The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-11
ALBANY. March 0. 1851

The session will last, it is thought hundred and
twenty days at least
Albany, March 0, 1851
The great subject Of controversy just the Bread
way Railroad and that is attracting grea, deal Of
attention Everybody expected rich, racy and spicy
time yesterday before the committee but instead Of
II was all one sided like the handle Of jug. Instead Of
having formidable array Of men against it, only two
persons made any remarks against the bill, and the
position that they took exceedingly unfortunate for
them for their arguments gave to the friends Of the
bill an excellent opportunity to upset all that they said
whilst, the other hand, the friends Of the bill met
them at every point and all present seemed TO in
the opinion that unless the opponents made better
show than that, the committee would be compelled TO
take judgment by default Messrs Haght and Beekman
first planted themselves the rights Of the property
holders Broadway and that they should control this
matter; but when the other side asked the question
whether the property holders Broadway, who had
their carriages and never rode in omnibuses
had greater interests this matter than the hundreds
thousands Of people who could not afford to keep
rage, and, If no other mode provided, would be
PEELED to go foot forced the opponents to take the
position that it would drive the cartmen and draymen
who depended upon that business for their food from
the street, and in njure their business but
when asked by Mr. Fullerton il mechanic a cartman
had signed their remonsrance, he informed In the
negative and this point Mr.. Fullerton made strong
argument.
During the debate Mr.. Haight characterized the
bill Of the most infamous Of any that had ever
been brought before the Legislature full Of hypocrisy
pretending its face to do things which they
tended to do and proceeded to point the objections
the BILL but he, as well Mr.. Beekman, evidently
not prepared 10 talk upon the question: and did not really
understand all Its features, and they placed In
ceedngy awkward position and made themselves
what uncomfortable under the fires of the other SIDE
Mr. Fullerton, taking the position that there great
need for relief Of Broadway in FORM argued tina.
this bill would accomplish that by taking out the omni
buses and doing the business with less number of vehi
ces which Mr. Ward had shown TO the committee would
take up but trife more Of superficial space than the
without being placed under arrest and kept 20
until she reaches the other pavement and
she Is then permitted TO 60 her way until she wants
Those opposing this BILL he said reminded him Of the old
political song
They make their regular visits to Europe, and come
back in time TO oppose Broadway Railroad every
am opposed to Broadway Railroad
The opponents Of the bill made numerous assertions
about the width Of the street and other matters connected
with the workings of the road but not having the data
back them completely driven from their position
by facts and figures brought forward by the other side
and unless they better prepared next time they had
better remain at home for there denying the fact
that many who were wavering before they heard the
gument yesterday now openly for the road. hear
II said on all sides by members to day that II the oppo
stronger argument than they used last night
they had better give up the chase.
MY despatch OF last night stated that Mr. Wood
argued in favor of the BILL II should have read Ward
There seems to be some sness In regard 10 the
monsirapce against the Post Office bill. Mr. Coxans rose
to question Of privilege this morning. and stated that IT
recorded the Journal being presented by the
Speaker. AS he had been charged with calling for ITS
reading when no such remonstrance been received
hp won
House, that had been received and referred 70 CON-
mitteo. He did not know whether it OF any impor.
not; but he told that II was, and IT should
be laid befor Q the House.
The standing COMMITTEE Of the House reported several
bills this morning. Among them was the act TO ncorpo
rate the Bellevue Hospital Medcal College, which was or
dcred to third reading.
The Central Park bill as passed the Senate also
reported favoraby by the Committee OF Cities and Vii
lagos thus killing the supervisor dodge, which would
placed that public work. IL adopted in the hands Of
politicians and unprncpled specuat who have, for
long tme been gnashing their teeth because they
not permitted to plumber the public The bill reported
simply extends the term ~ Office Of the present board
and Is the same that passed the Senate.
The other bills reported no. Of any general int
and the balance of the House session was taken up
several LEGAL bills we're passed by the Senate TO day.
and an made to take the Chamberlain bill from
the table. The motion made by Senator Fiero, but
opposed by Senators Spiuola and Hammond, and after
some sharp shooting and bandyng Of words back and
forth the yeas and nays were called and the motion was
lost by OF Ii yeas TO IL nays; II thus
another week The stout voted against taking IL
up also those who arc opposed any legislation The
latter holding the balance OF power will keep II back as
long possible whilst seems to be the Intention Of the
friends 81 Stout also 10 keep back long possible 10
hopes such pressure will be brought before Senators
from the city Of New York win some of the
Devln change for Stout, under the idea that I'M
ess they do that no will be had upon the sub
icct that mode ia to be resored 10 to force men 10
vote against thor honest convictions, II Is TO be hoped
that the Devn men will hold out TO the close Of the ses
for II stout and his party are gong to attempt 10
dictate the city OF New York that shall have no
permanent Chambersin then let II be that tho pub
hc may hereafter point to the same responsibility
for all losses an trouble Thoso in New York occn-
plying an Independent position and Quo which enables
prior the appointment Of stout there trouble
with that eptrtoent: but II has gone wrong since
From hts appointment commenced the quarrel with the
banks The money, aud II has been kicked abOtn
at Intervals since. II has. 10 fact, been political
tftce since he appointment, used Ia way TO re
ward party iavorites-one Gay appearing before
the pubic democrat, aud tho next day
az a tcpublcan-sbing about ike ~ea'hsr.
cock on n country barn VIII Mr. Stout's
friends If they wish 10 clear themselves ~ this charge
make statement under oath how many tunes the funds
were ira sferreu from bank 10 another when he
CHAMBER a,u nstauce OF he peculators, at tue
ssna time wondering the cty liable u heavy lossY
truthful statement VIII throw some light upon the nste.
here and show how lar from the truth hs frendl
that are lobbying for him
Ihe lobby both sides got together W the crS room
arer he senate refused ~ take ~ tho bi, but thay
failed 10 get u fairy before them, auo htl ~ aoarr
over agreeing T. e.lt draw eane gee toat bvatd
Clat Through ha tfruas here ~ operating tor StJut
he LOBBY mas been quite fail Tor the last das o. two
hut COMPARED the rush Ot sNt w,nt"rt IN "nt
a ~ -, = tp business Cor them here this winter