The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-03-31
Assembly.
SHEETS THROUGH TRINIT

STREETS THROUGH TRINITY GRAVEYARD
Mr. MALLORY, (dem.) from the majority of the Commit
tee on Cities and Villages reported favorably the bill "a
authorize the opening Of streets through Trinity church
graveyard, New York
Mr. Smith (dem. moved to lay the report on the table
but withdrew the motion OF the request Of Mr. G. s.
SPENCER, who moved to recommit the bill to the New
OF circumstances against the BILL and that was only
renewal Of the attempt OF the ackas who have been for
years STRIVING to enrich themselves by dissertation
the remains OF the Revolutionary heroes The friends of
the bill had not even the courage report by its RICH,
title but covered up by calling bill for improving
certain streets aud avenues In New York.
Mr. SMITH advocated the motion to recommit.
Mr. WOODRUFF (dem.) spoke against the bill and in
favor of ts recommal The counsel he said for Trinity
church. and for those whose ancestors lie buried in The
old graveyard were now in this city waiting to be heard
against this bill, and he deemed it proper that they
Mr. MALLORY stated that petitions had been presented in
favor Of the BILL and that the committee had given their
careful consideration.
Mr. RUTHERFORD (dem.) spoke against the bill and In
favor Of It's recommittal
Mr.. OPDyKE (rep.) hoped the motion TO recommit would
not prevail and advocated the bill The progress of the
city demanded the opening of these streets There was
why Trinity Church should be compelled to
give way TO the progress Of the age Her wealth did
entte her to special privileges above other churches
MI COVER (dem) spoke against the bill, and in favor Of
its recommittal.
Mr. SMITH denied the statement of Mr. OPpyKE that the
commercial interests Of the city demanded the opening
Albany street. He had resided for twenty five wears in
s immediate neehborhood and he denied on his oath of
Office that there was any necessity for the opening Of the
street.
The motion to recomm with instrucons to strike out
the clause allowing the opening Of Albany street, prevailed
by "A To- Is.
THE ExrGRANr LAWS.
Mr. TuTmL reported against the bill TO amend the Emil
Mr. SIXTH moved that the report lay on the table in or
der 10 give time for an examination OF the report Of last
year. Carried.
NEW YORK CITY TAX BILL
Mr.. SMITH moved to make the New York Tax bill the
special order for tomorrow. Carried.
hr. REILLY Sdsm' presented minority report, signed
existing charter Of New York. the ground that
reefs evils existing, but seeks 10 concentrate pow
err and patronage In those departments now filled by
pubcans The accumulation Of patronage In the hands
the Finance Department. the minority believe Is calculated
TO embarrass rather than facilitate the effective discharge
Of the important duties Of the Comptroller The proposed
change in regard 10 the Amshouse Governors
novation for which adequate has been given
II B submitted that the city Of New York should be
utterly Invested of self government democra
cy oends its patronage incites the cupidity Of
publican legislature The minority were in favor Of call
ing convention TO amend the city charter that would
be courteous to it's citizens and better calculated
economy and good government.
Mr. REILLY reported favorably the bill 10 raise the sala
~ Of Surrogatee and their clerks.
The Central Park bill was ordered to third reading.
MONUMENT TO THE HGNERs oF THE DECLARATION or INDErEy
The report Of the committee in favor Of repeating the
act authorizing aid In the erection of monument Phi
adepha TO the sners of the declaration Of independence
Ncssrs. CoNKrIsa and ScHoLETsrD, (reps) advocated
the repeal and Mr.. TomINsoS (dcm) spoke warmly
against the proposed repeal violation Of the pghed
9th Of the State and n stain upon honor.
Mr. G. g. SPENCER lam also opposed the repeal "a
act Of disgraceful Reputation.
After debate, motion Of the Speaker, the report
laid on the table.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr. COVER called MP the resolution requesting the Cover
nor to furnish the Housc with all the information in his
possession relating the dsbandment Of the Twelfth reg
ment and the came was adopted
To amend the Revised Statutes respecting salt springs
and tho manufacture Of salt
To provide efiectuay for the punctual payment
Of taxes into the treasury Of the State.