desisting, abstaining, withdrawing, and resigning by these presents. Promising, moreover, this their Transpoort, and what may have been done by virtue there of, forever not only firmly, inviolably and irrevocably to keep, fulfil, and execute; but also the same parcel against all and every one, to deliver and keep free from all demands, prosecutions, and incumbrances, that by any one may be instituted; all in good faith, without fraud or deceit. In witness whereof, these presents are confirmed with our usual signatures and our seal thereto appended. Done on the aforesaid Island of Manahatas, this 16th day of July, 1636. (Was undersigned,)

JACOBUS CORler,
HUDDE,

JACUS BOUTYN,
CLAES VAN ELSLANT.

We, Director and Council of New-Netherlands, residing on the Island of Manahattas, in the Fort of Amsterdam, under the government of their High and Mighty Lords the States General of the United Netherlands and the Privi leged West India Company, at their Chambers at Amsterdam; by these pre sents, do publish and declare, that on this day, the date underwritten, before us in their own persons appeared and presented themselves, Cakapeteijno and Pehiwas, as owners, and declared voluntarily and deliberately, at the special charge of the Rulers, and with approbation of the community, for and in consideration of certain parcels of goods which they, the said appearers, before the passing of these presents, acknowledged to their full and gratefull satisfaction, to have received into their hands and power; they, in their rightful and free ownership have transported, ceded, given over, and conveyed, and by these presents they do transport, cede, give over, and convey to the behoof of Wouter Van Twiller, Director General of New-Netherland, the Nooten Island, (Nut Island,) in the Indian tongue called Pagganck, situate over against the Island of Manaliatas, between the North and East Rivers of New-Netherland, and that with all the action, right, equity, which to them, the said appearers, in their said quality appertained; constituting and substituting the aforesaid Wouter Van Twiller, in their stead and state, in the real and actual possession thereof, and at the same time giving to the said Wouter Van Twiller, or to his successors, full and irrevocable power, authority, and special licence tanquam aetor et procurator in rem suam acpropriam, the aforesaid land peaceably to possess, inhabit, cultivate, occupy, and also therewith and thereof to do, trade and dispose, in the same manner in which he might do with his own lands, honestly and lawfully gotten, without their, the grantors, any longer any part, right, action or authority whatever, whether of ownership, charge, or jurisdiction, having, reserving, or saving, but to the behoof as aforesaid, now and forever from the same, desisting and renouncing, abstaining and withdrawing, promising more. over, not only by this, their Transport, and whatever may have been done by vittue thereof, forever by these presents firmly, inviolaby and irrevocably, to maintain, fulfil, and execute; but also, the said Island against all and every one, to deliver and maintain free from all demands, prosecutions, and incumbrances, that thereto may be instituted by any one; all in good faith, without fraud or deceit. These presents are confirmed with our usual signatures, and our seal thereto suspended. Done on the aforesaid Island of Manahatas, this 16th June, 1637. (Was undersigned,)

JACOBUS CORLER,
ANDRIES HUDDE,
JACUS BOUTYN,

CLAES VAN ELSLANT.

We, Director and Council of New-Netherland, residing on the Island of Manalatas, and the Fort Amsterdam, under the government of the High and

Mighty Lords the States General of the United Netherlands, and the Privileged West India Company, at their chambers at Amsterdam, do by these pressents publish and declare, that on this day, the date underwritten, before us in their proper persons appeared and presented themselves Heyseys and Numers, both Cheifs of Mareychkeuwikingh, and voluntarily, and deliberately declared, that they voluntarily and deliberately, at the special charge of the rulers, and with the consent of the community there, for and in consideration of certain parcels of goods (which they the appearers acknowledge before the passing of these presents to have received to their full and grateful satisfaction, into their own hands and power,) in their rightful and true ownership, have transported, ceded, given over and conveyed, and by these presents they do transport, cede, give over, and convey, to and for the behoof of Wouter Van Twiller, Director General of New Netherland, the Two Islands situated in Helle Gat (Hole of Hell,)— the word Hell gate was thence derived-the greater of which is called Jenkenas, and the smaller Minnahonnonck, lying westward from the greater, and that with all the action, right and equity to them, the appearers in their aforesaid quality appertaining, Constituting and Substituting the said Wouter Van Twiller, in their stead and state into the real and actual possession thereof; and at the same time giving full and irrevocable might, authority and special license to the aforesaid Wouter Van Twiller, or to his successors, tanquam actor et procurator in rem suam ac propriam the aforesaid lands, to enter, and peacably to possess, inhabit, use, occupy, and also therewith and thereof to do, trade and dispose, in like manner as he might do with his own lands, honestly and lawfully gotten, without their, the grantors, having, reserving or saving any part, right, action or authority whatever, whether of ownership, command or jurisdiction, but to the behoof as aforesaid, now forevermore therefrom desisting, abstaining, withdrawing and renouncing; Promising by these presents moreover, not only this their transport, and what may be done by virtue thereof forever, firmly & irrevocably to keep, fulfill, and execute, but also the same Islands against all and every one to maintain, free from all claims, prosecutions and incumbrances, that by any one may be instituted all in good faith, without fraud or deceit. In witness whereof, these presents are confirmed by our usual signatures, and our seal suspended underneath. Done on the Island of Manahatas aforesaid, the 16th July, 1637.

And was Undersigned,

JACOBUS CORLER,
JACUS BOUTYN, Officer,
CLAES VAN ELSLANT.

We, the Director and Council of New Netherland, residing on the Island of Manahatas, in the Fort of Amsterdam, under the authority of the High and Mighty Lords the States General of the United Netherlands, and the Privileged West India Company, at their Chambers at Amsterdam, do publish and declare, that on this day, the date underwritten, before us appeared and presented themselves in their proper persons, Kakapeteijno & Pewichaas, as owners of that quarter, and declared with freedom and deliberation, aad at the special charge of the rulers, and with the consent of the community there, that for and in consideration of certain parcels of goods which they, the said appearers, before the passing of these presents, to their full and grateful satisfaction, acknowledged to have received into their own hands and power, in their right and free ownership, they have transported, ceded, given over, and conveyed; and by these presents they do transport, cede, give over and convey to, and for the behoof of George Rapalje, a certain piece of land called Kinneegackonck, situated on Long Isand, south of the Island of Manahatas, containing ( ) morgens, extending from a certain Kil, (or creek,) till into the woods south and eastward to a certain swamp, (Kreapelbos,) to a place where the water runs over the

stones, and that with all the action, right and equity, which to the said appearers, in their said quality, may appertain, constituting and substituting the said George Rapalye in their stead and stake, into the real and actual possession thereof, giving at the same time, to the said George Rapalye, or to his successors, full and irrevocable right, authority, and special licence tanquam actor et procurator in rem suam ac propriam, the aforesaid land, to enter, peaceably to possess, inhabit, cultivate and occupy; and also, therewith and thereof to do, trade and dispose in like manner, as he might do with any his own land, honestly and lawfully gotten, without their, the grantors, thereto in the least having, reserv ing or saving any part, right, action, or authority whatever, whether of ownership, charge or jurisdiction, but to the behoof aforesaid, now and forevermore, from all and every of the same, desisting, abstaining, withdrawing and renouncing by these presents; promising from this time, not only this, their transport, and whatever may be done by virtue thereof forever, firmly, inviolably, and irrevocably to keep, fulfill and execute, but also the said piece of land against all and every one, to deliver and maintain free from claims and prosecutions, that by any one may be instituted all in good faith, without fraud or deceit. In witness whereof, these presents are confirmed by our usual signatures, and the seal suspended below. Done on the aforesaid Island of Manahatas, this 16th June, 1637.-Was undersigned

W. V. TWILLER,

J. VAN CORLER,
HUDDO,

JACCUS BENLIJN, Officer,
CLAES VAN ELSLANT.

RULES AND ORDERS

OF THE

BOARD OF ALDERMEN

OF THE

CITY OF NEW YORK.

PASSED MARCH 21, 1850.

I. Upon the appearance of ten members, the President, or in his absence, a President pro tem., shall take the chair as President, and the members be called to order.

II. In case the President shall not attend, the Clerk, on the appearance of ten members, shall call the Board to order, when a President pro tem. shall be ap pointed by the Board for that meeting, or until the appearance of the Presi dent.

III. After the reading and approving of the minutes, the orders of business which shall not in any case be departed from, except by the consent of ten members voting therefor, shall be as follows:

1st. Presentation of Petitions

2d. Motions on Resolutions.

3d. Reports of Committees.

4th. Communications and Reports from the Departments or Corporation Officers.

5th. Unfinished business.

6th. Special Orders of the day.

7th. Messages, papers from the Mayor, or the Board of Assistant Aldermen, may be considered at any time.

IV. Whenever the President may wish to leave the chair, he shall have power to substitute a member in his place, provided that substitution shall not continue beyond the day on which it is made.

V. The President in all cases has the right of voting; and when the Board shall be equally divided, including his vote, the question shall be lost.

VI. Whenever it shall be moved and carried that the Board go into Committee of the Whole, the President shall leave the chair, and shall appoint a Chairman of the Committee of the Whole, who shall report the proceedings of the Committee. The rules of the Board shall be observed in the Committee of the Whole, except the rules respecting a call for the ayes and noes, and limiting the time for speaking.

VII. On motion in Committee to rise and report, the question shall be decided without debate.

VIII. No amendment shall be allowed in the Board on any question which has been decided in Committee of the Whole, unless by the consent of twothirds of the members present.

IX. If the question in debate contains several points, any member may have the same divided.

X. A motion to refer or lay on the table, until it is decided, shall preclude all amendments to the main question.

XI. When a question has been once put and decided, it shall be in order for any member who voted in the majority to move for the reconsideration thereof; but no motion for the reconsideration of any vote, shall be made after the ordinance, resolution or act shall have gone out of the possession of the Board; and no motion of reconsideration shall be taken more than once.

XII. No act, resolution, or ordinance, sent to this Board from the other Board for concurrence, shall be acted upon the same day it passed the other Board, unless by unanimous consent of the members present, except in case of invasion, insurrection or pestilence.

XIII. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to publish all ordinances and amendments of ordinances which shall be passed, and also the proceedings in the newspapers employed by the Corporation, except such parts as may require secrecy ; and whenever a vote shall be taken upon the passage of a resolution or ordinance which shall contemplate any specific improvement, or involve the sale, disposition or appropriation of public property, or lay any tax or assessment, he shall, before the same is sent to the other Board, and immediately after the adjournment, cause the same to be published, with the ayes and noes, with the names of the persons voting for and against the same, in at least two newspapers, as a part of the proceedings, and shall thereafter certify and send to the other Board, every act, ordinance and resolution which has originated in, and passed this Board, and which requires a concurrent vote of the Board of Assistant Aldermen; and to deliver to the Mayor, certified in like manner, all such ordinances and resolutions which shall have been received from the Board of Assistant Aldermen, and concurred in by this Board, and which are required to be submitted to him for approval, and shall certify to the other Board the proceedings of this Board, in reference to all acts or business originating with the other Board.

XIV. The President shall preserve order and decorum, and shall decide questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Board.

XV Every member, previous to his speaking, shall rise from his seat, and address himself to the President.

XVI. When two or more members shall rise at once, the President shall name the member who is first to speak.

XVII. No person shall speak more than twice to the same question, without leave of the Board; nor more than once, until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken.

XVIII. While a member is speaking, no member shall entertain any private discourse, or pass between him and the Chair.

XIX. No question on a motion shall be debated or put, unless the same be seconded. When a motion is seconded, it shall be stated by the President before debate; and every such motion shall be reduced to writing, if any member desire it.