None of the other objections urged seemed to demand special comment. The order should be affirmed. All concur, except Rapallo, J., taking no part, and Miller, J., not voting. (A copy.) H. E. SICKLES, Reporter per C. Bloomingdale Road Closing, from Fifty-ninth to One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street; Confirmed December 4, 1880. And offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the Comptroller be and hereby is authorized to issue from time to time, as may be required, and at such rate of interest not exceeding four per centum per annum, and for such period conformable to law as he may determine," Assessment Bonds of the Corporation of the City of New York," to the amount of one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000), under Chapter 397, Laws of 1852, and Chapter 580, Laws of 1872, to pay awards for damages for closing the Bloomingdale road, made by the Board of Assessors under and in pursuance of Section 3 of Chapter 697, Laws of 1867, and Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 52, Laws of 1852, as confirmed by the Board of Revision and Correction of Assessments, Decem ber 4, 1880. Which was adopted by the following vote: Afirmative--The Mayor, Comptroller, President of the Board of Aldermen, and President of the Department of Taxes and Assessments--4. The CHAIRMAN presented the following: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC CHARITIES AND CORRECTION, Hon. FRANKLIN EDSON, Mayor, and Chairman Board of Estimate and Apportionment: Sir, I transmit the following proceedings of the Board of Public Charities and Correction, at a meeting held this day: Resolved, That the Board of Estimate and Apportionment be respectfully requested to transfer the sum of four thousand dollars ($4,000) from the appropriation made to this department for the year 1882, entitled "Repairs and Alterations to Buildings and Apparatus," which is in excess of the amount required for the purposes thereof, to the appropriation made to this department for the year 1881, entitled "One Pavilion at Almshouse," which is insufficient, said sum being necessary to finish the said pavilion. Very respectfully, G. F. BRITTON, Secretary. Which was referred to the Comptroller. The CHAIRMAN presented the following: POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK, March 9, 1883. Honorable FRANKLIN EDSON, Mayor of New York: Dear Sir,-By direction of the Board of Police I herewith enclose resolution requesting transfer by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of $105.28, to enable the Treasurer to pay gas and other small outstanding bills, which should be charged to the account of "Supplies for Police," for the year 1882, but which could not then be ascertained. Very respectfully, WM. H. KIPP, First Deputy Clerk. POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK, March 9, 1883. The Honorable the Board of Estimate and Apportionment: Gentlemen,-At a meeting of the Board of Police held this day it was Resolved, That the Board of Estimate and Apportionment be and is hereby respectfully requested to transfer the sum of ($105.28) one hundred and five dollars from the appropriation made to the Police Department for the year 1880, entitled "Supplies for Police," which is in excess of the amount required for the purposes and objects thereof, to the appropriation made to the same Department for the year 1882, entitled "Supplies for Police," which is insufficient to enable the Department to pay outstanding bills for liabilities incurred in 1882, which could not then be ascertained. Very respectfully, WM. H. KIPP, First Deputy Clerk. Which were referred to the Comptroller. The COMPTROLLER presented the following: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE, 31 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK, March 8, 1883. Hon. FRANKLIN EDSON, Mayor, and Chairman Board of Estimate and Apportionment: Sir,-By the provisions of Chapters 56 and 328 of the Laws of 1871, Chapter 477 of the Laws of 1875, Chapter 445 of the Laws of 1877, and Chapter 516 of the Laws o f1879, authority is given for the further issue of additional "Croton Water Shock," to provide for the further supply of pure and wholesome water for the use of the City of New York. The amount heretofore called for having been nearly exhausted for work done, material furnished, lands purchased, etc., requisition is hereby made for the amount of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the use of this Department. Very respectfully, HUBERT O. THOMPSON, Commissioner of Public Works. Which was referred to the Comptroller. On motion, the Board adjourned. THOS. B. ASTEN, Secretary. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND APPORTIONMENT. CITY OF NEW YORK. MAYOR'S OFFICE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1883-12 o'clock M. The Board met in pursuance of the following call: OFFICE OF THE MAYORALTY, NEW YORK, April 2, 1883. In pursuance of the authority contained in the 112th Section of Chapter 335, being an act entitled "An Act to reorganize the local government of the City of New York," passed April 30, 1873; and Section 1 of Chapter 779, being an act entitled "An Act in relation to raising money by taxation in the County of New York, for County purposes," passed June 14, 1873; and Chapter 304, being an act entitled "An Act to consolidate the government of the City and County of New York, and further to regulate the same," passed April 30, 1874; and Chapter 303, being an act entitled "An Act in relation to the Estimates and Apportionment for the support |