that portion of the city, contemplated the water to pass through 8th and 9th strects, since closed by the square, against which the water is now thrown during heavy rains, and accumulates, in an offensive manner, in the avenue. The Committee are of opinion that immediate provisions should be made for disposing of this water, either by constructing curbs and gutters across the square, in continuation of the lines of curb and gutter in 8th and 9th streets, or by building a small sewer under the surface in 9th street, to avenue C, with a lateral branch to extend to, and receive the water from 8th street. The distance across the square is 686 feet. If curb and gutter stones be laid, they must be placed in each street, making in all four lines of curb and gutter, which would cost one dollar per running foot, each line amounting, in the aggregate, to $2,744, which sum would be wholly defrayed by the Corporation. The sewer would be required to extend to avenue C, which with the lateral sewer would comprise a length of 1,660 feet, at a cost of three dollars per running foot, amounting to $4,980, the greater part of which sum could properly be charged upon the owners of property benefited, above and below the square. The Committee are decidedly of opinion that the sewer is preferable to the curb stones, as it will not interfere with, or difigure the walks, or be productive of any damage; while the latter would not only detract from the symmetry of the Park, but if obstructed would be attended with hazard to the trees and shrubbery, during summer showers, and would also prove offensive, at other times, from stagnant water, which would partially lodge in particular spots. The Committee therefore recommend the following resolution, which contemplates that a portion of the expense shall be borne by the owners of property interested, instead of putting the whole upon the city, as requested in the petition. Resolved, That a sewer, with culverts and receiving basin, be placed through Tompkins square and 9th street, in a line with the centre of the latter, from avenue A to the sewer in avenue C, with a lateral sewer to connect with 8th street, at avcnue A, under the direction of the Street Commissioner, and that the Street Commissioner present an ordinance therefor. R. SMITH, JOSEPH R. TAYLOR. DOCUMENT NO. 14. BOARD OF ALDERMEN, SEPTEMBER 24, 1838. The Committee on Laws, &c. to whom was referred the communication from his Honor the Mayor relative to the Dog Law, presented the following report thereon, together with the draft of an ordinance on that subject, which was laid on the table and directed to be printed for the use of the members. THOMAS BOLTON, Clerk. The Committee on Laws, &c. to whom was referred a message from his Honor the Mayor, on the subject of the laws relating to dogs, REPORT: That in consequence of the difference of opinion which seems to have existed in the Common Council for some years past, they have examined the subject with attention, and with a desire to provide a remedy which may satisfy the community at large, without giving offence to any portion of it. The Committee are aware of the attachment which many persons feel towards a faithful dog, and are therefore unwilling to recommend any tax or restraint upon keeping one which is not deemed necessary for the protection of the community, from the dreadful consequences which ensue from from the bite of dogs when in a rabid state. This can only be done effectually by preventing them from running at large, unless they are muzzled, and "by requiring those who take them through public places to lead them by a chain or string. If the proprietor or possessor of a dog neglects or omits to submit to those conditions, it is not unreasonable that he should be subjected to a penalty, and should incur the risk of losing his dog at the hand of any person who may choose to kill him. From the facts stated by his Honor the Mayor, the Committee are of opinion that the persons who may be employed for the purpose of killing dogs, as well as others, ought to be protected against the interference of persons who are opposed to all measures for the destruction of those animals. The Committee, in conformity to those views, recommend the adoption of the following ordinance. JAMES LYNCH, JOSEPH R. TAYLOR, |