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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
BUSINESS TO COME BEFORE THE LEGISLA
TURl-STATE FINANCES

Almost the first document that will be presented to the
Legislature will lie the report Of Comptroller Cook who
gees out Of Office and which will be handed in by hi,
successor Mr.. Burrows who il il believed will be faith
ful ana efficient guardian Of the treasury.
The financial system Of This state under the constitu.
on OF 1si7 is somewhat complicated, and have no
lees than six specific Iunds follows The General Fund
Shining fund, Canal Fund.- Common School Fund ldtera
tune Fund and United States neposite Fand
THE GENERAL FUND.
The General FUND IL that set apart for the payment
The mary expenses OF government its IL de-
rived from oirec tax Of mill every dollar of the
assessed property % the STATE the net proceeds Of which
tax amount 10 5000 000 appropriation Of 5000 0oo
from the surplus canal revenue auction and salt duties
t$l54 0o0) state prison earnings, 30, $780, coo
making the entire to this fund about 81 600 600
the es mated oxpcnses Of this year for salaries printing
legislature State prisons, charitable institutions river
improvement lunatic asylums &c. to about 81 $50 900
There has been deficiency In the revenues Of the
general fund for several years. encing In 1sio with
about $ 0O grew at the end OF 1854 to 1910 O54 3s
and probably this year 1t viii be increased another hun
red thousand dollars. The direct tax alluded to was
laid by the Legislature Of 1853 for the purpose of extin
gushing this deficiency, but the Of the State
are increased 40 docs the rapacity of It's law
makers extend and the Legislature soon made
appropriations enough to swallow up the whole
or the mill tax, although II nstted over
5000, co., We understand that during the past year.
while the receipts have been increased and while there
should have been million Of extra revenue put in
the treasury including the appropriation Of two hun
dred thousand from The canals-thc whole sum being
nearly two milionsthc deficiency proportionatey as
great a. over. When Milard Fillmore Comptroller
of the State he urged upon the Legislature to practice
the most rigid economy In making appropriations from
this fund.- and every Comptroller has followed his
pie, but without much effect In IS 49, when tho dedcen.
cy commenced the State expenditures on this account
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
NAyoR'S OFFICE,

The duty the First Marshal i TO superintend under
tie direction the Mayor Aldermen the grant OF
tavern OF excise licenses aud also those to cartnen &C.
revenues &c., granted by the charter the Mayor and
repoi daily under oath ant TO the Comptroller
Of all the mercy received by him. paying il al the
sane time.
il The duty ~ the Mayors Clerk 10 prepare and file
in The Mayors nice al oaths Of Office taken before the
Mayer tai the bonds If such officers required
10 give security before the Mayor and transmit them to
tNe Comptroller t. prepare all such proofs acknow
lo5cments OF deeds other instruments require the
o cal atcstaon Of the Mayor % preserve aud keep in
the Mayors Office al books and papers which are
qusoi by Law to b filed therein; to deliver to the re
spective Board al sagcs from the Mayor in writing
ara 10 ecod ard render account to the Comptroller
IN or oath of IN moneys he NAV receive.
Al twelve O'Clock Monday, The 7th inst, pro
~ tlc reserved corps OF the Police Department. led
by tle Chief aud followed by the candidates who are
ia be installed in their respective Offices. As the
tenn al tie Mayor does not expire this year, there
will he slight difference in the form of the ceremony and
The procession instead Of going 70 his Office win proceed
directly 10 ihc chamber of the BOARD Of Aldermen whore
the newly elected members will take The folio sng oath Of
clfce.-
= do solsnrly swear that win support the con.
suion the niied stos and The constitution OF tie sae
AZ Now York and that vii faithfully discharge The duties OF
hc on,cc 81 Aldermen according q Ii best o my ability
After thc admni traton q this oath, the Board of
Ald, lmcn win then be constituted as follows
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
IMMIGRATION COMMITTEE.

Nossfs Hshop Pratt and Barr, members Of the last
Senate were appointed 70 invegae the aairs OF the
Commissioners Of Emigration ard report to the present
Legislature thereon There ought 10 be some light on
this subject, this j. the second time that committee
has been appointed and nothig done chat ever hear
o. As the Jhurow Weed and Castle Garden inferred "a
not paramount in this Legislature suppose that tho
matter viii 10 brought WI in the senate A an early deY
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
poARp OF ALDERMAN.

Isaac Barker, the Know Nothing whie Alderman frsm
the Fifteenth ward will It confidently expected 30 the
President Of the Board.
The election in the se,ond ward is contested by the
democratic candidate Nicholas scgrst, who clams the
Office by . majority OF eight or ten votes
The case came before the County Canvasscrs but was
bythcm transferred TO the Beard Of Aldermen who il is
believed will decide in favor Of Drake II hardly proba-
be that any change viii be made In the clerical force Of
,hc Board, which Is composed as iollows;--
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
wRsTcHEsTER.
1. AbraIn r. Strapg,
2. Eli Curtis.
ORGANIZATION OF THE ASSEMBLY,

The Assembly should eet on Monday January 1, At
eleven o'clock The oldest member is generally elected
Chairman pro ta and the House proceeds to vote for
Speaker, sometimes eiuu roec and sometimes by ballot
The organization Of the House viii not be easily effected
this year. unless the republicans all their votes for
soft shell democrat in order to defeat the Know No.
things. This is the current at Albany, and Mr.
Robinson, soft shell democrat of Oswego, has been
named as the man.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
TILE CnANoERY rrNDs.

The Ferac of tho ate q Nos YotR at t,ie I,t yos.
sion q the Legislature, appi4td Mcrs. Robert Ian.
Al q George Yoe ard VIM II l;cbort.ou committee IL
examine into The unos q The late Court of Cnancery
which was abolished about seveu years ago.
by an act Of the 18th Of April 1915 the securities and
funds held ny the Court Of Chapcey belonging to ie.
rent suitors IN the court distributed by the Court
Of Appeals TO the various In the state where
the claimants to the funds supposed 20 reside Tn
der this law there deposited with the Chamberlain
Of the city Of New York
Bonds and mortgages amounting o..... sG55 6s2 70
Stocks. ......... 1885 90
Certificates OF deposit in the New York Life
Insurance and Trust Comp about. .. $50, 900 90
'o'hl' s9l1,23l 90
Thcsc funds have hsen IN tho custody of Shep,rd
Knapp Irancis dmoudr aud Robert Kelly successiyey
thamtc ains Of the city, Mr. koly being the present In
cumbe Mt
The committee viii report The Stae Of This fund /,
the several counties al an chi Ii day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02

The election Tor Councilman in the Fifty seventh diG
trct, is contested by William G. Sterling the Know Ns
thing whig candidate pd the democratic candidate
n. Bradley Tho claim to the contested seat has Ia
70 the decision Of the Board by The County Carvssers
The President OF the New Board wl It is understood
te rjamin r. Pinckrey, the Know Nothing whg mez
her from the Forty seventh district.
The following the clerks ard other officers Of u
Board, all of whom, il is believed will be retained
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
TIN CANAL l.nAnn.

Ter thc cerrent !e.r, i. ,'ur constituted
.i9oy J. Iay3ore. Gare.nor, lr, saon.
Ict1 C. IrtHtY ....+......,.S = crttgJy Of sIa'e.
ori22" u, aEoNS. ...........t tcWpGclcr.
s1'InsA CMN..., ..,....... treasurer.
s'1r1c'S Il. C's3l.NC. Attorney General.
tl-s 80 NtVh. ..............ola ihgine4r.
NJ n1B fi5hee1, ....... taual Comnissiote
SAWUIL J. NHtTfoN,
T.t comptEiop og tLe Hcatd s decidedly Know No.
,hire SIS o hat pa.y TO three black repu bcan wings
Tie same officers. except Canal Commissioners ana
state Engineer are ConmissoL. rs of thc Canal Fane
and except Canal CoInmiss orcr and With the Speaker of
Inc Assembly, (yet to he chosen Commissioners OF
rlc az once. Tic Americans will have complete con
tol IN ,hee three pcrtaut boards. The Commission
ers of the Canal Tund choose the Auditor Of the Canal
department.
Tie duty o, TIC Canal Board s 10 fx the rae Of tolls
a2ront collector, sumo intendents Of repairs weigh
MASTERS and Inspectors hear appeals from tho Canal Up
rta.ers and, in fse., act the general executive
lory ~ all matters arrertaiLire 10 the canals. They
have large amount Of patronage in their hands and in
Die lands Of interruptions politicians tie canal revenues
have been diverted to party purposes.
Tho {, nmissoners of the Canal Fund have The of
he of the canals ard the canal deb The canal
receipts in 1864 amounted 10 81 eSs 665 e. and e
llas revenue was only sl,7so 1ooa considerable dof-
citncy. II was tho power Of the Commissioner Of tie
Cana Fund to have suggested remedy for This BY laying
tolls the great raways-the Central and Eric which
the canal to diminish BY carrying freight
at rates which not profitable TO the companies, and
which seriously compete with the canals But the old
Canal Board in the railway interest which
trolls the State, and the rasays have fought OF the
tax.
The railway tolls paid in Pennsylvania and other
States and would have been laid here long ago it
not for the dominant power In Albany Of tho Contra
Railroad Company. Our readers will take notice that the
canal interest u public interest; therefore 1t has
friends. The canals represent forty millions Of public
capital and there has been to defend t. The rail-
road the other hand represents forty millions OF pri
yate capital and It's shrewd managers have difficulty
controlling the Legislature TO their interests 1t is
singular fact that two three small old fashioned
LOCKS have bsen kept the Of the state order
to diminish the business OF the canal No Large sized
boats can pass these locks.
The friends Of the canals have hopes Of better things
this year The Board contains several strong canal
men, and effort viii be made TO induce the legislature
TO toll the railways. As matters staad, tho canals
would soon actual burden upon the State in
stead Of source Of revenue The cause Of this
found in the fact that the Central Rroadhc greAtcst
money 10 wer In the StAterues tho legislature. We
hope that there will be some deocncy found a Albany
this year. and that the great canal interest viii! not be
sacrificed " al the pockets Of ,sw -t9ch joeeerA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02

when the Board Of Aldermen Is duly orgsnizsA sAs
procession viii re form again and TO the chamber u
Board Of Councilmen where the ceremony that
have described xii be repeated. The term of ofos n
each member is year, that the oath will bs aduA
istered to every Of the sixty, Of whom win bs
perceived from the following list have been re-electsA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02

lOIhi. w.
The democras were all elected by the soft shell wing
OF the party Il will be that the Senate is in their
bands Accodirg to law the Senate should meet the
arst Tuesday in January The Senator'S Will be in
BY the Lieutenant Governor, and then proceed to the
election of Clerk. message will then be sen. to the
House Senate is organized aud ready receive
che Governors message. II the House should not or
zanize on New Years day, the Senate viii adjourn
The seat OF Hr. sickles in the Third district win be
contested by Mr. Barr, hard democrat The seat of Mr.
Ferdon in the Seventh district will be contested by Mr.
Brandreib, soft shell democrat.
THE ASSEMBLY
is composed Of 2s members 1t meets a. the same time
the Senate members elected for year. They
elect their Speaker and other officers and judges
10 the claims and qualifications Of persons claiming seats
THO fnllov;n, Il. . l;St
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
NEW STATE GOVERNMENT.
List Of Executive, Legislative and
judicial officers.
POLITICAL COMPLEXION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Financial Affairs Of the State, the Canal Board
and the Sinking Fund.
Business to Come Before the Legislature.
Laws for tho city Of New York-..Repert Of
the Police Committee,
GC &c &c.

The government of the State Of New York, holding
Office from and after the first day of January, 1856, is
composed of the following named persons, who win meet
at Albany, at to-day organise the government
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
Black republicans in italics; Know Nothings in small
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT.

The Legislative power of the State Of New York vest
Cd in Senate AMI Assembly, elected by districts The
Senate consists Of thrytwo members and the Senator's
arc elected for wo years.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
The NEW CITY GOVERNMENT.
INAUGURATION OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS
Heads Of Departments and their Duties.
THE MAYORS MESSAGE.
Measures to be Proposed for the Action Of the
Common Council,

Tbs Inauguration Of the city government takes
place on Monday next, at twelve o'clock when both
bran ches of the Common Council hold their first session
for the year 1856.
There will be change n the Mayors Office, which
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE

Is al ready bnt it will not be sent in until Wednesday
even if the House should organize to-day, which is no,
probable II will deny the failure of the Pioh tory
ard will suggest rather the extension Of the powers Of
those acting IT, 20 give them clear guide to
their duty judge ell this lecause the pres snt Execu-
tive win seopust seethat identified he is with this
policy ii is Tor hin to push forward rather than to retro
grade Between the recommendations of the message
the doubts Of The courts the opposition of the interested
and the Indifference Of the people, nothing will be done.
We have thus briefly glanced at the most important
matters TO before Me Legislature Of the Empire
state during she coming year The present session will
be Interesting and important. We hope for improve
ent last years legislature II could not be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02


Judge Cowles appointed to fill vacancy caused by
the death Of Judge Morris two three days before ecc
ton The several political parties prepared tickets and
Mr. Davies, who was Know Nothing, received the
greater number of votes The Executive, however, de-
ened to acknowledge the validity of the election The
ground that no legal notice proclamation was made of
it, and The state Canyassers did not count Mr. Davies
vote. The matter IL now before the Cour.s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
SALE OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.

An application will be made to the Legislature to gram
perpetual lease of Reservoir square, which the Crys
tai Palace stands, to the American Institute The
Crystal Palace Association hold it for FIVE years from
1882 from the Corporation. The Association desires to
sell the Palace to the Institute the officers Of which viii
buy condition that $50 600 of the purchase money
(s5 0O0) Is raised by subscription and the Legislature
viii grsnt the lsnd 1t ia to be hoped that the LegslA
tura viii not thus give away square that belongs to
the whole people to enrih any body of private citizens
matter how meritorious the objects OF their combina
ton ay be- The Crystal Palace belongs properly in the
Central park winter garden. and the land which
II stands should be sold and the proceeds applied
the Central park which should not be reduced dimen
sops cne inch, We want the whole OF it.
A movement highly important to part Of our
city Will enanate from the Commssary General Depart
ment is to propose the sale Of the present Arsenal
and its surrounding grounds, and the removal to
arrnory in the centre Of the ciyprobsby, eventually
tie OF the headquarters Of tie department to
the seat Of government.
The pfeseit arsenal is at variance With the established
grace OF tte avenue-is within the limits of the n.
pagEto the pleasure and oveliness which the now
oe. mage zIe would mt be appreciated attraction
The safe evicenty make money by a removal and
ada 10 its wealth is prospect seldom Offered to the
gaze OF those who control the government
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02

Deputy Attorney Generals H. HAMMOND. "
Eup't Public Instruction. Victor ~. Rice. "
Sue't BANKING Dep ,ment. Daniel B. 81. John. g
The Auditor OF the Canal Department is elected by the
Commissioners Of the Canal Fund and will be Know
Nothing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
THE POLICE COMMITTEE.

Which has lately been in sess on this CITY, viii sve
the Legislature report containing h valuable infor
nation hs sus sject OF the NAL administration Of jus
tice in the lower courts They have found grea, deal
Of corruption in the matter Of bathey have found
ths election Of police justices by the people opens The
door 70 avortsm and they have found that the whole
system needs recognizing These things long
torous IN this community and have frequently been
tced by the independent press but the Legislature
has them ander oath. The COMMITTEES will give all the
icts and recommend important changes,
such as Increasing the number Of poi,e msgs-
trates, protecting poor criminals against sskinners
and Tombs lawyers, making mere stringent
laws to bail, carrying concealed weapons and
making the police department efficient The COM
mit'ee received very valuable suggestions from
the District Attorney Mr. Hail. and the earnest attention
of the Legislature will be called to this very important
matter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02
STATE JUDICIARY.

The Judiciary Of the State Of New York is arranged ~
fonsws,--
L. The court for the trial of apeach Of State Of
cers 1t IL composed Of the President the Senate
Senators and the Judges Of the Court Appeals.
q The Court Of Appeals which consists eight Judges
four elected the general State ticket
eight years. and four selected the Of
Supreme Court having the shortest time serve This
is high court Of appeals and chancery and it has the
to hear from the lower courts to set aside
their proceedings to rese their decisions 10 order
trials The Judge the chosen at large hs wing
the shortest term to serse sits Chief Justice.
Judges constitute quorum. Every cause must be
coed within the year after il is argued orrr are
held each year. at Albany, and thore should term
every two years in each judicial district Each Judge
has salary of ~, 500 per annsm.
This court is composed OF the lowing named Judgea-
Hiram Denio of Utica, Chief Judge Term expires
Dec 1857.
Alexander s. johnson, ofAbany. Term expires Dss
1869.
GFoReE f. CossrocR Collected t, fill vacancy caused hy
tie resignation Of Judge Charles II. Ruggles). Tenn
expires Dee, 1851.
Samuel l.. selten, Of Rochester. Term expires Dec,
1869.
Three democrats and one Know Nothing
Clerk, T. I. Harwood, of Livingston; Deputy Russell
F. Hicks Of Albany; state Reporter, Fran sis hernan
Tho Judges Of the Court of Appeals f.o,n the Supreme
Bench taken this year from the odd Districts a. go
lows. Their terms all expire in 1s5T:--
William Mfchal Of New York.
Htl'taa u. Wright, ofKings.on.
Frederick W. Hubbard, or Watertogn.
Thc A. Johnson, of Corning.
Nahing tue court stand
.
Wigs. .
hhow NothLng. Observation-Disclosures. l
The rev Court OF Appeals will organise at Albany on
the q If January OF the new Judges, Mr. seden has
long been the bench of the Supreme Court and Mr.
Ccmsock has been reporter to the Court of Appeals
The court is considered quite equal to its prede-
D. The Supreme Court, having general jurisdiction in
law and equity The State is divided into eight Judicial
districts each having four Justices They for eight
years, (saay 81 250o) but classified that in
each district out every two years. conseq uenty the
people elected eight Justices at the last election and
the Bench stands thus -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-02

we're about s700,o0O but since that time they have
doubled little has beer taken here and little there
corruption has riot at Albany, and each succeed
Ds administration has surpassed Its predecessor in
trivng schemes to depete the treasury This shows the
folly Of the direct tax unless guarded by Law for the
State expenses win always be carried up to the revenue
and the legislature knowing that there will be certain
amount in the treasury from all sources, to
spend It, and leave the deficiency to be provided for by
their This is made plain by the fact that the
orary expenses Of the government hare doubled since
1913, thus-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-03-21
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, &c.

lust RECEIVED-l0,OO lbs. White Lead, Pure, Extra
etian Red in OIL 1000 lbs Yellow Ochre, in Oil 25 bbis
Bake's Fire Proof Paint 40 bbs Svers Plastic Paint
l0 bbs. Linsecd Oil 8 bbls Lamp Oil; 5 bbs Common
On bbls Machinery Oil 400 lbs. Chrome Green Drv
and in Oil; 200 lbT Chrome Yellow, Dry, and in Oil
full assortment of PAINTS always on hand and for sale
wholesale and retail, by w. II. LIPPITT,
Nov. Druggist and Chemist.
| 000 BOXES Window Glass. assorted sizes and
.OOO brands, for sale at Manufacturers prices by
WIN. H. LlPPITT, Druggist and Chemist
600 o. Sulph. Quinne 10 bbls EPSON Salts l cask
AOO Or. Tartar; cask Sup Carb. Snda 80 lbs. Scid
ltz Mixture 10 lbs Rochelle Salts; 50 lbs Gum Opiumi
30 lbs Gum Guaiacum ; l bbI Gum Camphor; 500 Black
Pepper 300 Alspice 80 lbs Calomel 80 lbs. Natmegs
lbs odd Potass 30 lbs Mace 10 lbs Sulph Potag 100
For sale Wholesale and retail, by w. II. LIPPITT,
Feb. 23 Druggist and Chemist.
TUST RECEIVED FROM PHILADELPHTA:-
u | case Sulph Quinine so ozs. Calome;
10 Ozs Sulph. and Acetate Morphene
% Cinchonia; ) Salarne;
p Ozs. Blue Mass 10 ozs Chloroform
Gals from the laboratories of Poms Weghtman and Chas
Ellis. For sale cheap at G. & D DUPRE'S,
June l0l Drug and Chemical Store, Marketst.
OILS OILS!!-Just Received a fresh supply of Lin
~ Seed Train Lard, Fish, Elephant, Whale and Sperm
Oils For sale by w. H. LIPPITT Druggist and Chemist
lust RECEIVED FROM BALTIMORE & PHlI4A-
y DELPHA. 25 bb Silver's Fire PreofPant, coors;
20 casks Spanish Brown 10 do Venetian Red do Yellow
Ochre. For sales by G.. & d DUPRE,
June TO- Druggists & Chemists Wilmington, n C.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-03-21

EFFECTS FRosT.-The Buffalo Advertiser re-
laes the following singular piece of frost work in
that city:
An uncommon instance has occurred at the in
tersecton Of the Terrace and main street. of the
most exposed points in the city. For some weeks
the west side of Main street. above the Terrace has
had very little supply Of gas and thawing out of
service pipe appeared to remedy the evil It became
evident that the main pipe obstrncted, and for
some days past gang of men have been Quarying
the frozen earth at the point mentioned After inf
mite labor, they succeeded in broaching the main gas
pipe, which they found filled with solid ice for sone
forty or fifty feet from its intersection with the large
supply pipe on the Terrace. To clear this pipe was
a matter of no little difficulty, but by boring the
pipes in various places and persevering application
of hot water, the ice finally dsIodged, and last
evening the stores the west side OF Main street
again exhibited their wonte1 brilliancy. The GROUND
a the point referred to, was frozen to the depth O
about FIVE feet, and entirely below The pipes A
| large number of service pipes bad been frozen up
which were thawed oct by pouring in hot water, III
usual in such cases. This wafer, reaching tn.
point in question, frozen. and finally filled ht
pipe above stated, and comp ell ohslructing h
| flow of gas from that direction"