The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-24

Latetu from cne state Capital.
CHURCH TENUnBs-AssEMBLyMANM AGUrRE AND THE
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPoRTERs--THE DOCUMENTS
OF TIE HEALTH oFFICER-A TAX ON RAILROADS
DECIDED ON, ETC.
ALBANY, Feb. %, 1856
The bull in relation to ehuYch tenures, known as Mr..
Putnam's bill, 10 prevent sscesiastics from holding
church property In their own name ex slusively, was
taken up in tie Senate. Mr. shop unrolled quantity
OF foolcsr and took the floor. We listened 20 him for
half an hour, but for the life Of unable-no
doubt account ef our obtueness Of comprehension
to learn whether he was for agains. the Bill Proba
bly,, however, before his conclusion, he took decided
stand side the other. The exquisite profound
and extensive lore Of OF legislators render
extremely difficult for reporters for the press always
to give their ideas with literal correctness Mr. Bishop
occupied the greater part Of the session this morning
The House proceeded 20 business with great industry
Several bills read third time disposed Of.
During the dulness Of this order OF business. Mr. Ma
gure rose TO question Of privilege. lie had been mis-
represented by the reporter OF tie assocated PRESS In
stating that he absent the final the Tenn
peranee bill. He denied being absent, and very indg
nanty repealed the statement that he lad neglected the
interests Of his constituents AZ lis remarks have been
furnished for the associated press there need FOR
II has long been matter OF inquiry how much yearly
income received by the Health oa:er a. Quarantine
Rumor has frequently set the amount high twenty
thoutand dellars Az the brother ef the Speaker
OF tie House stands No. with the central DO wer
here, disposition prevails among the memSers 10 OBJ
tain nforma lion the OF psrqustes This has
induced Mr. Waterbury to introduce this resolution
Resolved, That the Health Officer report TO th House.
under cath the amount OF al fees and moneys that have
been received by him. in addition 70 biz salary, for
boarding visiting vessels, inquirng aiming as
10 the health OF persons beard OF vessels and the
condition OF any vessel cargo making out any re.
port for any service rendered by him. by virtue Of his
Office, during the last year.
Now, Dr. vache indulge no farther hore OF re-.
tanning those psrquisites and the information IL very
desirable to the bogus Know Nothing Who expects to Get
the appointment, can discover Reasonable
for the Boctor incun bent TO withhold the Information
BY maAirg clean breast Of H. Dr. vache win confer an
obligation upon q large number OF NJ. De who have
exercised much ealoufy Ia the matter.
To further carry oct his intentions, Mr.. Waterbury
has given notice OF BILL which he intends to submit,
for regulating the salary Of the Health 06cer at the
Quarantine Such attempt has heretofore been made,
but always resulted In failure. The politicians know
better how TO keep their friends In the choicest clover.
Ibs reduction OF salaries 10 very unpopular measure,
always
The failure Of the Troans 10 extend me annual irvi.
tattn 20 the rsmtere OF tie Legislature, 70 purtake
elmer and he 81 eeteras has caused much isquiry
Ever srce old Eroch strong devised the plan Of escg
the Legislature, the Troans hare :cesssay prevented
the construction Of br.dgs asrese the Hasssn. ct
Albany. From that time 70 this, nov some dozen
years the Errts dinner cane o. regular &c TIE "a or