The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-04
AFFAIRS At THE STATE CAPITAL
Dur Albany correspondence.

COWe or the AUddvW 10 0s OWSneu-fhe os JW 0"S"V
Ae Canal Locks Sunday Deteated-The Proposed In
eyeased Pay for Legal Advertisements, &C., de-
The report and testimony taken by the Special Commit
tee Of the Senate 70 investigate he affairs Of the Metro
poltan Police Department disntcrred this morning
Senator B. Wheeler OF the members OF that COM
nittee, made motion this morning TO print. Senator
Noxon would not object to to the printing provided
m testimony, which be thought reflected upon the pr.
vate character Of member Of the department. strc
en out Senator Diven had examined this Objectionable
portion, and thought that the testimony pare
ought not appear Senator Spinoa finally consented hs
embraced the testimony Of J. Branard Taylor, and
anBdavit OF Heman j. Redaed charging that the first
sssant clerk to the Police Commissioners had been guilty
Of an offence of highly dshonorable character] the
report and the remaining testimony finally ordered
70 be printed.
Mr. Noxon then moved that the manifesto OF the Com
nhsioners, together with the adavts attached, be also
printed with tho report Mr. Spinola in auding to the
affidavit of Mr. Folk the Brooklyn chief stated that
unit to appear connection when Senator Mather moved
that Folks affidavit be stricken out, which was carried
Mesxrs noa and Mather both 10 erase seve
ri and AZ thew thought insulting features
t the CommssiOners' memorial Finding that the msjo
Yty were not disposed TO strike out, Mr. spnoa admins
tered rebuke and closed by requesting Mr. Ma
ther TO withdraw all amendments, which was done But
aer ALL Il is not very likely that the printing will BIO
hnshed before the close Of the session. there many
orders ahead Of 1t, and besides the testimony very
luminous.
the session. continuing until twelve O'Clock last night the
bill for closing the canal locks Sundays then
without delay debate. When that hour arrived, and
the President announced the special order Senator Mther
arose and made the inquiry whether the bill! could be
read third time without having in committee Of the
Whole, under the ruler The President promptly decided
that could not This decision Of the Chair threw the bill
back TO the Committee OF the Whole, and virtually defeats
for the session. Perhaps there has been Of
public that has created anxiety than
attempt to close the canal navigation one seventh Of the
time, month out Of the eight of canal navigation
Tho heavy expense of the forwarding business the
ocean, lakes rivers and canals indeed all com
msnicaons considered go expensive and hazardous
that seems hardship curai day the running Of
vessels. Il extremely doubtful too whether the mo-
rails religion Of boatmen would be improved in gather
bg them in battaons on the tow path on Sundays.
sreasipg the pay for publishing legal notices. such
mortgages Surrogates notices. Sherd's sales, &c. The
present price Ice T. ay cents per folio Of hundred
subsequent This bill proposes to raise the rates to
seventy five cents and thirty cents The Senator'S from
favor Of It, They state that in New York particularly
the legal advertising Is the poorest pay of any kind Of
whispered about that the HERALD absolutely
ses TO publish any legal advertisements under the pre-
shat the present rates were amply sufficient The bill
was finally referred TO seec, committee report
pete which Is equivalent 10 It's passage.
Both houses hold two and sometimes three sessions q
day. The bill for establishing an insurance department.
well as the city railroad bills having been reported by
the Grinding Committee of the House, they all des
tined to pass that body In the Senate they will be
particularly examined but there doubt of their
ana passage.
Titles OF Acts Passed by the Legislature.
In addition to the seventytwo acts already published in
columns the following have since passed through the
Executive Department.
73 To change the Of the Utica Woollen Mills TO
Ne Globe W0olen Mills
a. To change the Of Emrilons Janette vadock to
IS To change the name Of Mary Jane stork to Mary
na
Me Peace
a. 10 enable trustees of Alfred Academy to issu
bonds
70. To release TO Elizabeth Blum, widow of Mainard
Blum deceased the interest Of the state in certain lands
49, To amend sh tte Of chapter g. of part 3D. Revised
satnes, entitled Of providing for the collection of de-
nands against ships and vessels.
So To enlarge the bounds Of the village of Fort Edward
and for other purposes
81 To amend the act entitled an act to amend the re-
vera acts incorporating the village Of Owego, Toga
g. 10 provide the organization and government. of
the police force Of Albany.
s3. To provide for appointment Of Commissioners of
Deeds in the village Of Waterford
"a. To change and location OF Niagara River Bank
Is To amend an act entitled act to incorporate the
Genesee Camp Guard Association, passed April g. 1857
S6 To amend act entitled act to authorize raising
an additional sum Of money for bridge in Ontario county
81 TO revive constructing road from Parishvle
- Long Lake, passed March 23, 1885,
Business Still Before she LegIsiatt,re.
There are now but ten working days before the one
hundred days usually allotted the session the Legsa-
iure viii expire There 294 bills passed up the hour
Of adjournment Friday and there are yet 100 to be
acted upon in Committee of the Whole. Among these the
noet important are entitled as follows:-
An act to regulate removals. suspensions and appout
ments in the offices Of the State prisons.
An act to provide for certain expenses Of government
TO amend the act to establish regulations for the port Of
New York.
To authorize the Canal Board to examine and determine
the claim Of Squire whppe for the Of his iron
bridge upon the State canals
To determine the claim OF James Hay
10 protect the liberty Of witnesses.
other structure for Quarantine purposes the county of
Kings
In relation 10 plank roads and turnpike roads
For the enlargement Of Clinton and Auburn prisons
TO exempt premium or contingent notes Of Mutual In
surance Compahiesfrom taxation.
TO provide for the payment for work done aud mate
ra furnished on and for certain parts Of the Erie Canal
provide for the service Of OWL process upon persons
mp9isoned IN the State PRISONS and to protect their civil
10 limit the responsibility of publishers, news yeuders
and dealers In periodicals. literature and the distributors
of the same, In certain cases.
Tho establish police in the city Of New York and TO
provide for the government thereof
To the act to suppress insempcrsnce and t reo
hte tho sale Of Intoxicating liquors.
10 quiet the title Of the Mayor, Aldermen and Common
h amend the &C. 70 extend The exemption o
furniture and working tools from distress for rent and sale
Authorizing Notaries Public to act as Commissioners Of
Deeds
70 provide for the payment Of two years supply of
Cfoon watcr furnished the State Prison at Sing Sing
An act to prevent ntempcrance.
10 ASCERTAIN by proper proofs the citizens who shalt bs
entitled 70 the right OF suffrage and " prevent fraudulent
voting.
TO amend act In relation to all companies apsactng
The brsiDess OF life insurance within this State.
In relation 10 the construction and Of local rail-
roads.
10 equaze tho State between the several counties
IN this State.
In relation 10 the Bank Department.
70 provide means for the support of government.
TO provide for tho transfer Of certain from the
Seneral Fund TO the Canal Fund and appropriate GER
n moneys received for premiums loans the funds
70 which they belong.
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