and aft sails sot. icant bain orst | gerytoord al westerl; 5k id aft pet cooasionall batea ashen 'y) ‘2% —Btreng gales, with snow ; first part, fore and aft, , equare sails set. 20—Virst part, strong gules; latter part, moderate weather. 29—First part, moderate breezes ; latter part, strong gales and high tes. ‘2—Terrifle gale and heavy westerly ses; steaming only. 3B—Pirst part, strong winds ; letter part, light airs ; Deamlagienly | AE ML, seeks the stonmatel Africa. and asked to be re] . Jan, 1—Light breesos and heavy weather ; fore and aft sails cet. 2—Light and cloudy weather ; fore and aft ‘alana . M. eame to anchor off the light shi a7 u., abreast of Sandy Hook ; 9A. M. arrived at Quarantine. Length of passage, 17 days 5 hours. It was reported in a Paris paper that General Nar- vaez had been ordered to quit Spain. The Freach Emperor’s visit to Compeigne is post- poned. Bourse, Tuesday, 4} per cents, 1054; 3 per ecnts, 81}. ‘The commercial accounts from India by the over- land mail are regarded as being satisfactory. The departure of the Adelaide from Plymouth was delayed, by order of the Admiralty, till Thurs- @ay, the 16th, in order that despatches may be sont tothe Oape. The Melbourne left the Tagus on the 21st, making St. Vincent on the 29th; speed, two hundred miles per day; passengers satisfied. ‘The letters from India, via Marseilles, had ar- rived in London. Trade was active in Calcutta. Breights from London, from £3 2s. 6d. to £3 5s, It ia stated that Zimmay has thrown off its alle- giance te Ava, likewise that Dost Mahommed is marching rapidly onKelat. The Nizam’safiairsare | im a desperate state of anarchy and confusion. Gon. Pyaser has resigned the Presidentebip. The railway was progreming rapidly. Trade in China wasdull. The insurgents against the government had had some success. emgegement they put thirty military and eivil of- fieers, and 1,300 people, to the sword. The Pekin | Gasette announces a great earthquake—1,000 houses destroyed, and 300 people killed. Earthquakeshad been general throughout Ching. British Parliament. In the House of Commons on the 14th alt., jn answer to Mr. Adderley, Bir J. Pakington snid he was justified in stating that the war a’ the Cape was absolutely at an end. He was informed b: the important district of the Waterkloof had been entirely cleared. He had no thinking thet the war was e¢: eastern or in any other direction. {From the Lomdom Times, Dec. 16.) The ven laser now year enh Ge Ce presses }» in the event of its ing, the Inhabi- ted House Duty shall henceforth be levied on amore sumerous class of dwellings than heretofore Bo. Yeast, the Right Hon. mover himself desoribes it, when he says—‘‘I only ask you to sgree to this, that rea of diroct taxation should he extended.” This is not a question of principle, but ye whether Parliament will give the present Chancellor of the Exehequor that whieh he aske for, viz, « groater number of houses to be taxed. ‘The principle of an increased area of direct taxa- tion will be only indirectly and partially affected by the decision. There are other direct taxes besides and other taxes on houses besides inhabited houses, and other taxes on in- habited houses besides the particular inhabited ieee duty named in the resolution before the loure. ‘That duty isa tax upon rental; upon oneitem of nal experditure, and expressly in pertion that expenditure. The question of direct tax- ation, therefore, acd the question of the area of direot taxation, are much larger tham can ny be staked on this resolution. We at, all that the House will give or refuse to Mr. Dis- racli will bes greater tether of House tax. It will met commit itself against giving him « ir tether ofincome tax. It will not restrict itself from jiving, with perfect consistoncy, the power of vying s ten per cent house tax to any other gen- theman besides Mr. Disraeli—to Sir Charles Wood, for example, or Mr. (ioulburn. It will only give or refueo to Mr. Disraeli the new houses he asks for. We see no principle, no great question ef finanse, at stake om the imponding vote. We see nothing more than that government asks for certain new re- sources, with a vicw to s certain revision of taxa- tion; and that Parliament, having regard to the men ake the request, to the whole of their avowed intentions, to the wishes of the people, and the cireumstances of the times, simply grants or refases what is asked. Prance. [From Paris letter of Dec. 14 ia Loadon Timer Great activity oentinues to pr The shopkeepers are makin; traordinary preparations fer the sale of th ¢ sents, which yap! oo: 1608 of December. It is expested that the shops will be arranged for the occasion with more than wasnal taste and brilliancy. The manufacture: tthe mean ti are busy in executing foreign ord At no form riod Rave there been made such ex- tensive sales for England, particularly in articles of bronze, silks, snd perfumery. [otters from Lyons state that the manufacturers thore have been com- pelled to refuse fresh orders, having more on hand than they will bo able to execute before next epring: Wqrally favorable accounts have beon re- eviyed from Rouhaix and Elbeuf. The Chambers of Commerce in the manufacturing towns are be- ginning te occupy themselves with the exposition which is preparing st New York for the lst of May pext. The Chamber of Commerce of Libeuf has addrested letters to ite members, requesting them torend their produce to their care, to be packed ap eae by which plan it may be transmitted to New York at little expe: according to the system pursued by the Cha: femmerce of Londow last year. The most comp! imaction prevails in the Paris eorn market. The bakers made an exertion this woek te reduse the price of flour, but the millers would not give ine & The latter expect a serious rise in prise, which they say will come from London. The reserve of flour in the PF market stores is reduced to 5%,000 sne- twioal quintels. Old flowr is likewise beoom- ioe fearce. There wero 6,000 sacks of flour id during the first three days of lant week, at prices Mig Sig from 48f. to 5If., nceording’ to quality, for Kingland and the North. Superior marks aye still held at S6f. the sack of 157 kilo- g:ammes, good quality at from SUf. to BOF, ordi- mary at O4f, and inferior at from SIf to 52t. 5A) Wheat is os dall of sale as flour im the Paris mar- kot The weight of — kilogrammes is quoted at 29f.50c. The markets in the departments are well tupplicd with whoat, and the prioo ia looking dewn. Thero have been some purchases made in Rrittany for the English markets. The price of heof and mutton has been well maintained at the Yate cattle fairs. Lean stook, however, was no- leeted, in oonssquence of the searcity of fodder. ‘tters from the departments of tho Drome and the on represent the silk trade as partiewlar! neive. The rales at Lyons amount to 100 bales a large 59 62 pm. Kali: | Railways quiet, but prices firm; little "deing in Preach After one | the General in command that | ly | day fer the mere eonrumption af the manufsoturess, ‘ | bowie-knives. About one-half had nothing | swelled with martial ‘without an: purchases for speculation. The same Setivity proveile at Bt. Etienne. The Milan Gazette blushes the capital sentenes pooewese by the ‘Ccunell of War against the fol- wing persons :—Tazzoli (Enrico), aged 39, a oler- man and professor in the F) 3 at ac, ges us fay fietor; 10), > roe Zambelli (Gievanni), aged 28, a petal’ painter and doctor ; Poma (Carle), aged 29, physician attached to the olvil hospital of Mantua. The above were eonvicted of havin; formed part of the Revolutionary Committee oj Mantua and Veniee, Arg object hed to Ceyst a lar movement for the purpose of separa io Yolavardo- Venitian kingdom from Austria, and of having kept up a correspondence with other re- volutionary committees, and with Mazzini. All those convicts were tied to the gibbet, and exe- cuted, at Mantua, on the 7th of December. Several others, less culpable, had their penalty commuted into confinement in irons during various periods, by order of Marshal Radetzky, Governor-General of the Lombardo. Venetian kingdom. The notification of the execution was made by Charles Baron de Qu- lez, Commander of the Fortress. American Military Discipline. Blodgett, Cogeerhall, Birykes, Rest, Hankin, lodgeti og gee! er, Souder’ and’ Csuh, See, ke azo inte 4 , &e, &e., are in want of an Officer, and ore oo to have as pores Gite own way as porsible. They consequent upon Rust, abate either the easiest ee failow, or The most useless man of the Barty: Encam within the enemy’s territory, and countenanced by the re- ular force, they lead a free and easy live enough. ¢ rigorous discipline which prevails in most arate is relaxed to moet the views of the majority. Rast is in his marquee enjoying his otium cum dig., 88 commandi' Officer. In Blodgett, Coggeshall, Stryker, der, Cobb, &c, privates. ey selves carelessly on his GE? stools, squabble for a soft seat on his bed, and do, perhaps, some litt damage to his effects. Rust bet! self of the necestary discipline of his corps. Refi that a fachion prevails in the army (useless, perhaps,) of mounting guards and pickets, &o., he seizes the op- rtunity of hinting to Blodgett, Coggeshall, Stry - ES. Hunkin, Boudder, and Cobb, that he would like them to do a little bit of sentry. They signify their assent as follow: “You be darned !” B tt. “Tl see you—somewhere—first !” says Cogges- hall “© Go to the devil !” says Cobb. Sometimes a glimpse of the volunteers may be had, in the shape of a brass {band,| parading the streets of New York, with much pomp and ceremo- ny, followed by a dosen men in a pe uniform, with firelocks on their shoulders, and by half the town, cheering vociferously. Some yy may be seen in greater force. friend of mine attended a muster of the militia at Utica. A motley crew were assembled in two ranks, and were treading on each others’ heels, and mutually kicking each other, to pass the time until the officer should arrive. Stray memoranda of the panoply of war dotted the line. One had an old shako; another, a pair of trousers with ‘red stripes; a third, an antique fatigue jacket. The; were variously armed, with muskets, rifles, = yu sticks, and while some were fantastically ‘‘ got up” in fanoy dresses and paper esps, others ide, on the ih of on their heads; but the having stuck empty fig. | best part of the joke was to follow. Inthe distanes, a cocked hat, with a fountain of white feather ow out of it, appears slowly advancin; There is a figure in red th the hat and the whole is mounted om a sorry horse. At length the object arrives in front of the line. It turns out to be the officer commanding. He is gorgeously attired. (Of tinsel and feather there is po end; and he takes off his and bows low to army,” which occasions a slight sensation and calls forth cheers. He then makes a very compli- mentary speech upon the satisfactory a) ance of the force, and es his i down the ranks with hishat off. Ifhe did not ve in this manner there might be a mutiny, for it does not do to rob free citizens of thelr rights. Markets. Lexpex Moxey Manxer, Wednesd ih funds inactive, and s tothe ministers. Cons div; 854 per cents, 1087, ehequer bills, and afternoon, Dec. weaker, from ols for account, 100: Bort stock, 22234 334 16. bares. Paris Bot felt Ce E, Dec. 14.—Closing Prices.—Four-and a per » 106f 50e.; Three per Cents, 81f. i0e.; Bank of France, 2,900f. Livenree Cortex Manner, Wednesday, Dec. 15—4 P. ‘M.—Cotton sales to-day, 6,000 bales=a very firm market, Per lb. advance on Friday’s prices. scew Cortex Maxxrr, Wednesday afternoon, Deo. 10.—There has been a fair by te fired cotton this last week, both on speculation and e trade. Holders are rather stiffer im rane am advames. Middling worth to. day 5% per lb. Giascow Grain Maxxet, Wednesday afternoon, Deo. 15.—The trade threughout the week has continued very firm, and considerable quantities of wheat and flour have changed hands at a farther advance of 64. per boll and 6d. te 1s. per bbl. and sack om the rates of day week. Oats and oatmeal have likewise attracted more attentio: anda large business been dome in beth at ‘an advance of | Gd. to 1s. per boll, amd 1s. to 1s, Gd. per load. , beans, and peas im moderate demand at low rates. There | was a good attendance at day’s market, and a fair fpusiness done at the advanced rates above moted. Giascow Pic Inon Manxer, Wednesday afternoon, | ; Deo. 15.—Our pig iron ma:ket continues to improve, the price having risen 4s. 6d. to ‘ewables us to quote the same at 70s. for warrants. aoe Conx Maxxrr, Wednesday, Dec. 16.—The sup of Tone at Mondsy’s rates. dear; demand trad Foreign firm. and arrivals limited. aiet, and rates a shale lower. rates well sustaimed. Inbeans and peas little d prices unaltered. Malt slow of pale. White $0 668.; red, 388. to 60s. Our Lima Correspordence. Lita, Peru, Nov. 26, 1852. since this day week, whieh | ts. eee eat wes limited, and a = bv er | ate = Tragical Affarr—Attack on an Editor by Mr } Thorne, §c., §c. The quiet and beautiful city of Lima has been thrown into s kind of eivil revolution by twe rival theatrical companies and the Peruvian paper, E/ Correo. I must inform you that at the same thea- tre we have the Italian opera and the drama. The lyrics sang twice s week, andthe Spanish company played five times; but our fs would only support the Italians, hence the Spanish vengeance waa carriei to the extremo. Tie first star of the Castillanos began te fire his guns through the Correo, with anonymous and porfidious arti. cles against the prima donna, Mrs. Barili Thorne. The some musical amateur discovered the true autho: the same night some two hundred young men tered the theatre and mobbed the Spanish artistsand obliged them to | the stage. Afterwards they went to the house of the cantatrice, aud having pro- vided a sumptuous coach, they carried her in pro- cession, with bands and lighted torches. But this glory was of short duration. The next morning the Correo renewed its attacks sgainst Signora Barili, calling her a r songstress, am intriguant, wretoned—, and whatnet. Her husband, who isa son of Colonel Thorne, the New York millionaire, swore to avenge his wife, sistance of two friends, he placed himself under the portiooes of the church cf St. Augustine, near the office of the Correo. In fact, as soon as Mr. Toribio Mansilla appoared in the stieet, Mr. Therne rushed to seize bis rival; but, in the melée he stabbed a Frenchman, and it is thought that th jocent vietim cannot survive. Mr. Thorne was instanily arrested, and I am fear- fal that he will undergo very serious penalties. The theatre clesed, and it may be said that with ba tragical casualty ended the Italian opera in ima. Loriai, with his wifo, and Avignoni, have been engaged for the Italiom opera in Sun I’rancisoo, and I that no one of them will attempt stabbing ifornia editor Supreme Court—Special Term. Before Hon. Judge Roosevelt, Jan 3 —-Dacisions.—Hwgh Kiley va. John Riley ~The alleged partnership ought to be more specifiosily net forth aq to ite terme, capital, duration, ke , ko, to war. rant an {njanotion amd receiver, especially as the plaiatlt admits that the defendant denies ite existenoe sfdam Al, Hert and Arden M. Halleck es. the Stearaboat Ster—Ifthe warrant w: to Queens eounty, it could only be issued by that county. apy The Pr it, se, af the F Bank in Brisiol ea Jas. 11. Munson.—The inquest appears to be perfectly regular. But had the defence of usury even been offered at the trial, it could not been receiv cient ayerment in the pleadin that rerpect might have been al but mot waless it was im futherance of justice, whieh this would not have been; and even ifullowed. ic must Lave been on terms Motion deaied, with costs |, for want of suffi amendment in Naval elligence. The United Staves frigate Columbia, Captain Pomder- greet, was put in commission yesterday. She is attaobed to the home squedren. aad is'to be the flag ship of Oom- modore Newton. Orders wore reosived b on Thars- doy. that the United States ateamehip Fult should pro- ceed to Weehington with all despatch. As she was nob rendy the engincer left for Washington city yesterday morning. and she Falton will follow, if mecessary. It is down said that the Hon. Wim R. King is to take A governmont steamer, in order to take the Potomi , one of the rs for the Went Indies, whiok ie to oall Norfolk: Beaton, Jan. 1, heretér him -— Count or A PrEALS.—The Court of Appeals will meet to-day, in the Gapited, in the eliy of Albany. ‘Theve ‘6 two hundred sud forty: Ihre eases on the golendar. tacks were repeated in various numbers, until | jonable psople | and having secured the as- | } fore Hon. Judges Ingraham and Woodruff, and a called will be sure to draw a popular establishment. Broapway Tuzatre.—This evening the reno Yo- calist, Mad, Alboni, who has a rich. reund, and melodi- ous voice, 4 who, as hr vires Lays saaal oe any stage, er opera. “Za Vigle del Hegetiento.” in thePcharsater of Marie which will afford am opportunity for the display of her splendid vocal talent. Im addition to thle great traction, the French ballet company, with the regular dancers of the theatre, Miss Priee, Miss Norval, and Miss Jorephine, will appear in the ballet “La Songe d'une nuit d’Ete.” Nrsi0’s Ganpen.—The grand equestrian spectacle of ope will commence the entertainments this even- ing. and they will close with the ballet entitled ‘ La Maja de Sevilla.” im which the accomplished and exquisite . dancers, the Rousset Femily, will display all the beauties of thelr profestion. As tele engagement is near its ter- wination, Thursday being the last might ‘appear. ance. and as the grand Raveensien. spec! just also be withdrawn after that order to a rehearsal of the frst opera of Madame tag, those who have not ; teem them should at omee do so, Friday and Saturday nights will be devoted to the proper production of the opera on Monday evening. ‘ne Tueatne —The eognobeve bape night again offered Meavager Burton evening’s amusement. Tus’ semen ‘of the pieces are ‘ Paris and London” and ‘New Year’s in New England.” Itis an- nece! to ssy the various characters in those are by artists of the most sterling comic ability, and that whoever vieitsthe Obambers street theatre will be certain to a rich dramatic treat. Narionay Tuxatax,—The exertions of Mr. Purdy, at this favorite and very prosperous theatre, are crowned with success, as the house is nightly filled in every de- partment. The selections for this eve: are the new drama called the “Sicilian Brides,” and the“‘Mystic Lily.” The various cbaracters are filled by a very talented stock company, Mr. Jones, Mra. H. F. Nichols, and some other artists of celebrity appearing in the leading parts. Waxacx’s Tuxatag.—Where can one while away an bac with more pleasure and delight than withim the walls of this well regulated and beautiful theatre. The mansger is unceasing in his exertions to please his pa- trons. Every other night he presents some new feature, ond his com; is composed of some of the best comedi- ans im the States. The bill for to night consists of “Paint Heart never won Fair ” the new call- “Christmas Dinner” and “ pings,” e lysterious with the drama of * Born to Good Luck.”” Who ear re- sist ~ temptation of witnessing this excellent entertain- ment? American Museum, will relate his In the afternoon Tom Thumb pe history, which will be succeeded by the piece called * mond and Agnes,” and in the evening, Genera. Tom Thumb will again Spyeer, and the performances will close with the «Forty Thieves.”” Wnits’s Vantetizs.—The. bill announced for this Rt ts fail to crowd this neat little theatre, which is ims very prosperous career. Chanfran is a ‘eat favorite, amd very justly #0 as he isa finecomedian. ‘he apnoup: for te- it are ‘Good for No- thi Struck Barber.” * Faint Heart never won Btoge Fair Lady,” and the“ Forty Thieves.” Gunisty’s Orcas Hovsr.—This well man: estab: lishment, atways conducted with great ability and tact by Mr. E. P. ‘Ohristy, continues im one continuous career of prosperity. Woov’s Mixstarre harmonizes well im their choruses; the melodies are good. and the instrumental performers are capital. A fine bill fer this evening. Banvanv’s exhibition of the Holy Land is drawing | large audiences. Rosrxt Heiier, the great magician, gives his surpris- ing neeromantic feats every evening, at 639 Broadway. Bowery AmrmtHeatar.—Messrs. Sands & Oo. offer brilliant attractions at the cireus thisevening. A act of double horsemanship by Messrs. Nathans an: Hankins, medley dance, Miss Joscyline, and the spec- tacle of “Mazeppa,”’ are the most ¢ features of the bill. A good house is certain to be their portion. Miss Jutta Draw is playing at the Bt. Charles theatre, New Orleans. Profersor Anpensor, the magician, is amusing the citi- zaps of Charleston, 8. C. Mr. Crartrs Buaxe, the comedian, is play! an ¢en- gagement at the Arch street theatre, Peng a, on ‘the conelusion of which he will depart for California. d Mrs. Barney Wistiame are performing at Mies Rosarine Stickney, the favorite Southern eques- trienne, has become the wife of Mons. Benoit, a distin- guished French equestrian. Mr, and Mrs. B. 8. Conan are playing in Detroit, Michigan Mr. Coomps, the new candidate for theatrical fame, has been tendered a complimentary benefit at Cincinnati. piers is performing at the Howard Atheneum, in Boston. Mrs. Esta Bostwicx gave her second eoneert in Louis- ville, on the 30th ult. ‘Miss Kimacrry closed her engagement in Buffalo, on the 3d inst. read in L’ Food’ Italienthe well known Professor ing, J. K. Lalemonski. hes gone to Italy, accompa- pupil, Miss Julie Hill, of Boston, where he is ber musieal education. The editor of L’Eco @’ Italian on that he bas bad the pieasure ofan introduction to this young lady, and pronounces her as a perfect beauty. gifted with great musical talents, and esgic moet magnificent voice of mesxo soprano — ‘his is the first eqe among the Americans, that a lady of birth aud fortupe bas wished te become an artist. We wish her and her tutor success and prosperity. Aimshouse, Blackwell's Island, Jobn Fitch, Warden. ‘The admissions, , and deaths, at this institu. tion, during the year 1852. have been as follows .— ADMIssiONs. Males, Females. Total. Native. Fo'gn. 19° =h2 a7 49 422 108 101 200 59 160 105 100 205 58 152 104 90 = «194 58 «136 123 98 216 38 178 116 108 24 69 165 121 1a 285 oo 176 11 96 = 207 45 (162 September. $8 98 = 196 48 (148 October.. 101 83 184 a 140 November . 130 5 225 “a 180 December 138 98 231 of 7 Totals......66- 1409 1,188 2597 611 1,986 DISCHARGES. Males Females, Total. Native, Fo'gn. January onek 46 97 29 68 Februar; 89 106 194 56 138 14348 58 161 418 89 829 122 207 70 237 ns = =46 49197 78 149 340115 9% =—-185 43142 127 210 52 158 61 138 26 7 November . eo 12 85 91 December.- 61 ne ae 87 Totals......... 1,871 1186 2,607 S73 1,934 pixp. Moles, Females Total. Native, Fo'gn. January . 7 4 11 4 7 Februar, o 8 8 6 8 March 1s 8 21 15 6 10 nu a1 9 12 9 6 15 4 nt 7 4 il 2 9 4 7 21 9 12 -l2 14 i 10 16 16 3 19 8 BO 5 6 il 3 8 3 ry 6 1 5 December.. 7 7 le 8 7 Totals........ 108 72 180 73 107 Of the 2,607 persons admitted to the Alms House during the year, there were Born in the United Btat 610 Bors in Ireland, 1,636 Bora in German; 181 Born in KEpgland 122 Born ia Scot ee 63 Bora in otber, countries, rt The Law Courts. Tho January term of the law courts was opened yesterday morning, and the several new officials en- tered upem their duties. The bustle consequent upon the many changes was very exciting, and seomed anxious to have a poep at every new incumbent, from the yor to the humble clerk. The Hon R. H. Morris, the newly elected Judge of the Supreme Court, took his seat for the first time, | | and presided at Chambers. SUPERIOR COURT. The eourt was epened before Hon. Judge Bot- worth, the panel called, but no cause being ready, the court was adjourned to Tuesday morning, COMMON PLEAS. The two branches of this court were opened be- journed to Tuesday morning. The new elerk of t! tis John S. Magnes vice Edwin F Cor anlary $900. Olerk of part, H. M, 6 sevend rick vice Samuel Brown—salary COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICB. Richard B Connolly, Eiq , the new County Olerk, vice George W. Riblet, E+q., has entered npon his duties and appoiated David A. Fowler as Deputy County Clerk, at a salary of $1,500 « yonr, and Benjamin Cohen Assietant Dopaty, at 6350. He has siso appointed William Sinclair Clerk of the Supreme Court im Equity, at $1,000 salary; Horatio P. Carr, Clerk of tho Sie oe Court at Law, $1,000; Acsistant Clork of the Supreme Court, Edward Me- torin, salary $800 a year; Firat Searcher, salary $200, James Nack; Assistant Searchers, three, Ed- ward McConnell, $700; Thomas Cowen, $600; Johneon, $600—to come in on the Ist ef February; Bookkeepor, salary $800, John Hickson; Naturaliza- tion Clerk, salary $500, John Brown; Clerk Cham- bers Common Pleas, salary $900, Thomag Boss, vice J_D. Hoyt; Recording Clerks, five, James Boobeo, £00; John M. ys seal Albert Wallace, $600; ‘ames Megary, $600; Edward C. Letts, $600. There has been no change made in tho clerkship of the Supreme Court Special Term or Cirouit. AUPERION COURT—SPROIAL TERM. Belew Hon. Jadge Duer. Jan. 3—The Art Union case. Tho enso of James G Bennett vs. The American Art Union, wae called and set dewn fer hearing on next Wed- noeday week. | 6 somo | Ment, far from creditable to the cit: | img the markets will be soon presented to | been taken having thie object im view; but I THE NEW CITY GOVERNMENT. Organization of the Beard of Assistants. HAYOR WESTERVELT’S MESSAGE. Meeting of the Common Council, dicey en dice The perfect organization of our new city gover ment, under the municipal officers chosen by the people at the late election, was completed to-day by the swearing in of His Honor Jacob A. Westervelt, as Mayor, the members of the Board of Assistant Aldermen in their representative capacity, and the due installation of all the other civic officers for the discharge of their duties. At an esrly hour in the morning the white flag, bearing the arms of the State of New York, was displayed from the centre of the front of the City Hall, each wing of the building being decorated with the national banner. About ten o’clock the people were upon the gui vive, anda dy many citizens had congregated in the Park. The Chief of Police had a large force of officers detailed from each ward, under the command of the respective cap- tains, for the ie of order in the id dnd uations, ths Mayer's titre was theeaee Inall and staircase. Lhe with respectable citi: Mayor Kingsland teok his attached to the office, and seat in the private roo: was waited upon by His Honor Reeorder Tilleu, Aldermen Brisley, Moore, Denman, Chief Matsell, of the Police, and the employees in the various public offices. At twelve o’clock noon precizely, the Mayor elect entered the room, attended by Alderman Wesley Smith, whom he was intro- duced to the presiding Chi . Mayor Kingsland snid:—-‘‘Mr Westervelt, my term of office having now expired, I am here prepared to admin- ister to zone usual oath to be taken by the Mayor of the city of New York.” Mr. Westervelt having signified his readiness to take the oath, ad- vanced to the table, and, with the Bible in his right hand, repeated the following words :— I, Jacob A. Westervelt, do solemnly swear that-I will support the constitution of the United States, and the constitution of thei State of New Yerk ; and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of jor of the oye New York, to the best of my ability. laving concluded, His Honor subsoribed the roll, which was countersigned by Mr. Kin; d, who then descended from the m: lal chair and daly installed Mayor Westervelt therein. Each gentle- man was warmly cougratulated by a crowd of eiti- sens. The membera of the Board of Assistant Alder- men then assembled in their room of meeting, and Tnumedistaly niter, tbe folloting meseage from ano fmm itely after, fol mo e from new Mayor was read to the Common Conneil: Mayon’s Orricn. New Youx, January 3, 1863. To the Honorable the Common @ouncil of the City ef New York: Gentlemen—On assuming the duties of the office to which the suffrages of my fellow-citizens hare called me, it will mot be considered unbecoming or out of place, om this occasion, to acknowledge my grateful appreciation of this mark of their confidence, and to express the un- feigned diMdence with which I enter upon thore duties, having £0 little experience in munietpal sflaire, and being #0 little acquainted with she present organization and operation ef the verious departments of our city govern- ment. While, therefore. I realise the magnitude of the ares and bilities devolved upon me, I must needs, gentiemen. rely upon your kind assistance and co- operation im aémimistering the government of this great ay for the best interests and welfare of its imhabitants, and to this end it is my purpose to exert all my abilities. In obedience to the requirements of the charter, I pre- sent for your consideration such suggestions as heave ooourred to me; and when time and practical sbsll have made me mere familiar with my dui and with municipal affairs. and I shall be enabled to judge wore correctly than I can mow do of those measures which will most eonduce to the interesta cf our city, I shall avail myseif of the privilegs accorded to me by the charter, and subinit such other suggestions as I may deem worthy of your copsideration. ‘The finances of our city. from thelr magaitude and im- portance demand. and should secure, your most earnest attention and earefal su) fon. tab the sehr ae waste Comalaa canes to a taleed by tax, ler authority from the Legislature, such sums as they may deom necessary for the support of the city government ‘during the fiseal year. amount thus to be raised is baced upom far- nithed by the heads of the several departments, through the Comptoeel and is intended to cover all the expen- ditures durimg the year. I find, however. from the an- nual statement of the Comptroller, in December last, that the efpendituros presented during the past year have exceeded the appropriations seven hundred and forty- two thousand one hundred and fifty. seven dollars, which amount must be added to the sum to be raised by tex during the nt year, and I learm from the seme ment that the total increase of expenditures for 1853 over thore of 1852. amounted to one million five hundred and forty-four thousand two hundred and minety-four dol- lare and seventy-fourcemts This very large excess of expenditures over the appropriations for the past year is accounted for in the report of the Comptroller herein re- ferred to. but that does not, in my judgment, remder the duty of guarding egainst such excess for the future less ve e eharter, as well as the ordinance by virtue of which the appropriations for the year are made, render it imperative on the Common Council to limit the expendi- tures of each department to the specific amounts origi- pally appropriated, aud which ere authorized by the Le- gielature to be raizea by tax; but thet these wise pro- visions are inoperative, or are utterly dieregarded, is evi- dently by the experience of past years; the anau- al ex f expeditures over the +? ropriations baving increased, within a few years, from fifty thousand dollars to seven hundred and afty thousand dollars. Such am excees of bo geet appears to me to be in disregard, Thenity of th Legirlati granted thet ity of the are. as power is a body to levy and cellect taxes’ on specific taaes Se the various purposes required, and these estimates should, im my opinion, never be exceeded, except on cecasions of unavoidable necessity. A very large amount is required to be raised for school | yurpores during the present year; but the object of the Eppropriation is s0 noble and philanthroplo and the be- nefits reeulting from its judicious expenditure are #0 per- manent in their character and so widely ditfased, constituents will doubtless yield an approval of tl penditure for such a purpose, though adding #0 materi ally to the amount of tax, ‘With there brief remarks upon this important subjeot, I submit a statement of the actual condition of car finances made up to the 3let of December last. Penoasent City Dent, Reosemanie rao Tnx Sine on, Jan, 1, 1858.— Spercent pub. build’g stcok, rede: mable, 1856 — $515,004. 00 5 do. build’s leanstrok, No. 3, do. .. 1860 15.000 5 . fire indemnity stork. b 402,763 60 | water loan stock, 000 000 00 do, do. ¢o. 300 000 00 . do. do do. 3000,000 00 : water stock of 1849, 255,600 00 water loan stock, 2,147,000 00 . Croton water stook, 1,000' 000 00 . water loan stock, *799,860 00 do. do. do. 99048 00 Total debt... .......... Btocks held hy the Commissio Fond, for the redemption of the oity debt, $3,002,345 Revenu> onde. payable in 1853 2000.0 Additienal ascot, vo.osgion nclndt:¢ cash in hank # 900,000 Wlick, oity debt, 9,710,514 of 10,626 #8 £16,324 $1 005,000 The Police Department is one of the most important ef apy conneeted with the city government, and its present and future condition may well demand our serious consb deration The object for which it was organized was the more tffrctual seourity of persons and property, and so far as the mere organization was concerned, that purpose is clearly within its powers ‘This, however, oan only be attained, and the efficiener of the Department, insured by maintainig the most rigid discipline, and by inculcating implicit obedience to d regulations adopted for the government of ail ‘opnected with it It shall be my aim to attain that provisions of the cherter, bat of the au- | | for Jeot to Teasonable expenditure when judiciously de- "*i'am hoppy to know Tam bappy to that during the past year com- plainu, as to the condition of the streets, with regard to their cleanliness, have been lees frequent, amd mot #0 well grounded as heretofore; but, im my judgment the adop tion of further amd more stringent regalations would secure the thorough aceomp/ishment of this object, with- out entailing any additional expense upon Depart- ment having the streets in charge I allude to the necessity for Selding te the strict letter of their engsgements all contractors for building sewers, paving, Or repaiing streets, &c., &e It is one of the conditions of all contracts issued from the Uroton Aq ae- and Street Commissioner’s De; ents, that the rectors shall remove forthwith all rubbish from the streets, and relay the pavements in good servicesble or- der. This stipulation, however. it would seem, is con- sidered by many to be a dead letter, if an opinion can be formed by the frequency with which itis disregarded, and while contractors enforce, tothe strict letter of the law, all the conditions and engegements on the part of the £3; they demand, and in most cases, receive, unlimi- ted indulgence, to violate those imposed upon themselves. Inetances are not unfrequent where streets have been enoumbered for weeks, and even months, with the rubbish left by contractors, after the period fixed for the compile- tion of the work, and additional time is as frequently granted, which is really only necessary as a matter of pereonsl accommodation to the contractor. By these means, the most serious anneyances and inconvenienee are inflicted upon aneighborhood, and the busines of parties residing there is injuriously affected, without the attainment of amy further good. This, however, has been the subject of such urgent end earnest comment by my }, L content my- self now with this remewed invitation of your attention to it, imthe hope that it will result in prompt and en- departime: ergetic action on your part and that of the te ee Pada Tr el their ee shi: jeonvenience results from pormivted now 80 long as to be considered P streget right, of encumbering the streets with b and other allowing to pustioe engaged In welsine say Se aoa’ lo a ong: in bu: the ‘use ofone- third of the street for the it of the deposit used im the prosecation of thelr werk; but this privilege, which it is im the power of the authorities to grant or withheld, should never be allowed without a fall know! of the eireumstances under which it is sought, and be pom eras im its exercise to the actual permission nted, wt is far better that one or two individuals should be put to a little additional expense or trouble than that the whole community should be seriously incommoded and annoyed. Parties engaged in building should be restricted te as ttle use of the public highway as is possible, andshould net, as is now often the case, be permitted to encumber and obstruct the streets for weeks, and sometimes even months, with lumber, bricks. and other building mate- One great cause of the frequent and just complaints, asto the encumbering ct the streets, may be traced to this ey and I invite your attention to it, as one bale it ls your duty, as it is within your power, to pre- vent. But there are obstructions of another character, more serious, because more permanent. I allude to the man- ner in whieh the bulkheads end side walks on the Hud- sen and East rivers. along the entire water front, are eneumbered. This is an evil with which you must be personally familiar and any measures which you adopt, having in view its correction, shall receive my }y 00-operation. As the annual rejorts of the various heads of depart- ments will scon be presented to you, I have not deemed it necessary, on this occasion, to enter into any detailed statement ecnoaning their manegement or operation. and have briefly adverted only tosuch topics as in my judgment demanded more immediate consideration am action at your bands. T have purposely refrained from alluding to several to- pies of general importance to eur fellow citisens, for the reason that I have not examined them eo tho:oughly as to enable me to arrive at any conclusion satisfact to my own mind. When. however, there subjects si be presented for my offisial action, I shall give to them that consideration which their importance may demand, and shall be governed in my action by what I conceive to be for the best interests of our constituents generally. In conclusion, gentlemen, | have only to tender the re- Bewed assuranee of my earnest and cheerfal e0-operation eat the welfare . prosperity of the elt; me e Welfare and y of the eity. JACOB A. WRSTERVELT. NEW YORK COMMON COUNCIL. [OFFIOLAL } Stated Session. Bearp or ALDERMEN, Jan 3, 1958. Pauszws—Richard T Compton, Esq., President; Aldermen Moore. Haley, Sturtevant, Oakley, Boyoe, Barr, Tweed, Brisley, Francis, Smith. Beareall, Bard, Ward, Denman, Cornell, Alvord, Peck. Tho minutes of the last meotiog were read and approved. PETITIONS By Alderman Buistey—Petition of Isano B Smith, for lease of piers Nos. 20 and 21, and north half of pier No 13, North river, and Exchangeslip To Committee on Fiance. By Alde: ing to $20 50, for medical services at Firat ward station house. To Committee on Police. By Alderman Denman—Petition of Josevh Pine and others, to have Thirty-seventh street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, lighted with gas. To Committee on Lamps and Gas By Alderman Borce—Petition of sundry lawyers, to have D. Jones Crain appointed a Commissioner of Deeds. To Committee on Salarics and Offices. By Alderman 8u11H—Petition of A. Hyams, to purebase portrait of Hon. Henry Clay. To Cow- mittee on Arts and Sciences and others, for a sewer in Mercer street. mittee on Sewers. By Alderman Boycr—Potition of Andrew Clarke, of pier No. 33 North river. To Commit- tee on Finance. INVITATION. An invitation was reovived to attend the annual soiree of hose company No. 41, at the Apollo!Rooms, on Wednesdsy evening, January 5, 1853. Accepted. MESSAGES FROM THE MAYOR. The annual message of the Mayor was received | read and laid on che table, and 5,000 copies ordered to _be printed The following message was received from the Mayor, viz:— Mayor's Orrice, Dec. 29, 1852. To tHE Hon. Board oF ALDERMEN: GENTLEMEX—I return, without my i ES a resolution granting permission to John Saxton, to erect a shed with open sides on pier No. 24 Bast Hyer, fer th tection of freight and passengers. is ie of the laws of the State, by the Legista- ture, Apri] 9, 1813, and which has never been re- pealed, and I could not give my official eanction to &@ measure directly in vrolation of law. | A.C Kinesiaxp, Mayor. Which was directed to ba entered at length in tho main’ and published in one or more of the cor- peration newspapers, for ten days. RESOLUTIONS. By Alderman Peck—Resolved, That the subject of procuring a portrait of Hon. Ambrose ©. Kings- land, to place in the Governor’s room, be referred to the Commiesioner of Repairs and Supplies, who, with the Committee on Arts and Sciences, is herevy directed to make the necessary arrangements to have the same taken. Referred to Committee on Arts and Ssiences By Alderman Moone—Resolved, That Whitehall street be repaired forthwith under the direction of the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies. Adopted. By Alderman Oakiry—Resolved, That a special committee be appeinted to select # suitable place for s dumping ground, in lien of the pier at the foot of Roosevelt street, now used for that purpose, and to report come other more suitable mode of die posing of the street manure and night soil. Adop- ted; and Aldermen Oakley, Haley, Barr, Sturte- vant and Boyoo appointed such committee. FROM DEPARTMENTS. Communications wore reocived from the Commis- | sioner of Repairs and Supplies in relation to opening ipline, preserve that spirit of obediemce and subordine — tion, upon whieh the character as well as the usefulness of the Department so emimeatly depend. In this eonnes- tion I would earnestly commend to your consideration | the neceesity of lighting the wharves and piers with gas, This measure has been s0 often aud 00 earnestly brought to your notice by the Chief of Police. im his efficial re- te, and it seems to me to be so \mperatively demanded by eter, consideration of publie policy, I feel it my duty | to press it egain upon your a ation. | ‘The condition of some of our markets ts, ia my judg- , especially wher ske into consideration their estimated value, the smounts appually expended om them. and the very mnall revenue whic they produce. Next te the wharves aud piers, the markets are the loast productive of any por- tom of the city property, while their importance to the wants of the community is inferior to none. In a jorge city like New York. the residents of every reotion #1! equal neoom modation from public markets, if avy ore blished or maintained, and measures should, in my judgment, be teken without delay to establien them im those looulities where most required. ‘The annual report of the head of the department hav- ou, and [ do not dowbt that the suggestions which his experience tball dictate, will reeeive due attention at your hands. It has long been # reurce of glerons ‘and jast com- plaint from all parties conpeeted with, or having busi- nese to transect im, the various departments of city geverpment. that the laws and ordinances are not so Teadily acoreslble a6 they should be. , The amended eharter was put in operation in May, 1849, at whieh time ordinances framed to comform to that instrament ware adopted while very many of those previously enacted. aud whieh do mot eonfilct with tha charter, as amended, ramained in full force and power. Where hag been no general revision of the ordinances simce 1846. ond when it is comsidered that many new ordimaneen enacted in each year, the diMeulty of referring to them, seattered as they are through fo many volumes of proceedingr, must be apparent to all, and this diMcuity is much enhanced to those not familiar with oar municipal sflairs. Several of my prodecesors have wgently reeommended the compilation of the ex- isting @rdimanees, amd their publication in one volume, ter facility of reference, and [ learn that some stops have ot ine formed what. if auy, progress has been made by those te whom this importemt task was assigned. [ would. there fore, earnestly renew that recommendation, trarti that the importance of the subjeet will commend itsel wos ly and roriowr attention. Proper cleaning of the street ie #6 intimately eom- neeted with the health eomfort and convenience of our citizens, 00 much attention cannot be given to K. and my own convictions are, that the community will net ob- estimates. Whereupon, lowing resoluti Resolved, That the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies be and is hereby directed, authorized and directed to cpen all estimates now laying in his office. Adopted. A communication was received from Bartholomew B. Purdy, Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies, nominating James S Halsvond, olerk in his offive, Thomas Starr, Superiatendent of Roads, Elijah H. Purdy, Superintendent of Repairs to Public Build- ing#, Samuel Radoliff, Superintendent of Pavements, teen was referredto the Committeo on Salaries aa es. Communications wero reosived from Robert J. Dillon, nominating Daniel E. Sickles to the office of Corporation Attorney, Peter B. Swoeney to the office of Public Administrater. Referred to the Committee on Salaries and Offices Communications were received from James Farey, Street Oommissioner, with the following nomina- tions, viz :—Cbarles MoNeill, Arsessor, in the place of Isaac W. Smith, removed. Robert Donnell, for the effice of Inspector of Sidewalks. in the plase of William Poulson, removed. Isaac Edwards, to the office of Collector ef Aasevsments, in the place of Abner Sanford, removed. Charles J. Dodge, to the cffice of Aseorsor, in tho place of Samuel H. De lderman Tweep presented the fol- | Mott, removed William Gage, to the office of | Assessor, in the place of Francis Nicholson, re- moved. Robert Warl, to the office of Saperintend- ent of Wharves, in the plaos of Moody Cummings, removed; which were referred to Committee on | Salaries and Offices Annual repors of the Croton Aqueduct Dopart- ment for the year 1852. Laid on the table and di rected to be printed, for which see Document’ (2). Communicasion——Hrom the Street Commissioner, with the foliowing ortimwtes, viz :—For paving For- ty-sceond street between Nights and Tenth avenues; for flogging eidewaiks in Thisty-first stroot, between Sixth and seventh avenues; for Sagging sidewalk in Broadway, weet side, from 865 to Vighteenth street; for flagging south side of ouctoonth street, between Second and Third avenues; for flagging, &o, White street, between Church sireet and Broadway, and in Ohuroh street, between White and Walker streets; for fegeng sidewalk im Clinton street, between Grand sni eater streets; for fen- cing vacant lote on Madison avenue and T'wenty-se- yenth street; for fencing vacant Jote on Thirty fret all just measures for the advance- By Alderman Warv—Petition of John Ia Farge | To Com- | | | | rman Moore—Bill of Dr. Deforest, amount- | | | | | | | | | to tl | which they were respectively sworn in. street and Lexington avenue; for feneing vacant lote en Second avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets; for paving, &o., in Cherry and East streets. To Committee on Streets. Communication—From the Street with the following estimates, viz.:—For regulating Fiftieth street, between Fifch and Seventh avenues; for regulating Seventy-eighth street, between Third and Fifth avenues; for regalatin; joa second street, between Eleventh avenue Me river; for regul , &c., Forty-fourth strect, be- tween Third and J"ifth a for lazing enemas and intersection of Third. Fourth, and avenues. 120th, 126th, 127th, 128th, and 129th streets; for building o well in Fifty fourth stre between Ninth and Tenth avenues; for rogues P fourth street, from First avenue to Hast river. Committee on Roads. Communication—From_ the Street Commissioner, in answer to resolution of seiner Telative to en- lecaeaen of the Battery. ‘0 Committee og itreets.. Communication—I'rom the Chief Eo, 4 to complaints of certain fire companies. Te Oo, mittee on Fire Department, Communication—From the Croton Aquedact D¢ partment, relative to proposed new reservoir... | on the table and directed to be printed. Communications wore reseived from the Stree Commissioner, enclosing the following named ap- pertioumenia of assesements:—For Togtiatig &e., ‘orty:sixth street, from Eighth to Tenth avenues. For building a sewer in Forty-seeond street, Ninth avenue, and Forty-fifth street and Eighth avenue. Fer paar a acnarhs Third are, feo. avenue ae tl wery. For ‘ourteenth street, tween avenue A and Bn i 9 setting curb and gat- ter. For re-grading, re-cetting ourb and gatter, reperine and re-fisgging Lexington avenue aad Thirtioth, Thirty first and Thirty-second streets. For building a sewer in Second avenue, Thirty- ninth street and Third aveneo. For bi Cy sewor in Fortieth street, betwoon Third and a division, viz.:— Affirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Oakley, Boyce, Barr, the President, A! ley, Smith, Pearsall, Bard, Ward, nell, Alvord, Peck. Communicat'on Pht ho Grose A De- jeot of suspen: lieanses alter let December, 185%, inorder Laid en ent, on the iklers, to repair fire hydrants for winter serviee. the table and directed to be printed. Communica ston Taam A Croton A: De- ment, with abstract, si ring, contracts made y said department for month of November, 1852. Ordered on file. Report of Committee on Croten Aqueduct a ment—On resolution relative to use of earthen pips in construction of culvarts instead of brick. Order- | ed on file. Returns of the Chief Engineer of the Fire ment, with appointments, resignations, and expul- tions in said department for month of November, 1852. Appointments aad iesignations eonfiemed, and expulsions referred to Committee on Fire De- partment. A communication was received from Henry B.Da- vies, late Counsel to the Corporstion, in relatien to charges for licenees for city railroad ears. Reforr- | ed to Committee on Law Department. A communication was received from the Btreot Commissioners with « resolution fixing the date of actual opening of Sixty second street Pith te Eighth Avenues. Roferred te Committee em Roads. communication was reosived from the Street Commissioner, nominating Norman Ewen aad Bam uel E. Holmes as City Surveyors; also, Francie P. Vidal, Jr., forthe same office, Referred to Com mittee on Salaries and Ottices. REPORTS of Gay ies Cleanin, sues es using pier iver ag @ dum| place for eal ashes and rubbish. Ado; 5 = Of special committee appointed to consider the propriety of giving a testimonial to J. R. Mount, with resolution that the sum of $300 be appropriat- ed for that purposo. Laid en the table. On motion the Board then adjourned until Wee- nesday, 5th inst , at 5 o’elook P. M. D. T. VaLentine, Olerk. Board oF AsststaNtT ALDERMEN, Monday, January 3, 1853. , Preeent—The following mombers elect for 1803, Wards Wards. 1. Josiah W. Brown, 1L. Edwin Boeton, 2. John J. Tait, 12. 8. Benson MeGown, 8. Samuel R Mabbatt, 13. Alexander Stewart, A. Sian eee 14. Thomas Wheelaa, 5. Robert a 16. Isaac O. Barker, 6. Patrick Breaden, 16. Joseph Rogees, 7. Thomas Woodward, 17. Jonathan Trotter, 8. Charles H. Ring, 18. James Crawford, oie Helmus M. Wells, 19. John O'Keefe, 0. Daniel Hunt, 2 William M ej His Honor the Mayor having entered and chair, the members took their seats, after The roll was then called, and the various m: bers answered to their names. On motion of Assistant Alderman Bouron, Asst tant Alderman Barker was ealled to the ohais. The same payer moved that the Board eced, by ballot, to the election of a President. Ca ied, and Assistant Aldermen Woodward and Rege, | appointed tellers Acsistant Alderman Beuton nominated Assé. tant Alderman Trotter, and Assistant Alda | wan Mabbatt nominated Assistant Alderman Ba, ker, for said office. A ballot having beem taken, was annewsesd to be as foliows—19 ballots, viz:— +15 Mabbatt..... I 2 Blank... N announced that Assistast Alder- elected President, and Assis- | tant Aldermen Wheelan and Mabbatt were appeint- ly prohibited by section 9, chap. 86, | o¢ | ideration, and ehould first command our carnest ‘a : H g B = F # Hi | pum. I need not remind you that as | demanded at our hands from our constituents; net, | base | ed to conduct the President elect to the chair. Having assuined the chair, the PaseipEnT ad- | dressed the Board as follows | | Gentlemen of the Board of Assistant Aldermen:—You have conferred upoa me am honor by Freegee mencond time to preride over your deliberations. renewed | Manifestation of confidence fills me with increased solicl- tude to discharge the dutics in a satisfactory manner te you and to our constituents. The trust imposed is one eat importance, full of rerpomsibility, and | i degree of incor, secompaaied by a watehfal | eitude im the posformence of ita duties, Isbell best | show my epprvciation of the honer you have doneme by endeavoring to fullil the requirements ef the offiee | such a manner as to retaim the approbet which is expressed by your partial suffrages, wi the hind indulgence and kind 09-operation you have been pleased to eosord te me, during the past year. I trust that our burineas will be eonducted with that eareful ooustderacion, prompt despateh, good order in debate, which are due to the many impor- i | tamt interests confided tous by the citizens. Before en- | tering upon the business of the new year. it becomes me to reconsider the past retrospectively, and derive trea ite experience the maxims that are te govern consideration of public affairs that may come Pon action during the preseat year. The past | one of general prosperity, rapid growth, and onward grea for the city; while other largo cities ef ilean eonfederacy have been visited with extemsire fiagrations and devastating disease, New York has comparatively exempt. Its commerce, and industrial pursaite, ef every branch, have imereased im importance and value, while » considerable number has beem added to her Poe! ae lation; but let met for. get, in the midst of our prosperity. that we are stfll bject to fire and epidomie, which has heretofore jastated our city. The mubjest of the city fimanees ie @ of the most important thet will come up for our com Lion, | ‘Bhe expomses of the eity have te 3 hew- Be? an scone Ua aoengotg Hy with the and welfare of our progressive ut such an contistent with am enlarged and its many Fe weats. sideration of elty aif and care which prudent men into their bustmene relations, and the city fimamecs be establiched upem s satinfactory basis. Metorm bad loudly been demanded of us, and wherever reform cam be effected witheat detriment to the city's interests it should be oazried eut. It will be umnecearary for me to review the variens sub- jects that will come for consideration, several standing comtmetetons, remark, will Been- trusted with the special consid on of such subjects pertain to enoh; and whatever of sree ees has Sart ara ae ‘expect of 1 \L presemt 8 tion. The juriadiction of ‘Board com the various sosial, political, moral, and us intl. tutio: upon which the fabric of Its jurisdiction {s eomcurrent with the other branch of the Common Counsell. distinct in ita legistation, therefore all papers thould be properly referred te » committes te examined end eee uy in order that » due mea. sure of consideration shall be given toesch. Im comolu siom. permit me agaim ¢e express my sokmet for the distinotion you have conferred upon me, by ve- lecting me as your President. On motion of Assistant Alderman Bouton, the Board proceeded to the election of a Clerk. Awistant Aldormen McConxuy and Mansarr were appointed tellors Assistaat Alderman Rixg nominated C. T. Me Clenachan for the office of Clerk. On counting the ballots, the President stated Mr. McC. to have been unanimously oleeted. Assistant Alderman Bovron moved that thé Board proceed to the olestion of a perpen ares aud nominated Mr NichelasM. Slidell. Mr. 8. wat unanimously oleoted. Acvistent Alderman Ring moved thats ¢ommitte be appointed to wait upon His Honor the Mayo¢ and inform him that the Board was organized ag ready to receive any communication. am z & Assistant Aldermen Ring and Barker ap) Aasistant Alderman Woopwarp mo’ milar committee bo appointed te wait Board of Aldermen. wen Woodward and Ro, mittee retired, and on Board of Aldermen were not yet in session. The eommittes appointed to wait mpon the Mayes that a si- Alder