The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-31

AlnASrs Sen ", lbSo.
Matters Of Interest irosSh Fo,surd-rssay cAwca-
Race Cburse-Ras road Tbsls- Brsso- al ARssy, ds
There ssvera' projects, some Of essential mpor
tanoe, being brought forward for Legislative aetisa-
Will very soon Be made manifest whshsr any smoaat ef
talent Ia In either house The Introduction Of some sub
jecss which have already appeared viii command the
strength inside tae Capitol the attention Of all the
people OF the state outside In the senate this morning
Mr. Wsdsworth introduced proposition 70 allo~ l5csr-
porsons OF canal forwarders. This has been frequently
rejected by the Legislature and TOR the sake Of indju
ais owning only boat two, Il l. hoped may be los
The proposition Of Mr. Reed OF the House. for a com.
mittee to inspect certain institutions In the city Of Yex
York, referred In the Senate 20 the COMMITTEES on
chari able institutions. This kills IT, Mr. II. must star
some other project to become chairmaa Of travehn
Senator Riders bill, 70 break up the Long rs,ni rae,
course, was taken mp Mr. sicklss Askei delay but
Mr. Rider was not inclined 10 yield and rose ami
made SPEECH which show that the race course
wa: Injurious :. the morals Of society ssr.
was postponed until Wednesday of next xees
The Comptroller OF Triaity Church desires tune
to the inquiries OF the Senate loaR since As
April Last the vesxy served with copy II ths
luton There s no complaint made that the Comptro
er's clerk III during the first six months which iu
ers that no response was intended to b. made This
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seh1s.bIs body REQUESTING iSs .aswsr
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AZ the suggestion Of Mr. Brooks the time extended
Mr.. Brady, Of the House, introduced bill this morn
ipg imposing tolls upon the railroads dire,ty competing
with the Erie canal. As the title resd Mr.
Hoye, chairman railroads, moved TO refer Il to his
committee. Mr. Brady wanted the Csosl Com nistee 70
take charge Of it. Mr. Van Sandord, Of Troy anti Cen.
tral Railroad, wanted special committed BY the time
aii these propositions made, members began TO
vaken, and enqui les mads 70 the conteuts Of
the bill. After its reaoing it given to the Canal
Committee majority Of which will ,.nend the toas
opered with vigor The bill will be amended In
clude the Erie and the Northern roads.
As seon as that bill disposed Of M Buckley threw
in another ebrand in the form of bill to authorize the
construction Of bridge at Albany. Me-. Van ssndfoed
OF Troy demanded the reading of the entire bi which
1t to select committee. As Osweyo and Albany are
both opposed to the bridge the House has ye cecded
upon the propliey of strangng it a. its very birth
molten also made that the bill be ID to the
Committee on Roads and Bridges such reference
would be both legitimate and proper. No references
made.
CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF BARR v5. BICKLEs-
NEW SUPERINTENDENT OF THE BANKING DEPART
MENT.
ALBANY, Jan. 30, 1856.
The committee of the Senate having in charge the ex
nation Of this case had meeting day and heard
the argument Of Mr.. WE. NJ. Evarts, counsel for Mr.
sicles the motion of the latter to dismiss the petition
of Mr.. Barr frivolous
James N. Cook has been appointed Bank Supsrinten.
dent in place of Marcus Schoonmaker resigned aud th
appointment shis morning confirmed by the Senate
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE FRIENDS or LIVE
OAK GEORGE"
Albany, Jan. 90, 1856.
large and enthusiaatic meeting Of the friends of
George Law held here this evening. Among the
speakers Messrs. OdeIl, Dennisou Preston q. r.
Mills, of the Assembly, and Chauncey Burr resolution
declaring George Law the choice Of the meeting the
American candidate for the Presidency adopted.