The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-27

the rates OF wharfage in New York.
Mr. srrsol from the special committee, reported the
facts relating TO the alleges vacancy in Mr. Mandevles
district. Report ordered to be printed.
Mr.. DoHERry introduced bill for the construction of
railroad in New York, along Forty second street, Ninth
avenue Hudson street. Blocker street, Bowery and Chat
ham square.
resolution adopted calling on the Mayor, &C., of
New York 10 to the Senate what items Of the
tax levy they consider capable OF reduction.
resolution oadjourn finally on the LIST OF April was
laid on the table.
Assembly.
Albany, Feb. 20, 1850.
The following important bills were reported ravorably
by the committees
To authorize the rebuilding Of the Oneida lake
locks
For the settlement of tho disputed boundary between
this State and Connecticut repeals the present law,
authorizes the appoint commissioners at five
dollars day and makes their decision subject To the ap.
prevail Of the Governor.
To amend the laws relating to the Offices Of Attorney
General and District Attorneys 1t makes the expenses of
che Attorney General in prosecuting criminal charge
TO amend the New York City Hall act.
10 establish law library in the Sixth Judicial district
To facilitate the formation OF Agricultural societies.
To incorporate the National Vaccine Institute in New
York city
authorize horse railroad track through Atlantic and
To provide against unsafe buildings in New York.
To amend the Port Wardens act by reducing the num-
Der from nine TO six II increases the term Of Office
from three 10 five years; increases the commission
auction sales from the half of to three quarters Of
per cent, and permits the services of port wardens
where all the parties in interest agree, to DO dispensed
with. Mr.. Tuthii from the minority Of the committee
reported against the BILL ground that increases
the tax on commerce without Corresponding benefit to
the people or State.
To facilitate the construction OF the Albany and Susque
hanna Railroad imposes tax OF three sixteenths Of
mill the taxable property Of the State, and apprOpr
aes $500 600 the road, half to BIO paid when thirty
Votao nfs a. ataI
10 extend the Of Office of constabes in New York
The Special Committee reported bill to protect the
rights and liberties Of citizens of the State OF New York
The bill nunes the operation Of the Fugitive Slave law
and provides that person In the State shall he cODs
that no person snail be deprived q liberty whou: duo
process the law Of the State ana trial by jury
subjects any person dsprvng any other person OF 10
FIVE thousand dollars, and 70 twenty Imprisonment
No person of African blood is TO be excluded from the
operation Of the act declares every slave coming into
the the consent Of his or her owner shall be Free
and subjects every person protesting or attempting TO
naties as above deprives any lawyer who appears
counsel the claimant Of slave Of the right OF prac
Using any court in the State, and ncts fne Of from
one 10 five thousand dollars and imprisonment for
ten years officer arresting any party as slave
for % ON =. sx
The Canal Tax bill was passed by 80 70 Is, motion 70
reoOmmit made by Mr. romlinson, for the purpose Of
amending by requiring an investigation into alleged frauds,
being Lost.
Committee,
ALBANY, Feb. %, 1859.
The Senate Committee empowered TO investigate the
Albany Bridge case met this Afternoon. Mr.. 9. D.
Brigham was put on the stand and the question put 10
him whether no knew anything Of any attempts being
ade corrupt this committee. The witness declined TO
answer on tho ground that the committee were only ON
powered investigate the Albany Bridge case and that
he was only to testify In that case. The witness
gave the to all questions relating TO mat
ters other than the passage the Albany Bridge BILL He
had opposed matter Of policy, the investigation Of
tho casc the ground that the motives Of the committee
in going behind Senatorial term for case, would
appear questionable, when well known that asser
tions had been made that the passage Of ono last
winter in the Senate had cost over three
thousand dollars The people would believe they
were anxious to their tracks behind
the smoke of an investigation into four
years old. He had also told Senator Wheeler friend,
Of rumors he had that the parties who nau
encing him only endeavoring TO make money out
of the investigation He had opposed the selection Of Mr.
Murphy as clerk Of the committee the ground that the
matter was taking the shape Of personal persecution and
that Nj Murphy was known as political and personal
friend of tho statesman, his appointment would give color
10 such runor. In reply TO questions, ne stated he
supposed that B. Swain and Mr. Murphy had influence
Senator wheeer and that the selection Of the Bridge
for investigation had been the result Of consultations
between the political friends Of Mr. Wheeler. He had
heard that the motive for Mr.. Murphy's appointment
Senator wheelers competency to the examlna
ton Of Witnesses He had told Mr. Wheeler he had heard
that parties having nflu nee him had offered 10
press the investigation for money He declined to state
The names Of these persons Ho had not advised
told him TO guard against being made tool
of by corrupt parties. He had certainly advised
him 70 prosecute the investigation He had heard asser
tons from parties he had confidence In that persons
friendly TO Mr. Wheeler endeavoring TO make money
Of The investigation. The committee here adjourned
ill Monday.
The committee 10 investigate the charges made by Sena
Tor o. B. Wheeler met this afternoon. Mr. O. D. Brigham
testified that he did not intend 70 be understood yesterday
as Offering Mr.. Eaton money directing its oer By him
70 Others He had casually to Mr. Eaton that be sup
posed would BIO worth money TO find out who were the
parties influencing the committee and had done 80 only IN
order 10 lead him in the investigation He had never
received or made any promise OF money. Mr. d. A. lie.
vier testified he had held q conversation with Senator
Wheeler the subject Of the investigation OF the Albany
Bridge bill. Several questions then put TO him in
regard 10 that Mr. Dohorty moved that the wit
DO compelled TO them, as the subject also
related to The present committee. Mr. Ames opposed
compelling the witness 10 answer on the ground that the
Albany Bridge bill case was under Investigation by
another committee, and the further ground that
matters relating 70 alleged attompt to corrupt this
committee were 10 be tried by this committed, they
ferred gong to the senate for instructions regarding
examination respecting the bridge No Offers direct
or indirect TO pass that bill had been made TO him.
lie had never approached any been approached
on the subject improperly. He had always opposed the
passage OF the BILL because q resident Of Troy for
years he had formed decided opinion against II. Ad
Journcd till Monday.
The Hancock Estate In Boston.
BOSTON, Feb. 20, $780,
Inc STATE Senate today passed resolution for the pur
chase 'ne Governor Hancock estate by vote OF 10 10