New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-18


abolish Teachers Institutes
Mr.. PIERCE reported favoraby on the bill re-
lniive 10 the publication of Colonial History.
Mr. BEEKNAS presented the report of the
Northern Dspensary ofNew.York.
The Committee of the Whole reported prog
ress on The bill incorporating the Ladies Repository in
New'Yofk, and on the Railway Consolidation Bill.
ASSEMBLY
Mir. ID. b. TAYLOR presented remonstrance
ct the Chamber of Commerce of New-York against a
change In the Pilot law Also presented report from the
Select Committee to examine into the con toa of the
Charitable Institutions of New-York
Mr. kENSEDY introduced bill taxing Bonds
and Mortgages. Also to regulate the hours of labor
MIR. OkEETE introduced bill relative to the
Seaman Retreat in New.York
Mr.. BURROUGHS then took the floor on canals
Mr.. BURROUGHS said-The Governor referred
the attention Of the Legislature the price of sgrcul
tural products and labor; this the inst time the
Executive had ever complained that the prices of labor
aud produce too high. That part Of the Message
referring 10 the expenditures OF the state one de-
precating high prices. This apology for falling
TO recommend tee completion OF the Canal enlarge
msnt Are prices too high Must we be careful about
expenditures when wheat Is worth 81 bushe. and
labor '5c per day. The interests OF the State
promoted by such economy The spirit was ike that
Of those who opposed the original construction of the
Csnal-a dolorOus fear Of debt.
He referred 10 a change in the Constitution in regard
10 the financial affairs of the State The which
impeled this change tie decree had gone forth 70
make change in the Canal policy OF the STATE this de
cree was inmcal to the Canal The people ofthe
would remember that they had cheerully submitted to
new burdens 70 build the Canal in 1917 In 1916 5er
Sl2,OO0OCO had been expended on the enlargement,
the new policy was adopted. Ii was determined
that the enlargement go on. An attempt was
made to prove that the Canals had yielded revenue
10 the State that they a burden the considera-
ton was overlooked that the Canals had increased the
wealth Cf the State and bv
and enabling the west 10 send her produce tide water
Mr.. Burroughs denied that the Canals were indebt.
ed TO the Site in 1916 II was ridiculous b make the
charge. Your ChenangO, Gencsce and Black River Ca.
balls commenced the credit of the State or on
that Of the Erie Canal These Canals, when the reve
nue. from them not great enough to reimburse the
state, were made charge upon the Erie Canal. Was
such charge fair proving that the Ere Canal had been
npIOhtSblei He said the aggregate levied upon
the Erie Canal for the construction of other works of
Improvement was over s70O0,0O0, and thus at
tempted to give plausbiity to the statement that the
Canal bad not paid for itself
If Me recommendation made by Governor Marcy TO
support the banks by loaning them Sl00000O0 on the
credit of the Canal revenue had been carried SUPPOSE
that would also have been used 10 show the Canal 10
have been Improbable The subject OF the enlargement
ofthe Canal should have been left open question by
the Convention which revised the Constitution permits
sion 10 borrow money for the completion Of the Canal
should have beeh given % the State. He read from
memorial prepared at public meeting at Rochester
protesting against any Constitutional obstruction to the
Of what effect such restriction would have upon the
Canal The restriction had been dsastrousy retarling
the enlargement.
We have now the proposition not to enlarge but 20 i'm
prove the canals Old attempts TO cripple the canal
policy OF the State were not only again trumped up but
new objections were urged Il had been determined 10
oyerburden and weigh down the canal policy as to
defeat the progress of the enlargement In 1915 the
Governor was in the Legislature, and il proposed to
borrow a few hundred thousond dollars TO complete
cxtsin portions Of the enlargement and its most active
seymour II ii in0 tlc4s
anecedents OF the Governor find him combating the
policy which was advocated few years ago.
IL was In pursuance Of the enmity % the Canals de-
veoped by the Convention in 1916 that the present
message hal been prepared. Good economy and pru-
dence would justify the posponement OF the payment
Of Canal that the Canal revenue might be used TO
complete the Enlargement In the Western part of the
State it is believed that the amendne respecting the
Enlargement Of the Cansls ininica to the work
end they would think until those who urged the
amendments should prove themselves friends of the En-
largement
Every Increase of six inches to the draft Of
Gays the Governor adds about i've tuns the burden OF
the tOat are 10 60 in for this six inch system
this deepening the Canal six inches each year-f we
had had Elk Inch Governor in 1917, might have had
q Recommendation for q channel Ht first admitting the
passage Of canoes and theD by Elk inch cnlagemeRs
finally to aord passage Tor boats holding burden OF
80 tuns.
Mr. B. would not deny that the enlargement Of the
eastern end OF the Caral had increased ts capacity but
there portions Of IL no larger than they were in
ls25 these portions should beenarged Theincreased
capacity of Canals has been aided by modern improve
ments in boat building The Governor does not com.
puo the time when be expects the Canal to be fully i'm
proved we are left in doubt about that He then al.
veIted to what the message denominated the "Unortu
nate legislation Of 1851 which reduced the Canal tolls
and re moved the tolls on Railroads
There are passages in the Message where the Cover
actually says"-I recomraead'-yes he even ven
tured upon that strong language He had Constitu-
tiona right 70 say that and he has done so but in
gsTd 10 for the enlargement of the Canal the
Gov ~ zTuai 4,fioh he
nor was in favor Of the the Legislation which he
densuins6s "un fortunate" Objections made says
the Governor to any change in the financial system for
fear that improper debt may be- incurred
he il very careful 20 conform bis message 10 the
views Of those whose opinions be has lately adopted
Any one must know that people would not consent to
Iddto nsl taxation. The Northern and Southern COun
ties would oppose taxation to improve the Canals The
rieI Us OF the Railroads determined 20 kill the
Corals. He did not know but the Governor might be
ntert sted IN present and projected Railroads For sew
ers there have been growing feelings in favor of
Railroads and against Canals. lt the duty Of the
Governor to advocate the interests OF the State Canals
He (Mr Burrougts) noticed that laws could not
now be passed without the consent Of railroads This
gigantic interest endsnge the welfare of the State
lie was willing that railroads should come in competi-
ton with the canals after their enlargement Here Mr.
Burroughs gave way, and
The Committee rose and reported progress.
A resolution was offered by Mr. O'KEEFE and
unanimously adorte as folows:
Reso!red-ThGt the Governors Of the Aims House De-
lntnen Of Newfork be directed Communicate the
House whether any charges Of corruption have been pre-
eIeo - HYes gated against any Of sad GoyefnoE-the
precise nature Of sneh charges together with the results Of
ay TestlEacn 70 their validity made By said GOFexn
Eors That the sid Board Of Governors b directed 10
sTuish cory o. al inusrs reports and papers relating
in any said subject and whether any vacancy
now exist in sueh Board by resignation, expulsion
othsrwlse. Adjourned.
FLoRIDA.-A bill has passed the Legislature
OF lorcA authorize the