The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-01
HARBoR ENCRoAcHnGENTs.
THREG GOVERNORS In THE METROPOLIS.
The Hudson and East Rivers on Fire.

GOvernOr0
aud Connecticut, and the Legislative Conn
miftees--Inspection OF the Piers-visit 20 the
Navy Yard-Mecting at the Astor House.
Spicy Debate, &C., &c.
According previous appointment the Committees OF
the Senate and Assembly of this State Commerce and
Navigation LETT Albany Tuesday afternoon and
rived here last evening They were accompanied by
Gov. Clark Mr.. Leavenworth, Secretary of State Mr..
Cook, Comptroller Mr.. spauldng State Treasur.
err, and Mr.. Clark, State Engineer; together with the
following named members of the legislature -
Messrs. Brooks Dickinson, Pratt, Hutchings Rhodes
Green Davis Jimmerson, Whitney and Coleman They
were jored by Governor RodmanM NJ Price, Of New Jer-
and the following named members OF the Legisla
ture OF that state:-Messrs. Hoxey, Bonpel, Homes
IAferton, Board aud Miles. Governor Dutton of Con.
necticut, joined the party at Brooklyn.
Invitations had been issued to large number of per-
sonsto meet these officials at the Astor House. at 10
O'Clock yesterday morning. The circulars were signed
by Mr. f. Merism of Brooklyn, the gentleman who gives
us much information about the weather and other
scientific subjects AT the appointed hour there was
pretty good number OF well known citizens at the
Astor House, The City Hall decorated with
flags, in honor OF the Governors visit, and
the Mayor OF the city present to give him sort
semoaicial welcome. Capt Hudson of the United
States Navy, and Capt. Boorman, Commaudant OF the
naval station at Brooklyn also present. also Peter
Coo per- Esq, and several prominent merchants
There was no formal reception speeches at this
time. After an hour spent in conversation the
party took carriages and proceeded to Brooklyn
mime the harbor en- roachments Governors Clark
Price and Captains Boorman and Hudson rode in the
frst carrage; the members of the committees and
others followed. Mayor Hall, of Brooklyn, accompanie
the party Mr. Merriam acting guide and general su-
\ perntendent
The party first visited the Navy Yard whore the ma.
ine corps turned out and paid the Governors the
honor OF salute when they entered the yard salute
of twentyone guns also fred from the receiving
ship
Captain Boorman pointed out to the committees the
pier of Mr. Ruggles, who claims water front OF six
hnndred feet in front of the Navy Yard If Mr. Rugges
claim ia allowed and be proceeds to fill up the useful
Of the Yard would be destroyed forever ves
sells could be launched from either ship hou HIS per
extends beyond the line OF the Navy Yard wall.
The party then visited the rgaes Sabine and Niagara
-on the socks-the Dry Dock and other points OF in.
teres md then left the Yard, receiving another salute
from the marine corps as they departed
The pier Of Mr. Rugses that OF the gas company
we're tnen visited 1t rs claimed that these encroach
ments entirely for private benefit and thatno CONNER.
cal good result from them The sweeps around
the head OF this pier with the rapdity Of mill 1t
was stated by one of the naval gentlemen that he
midshipman he found difficulty in pulling
against the tide in the East river but when he
tGr ned here as a ander two years ago he found
at almost impossible for stout boats I, make any
headway against II.
Several other points on this side where encroach.
ments have been made MANNED by the committee
one near the Gouvernenr street ferry, and another
Catherine ferry Mr.. wetmore's iron yard has ptr at
tached which has extent of 125 feet. The
stated that according to law he could carry it IN
ther The attention OF the committee directed to
point near the Atlantic cocks and We have coubt that
they could have visited many other places, but the
effect Of the bitterly cold air began to be psrceptble
and the party got route for the New York side The
investigations were conducted fairly and inpartiay;
the Governors and honorable gentlemen faced the
weather like martyrs and patriots, have doubt
they Paidlin, about navy yards gas works. lum.
ber yards and forth, is not very amusing with the
tbel elmometer below thirty.
Their trials, however were not over. After New York
had been reached Jersey city visited and the whole
finished by the New Jersey transportation company
This encoachment Of than thousand feet
from the original shore line and tbs Jerseymen to
guage their shore by il.
There public demonstration Except at the
Navy Yard in Brooklyn, Jersey City in honor of the
iisinguished visitors. Business went in precisely
the same manner as it goes always. A few little
boys anxious TO the Governor but cheer
or sign OF welcome, or recoa milton, was raised.
The Astor House reached again at half past four
alter great deal OF riding walking and talking, but
eating or drinking. A mere hungry set of honorabs
gentlemen than yesterdays party, could easily be
found. At Ave O'Clock, however, there good din.
ner, and champagne for every honorable gentleman who
liked H. Some Of the Maine law msm6ers II is said
displayed especial enmity against Charles Heidseck
by two three "Hindoos.o There was plenty Of eat.
ing but speech making.
An impromptu meeting took place in one Of the par.
Senator BROOKS said he had been requested by several
gentlemen deeply interested in this great city to call
10 speak for themselves but they so much
immersed in business that they found it impossible He
Senator Brooks was fully assured that the distinguish
assembly before him including IL did gentlemen OF
high cal positions-three Chief Magistrates Of States
members Of the legislature Of two states and others
Of New York. not only to Its citizens but
those of other States Connecticut is bound to BY
and and by and New Jersey attached TO by the
strongest tie To these well TO other States New
York is great commercial depot, He (Mr. Brooks
aware that there difference Of opinion, In a
political point or view, 70 how projects for the i'm
sf rivers and should carried out
believe tat they should be paid for by the federal
government Shers adhere TO the doctrine that the
eral States should carry out their own ideas on the
hat the local suhorities should do the work. without
oucbing upon either OF these disputed theories he
oped the every there hal sdc up his mind to DO
siat he could honestly and fairly and legally to i'm
rove the navigation Of the North and Fast rivers, and
hereby bsneht the commerce and prosperity Of the
MON,
There was ouinous silence Of half minute or So
sben somebody whispered to Senator Brooks, Who, i'm
iedatey afterwards took the liberty Of moving that
orernor Clark be requested TO act President Of this
lsttpgo
ueted the Governor 20 the chair.
Governor CLAKK said -Gentlemen: thank you for the
this occasion. I able 70 do justice TO you,
at will endeavor TO do as well AZ possbls. =
Hon hcssrs. immersion, seymour, and Hoxsy were
Governsr PRICE, rose aud said-Mr. Chairman: pro.
that am expected 10 respond for what the hon.
,nemau who last had the soor has said in reference
New Jersey. The people Of New Jersey EEL the i'm.
)rance OF the commerce Of New Iork-they feel that
which Ia concentrated here Is OF the high
Importance 10 all the sta;es They feel the import
Of an unobstrueted outlet for this commerce at
indy Hook. New Jersey has a water line Of great
,us, the benefits OF which have been enjoyed BY New
ork. But the people Of New Jersey happy 10 have
attributed TO the prosperity Of this great city. or
commerce which Is herea ter 20 com. here
Jersey must have large portion. And
9 wish 70 avoid the which the people Of New
ork have fallen into by encroaching upon the
ie. We will give you water <ocks ike the Atlantic
ocLs--a credit to the country. We wish TO our
atura advantages IN the best manner and ready
promote aud second any legislation which may be in
s,sd In New YORK for the purpose OF defending water
ivileges the rivers, and for the improving Of the