New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-03-21
ASSEMBLY.

Mr. HCBBELL moved f1r information from the
Wsrdens Of Sing sDg Prison as to contracts, p1cs of
hbor &c.
tons 10 IeOTgeuze the STATE udlclary, anu they were
IKE bin 10 repeal the Internatious Charter was re-
ported for the confederation Of the House
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. CONKLING-TO amend the act creating
,siop 30 .xAmile the TreasureTs and other
STATE oficers accounts IL terminates the Official ok.
i,tercs Of the present CommssiOners, and gives the
appointment Of a pew Commission TO the Governor
aud Senate. =,
yMr.BROCK WAY-To enlarge the powers Of the
Jucees IN TIE several Courts in NeSiOI and Brook
I'm IL authorizes the lodges, If ia their judgment,
and the Judgment OF the prosecuting attorney the
srds of nftice Will be promoted, to remand Stste
Prison convcs back 10 jail for the purpose OF enlist
inc in cen service Of Dot less than one year 10 whal-
er merchant vessel, or man-Ot-war-the convict 20
leave half-pay ticket tor ms vile, cIdren ana par
eits, II he has any.
~ Mr.. OPDYKE-Rslatve TO the Sinking Fund to
nav the interest of the debt Of NewYork City. IL au
ihorizes the Commissioners OF the tund 10 Isnsier
$3.50 535, being the surplus Of the Sinking F1od to
The let Of Jaouary last and all the surplus an1usy
hereafter to the Sinking Fand for the redemption OF
the City debt
Nv Mr.. OPDYKE-TO encourage the organization
of the militia II Authorizes the Orgsniz alton OF eight
companies into regments, and two regiments into a
big sde and provides that any regiment with SUI men
may he organized into brigade.
disputed or iregulsr elaine for expenses for local in
provements in NeR-YorS City. IL mees the difficulty
experienced under the old law, through parues az
greVed being able entirely 70 destroy an assessment.
and deprive tue city Of power TO recover back even
ust advance for public work. 1t provides for Just
assessment Then by error or otherwise, they are e-
gal or irregular.
By Mr.. OPDYKE--To authorize the formstion Of
companies 20 insure the fidelity OF persons holding
pisces of trust.
By Mr.. LAWRENCE -To authorize city railroad
from the HudsOn River along F0rty.second street
Third avenue, the B)weiy, Chatham, O'yer aud
S,uth streets to Fulton Ferry.
By Mr. CONKLING-TO authorize the appoint
nent by the Governor and Senate, OF law-Oicer for
the Metropolitan Police District 70 be called Solicitor
General, at a salary Of $500 year, exclusive OF
Office expenses.
By Mf. BROCKwAY-To enlarge the powers of
- Judges OF the Supreme Court IL gives cOnvicts
us beLedt Of appeal aud gives the right to amend
indictments and cases 30 az TO prevent tedious or new
trials
By Mr.. CBRISTIE-To incorporate the Staten
Island Warehouse Company.
By MIR TOMLINSON-TO enlarge the powers OF
Craud Jues IL authorizes the foreman 10 issue sub
pepss TO compel the attendance Of witnesses.
AAo, to empOwer the Mayor and Corporation OF
New York to supply the cit zeus with gas, ana make
rules and regulations re- peclOg the same.
Also, to empower the Mayor and Commonalty TO
insure buildings against fire. and make regulations re-
pectng the same as TO decrease the cost oil nSur-
ALce.
Also, TO regulate appehls' r,,.
Also to require attorneys TO le proof Of admission
to practice.
Also to sboish the Marine Court, and TO elect thfee
sdditiona al Judges of the Cont of Appeals
Mr. LAW-TO amend the General Election law, so
a. 10 insure COZ ectness in the returns of capvasses
Mr.. MEEK y To incorporate the Fosters MEADOW
Canal and Dock Company. =.
Mir. YOUNG-To amend the United States Deposit
act.
The bill 10 Incorporate the German Savings Bank OF
the City of Nes.YOik lost on its final passage,
81 toIi-65 affirmative votes beiog necessary.
MT CONKLING moved that the Trustees OF the
Capitol report TO the expense of insurng the safety
Of the roof Of the Capitol, and To PROVIDE Suitable
Committeerooms. Agreed to.
Mr. POND reported favorably the bill relative to a
grant to construct a railroad in Neg.York
This ia understood 10 be George Laws Ninth Ave
nue. Railroad and the report favors confirmation OF
40 alleged grant passed by the Common Council OF the
City Of New York. The same bill before the Leg
stature last Winter.