New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-24
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CLOsING A STREET IN RRnOKIYN

| cLosiNe STREET IN BROOKLYN
| mr. u Z. SMITH introduced bill provid;ng that
al hat portion Of South Tenth street IN tbo C;,v ~
bpo.N!n iaie City ofWilhsmsburgh, living east OF the
easter side OF Fourth street shall be closed aud the
ownen Q; me adjacent premises may enter upon the
same ana "eupy as IN their frs AMI former etate
in RELATION TO FoRCIBLE ENTRIES ETC.
Mr.. siCklt Us introduced bill amending the Re-
V.ed statutes N relation to Forcible Entries and De
ana summary Proceedings to recoverpossessop
o. hncs The t snendFnent has ror lis object 10 COM
pin Pr IAe attendance Of Jurors. With regard to Sum-
nal! rioceedngs t. recover possession Of lands the
I'm nv provides that the magistrate having cogni-
zuH'e Vi ue matter nay compel the attendance of
person summoned, by hie or Otherwise, in the same
nshner ana to the same extent ~ ia now provided by
Jaw 10 ciyil actions before Justices' Courts
biHD"E ACROSS THE HUDSON AT ALBANY.
more IMAM dozen petitions were received in the
Senate this morning. praying for the passage of a law
autLorzing the erection of bridge over the Hudson
at Albany. They came from all parts of the State,
and it said they are merely pioneers to the myris
oflke prayers that now their way to the Capt..
tai But while the friends of the engaged
procuring signatures to their petitions its opponents
found in the lobbes counting noses" and openly
pressing a conviction Of their ability to put out of
Joint a sufficient number to defeat the bill.
Mr.. UPIiAM is said to be the leader of the sdvo-
Gates Of the BILL and much reliance Justly is placed
on hi ability legislative tactican. Upon the
presentation Of three petitions for the bridge, by resi-
dents of the Bowery, New-York, this morning quite
little excitement was created to what reference
should be given them. The Troy representative Mr.
BRIGGS moved them to the Committee on Com
merce and Navigation. This was seconded by MesSrs.
BROOKS and J. A. SMITH, and opposed By Messrs.
UPHAM. LEE ard KELLEY-the latter Urging that
the proper reference the Committee on Roads
and Bridge.
The Yeas and Nays were then had the motion,
with the following result:
YEAs-Messrs Bsllnger Briggs Brooks Clark Hcehkis.,
Nichols, Rider A N smith A. smith Spencer sTss,a
Kelly Lee MADDEN NOnon, Richardson sckles, TSwne' Up
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The petitions were then referred To the COMMITTEE
This result considered cause for congrauation,
and full of significance, by the advocates for the
Bridge
TRINITY CHURCH.
Mr.. BROOKS moved resolution requiring the
Trustees of Trinity Church torepor forthwith the facts
regarding that institution called for by the resolution
adopted by the last Senate. go
Objections being raised to the peremptoriness OF the
resolution the ls day of February substituted as
a modification, and thus the resolution passed.
BILLS REPORTED on FAyORABLY.
exempt the NewYok Historical Library site and edhee
the Charter Of the NewYork College of Pharmacy
TO PREVENT PRIZE-FIGHTING.
Mr.. BROOKS gave notice that he would soon intro
duce bill for the eectual prevention of prize fighting,
the pitting OF game animals &c.
Also, OF a bill to incorporate the Honduras Inter-
oceanic Steam and Railway Company.
BILLS PASSED.
The following bills passed:
In relation to Plsrkrosds and Turnpike Roads
For the re lief OF James d. Gill -
10 fI The time and place holding the Annual TownMeet
amend The Act the Brooklyn City Hospital
To provide payment the removal of cosin coarse Salt
For the relief Of Mary Jane johnson
An Executive Seesion of fifteen minutes duration
now ensued, after which
The bill for the relief OF H. u ho'ehA'' was eSo ana
Also the bill relstive to Loanng United States
MenSys deposted with the State for .sfe keeping
ANOTHER LUNATIC ASYLUM.
Mr. NICHOLS gave notice that he would introduce
IA, ,roy the erection. by the State, Lu-
netc Asylum in some of the ryer counties
ASSEMBLY.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. DYER.
A communication received from the Hon. Ii.
BAILEY, declining the position assigned him by the
Chair, of Chairman Of the Committee on Roads and
Mr.. Prescott was named by the CHAIR to fill the
A number of petitions were received on local
subjects. -
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. PRESCOTT reported the bill authorizing the
School Trustees in Herkmer County to purchase maps
Of that county.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr. GRAY-To facilitate the assessment and coll
Also, compelling Insurance Companies to report in
detail their expenditure. 49,,
Mr.. COLE-To amend the Charter oil the village OF
Mr.. WILTsE-For the redemption of real estate in
New.York City sold for assessment for Croton water
Mr.HANFORD-To incorporate the williamsburgh
Hire Company.
Mr. MATIICE-That attorneys and counselors Of
the Supreme Court be authorized to take acknowl-
edgmens. .-,-e ..,
men,
Nr. BRADY-To impose tolls on railroads.
MIR. DUGANNE-To establish Court of Judicial
Record in New-York City.
Mr. BREVOORT-For The relief of Census Mar
shals in the City of NewYork.
Mr.. SHEA-To confirm the official acts OF the su-
perintendent of the Poor in Richmond County.
Mr. DENNISTON-TO erect the County OF Can
isteO. 80
Statute. in relation to disorlerly persons.
Also relative to sending IN the Annual Reports OF
Academies subject to the visitation OF the Regents
Mr.. HAKES-To increase the salaries of Matrons at
Mr.. ID. SMTTH-To exempt from taxation Lands OF
Agricultural Societies used for shows. .
Mr. SNOW-To extend the time for the colectlon OF
taxes in the Town of Lenox Madison County.
Mr.. /. WOOD-To erect the County of Highland
from parts of Orange and Ulster Counties
Mr. ANTHON-Enabling Executive Officers OF
New-York City to obtain proofs. , o.
Also, relative to the Street Department IN the lily
NJ. SPINOLA-To establish Steam Ferry be-
tween Brookhev' and New-fork.
CHAR TER FOR NETWORK CITY.
Mr.. DAWSON introduced his bill TO amend the
Charter of the CITY of NewYork Ii is almost verba-
tim the Charter OF 1880. The following Il Synopsis
of IL:
l. The legislative POWER Of the city Is vested in Board Of
Aldermen AID Board Assistants, who together shall form
H. ommon Council Of the city These Boards shall consist Of
@pe representative each ward to each Board They shall
Lcid ese Tor one ye x,i lin 10 wSch be elected
The members shall be elected on the second Iaesdsy OF
Arril IN Oh the second tuesday ID ssy hefs
Member. ere be classified the usual way BY drawings
IT, srt election : 70 axe place tbs second Tuesday in
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