The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-28
Our Albany Correspondence.

Our Albany Correspondence.
ALBANY, March %, 1853
Bills before the Lgistat,rc--7he Duties of the Goccrnor
Another broadway Railroad SchensePoice Court Clerks
Pier and Slip Repu,ations-Pawnent Of the Common
Council Of 1857 Registration of Births, Marriages and
Dcaths-Poyrpcn Of the Old Poltce-The Crystal Palace
Properly amendment to the Banking Law-Ncw City
Charos-State Prizes for College &udents-City Rail
roads TO Clean ana Pave the StreetsThe Staten Island
Esies-Amendmen to the Ercise Lo,c- Unclaimed Dtri
oe,sis and D7osas-OoIirtoss Reporting, DC, dc.
Among the many bills that before the Legislature
for action many Of such sound good that
but for party restrictions they would be passed without
desy of public business. But the usual ogroling,
cusrng End lobbying has to be o5ecrvcd matter how
pspebly pecerssry the measure may be. Occasionally
common crasps into the reports OF committees
and in his connection the report Of the Senate Committee
Judiciary the EQUITIES OF the Governor" deserving
OF especial attention. The committee say that the idea Of
the executive duties generally prevalent erroneous that
the duties estimated too lightly and that far from
having nothing the Of the Legislature his
ability integrity aud vigilance constantly requson.
Yet up 10 this day. the committee says "lhere has been
record kept OF the decisions made upon arising
under the various applications made for pardons
acquisitions for citizens charged with offences In other
States. Each Governor, retiring from ofce, has
footprints has either no: destroyed the
papers upon which his large discretionary power has
been exercised The Judges required to report the
Governor the evidence la all OF capital convictions
but such reports have been made they have not
been Every sane man must see the force OF
the recommendation Of the committee for legislative
ton these points.
M scons bill the Senate for the registration
births, marriages aud Deaths, provides for complete
fl...t mi alton calga hiriha
rsres and desths throughout the State. Il makes IL
offence Tor pay sosns minister's, surgeons midwyes or
refuse render the necessary information pro
viorg for the appointment Of registrars in every part
the except New York city, the City Inspector
the the Secretary power
" sanction and legALze any amendments which may be
IL The Stale and 70 Appoint general superintendent OF
registration The register under this law, he made compe
teri evidence In nj the courts In the state.
kr Doherry's till the senate In relation TO police
court clerks gives the appointment 10 the police justices
In the city Of Neg York. the clerks TO be removable by
tho Supervisors for IL defines their duties sub.
sAbsy ~ present, and Annuls the existing law; "
course erssang out Of Office both sets Of police court
Common Council and one sol by tho Police Commissioners
Mr. Ames IN the senate, has introduced bill "to pre-
vent the ISSUE Of ase receipts and 70 prevent the fs.udu
and others" IL provides that no warehouse nan or
whnnnger shall give receipt for goods not actually in his
possession such receipt rha be given security for
money iosncd unless the goods are in ns possession;
every duplicate receipt must DO so marked duplicate"
the party noeng the receipt master owner agent
OF any boat, vessel or railroad shall sign receipt Tor
goods not in bis possesson warehouse receipts may DO
transferred by enforcement aud no, unless Dy endorse
the cancel delivery Of the original receipt
penalty fine Of 81 600, or Imprisonment for i've years,
both, may be inflicted for disobedience OF the act
Mr. Winne1iss q bill before the Assembly which pro
potos 10 give Charles john Nathan Woriey, Isaac
HepcrI, Philanacr Kimbali, VIM. McDcrmou, James u.
Fish Charles A s,etson and William Hall the rign. to
build raroad IN Broadway, or IN that part OF II from
seventh avenue 70 Unon Park add IRON Tic latter point
ta.lNa nlu WaLRW lagn
Greene sad Church streets Tie main plan with the pro
ectrs k probably arst 70 build the road 70 Union square,
and serwsr make struggle 10 push Il DOM Broad
cay ID. Park. The modes, odiv dusls Who ask for
ths important privilege have just a. much right 70 ask
the use q par, o. the CITY Hail Tor vnollxe grocery
store Who are the persons thus seeking sucn i'm I'm
and William Hall, the music publisher, are, bot whe
The other per-o,s' no they be'ong 10 the city,
90 Of item reside IN the rural dstricAs
Ibe section Of this bill provides TIA. the provisions
o. The act entitled "An relative 10 the constructors Of
railroads in cities passed April T. 1864, shall not In any
s a 81 ~ ,ravsss ar sc
Of majority Of the property holders along the Lac a. no
cosary 20 s construction obvious that the attempt
snnul this provision act admission OF the impossi
by Of procuring sanction Tor the Line from the parties
meet directly Interested.
and Supervisors OF the city and county Of New York."
prcvocs for the payment of the members Of the Common
superv Of The 1867 declared eoted 70 the
compensation ~ the Supervisors OF other counties
In the STATE.
Mr. Jones. bill no regulate the use OF wharves snd
slips New York city leased 10 certain steamboat Ines
provides that the slips leased 10 all steamboats, plying be
tween the city and onor Places sha DO reserved for the
exclusive use and occupancy Of the essce 70 the extent
Necessary 70 carry their business Tho Harbor Masters
crjoined with the cu,y Of kecpng these slips free,
snd any infringement on these SIPS may be removed By
The Hsrbor Masters when the OF the clip required
by the lessee. refusal 10 80 punishable with 6ne
Of $50.
police" provides for the payment Of al arreArs 70 those
OF old force who have performed their several and
respective duties under the direction Of the Mayor OF the
city OF New York." under the old law. The bill also
authorizes the payment y the same salary a. the police
captains OF hoee who took care OF the station houses
from July 10 July rs, 1857.
Mr. Chatdeld slao introduced bill to the 81
feet the latter clause by legallng The act OF The Su-
pervisors tho voted the payment ~ the bills
Mr. r. Jones, Jr has introduced bill authorizing the
city 10 Reservoir square, and empowering the
porson purchase The Crystal Palace aud sppurte.
nances, at price not 70 exceed $3.50, goo
Mr.. Armstrong; bill 10 amend the General Banking
law provcee that shall not be lawful for the Supcrn.
tenden Of Banking Department after this Law takes e
s,,v uos ssusd from the RAM 10 sny ssnS
ing associa individual banker trsnsactng the bust
ness OF banking under the pro visions Of the act to autho
the business Of banking passed April u.s. 1885, and
| the various amendments thereto.
| Mr. Beachs bill for the formation and amendment OF
city charters provides that the legislative authorities
may a, any Time MOI lees than thirty days preceding
Il an annual municipal election order convention 70
amend the charter the delegates 70 be olectet At the
ncipa election The amendments which this nvcntion
may sugscet be submued TO the people at the nrst
succeeding municipal election and adopted by toe
ple are 10 be submitted tothe Legislature for approval
In charter or amendments be passed under this law,
shall require third vote Of both houses 10 repeal IL,
unless application h made BY The people as provided
/ 10 the bill.
Mr. CHAMBER has introduced bill TO "promcte public
education provides Aatthe colleges subject ~ Toe Wait
cfxs Beard Of Regcu's shs Annually seles'ien 81 NE