Common Council.
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.-This Board met last evening
OLIVER CHARLIcK, Esq. President lin the Chair) The
Minutes OF the two last Meetings read and appro
ved


Petitions-were received from inhabitants OF Dr.
Tompkns Of City Prison. for increase Of saa
ry in consequence of the vast increase of
labor connected with his Office since his appointm az
ply scian Of the City Prison.


Alderman MEssERoLE offered q resolution in favor of
an advance Of salary from $500 to $3.50 per annum
Alderman DIVER proposed to refer the subject matter
contained in this Resolution to Committee


Alerman BRIGGs in favor of the proposed increase
Of salary. Referred to Committee on Police Watch and
Prisons


.qppointments-W William Baby, Inspector of Lime Ro.
bert GIard, City Wegher. Petition of A. T. Richards
for scholarship to Columbia College-referred For
building sewer in 9th avenue between 42nd and 46th SITS
Message from the MayorIn relation to the health Of
the cities of England Ireland and Wales-accepted Re-
port in relation to certain improvements in the kitchen
department at the Aims House and Randas Island at
an estimate Of $350referred to the Special Committee
on BlackwelPs and Randas Islands, with power to
tract, &C., sc.


The Streefs-Alderman DoDGE presented resolution
in favor OF appropriatng 10000 for cleaning the public
streets


Alderman BENSON opposed the passage Of the resou.
ton.


Alderman BRADY followed support of the last speak.
err but considered the contractors ought to be allowed
their pay. The resolution was adopted


Hesoufions-ln favor Of lighting the Circuit Court with
gas--referred.


The Board adjourned to meet on Monday next at
o'clock.