The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-05
Latest from the State Capital.
THE NEW CITY CHARTER AND POLICE BILL.


Albany, April 4, 1855.
The metropolis is well Represented in the Hobbies.
Well known New Yorkers-polti;ians gamblers, &c i'd
genus omne, male the STATE capitol look familiar anil
home like. WHAT are they here for? Why the city
charter the liquor BILL the police bill and those $2oo 600,
70 be The amendments to the charter will give
you, perhaps, set Of Police Commissioners Their
names are included in the dratt;-rhe Mayor, dem.;
James F. Freedom, whig James NJ. sweeny, dsn, and
Welcome R. Beeb.e, whjg. This looks fair; half and
half geebee and Freeborn sewardtes to the back
bone Sweepy Ia nephew to Senator Barr, the immortal
bard SHE'LL and brother Of Peter B. sweeny, Esq, yodr
public administrator; and the Mayor is for good city
government That is all right Senator Barr 1t Ia said
is opposed to the police bill. Will not this damage
the prospects of Mr.. James NJ sweenys Nous rerrons
PASSAGE OF THE TEMPERANCE BILL IN THE SENATE
CONFIRMATION OF MR.. soHoONMAKER AS BANK
SUPERINTENDENT - PASSAGE OF THE CHURCH
TESUREs BILL IN THE ASSEMBLY, &C.
AbBANY, April 4, 1855.
The prohibitory BILL so called which has excited such
unparalleled int rest the LIST Of January, both
inside and outside the Legislature, finally Disposed
Of at midnight Tuesday From four O'Clock yesterday
afternoon unit, twelve at night the friends OF the bill
with great credit, allowed, by unanimous CONSENT the
introduction of ell the amendments desired by its op
ronens contenting themselves with voting do Wn all pro-
positions to amend.
The vote the bill finally taken, and it passed.
q to H. the number of votes it received last year,
and the Senators each sde except that Senators
LIZ, sing and Hitchcock changed positions. The bill
could not be cngrossed In to return it to the
house to-day. 1t Will be received there tomorrow.
The secret session was conducted With great degree
allow the outsiders know the transactions until
the time the doors thrown OPEN The confirmation
at the frst vcte-2l to II. The Canal Appraisers
cordipg to the Rochester programme, were conirmsd
Thompson, but failed and he proceeds to Staten Island
forthwith DR. Bartlett has learnt previous to this Tina
that the Governor withdrew Thompson's name bsfose
the secret society voted upon it. Tue name o. Bratnard
Of the the slate for New York
withdrawn, and he minated for Brooklyn. There
no attempt made to con ider any OF the harsor-
masters That matter viii probably be settled Friday.
motion made to institute a committee to ascer
tain the facts relating to the delivery Of the Cover
nor's withdrawal Of thompson. majority refused to
Investigate The matter will now be brought before the
open Senate where the people will have an opportunity
The House exhibited considerable emotion this
ing when 1t was ordered to take the ansl vote on the
Mupday, severally made motions TO reeommi. for
amendment as they stated. The discussion of each
tween Mr. Petty and Mr. okesie Finally an Ter the
sG: Ts EseS an %as GALE t S
made to compel the Sergeant at Arms 70 bring bn
before the bar Of tho House, others declaring him in
contempt o. the house but the Speaker refused to
The bill passed by vote Of % ayes against uays
HIS ExceIler cy will be importuned by Mr. Seward and ali
The Catholic clergy, to withhold his signature whether
he signs the bill not it will make difference: If he
refuses, both houses will pass II over his head.
MT Leigh gave notice in the House this morning that
be intended TO introduce bill TO and the charts Of
The city o. Albany. whether this movement has any
thipa IN It relating to the sale of liquor uaier the old
Dugan charter, does not yet appear But from the
course taken BY Mr.. Crosby in the Senate rssdiag in
Albany to in tersre with the laws and regulations Of
New York CITY, we think that Mr. Leigh is perfectly
lusti6abe beng New Yorker TO attend to the affairs
OF the Aoanians, and see whether their charter or
aws 90 not require Amendment alteration notification