The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-13
AFFAIRS At TIE STATE CAPITAL
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THE NEW CITY CHARTER.
Interesting Debate In the Senate
Committee.
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AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
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Borrowing Money to Pay the Canal
Debt.
AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION.
THE METROPOLITAN POLICE BILL,
TIE CENTRAL PARK GOVERNMENT.
CASE OF Mes. HAaIJyG, THE P0Is0yER,
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TITLES OF ACTS PASSED,

OUR SPECIAL ALBANY DESPATCH.
EXCITEMENT ABOUT RAILROADS IN NEW YORK CITY
AND THE NEW CHARTER--THE TAX LEVY RATES
OF wBARFAoE- INSURANCE DEpAnTmEsr-TsE
CENTRAL PARK--HEALlH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
ACTs, ETC., ETC.
ALBANY, April IL, 1850
The city Of New York was largely represented in the
lobby TO day. The excitement among property holders
III relation to The contemplated destruction of their pro
petty by running railroads through all the principal
Streets has induced hundreds persons to appear here
earnestly and soemnly protesting person agans, the
pessage Of those bills through the Senate The Charter
bill has brought large number here, aso OF all classes
opposed TO the bill through the Honsc Among
others were ex Mayor Wood Comptroller naws, County
Clerk Clancy, s r. Ruegles, Mr.. Ltchseld aud many
more whose conspicuous ia the city.
The Senate Select Committee to wnom referred the
Charter bill passed the House. in the mos, hurried dis
graceful manner, held meetiug yesterday afternoon
The Bon. Oakley Han, the author Of the bill, and G. s.
Spencer Of the House. appeared in support of the charter
Against the adoption cf it, Jodge Edonds Joseph
Blunt and David Dudley Field The latter gentlemen
spoke with much sincerity against the DILL passed by the
House Of Assembly. Their arguments convincing,
and have been reported and sent to the New York
for publication The committee, previous to adjourn
ment declared that the portion Of the bill which extend
cd the term Of Office Of certain officials clearly
The impression prevails to-day that the entire bin viii be
defeated. Why not then adopt Senator Elys bill, ap-
pointing Hamilton Fish, Charles OConor and Henry K.
Stlden TO revise the charter
The committee having the New York tax levy bill In
charge reported it TO The House this morning Mr.. Op
dyke moved 10 amend, by striking out OF section tue
following Judgments sG40 coo; but portion shall be
applied to the pay ment satisfaction OF the Judgment
claim known as the Judgment Of Robert W. Lowber
Of as follows @Juesmen.s $3.50 Coo The House not
fully understanding the motion of Mr. 0pdyke, refused TO
alter the report. Now, the matter stands, the Mayor
Comptroller Havs and ali the officials about the City
Hall, sIe perfectly satisfied that Mr.. Lowber's
judgment Is valid one and cannot be up
s,i-tbat the sale Of the Corporation property made
by the Sheriff, BY virtue of execution upoa that jug
ment, legal, and thn Mr. Lowber feels disposed he
can hold all the CITY property he bid of at said sale which
Dcuoes every inch Of real esate held by city except
the Central Park Mr. Lowber however, has agreed and
stipulated that II the city OF New YORK will early qudae
the amount Of fad judgment together with interest be
will accept IT ana relrqush all cain To the millions'
worth Of city real estate which he can legally hold under
able motion Of Mr.. Opdyke iuserta sum in the tax
levy, TO pay the judgment When full explanations are
made DO doubt the Legislature will authorize the city to
Jase funds to pay the long contested Lowber claim Mr.
tonklpg stated that Mr.. Davies teiegrsphei TINT the
Lo~ber Judgment has been vacated Who is rehts
majority Of the Judiciary Committee Of the House
ported in favor Of the bill oommatng the sentence Of
Mary Hsrturg from execution TO imprisonment for life.
VIII sign it, as relieves him from the responsibility and
throws 1t upon the Legislature
Senator Scan has successfully comeatted the wharf
pressure against him bas been most tremendous; and
when was discovered that he was in fair OF pre-.
venting the passage of the bill ipcro asDg the rates Of
wharfage, then all the wharf owners combined WITH a
few ship owners reduced the wharfage and undertook 10
bill was brought up, the question being upon agreeing
the OH re reported BY majority of the COMMITTEES
Commerce Mr.: Sloan again interposed his objections,
and ser ator Sloan is entitled to the credit.
The bill creating Insurance department, by taking
fiom the Comptroller the business, will become law.
The Governor and Senate appoint Superintendent and
the expenses OF the office and department TO be borne
by The insurance companies--a sustaining institution
similar to the Bank Department Salary for the principal
superintendent 10 be twenty five hundred dollars year.
As zine ten'hs Of the business Insurance s dooc the
City OF New York. cannot the propriey OF locating
the headquarters at Albany. s. r. Ruggles aud Daniel
Ciaan ere compel tors for the SUPPLEMENTARY Of the
Insurance department. The appointment is for three
years, by the Governor and Senate.
The Commissioners Of the Central Park will not be dis.
iurbed in their efforts upon that work All the bills
which are required 10 complete that mign Gcent public
enterprise vii be granted by the Legislature.
u seems a' II the bill 70 reogsnze the Health Depart
msri Of the city OF New York would become law Mr.
isper A. Wotmore is indefateable in securing 70 the
city Efficient Board of Health than has ever be-
tore been established.
Orange 20 accommodate the Newbueefs is dead a du
cal. cannot be carried through either house
Il vs. seldom tina. any action occurs favorable to the
slate treasury that any record of good fortune is re-
ceved with delight by the people, Every body knows that
conpracy exists 10 this city to rob tho treasury from
year year. that the robbers generally contrysd 10 de-
pe the treasury and thereby bring the state upon the
verge Of bankruptcy. II appears that there is large
Of lana the counties Of Erie aud Caltlraugus OF
original Indian title, though several years since disposed
Of 10 certain spectators few years since application
wss MADE 10 the Legislature TO impose local tax ppon
these lands for the purpose Of raising funds 10 erect
bridges AID Construct roads. The tax levied in
codsnce with the act of the Legislature but dollar
paid by the Of said land consequently the state
compelled to advance the amount thus levied, and
in due course Of time advertise The lands
for sale Tor non.payme,t OF taxes. Before
The time arrived for the sale Injunction obtained,
prohibiting the then Comptroller Mr.. Fmor from SELL
mg the lands, on the GROUND that they mostly
ped by the seneca tribe OF pciars Though that nuuc
lion was obtained in the isis, things bavo remained
in that position until the present time Attorney General
rena procured dissolution Of the injunction put the
at ISSUE and brought TO hearing the Supreme
Court Al tho special term recently held a. Albany,
Justice Wright delivered opinion in favor OF the Sate
which Involves over $500 600 So the coones above
noticed will be compelled to place that amount in the
state treasury ut The carfctt possible moment, unless
appeal hall be taken to the court OF last resort