The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-06

After opposition by MI fPDyKg (rep) the vote was re-
considered, snd the bill pared by 100 to2
The Personal Liberty bill came up for third reading
Mr.. Miller (rep) mov'd 10 recommit it, TO inquire
into lis constituonaly. Lost
TIE bill was then defeated by 66 TO A.
Twenty one republicans and americans voted in the ne
gave None but republicans voted in the affirmative
The bill 10 amend the provide for the government
of The Central Paik, New York, was passed.
Mr.. ssHoIEfIEIp reported the Seventh Avenue, New
lok, Rnbo Dad bill, and il was ordered to third
reading
Mr.. Brs reported the Fourteenth Street, New York,
Railroad bill
Sr OppyKE moved that the bin he mittrd, with
instructions substitute for general Law applicable TO
cities embracing the general features ~ the raroad law
He argued ihst the constitution expressly provides that no
srtcia law shall be passed when the object be
con phhfn under general law.
Before the qrefton taken the mon IN recommit
the hin The House resumed the third reading Of bile but
rome Of general interest ~tre passed.
Tho biz for the better regul ton of the fremen Of tho
city Of New York WIS referred 10 b. reported complete
After further debate the motion recommit lost,
and the bin WIS ordered to th,d readiag.
Mr.. NAcRiN reported the New York Avenue Railroad
bill ccnpste.
Mr. OrDyKE moved to recommt the bill to limit the fare
to three cents.
This was debated and lost, and the bill ordered to
third reading
The bill leeallzpg the erent of the Common Council of
New York or rhiirold Ia certain streets of the city of
New York, also ordered to third reading by vote
of II 10 10
large number Of reports were made by the commit
Tho question then came up On the motion Of Mr..
Opdyke made in ,he afternoon, to subst tote for the
tourteer IN street Railroad h the gener bill relative 10
the construction Of City railroads.
Mr.. OrnYrE spoke at length against the bill II had
been em'nded so as TO provide compensation TO the city,
hut he did rot believe ha. any compensa would ever
he paid The corporaors knew ~oll how age the
Common Cornci small persoua compensation 10
each INDIVIDUAL in Council would any action the
oorIorsicrs desired.
Mr.. coSKIiNo asked tina. delay might be granted, in
order TO print The blu as amended by the committee he
sfose on the subject AMI value OF the franchise aud
against bestowipg il without compensation and argued
against the cousutiopaty OF the grant without compen
rating prepeIty o~pers.
Mr. ToMlINsoN argued at length against the bill speak
ing eoqnsnty in lraise Of the city Of New York. and
claiming Tor her citizens the right of sef govern
the management of her own Internal aflrs.
Mr. SCHolFfLD replied in behalf Of the hill The spe
cal committee had given great attention to them The
opposition made against Them from the Omnibus
Poprletors. who were wiling enough 10 withdraw their
prpofi'on II they received comp nsaton for doog so
The opposition next came from the who first op-
posed anv roads at ALL and they declared they will
ing to pay $500 900 for the franchise at last dcmani-
ed ther names should be inserted in the present bill
corroratoTs.
EVENING SESSION.
The following bills ordered 10 q third reading
To expand the powers Of The courts, allow sen
teDce to be passed at any term
To protect the liberty OF witnesses.
The New York ObseT vatory bill
The judiciary Committee reported against the bill in.
creospg the powers Of Public ADMIN stratos by provd
ing that the State should take after the owners
MIR. HUTCHINSON objected to the report The bill had
been carefully considered in the Senate should be
sent INTO the House for their consideration.
Mr. e 5. SPENCER spoke against the principle of the BILL
and hored 1t would not be sent into the House.
Dir Law advocated the bi and hoped the House would
insist upon considering 1t.
The SPEAKER spoke strongly In favor of placing the bill
in the possession OF the House. 1t Of much i'm.
portstce to be smotbered bv committee.
After further debate the House ordered the bill 10 the
Committee Of the Whole disagIe with the report of
the committee.