The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-04

Our Special Albany Despatch
TIE INVESTIGATING COMhITTKRS-RAILR0AD5 In
NEW YORK CITY, ETC.

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Our Special Albany Despatch
THE INVESTIGATING C0MMIrTKRs-RAILR0AD5 IN
NEW YORK CITY, ETC.
ALBANY, March 8, 1850
'ne ven known matters Of the notorious lobby wore
connned strictly outside the Senate chamber- the CON-
misees OF Investigation would conne themselves 70 the
examination OF witnesses brought before them-and II
members Oh tnose committees would abstain from connu
ally utterng their grievances 10 the Senate that body
would DO relieved from much embarrassment and large
amount Of time-preciow time too about these DAVIS
would be saved and devoted to some Of the important
measures Of public character. To-day another DAY has
been consumed In unnecessary Improbable and useless
debate. Senator Brandreth opened tho ball. In rising 10
question Of privilege charging that Senator o. B. wheeler
bad yesterday, no doubt unntentionaly, misreure.
scented him. This interruption was In tho midst
OF very important business, viz: receiving 70.
ports from standing committees. After Dr. Brandrcth
had fully, no doubt exonerated himself from all nsnua
tons Of Senator O. B. Wheeler then Senator Ames of tho
lobby investigating committee, presented resolution
rectng both committees numbers and two-to 70.
port proceedings tomorrow morning 30 far as they hayo
progressed Mr. Ardes s a minority member the lobby
committee, but as majority Of 1t did not ask to mako
any report at present. several Senator's believing that
majority could report in part in fun at any time they
desired; the resolution mot adopted in that form
somewhat modifying H. was subsequently agreed TO-
witness named Frnk was examined by the committee
yesterday the substance tan Of bis testimony was that
Sutherland, editor Of the Eastern State Journal,
Of 9.,a White plansl who was . member Of the
received all the money which had been pro.
missed him for his vote in favor Of the Albany Bridge
Of that Legislature, who has been implicated the charge
Of receiving money as consideration for his vote Mr..
this testimony provided The COMMITTEES vs
allow his voluntary testimony. Suppose Sutherland did
receive money what power has this Senate to punish himi
the way for Hon. John Hanford Of williamsburg, now
IN tho New York Custom House. The Senate having seen
ther
1t perceived that papers and persons in various parts
OF the State, imagine that Senator W. A. Wheeler Of
Franklin county, Is chairman ofthe Lobby Investigating
Wheeler, Of Orange county who is the Chairman. 'N'' p
The question whether the Legislature shall grant the
construction Of any more horse railroads in the city Of
New York. may now be considered finally settled The
lege to construct railroad through the Seventh avenue
and villages Of the Senate consisting Senator Hase
Wyoming Senator Patterson, Of Monroe Senator Ely
presented lengthy agumenatve report adverse 70 the
legislature granting such privilege It is able docu
ment, and reviews the whole question with much clear
ness fortified by legal opinions and decisions Of the courts
and the opinions Of eminent legal gentlemen The Senate
ordered the document printed when the citizens Of New
York-whether applicants for railroads or not-may in
spect the opinions and conclusions Of the committee They
conclude with the following four points, VIII
,;v n " ~ as 70 organizauon capital IA
general railroad law.
Suitable provisions prevent injury to persons and
property in the construction Of the roads and their opera
ton.
s. Such regulations to locating the route &c., a. to
The conduct Of the corporation and the sale Of the
franchise under proper supervision 80 as to create re-
where the fee Of the streets is in them as trustees for the
public and where the fee ID In private owners subject to
% s 81 s un case
the appropriation Of the street to railroad purposes
Senator Ely, member Of the committee, reported
thus-Upon the general subject Of railroads in the city
Mr.. Ely briefly says that he admits the argument ad
vsnced before the committee that railroads Of this de-
omnibus lines In portions Of the city are not SUM-
Gent for the public wants. But he submits that II any
question that the necessity exists for road upon the par
tcuar route specified; and should also be shown that
no aggression is made upon the rights Of the city upon
route or the rights of the propreors Of omnbuses
and railroad lines already established
with the report Of the committee But he commended that
necessity existed for more railroad accommodations
reliable and responsible names in the construction of
railroad from the Battery the Central Park through
rantee any passengers the cheapest He believed That
could be done for three CENTS but he would the
the TINA would come when il would be done for one cent
He would hold Broadway sacred and inv0late from all
railroads. That avenue belonged to the pe0ple-to
country-o those who are mostly strangers In the city
for when gentleman from the rural districts becomes
estranged in any other street. hi. first inquiry il to the
direction Of s,Ssaw.y No. said Senator Dvsu win
Broadway.
Judge Harris this morning sentenced Mary Hartung to
be executed the 9th Of April having convicted
Of the crime Of poisoning her husband In to the
usual question: why the sentence Of the law should be
pronounced upon her, she said that Rheinmsn, who s
body" There I. . great feeling q oommserstion for
this woman and it more than probable that judges,
ton his Excelioncy the Governor for communication Of the
sentence TO imprisonment for life.
GENERAL NxwsPAPR DESPATCH.
CURIOUS TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE INvEsrI-
eating OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CANAL BOARD, ETC.
ALBANY, March 3, 1859
Tue report that Mr. WATSON rejected by the Senate
for Canal Appraiser Is incorrect. He was confirmed
The committee to investigate the charges made by Mr.
o. Wheeler examined A. v. Dodge to-day. On his di.
rect examination he testified that on second interview
between Mr. Eaton and Mr. Murphy he was concealed in
a room adjoining Mr.. Murphy's, occupied by Recorder
Paddock a law Office; he heard Mr. Murphy ask Mr.
Eaton he (Eaton had not offered him several sums Of
money to suppress the investigation he heard Mr. Eaton
say eyes," Mr.. Murphy asked II he had not refused
them all; Mr.. Eaton replied eyes, to this also:
while there be heard a boy come in, and
Mr.. Murphy say, els that o love letter ~
The witness was severely examined and stated
that he daguerrean artist out OF occupation He
was placed in the room by Mr. Murphy Recorder Pad.
dock did not give him (Dodge) permission to 20 In his
room Tho room was vacant at the time. He pledged
MI Murphy not 70 say anything about this unless his
| The Canal Board met to-day to ali the appoint
ments The democratic members Of the Board were
In caucus last night until after twelve O'Clock,
and before seven O'Clock this morning the appoint.