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

ALBANY, March 30, 1859
Old Trinity Aflicted-Another rictory Oyr Boorman--
The Maternal Monument 10 he Signers of lie Declara-
tio,-ShaH New Tork Repatdiate II S--Eroybtam Rail
road Freight ChorgesAmerding the Consultation Canal
Fraud, SquandcTing dc.
Old Trinity is again afflicted with troublesome affairs
Having completely silenced by her overpowerng inGu
ence all interference with her property real and person
al the Vostry in aud up 10 their arm
pits with regard 10 taking off slice from the north SIDE
Of Trinity buryng ground, in order for the widening Of
Albany street. James Boorman and forty others sent
memorial to the Legislature, praying for a law to
widen that streeta law which would supersede all &C.
ton Of the New York Common Council which honorable
body Seems, has been most myseriousy Influenced by
old Mother Trinity. This morning majority of the Com
mee Cities and Villages, having the matter in charge
reported favor Of the BILL In ia also contained propo
sitions for widening Trinity place, Morris street and
Rector street. and providing that whenever ten or more
perry owners on the line OF the street shall apply the
Comptroller OF the city for widening either street. it shall
be his duty TO take the immediate necessary
accomplish it, The bill contains several sections making
provision for cutting through part Of the Trinity burial
ground removal OF the remains, payment Of damages,
&c and further provides that " trinity does consent
then the Comptroller shall proceed Notwithstanding, &c
cordrg to the provisions Of the bill 1t s proper to state
that Mr.. Reilly, The only member from the city on tho
Committee Of Ces and Villages opposed the introduc
ton of the bill There is 10 be tremendous fight upon
this bill. On the one side is arrayed Mr DOorman and his
millionaire friends, and on the other Trinity, with all her
acknowledged and hitherto irresistible power. Which
will succeed? There will be fine picking for the lobby as
each party Is able and willing TO pay most literally
Trinity has her lawyers 10 attendance.
y few years since proposition was suggested among
some OF the states TO raise certain OF money,
some future period for the purpose " erecting national
monument near the spot In tho city OF Philadelphia where
the immortal Declaration Of l7T6 issued commemora
ting the Independence Of the Unfcd States America
The Legislature OF New York in 1853 periodically re-
spoDded, and passed law apprO printing the Of City
~ led Uh nj arS fucs
fbould comply With the arrangement Nine States have
ihus offered 10 contribute to ihe erection Of the
few days since his Excelency Governor Morgan Of
State, volunteered message to the Legislature, urging
The repeal Of that law. The Committee Of Ways and
Means Of the House, at the head OF stands the Hon
Frederick A. Conkng, represe nDg the Seventh district
q The city, TO whom the Governors message was
eferred, made n report yesterday, recommending q
epeal OF the act OF 1858, In accordance with his
Exccltncys requirements. Mr.. Tomipson, dom took
would be dsgraced by the repeal Of this act he would
never recall an appropriation for such noble object
even II the State was In the depth Of poverty By doing
So this State would dsgrace herself in tho eyes of the
nation. All honor due the memory of the Ieqsa.
ture that passed the bill worthy TO commemorate the
glory OF our Revolutionary ancestors and he called uDon
his democratic friends In the House TO assist in TAR
nsbng the honor and reputation Of New York by voting
with the republicans In favor Of this Mr.
spoke eloquently and periodically and was listened 10
with marked attention, Mr.. G. s. Spencer Mr. Oudyke
and other friends OF his Exccency threw Off the poti,
member in 1853 and presumed he voted for tho law;
he believed the State was committed In order that he
might have an opportunity 20 examine The matter, he
moved that The subject be postponed for the present.
which was done.
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