The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-27
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.



AIBANY, Jan. 80 1858.
PETITION RELATIVE TO THE RAILWAY BILL
petition presented from C. Swackhamer for tn,
extension Of the provisions Of the bill regulating railways
in New York to Williamsburg
REfoRTs AND NOTICES or BaIs
Mr. PIArr reportedan amendment to the General Steam
boat law, to include tie Ericsson propeller.
Mr.. BADcocK reported bill relative to cmigrant chill
dren.
Mr. TABOR gave notice of n bill relative to bribery Of
public officers.
the University Conventions wan lost by 13 10 10.
THE COLLECTION TAxEs Erc
The Senate in committee considered the bill to extend
the time for the collection of taxes in several coun
ties OF the state-(the cities OF New York, Albany Will
lamsburg and Troy.
Mr.. BABcoCK (whig)-If there ever was a time since
the foundation OF the world of universal prosperity it
Is this lie did not believe there in the State
good could be given the passage of
bill like this 1t does great nustc to the creditors of the
towns II rospones for six weeks the distribution o.
was, in case to delay this distribution on wbish
great number Of persons dependent for long time
II the time fixed BY law is not right and wise, let that
the reform be made by law The tax payers should under
stand when their tax is to be paid. Whatever time
spring or summers fixed, let it be certain The old
maxim, That nothing is but death and tho
taxes has ceased in regard to the latter This time Of
great abundance and not time when these payments
should be delayed
Mr. BRISTOL (dem thought that the Senator could not
have given his attention to the petitions which had been
presented from various quarters asking for the law.
There are very many men left in the State who find it
quite nconvenent TO pay their taxes
Mr. PIERCE (dem said the necessity for the extension
augmented by the very large number Of persons from
whom the military tax has to be collected
Mt WARD (whig) regretted that he had voted for such
bill last year i had BY its effects operated severely
portions OF this State blended that no measure
Of this kind could be adopted without njurng He
for the passage of bill working great general injury
Mr. WRIGHT, (whig) moved to strike out the enacting
clanse.
The debate was continued by Mr. Bristol Mr. Upham
and other Senators.
The committee refused to strike out the enacting
clause and passed the BILL which afterwards passed
BY the House.
THE BROADWAY RAILROAD BILL
Was taken up; and Mr.. CONGER being entitled to the
floor resumed his speech in Opposition TO the bill He
said he not advocating the right of the association
to 60 on with the road; but he did believe the right of
petition involved in clear and full consideration of
all the circumstances The question involves the right
Of the people inhabitants of New York The streets
there are held in fee by the Mayor Aldermen and Com
monalty OF New York and under the latter title all who
traverse the streets have right of property in them in
a much higher degree than the owners OF property
recess was taken until four O'Clock; and upon re-
assembling,
in behalf of the inhabitants Of New York against the
owners OF Broadway property
Mr.. McMunaAY (dem) offered amendment, that
The Corporation Of New York shall not construct or
authorise the construction Of any railway through,
upon the whole or any portion Of any public street
avenue Of said city shall any such railway be
them until previous act Of the Legislature shall be
passed prescribing terms and conditions under the city
charter and laws Of the State upon which city railways
may be constructed.
Mr.. BABcocK replied to Mr. Congcr
Mr.. TABOR urged the adoption Of some to stop
the robbery Tho great mass OF the residents of New
York nerestedin in the welfare of the city would hold up
both hands to have the transaction stopped.
Mr. BRISTOL suggested that, the Common Council Of
New York were charged with many enormities, the
consent Of the Legislature be required to all their acts
He mo, ed an amendment accordingly. Lost.
Mr. BARTLETT was not prepared to vote for the bill.
He had reported it the chairman of the Railway Com
niitee, and he stated his for doing He
thought it strange there petition for the bill.
There nothing from New York but memorial from
friends Of the b asking for investigation into the
charges made against them Tie in favor of having
these charges investigated and hoped the Senate would
order il.
Mr. CooIy would go into investigation after the bill
passed
Mr.. BI11SNAN coIcded in this view.
Mr.. McsIurIays amendment and the bill gone
through with
Mr. CoRNELL thought the action of the Senate too
hasty. He would report progress.
Mr.. CoNcER moved to strike out the enacting clause.
Lost.
The bill orderedto be engrossed or third reading
Adjourned.