The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-14

Mr.. Patterson h, int odaced In IN enate bill 70 de-
he proceeds ther Of John 6. lie - licensed
Sec ]. James Hay Is hereby aut led within ono year
nom the passage Of this act 10 upon the Attorney
General nplant, in which he ai oe named as plan
till and tie people Of this state def ants in which com
plant shall be alleged that tn antl is the heir Of
to the proceeds Of the sales the zeal estate and also 10
the possession Of any which unsold shch be
lopged TO tie said deceased at the io Of his death
Sec Within twenty days fro tie service OF the said
complaint the Attorney General answer on
the said plaintiff his Attorney IN hicb the several Al
legations contained in said complaint shall be denied
Sec The issue thus joined shall be noticed for trial oy
the plaintiff ana placed upon The calendar Of the Supreme
Court Mt any circuit appointed to be held N tho county
where by the plaintiff the venue shall DO Laid and snail
be tried by aiury.
Sec 4. From the joining of the said issue down to and
including tho trial and Judgment tho rules Of prac
tee Of law and evidence shall be applicable TO this case
AZ are applicable 10 causes between individuals
Sec provides that should Hay OBTAIN verdict by
which he s declared heir TO tho estate OF tho lato
leake then he - enter into possession after deducung
the ctss OF suit the same as be had been citizen OF THIS
Stats at the time Of the death OF Leake but at the same
time Hay IS 10 be held for any legal claim by auy other
legal heir who may establish clam.
Sec allows Hay 10 use a. evidence tho Testimony
taken under two certain commissions issued by the
Governor and Chancellor OF the State OF New Jersey.
SAVINGS BANKS.
Mr. Sloan bill on this subject is Substantially rs FOL
that wherever savings banks have heretofore been gu
thorhed by an actkehe legislature and he persons 40
constituted for suctbapk have no; duly organized az
cordng TO law or have only NORMALLY organ zsd without
proceeding To BUSINESS or whenever in the exercise or
duties corporation they have any moneys de
posted with them assuch institution In any oeren. form
from that required by law there charters repe'sd
their failure 10 make proper reports or fasGed reports
works q like forfeiture Of charter.
NORTH RIVER AND GROCERs RANKS AND THE MECHAN-
ICs' BANKING ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Brandreths bill relative to these institutions pro-
yides-
l. That their failure 10 publish (whie under inuncton)
the statement called for by the law OF 1853 shat
deemed refusal or neglect under the second section Of
that act
On the return by the receiver Of the surplus remain
ing in his hands, after qudatpg all claims 10 the drec.
tors OF these banks, 1t makes 1t lawful for the dre1ors,
within thirty days after such return, after having
smcd the business OF banking TO reduce their capital TO
which sha be then equal the value of such
property above their debts aad liabilities, aud the par
value OF the shares 70 be reduced in like rAi, but
shall their capital be ess than 800 600 They may,
however, subsequently increase their capital 10 the Iul
amount land more) named in their original articles Of
association.
g. When the directors OF these banks shall elect TO so
reduce their capital they shall notify the Bauk Super,n
tendent who shall cause their books 70 DO examined and
pecessayy 10 examine the officers and directors under
OATH The superintendent from facts obtained shall
determine the value OF such capital shall not be- law
full, however TO reduce such capital amount LEES
than the value ~ fixed by the Bank Superintendent
To take effect Immediately.
RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN.
Mr. sloan'e bill, amending the act in relation IN he 40
polntment of commissioners N take property for public
purposes, providesrhat in all in which the law
authorizes or requires the appointment for tue purposes
making awards assessments for public or local
provemcn not leas than thirty day notice Of the app
cation for such shall be given IL all parties who
IN any way Interested therein in such manner be
prescribed by The court or other authority authorized TO
make such appointments.
wARRHOUsEMEN AND wHARFTSGERs.
The bill proposed 10 be introduced by Senator Ames
this subject, provides
/. That 10 warehouseman wharfinger shall issue any
receipt other voucher for goods wares merchan.
dze, grain other produce commodity any person
or persons urporDg to be The thereof
unless soch goods &c shall bave been bona file received
by such wareh whartngsr oiber person and
sta be In store and under his control at the time OF su
ing such receipt
No such receipt to be issucd as security for m1ney
loaned or other Indebtedness unless the 1andiz,
actually the possession OF the warebouseman at the
tine Of issuing such receipt.
cond receipt for merchandise while any outstanding
cept is uncaDcelled, either in whole or in part.
T. The warehouseman shall not transfer any
merchandise beyond his immediate control where n rs
cept has been given, without the written the
party holding such receipt
s. Any violation Of the provisions of the be pun.
ished by fine not exceeding 81 900 by imprisonment
in the state prison for term exceeding re years.
both The parties aegreved have the power to institute
civil suits also FOR all damages that have accrued
by reason Of the violation Of any part OF this lac.
The act IN take effect imme jateiy.
SOUTH BAY STEAM FERRY COMPANY.
Mr. Mills bill IN incorporate the Great South Bay ieam
Ferry Company, constitutes $. y. Griffin, Smith, J.
w feletreme, and others, body corporate with capt
tai stock At SIS ooo with power Increase to si5 900
for The purpose OF building aud running steam ferries be-
tween New York and Katcbabonnock Suffolk cou ay with
the usual powers Of such corporations
REFORM IN KINGS COUNTY PRISONS.
Mr.. Duryea's bill relative to the jslis in Kings county
provides for the appointment Of have charge
OF female prisoners by the Board OF Supervisors such
salary said Board Ehall fix empowers tho Board II
make rules and orders for the classification, separso
employment, &c of all prisoners in any county prison.
and obRes sherifs and jalors to obey such orders
obliees the separation Of criminals OF IN
veniles from adults, OF parties charged with crime from
those vcted and forbidg any aaton bet them
al aufh NIL
provisions for the safe keeping oprsoners at the expense
Of the county
SEw YORK AND ERIE RAILROAD WAY PARE
The bill OF Dir. W. H. Jones ~ regulate way fare this
road prohibits the company from demanding or receiving
from way passengers any greater rate Of per mile
than IS charged for through passengers and imposes
CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
COMPANY.
Mr. T Jones bill to INCORPORATE the Central American
Commercial and Industrial Company names corpora
tors Me"re. Erastus Corning, h. u. Morgan, John l..
scboocraft. William J. Perkins Charles B Hoard, Johu
Cochran, Henry H. Elicit, Walter T. Burgess, r. Gcorgs
squer, Randolph Martin, waldo Huchihs John VI. Peek
and John Anderson. The object Of the company ~ -
facilitate emigration 10 Central America. The capital stock
Of the cnmpauy IL not ~ exceed $500 OoD shares of
sfo0 The bll coners the ordinary privileges granted u
such corporations.
THR IrERf. Law.
Mr.. Beach has introduced the following bill
See. J. In all actions for libel much OF malicious IN.
tent only snail he presumed by the FACE OF the pucc.
ton "a necessary To sustain the action. Exemplary
malice
Sec. 2 The jury may determine the am1unt a. damage
caused by any bellous publication without the protuc.
ton ofspecinc proof thereof.
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Senator SCOTS bill relative the Supreme Court OF the
fast Judicial district provides
First That the power IN grant modify and Dissolve Ia
functions n the FTst Judci1l district shall be vested
cusvcy IN the Justices Of the Supreme Court 10 that dts
uic, ~ fully NJ the formerly vested IN the
Court Of Chsnccry of the state aud gives the Justices foil
power 20 make such rules 90 this bran IA OF their
jurisdiction g. they may deem discreet.
Second. Provides Cor tn election q three additional
Justices 81 the supreme Court or the FIRST district at the
mex, Stsic election, 10 hold Office tor eight years
Third. Reduces the number Of Ja' OF the Superior
Court TO three
Fourth. Pruv3cg that. by cousut ~ either nirty.
carsts involving more thru $500 my be t-anscrrei
from the superior Court 20 the Supreme Court
Filth. Appeals sha he brought in al from 1nal
judgment Of the SUI? ror Court Court o. Common Peas
TO he supreme Court Of the First district
BOARD Of SrFERytSORS.
MI sohel proposes u amend The aw q last winter,