The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-01
NEW YORK LEGIsLATURE.


PBoPER1Y SOLD THE YORK pyxB INSTITUTE
Mr. MORGAN reported complete the bill to confirm the
land sold the New York Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb.
LOCKS OF THE CHAsPIAIN CANAL.
Mr.. PIERCE reported bill to constructive locks
the Champain Canal
Mr. WRIGHT (whig) advocated the passage Of this bill,
not reported but 1t originally introduced
from the Canal Committee The bill as amended was
sir JOsss dem, said the proposition of the ssna-
tor from the Thrteonth would tend to the complete
10 these e. stiuctSaes a haa hth'r'o
Mr. PITT said the people Of y his had con- m
hoped the people Of Whitehall would do the same.
Mr.. VAN soHoosHovN (whig),-It SO happens that
there authority to around the bat for such
purpose to the Canal Commissioners to receive any
such donations
Mr.. wMoHr-Perhaps the surplus cost may be taken
for the money appropriated to the Oswego canal
Mr. BABcocK (vhg called the attention of the Senate
of the Senator from the Thirtecnth would allow to the
construction of these locks.
Mr. WRIGHT said that the work done on the Champain
canal simple, plain and practical-for navigation
only It could only be reduced by leaving out gates
walls. There is neither qucksand hard pan about all
this.
Mr. wuGHr's motion to restore the original bill pre-
vailed, by ayes IA, noes TO-
Upon agreeing with the report of the committee the
ayes and noes were called for, and resulted ayes H.
| noes 2.
/ m.)
| ing to assessments in ~ city Of New York.
| THE Steamship MII-
Mr. BEACH (whig) moved the of the Senate
in the Assembys amendment to the General Steamship
bill which allows the steam vessels to enter the ports
the Pacific Mr. B. explained the object of the amend.
nent there doubt whether, under the present
b the permission to enter the rivers on the Pacific side
| was given.
relation habos the Pacific the authority OF the
State of New York would scarcely there be recognized
MI UPHAM (wbg) showed that, under the original bill,
pls mot into
side without losing the protection of their charters
Mr. CoolxY (dem denied that there was any such re-
Mr. VANDERBILT said the object was provide for the
establishment Of steam navigation companies for inter
| versal OF the policy of last year.
The subject was tabled.
To amend the law relative to the Office of town superin
| tendeut of common schools.
/ Te amend the charter Of the Fry Dock Bank
1n'nd the act in relation to the Court
To snd the act incorporating the State and National
In relation to .he bail Of the late County Treasurer Of
the county Of Columbia NE Hudson Orphan XsyiumS NJ
(Ths bill increases the amount two hundred dollars
Relative to lands held BY Theooeric Romeyn Beck a.
In relation to the Rchmondvie Cemetery Association
A recess was taken till four O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Was recommitted to be- Be- reported sI,or complete.
Mr. ROGERS introduced bill to equalize the assess
| nent of railway companies for taxation
| THE MILITIA LAW.
The report of the Commissioners appointed TO codif
| the Militia law was ordered to be tabled.
| BILLS PASSED.
In relation to the Bushwick and Newtown Bridge and
| Turnpike Road Company.
Amending the General Railroad act
The Service OF Notices on stockholders In case OF an
| increase Of capital stock
Amending the Births Marriages, and Deaths Registry
| act so far applied tn the city Of New York.
| diy 10 for
Adjourned.
Assembly.
/ ALRASY, March, 81, 1858.
Mr. D. GILMORE reported adversely to the bill to prevent
the construction Of city railways Laid tho table.
BILLS REPORTED COMPLETE.
To authorize the Pennsylvania Coal Company to Goa
| struct their road in this State.
To authorize the establishment Of bukiing societies.
For aid to the deaf and dumb.
| Relative to savings banks.
To enlarge the capitol.
To erect picrs in Brooklyn. -
For the better security Of mechanics in tho city New
York.
To construct docks in Williamsburg.
Mr.. CIArr nyoved to take sp the report relative to
| railway In Div. sion avenue. Lost
| BILLS READ AND PAsRzxA
Relative 70 the assessment Of property for nxAaon.
Making aa appropriation for the completion OF build
ngs Of t Society for the Reformation Of Juvenile Denn
ITO am end the charter Of ths Niagara House Company
To extend the time for the collection OF hxes wne
| stayed by injunction or otherwise.
f'g-d and n6rm clsrgymen OF the ffosesn' Aps0oP'
| Cnurch.
Authorizing two Commissioners Oh Ds'0s s~""
n Allow The Elisburs and oxbow PlAnkroAd eov "a
70 sssess stocthsldsn for the payment wih assra