New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-02
ASSEMBLY.
rNrHonrrrfns OF srrIs.

INTRODUCTION or BILLS.
By Mr.. FORSYTH, tOprOvide FOR the education
Of eolored Children
Also, to provide for the enlargement Of the csPitd
Mr.. WEDgKISD, concerning passengers arriY
ing in the City OF New-Ycrk and me public health
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Mr.. LOOMS moved that the general orders De
further suspended 10 allow him % Introduce repor'
from the Committee Ways ard Means
Mr.. Looms. after the reading OF his report, IN
toduced the following bills
l. To provide means to pay the State debt, support
the Government and csrry on the public works
? 10 secure a more just valuation Of property Tor
taxStion
g. To secure tire application Of million of 6osrs an
nuelly 70 the Ere Canal Enlargement
Mr.. PETERS moved that the report and bills
be printed ard made the special order for Monday next
Mr.. BURRoCGHs inquired whether the report
was unanimous
Mr.. ELLSWORTH hoped the gentleman max
ing tie report would have stated thst minority
report As oue Of the minority Mr. T. not favor OF
taxingth people the Banks the Railroads for the
enlargement OF the Canals. be willing 70 boz
row money based on such taxation
Mr.. BEN.N was opposed To taxing the peo-
pie to enlarge the canals The proposition was 1Ag-
ger aimed the heart Of the canals and oraatei IN
the most unnitgsted epmy 10 the canals Under these
Circumstances his constituents might consent 70 taxa
hon. but there was no necessity for the measure now
The system originated by De Wit; Clinton was the true
could probably be borrowed for the purpose and paid
from the canal Taxing the real estate inter
est would result in hostility 70 the canals which would
destroy them. Mr.. B. was willing 70 tax bfnk'-he
was anti bank manopposed 70 these institutions.
They have special privileges ami ought 70 pay for H.
But the canals did need the aid OF the shnp ater
system. To support the expenses Of the S'a-e, he
would be willing 10 tax both banks and railroads The
canals take Of themseive unless they de-
stroyed by the malignity exhibited here eginst them
Mr.. HAsTTSoS asked consent 20 offer rc So
ton on the subject before the House 1t pointed TO
other measure than the one proposed for the enlarge
ment Of the canals.
Mr. CHAMPLAIN moved that FIVE times the
usual number OF the documents be printed. Referred
The resolution Of Mr.. HASTINGS was then read
a. follows:
Rs,olref That adiit to the measures be adopted
for surplus Of tle Canals made ap
pcatle by the Constitution 20 tle Eie Canal eulisem IT.
and the pleon OF the Genesee ALLEY aid Black River
Canals and the provision t. be made tor the present year
for raising and applying 10 those objects. and tor the in
provemeni OF the Oswego Canal the sun OF ShO II u
expeiien provide tUT such amendment 20 the Con
sttutou vii enable the Legislature, by creating new
stock for the purpose 10 extend the time OF payment OF
portion OF the state debt called the Canal debt which
will fall due within the next years aad % apply from
year to year that portion OF The Oaa revenues % apart AZ
ni ing fund for the eXtngusmei " such debt % tle
Enc Cans enlargement, tire completion OF the Genesee
Valley. Black River Oswego and CAyuga and Seneca Ca
nals, unnl they are fully completed
Mr. Looms made a report adverse 20 impos-
ing tolls railroads and asked 10 be discharged from
Mr. BURROUGHS moved that the report be re-
ferred back 10 the Committee with instructions. lmpos
ing tolls on railroads would increase the charges on rs
roads and that would the business and
resources OF the canals and by much glen the our
dens of taxation Does the imposition Of tolls On rail-
roads do them njusticel They received their charters
on tie distinct understanding that they were not 70 COM
pete with the canals for the transportat' N business
The Canal had built up the population and wealth OF The
Wert-uow the canals which have not contributed TO
this result in and pro lose ~ take from Tie canals
the business of the Westa business created by the "a
nal
The Canals were entitled to this business. II due
10 the interests oi the State that the produce OF the
West should contribute 10 the support OF the Canals
that produce had right 10 come through the state
without paying tolls, whether goes On railroads or ca
ra's The proposed railroad FAX would so must In
addition to the programme Of the gentleman from Her
kmeI he would that discriminating tolls be leyisi
on railroads. which the true way OF obtaining rev
enucs from them The report attempts to create the
impressions that the canals ecompeed IN SIX years
for six millions. That talBcsus impression, and
it, policy must be evident. lie closed by renewing h
motion that the Finance Committee De IN 'tructeS
to bring in bill evyng discriminating tolls on railroads
Mr. LOOMS moved that the report OF all &C
Comparing resolutions be laid on the table Carried.
Mr.. X. SMITH reported, by BILL in favor OF en-
largiug the basis Of banking capital.
Mr.. SPAFFokD, to change name OF kIngsDOr
rough Congreg aiioual Church.
MIR. j. X. GARDNER, to annex Newheld
1Oinpkns county 20 CAtnarlne, Chfuluug tounIy.
Mr.. INGALLS,, adverse TO change of law IN re
gard % marriage.
GENERAL ORDERS
The House then resolved itself into Commit
tee Of the Whole Mr.. AsHLr Ia the Chair the toll
lowing bill.
Relative to HarbOr Masters in the port o.
New.iork
Mr. SHAW said there was proposition TO in
crease the number OF haGbor masters in New YORK Be
fore making this increase the House ought % know
whether additional officers were needed. There wa
no evidence Of this II the emouments OF har)or
masters are great the remedy not 10 increase the
number Of officers bur 10 reduce the iees.
Mr. HADLEY said il was distinctly stated by
the member from Brooklyn thst additional harboI
masters were needed N thar city-f So Ii hem be
granted If there enough nNev-fork let the mum
Der from tina. city remain A. u l..
Mr. IL. Il. TAYLOR said there was ten miles OF
shipping in New York needing the attention Of har0or
rnAsiers he had heard It repeatedly that additional
harbor masters were required hi n house lost sJOU
within the last six months from want o. prompt acton
by harbor masters The commerce Of New.lork was
rapidly extending and II evident that p num0s
ofharbor should be increased with the increase
OF chipping N the haEbOr.
Mr. HoLLFY moved an amendment 10 the
title ofthe bin saving il designed % give the Gov
ernor en- opportunity redeem his pledge made prev
ious 20 the election Not IN order.
Mr. j. Ro.E said be might retihate By saying
that the number Of Hsrbor Masters lad been Increased
from egh, tO eleven IN $3.50 10 answer the p0htcai
views OF the Wings But he hai no desire " fritter
away the time Of the House by frivolous remarks. lie
advocated the passage OF the b - originally reported
In reply 10 his colleague lsir shaw Ar Rose %pud
saw tfat he represented commercial district and knew
this subject 20 be one Of frequent CONVEX the
need o. additional HaT5Or Masters was conceded by all
commercial men.
Mr.. ST. JONI moved that the Committee re-
port progress on the bill. Lost.
Mr MILLER said the increase OF population
ard Of commercial business In Newl0rk evidently De
lnanded an increase of Habor Masters There mad been
drst difficulty in obtaining HaroOr Masters when they
were needed This delay disastrous 10 commerce
and the remedy was the appointment Of additional
number oi Hsrbor Ms-ters-hfesn not too large
number.
Mr.. OsGooD took the same view OF the
subject
Mr.. HKsDEE would go for just as many Har
Dor Master a. are neeed bu. he must have dem
lie information Of tee necessity for before M would
vote for a. increase.
Recess 10 4 o'clock.