New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-16
ASSEMBLY.

Mir. UNDERWOOD reported fayorably on
the bill relative TO the North American Fire insur-
anCe Company
Mr.. MLLINER reported favorably on the
bill to cede to the United States jurisdiction over
lands in Sackets Harbor.
Mr.. j. ROSE reported favorably on the bill
to eNerrpt Mint in New-YoTk from taxation or as
ssssments. Also on the bill to elec: Commissioners
OF Emigration in New. York by the people.
Mr.. BERRY reported fayorably on the bill
relative to Cemeteries in Kings and Queens Cos.
Mr.. HATCH called for the report of the
| Committee on the Canal Frauds.
Mr.. Moss said it was impossible to say
when the Committee would be ready. AS at present
advised they might report next week. Two witness
were beyond their jurisdicton-one was Mr..
Abel, Of Geneseo.
THE CANAL FRAUDS NO REPORT YET.
Mr.. HATCH, of Erie called for informa-
ton from the Joni.Comm!tee on Caual Frauds, to
when they would report, as the last of this week
was the exIeme time they had set for making the
reloit.
Mr.. Moss, of Niagara, said, that 10 answer
TO a revolution of the House the Committee had re-
ported that they should probably be aole to report
finally during The latter part of this week. But there
was testimony Ii progress Of being taken OF State
officers, AID others, which was nos completed
There were other witnesses, whose testimony had
been represented as important and such persons had
been summoned. IL was inposs bic for the Commit
tee 10 say when they should be able TO report.
Mr.. HATCH wished to know If the testi-
mony already taken could not be reported to the
Houfe.
Mr.. Moss said it could be, if both Houses
shcud order the Con mitee so to do but he regarded
i, as improper from the fact that the testimony OF
day nj ht implicate State officers ard others. which
mig NJ be cleared ay by the testimony OF the next.
In his way, If portions of TIE testimony were mate
public, great injustice might be done. The Com.
mittee, however, would cneeTiully respond TO the
wishes Of both Houses
Mr.. HATcH wished TO know if the Com
mite could say when they could report.
Mr.. Moss said, as at present advised, he
thought they should be able 20 report mex; week.
TIE Commiltee labored uLcer some difficulty in pro-
culirg testimony. Two individuals, who were
deemed important Witnesses had been summoned
to appear, but had not appeared A. marshal had
been sen: alter them. but one understood 20 be
without the jurisdiction of the State,
Mr. HATCH asked the gentfeman's name
who had gone out OF the STATE
Mr. Moss replied that 1t was Mr.. Abel,
II Genesec. IL ould be seen, therefore. that the
Committee lsboIec under considerable difficulty Ia
procuring testimony, which material delay ed their
aolon.
THIRD READING or Bills.
4 bill 10 change thename Of Geneva Col
lege TO Hobart Free College. Passss.
= bal in relation to the grades of streets.
&C., IN the City OF NewYoIk Passed.
BILL TO PREVENT THE EMPLOYMENT OF ANTI
TEETOrAIERs on RAILROADS.
Nj. GALE, of \. Y, called up the resou-
ton irsrUcting the Committee on Railroads to re-
foT bill preventing the employment Of those using
intoxicating drinks IN running railroad cars, tending
switches, &c.
Mr.. Snow, of r. Y, said he was glad his
colleague lad called up the resolution There were
ahpr cant reasons for It's adoption Accidents were
constantly occurring on railroads, many of them
caused BY the employment of men who are rem
csTeG Incompetent for the discharge OF their duties
y TIE use Of intoxicating drinks |, required at
least men OF temperate habits TO run the cars and
tend tire switches IN order 70 secure the safety Of
passengers.
Mr.. GALE thought there was no reason
FOR tbs ku OF legislation. lie read statistics
rem railroad reports IN relation to accidents, com
ing to ne conclusion ths. any special legislation
th,s SUBJECT Was lot called for,
Mr.. CUSHING, of TOmpkins, as one of the
Railroad Committee, would say that he had been
shown oil by the Chairman, IN which was a section
such as called for ythis resolution II would De re-
ported 10 the House whether this resolution was
passed or rot.
Mr.. Snow, with this explanation, moved
TIA, The resogtion be laid upon ths table Carried
RAILROAD ToLLs-NAP OF Brooklyn
Mr. CLARK, Of Montgomery, brought in
bll to compel me New-YoTk and Erie Railroad
Company 10 pay tolls.
Mr.. bERRY, of Kings, brought in BID
% alter he Commissioners Map OF the City of
Brooklyn.
rHE SHAKERS
Mr. SWIFT. Of Albany, called up the
IeseiUiiohs offered yesterday, in relation 20 the
Shakers.
Mr. VAN SANTyooRD, Of Columbia, Of
feled uos.tu.e providing for the appointment of
COMMITTEE Of taiee, touQnIie whether the annual
value OF he zeal property acquired and held by tae
society o. Shakers, uneeE tie 4cs o. SO iEcofpO-
lailIg tie Sad society, sxceeos IRE thous and col.
las. IS limiitd by SAID scl'
Mr.. MoNRoE, OF New-York. wished for
ZONE reasons Why teese long ard unrneaning resp
lllons ihoul- De passed lie could lot any OBJ
Jet IN thus wrongins and Tightening these Door
oelud. people.
The feloluiion was laid en- the table.