The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-23
AxTAIas At TIE srArE CAPITAL.



Our Special Albany Despatch
TIE REPoEr OF THK POLICE INVESTIGATING COMMIT
TBE-THx CENTRAL PARK Observation-Disclosures
or THE DEAF AND DUMB PueiLs ETC.
AISAsy, March %, 1869.
II senats's time to day occupied 10 discussing
Metropolitan Puaico msssers. Il commsoced by report
of Mr. Spnoa In presenting the testimony akeo by The
special committee which investigated the saars Of that
interesting Institution during the recess Of the legislature
motion was ads to print the testimony Tor the OF
the Senate and for the information Of the people residing
In the counties embracing the police district Senator
Noxou opposed the printing Though he appointed
nber OF the select committee, he had attended
moment during the investigation, but the testimony had
been placed Ia his hands by the chairman, Mr. Spnola
Mr.. Noxon's objections werc that certain portions
Of the testimony tended to impicste tho
private character Of Of the officers con.
nected with the commission, with which neither tho
committee the Senate had anything to do Senator sp
noa contended that witnesses appeared before the com
mtee and testified that member Of tho police had been
inmate Of the State prison the Of o-
c Of oue Of the oss The question usy
taken when majority decided to print tho report and
testimony Subsequently, Senator Dyen, in order that he
Senator Noxon objected TO, moved reconsideration,
which was carried; and the probability is the
Ssmsny Will not % printed ~ order OF the Snass or
oy Of the Senate refuse TO spread before the people the
facts collected By the committee Of the conduct Of the
Commissioners Of Police and their subordinates, cir
cuncstance which cannot be easily understood.
Then the Senate took up the bills repeating the Metropo
Titan Police law and the bill introduced by Senator Spno
Ia which provides the separation Ut New York AMI
Brooklyn and the election Of commissioners in manner
which will prevent all party preferences and influences
modification Of the present law, with the exception Of
Senator Owen He proposed last year. and again during
the present session. place the Police department above
and beyond all partizan influences. His belief was that
the present Law was adopted for political effect by the
pubcans, and that the unconditional repeal was sought
for by the democrats Mr.. d. equally opposed to
both measures, and pledged his Efforts 70 assist in the
passage Of any bhi which would dvest the police estab
lshment of the city Of New York Of all political aines
partizan character whatever AS he is the strongest
republican in the legislature there is reason to believe
that be would accomplish that object were not 80 near
the close OF the session
The bill to the Central Park was ordered to
third reading in the House. this morning 1t proposes 10
10th street, between Fifth and Eighth This
piece of ground ia mainly composed Of rock rising from
Teeth 10 10th street. and then abruptly and almost preo
tatey falling fifty feet down to the Harlem plains,
which stretch away TO the Harlem and East rivers The
line of the park as now EXITS governed by the rec
tangn!ar line of the Streets having reference to the
topoRr ahica line permitted at about 10th street by the
meeting Of the base Of the rocky bluff with the meadow
line Of buildings the north side Of 1oeth street, the
ps the county Of westchester, Washington Helgh!s,
the Palisades, Long Island, Staten Island the
High Bridge, North and East rvers-the most extern
sive and beautiful views afforded by the whole park The
OIL proposes tnat inc supreme COurt Snail appOt COM
misscners TO take this ground; person owning land
above Forty street to be selected the commits
Sion To undertake to cut streets and grade through this
rocky territory would be very expensive Tho north end
Of the park would terminate In abrupt wall cutting Of
nearly forty feet
Both houses bold two sessions day, and the members
are just beginning TO devUe more time to the considers
ton of public matters Most of the committees have dis
charged the bulk Of the business before them
The grinding committee Of the House this morning sent
In quarter of hundred bills for their last reading This
labor saving machine, being well oiled, works like
charm The lobby have all returned and more mpudent
and impairment than ever known before
few Of the pupils Of the New York institution for the
instruction of the deaf and dumb had exhibition the
Assembly chamber Last evening, under the direction
OF Professor Peet the principal The members Of the
Legislature, and large audience besides, in
attendance ali Of when were highly delighted and aston
ished at the proficiency at which Of the pupils had
arrived The exercises Of the most interesting cha
racter. As the institution ia applying TO the Legislature
for pecunary assistance, wise expedent in the
managers to bring class two Of their pupils In the
legislative ball. In order that the members might witness
the practical usefulness Of the institution No doubt but
the Legislature will contribute literally any funds
be found not otherwise appropriated as the laws
provide.
Mrs John v. L. Pruyn died in this city TO day.