New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-01
NETWORK LEGISLATURE.
SENATE. = . ALBANY. Jan. 81, 1853.
BILLS INTRODUCED ON NOTICE,

Mr. VANDERBILT gave notice OF bill to aIl-
thorize the Brooklyn AGA iemy to cell real estate
Mr.. UPHAM offered resolution, referring the
Railroad Consolidation bill to the Railroad Committee
with instructions TO amend the bill by making il appli-
cable TO the central line of Railroads from Albany aud
Troy and Buffalo and the Lockport and Niagara Road
and report the same complete.
Mr.. PIERCE moved 10 amend the resolution
by Dstrucng the Committee TO inquire into the pro-
pety OF replacing the tolls railroads. lie regarded
this the proper time to make the amendment and
especially when these companies asking favers Of
the State
Mr.. UPHAM stated that the privileges asked
by these Railroad Companies more than were
enjoyed by any thirteen individuals IN this State
who choose incorporate Themselves into a company
TO build rnilrosd from the Hudson River 70 Buffalo
He would 20 with that Senator 10 place tolls on rail-
rosdfnot upon the Central Road alone but upon rail-
roads, But, at the some tine let this bill have fair
hearing The Companies did not ask iaYors here TIA,
were not enjoyed by all.
Mr.. CooLEY favored legislating upon each
separately and letting each stand upon its
merits.
Mr.. CoSGER thought this amendment in
yoved legal question which the Judiciary Committee
should pass upon Tolls might be imposed railroads
as condition of their charter but after that provision
had been withdrawn is was question as 10 the auLhor
ty of the Legislature to renew Il again.
Mr.. BRIsToL also favored the amendment as
being offered at proper time.
Mr.. JOSEs opposed the amendment at the
present time but conteuded that the Newly ork and
Erie Railroad should pay some portion Of the sl,OOo
interest which the State paid as ts loan or git.
Mr.. TABER should, under proper restrictions
and limitations favor the consolidation Of these roads
merely because the companies asked H. but because
the public would be better accommodated. But could
this object BE attained by getting up side issues which
would clearly call attention from the main question I'M
der consideration We had no occasion % anticipate
the action Of the Senate that question any other
at this time If one thngwas done at atiine both would
be better attained.
Mr. Cooley moved to amend the amendment
so that il should be distinct proposition. The original
molten to instruct the Committee 20 report the bill
complete with certain amendments. This proposed 10
quiring into certain state Of facts. He moved 70
amend the amendment by making it separate resolu
ton. Adoptec
Mr.. BABoocK proposed to amend the amend
ment still further. As il stood il proposed to in
ouire as 10 the imposition of tolls the Central and
HewYork and Erie line Of railroads, the basis that
was adopted for Central line. He proposed 10 ex
tend 90 apply the inquiry to all roads through tie
state which entered into competition with the Enc
Canal He opposed 70 the repeal Of the law OF 1851
and he had doubt Of the power OF the legislature
either % rimpose the tools tax the profits OF the
road While he svOwed this as policy, he should pro
test and continue 70 protes. against singing out the
Central neor any other line Of railroads and allowing
the others go free There sense OF justice IN the
proposition and he wished included in the amendment
The Northern line OF Railroad q road which was cen
ftrucsd by Boston capital and which advanced the IN
terests Of that city to the detrent Of the eites OF this
State.
MT. FIERCE thought inc ErsOiuNiOn tA fiNeSCt
whist the Senator from the XXXIst desired and would
include any other line of road within the State.
Mr.. BaBcocK proposed the words, 4" any other
line Of road competing with any OF The Canais oi the
state Agreed to.
ASSEMBLY
Leave of absence was granted 20 Messrs
BUSHNELL, CLAPP and MCLEAN. 49,
The bill 20 authorize the Metropolitan tire
Insurance Company 70 increase the number OF ~ III
rectors 10 twertyfo passed to third reading
Mr.. KrARyEY introduced bill Tor the en-
,srreeu, of the Erie Canal the completion OF the Gen
esee Valley Canal and in regard 70 taxation OF rsoaas
Mr.. Howard one in relation TO mock auctions
Mr.. PETERS, 10 incorporate the People sCoi-
M1. MARSH, to furnish towns and cities with
debs;.. Of the Constitutional Convention OF 1876
Mr.. KENNEDY called up his resolutions III ID
vor of the freedom Of the Public Lands.
Mr. w TAYLOR was not willing 10 dooIuoh
onr legitimate business to instruct Congress on any
measure before them he thought the reseIons - &c
unwise and injudebous. e
Mr.. CH,wrLIy wished the consideration oil
the resolutions to be postponed as some senisen -,
present. desired 10 discuss them On l@s H"S0H 80
resolutions were laid on the table
Mr.. ID. b. TAYLOR, that Prof. Thomas halhey
be requested TO deliver lecture before me lie
on the Cslcric Engine. = f,,-or
Mr. NosIE called up his resolutions 10 IaEol
of reciprocity OF trade between he UA'ea o'A'''
Canada .-,.
Mr.. NoBLE said the proposed measure wS A.
one Of greet importance 20 the stafe VIM %. :;
traverse every bring 20 our homes ne 80.
4 The Worthwhile our canals rs1rosas ~ -
/ rrsph were extending their inauenee-n was u -
eoraance with the enlightened thirst Of me age -.
/ there should be reciprocity between ISnA "a
S,ses II would nc-ee.e The business or canals ana
promote the wealth of the people TIE hla'ory ci oa
country from the time when the commerce o. tae g.
onies was utterly restrained to the present Gay,
measure which promoted freedom OF trade, had gwen
| new impetus TO our prosperity. -. ,..ss os
TMr ~ gave some Of the statistics OF ns nerease ~
trade In proof Of the opinion thsi this recp.o! "0u'
greatly increase the prosperity Of the country -,
Mr. HolIry vas glad the gentleman IRON