The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-15
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

The Broadway Railroad-Rep0rt OF tho
Commtttee-The Post Once Sfte-Thc
New Btll-Harlem Brtdge-Fretght ON
11lk I'm the Senate-The City CHAM
berlain-Relative to the Exemption OF
Ministers from TaxattOn-Bureau OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ark-The Canal
Board ON Tolls-The Result OF Last
Years Business, So, &c.
ALBANY, March IA, 1861.
The agony is over with the Railroad Committee in
regard 70 the Broadway Railroad BILL and here
feels more relieved than they do for getting 1t of from
their hands II We mortals were inflicted with boring,
the members of that committee the persons that
can Justly say that they have had their share. Ever
since the bill was referred TO them they have been
necessarily pulled and hauled about first by parties for
the bill, then against, then for and against again
The like has not been here this winter last
The project did not exhibit the strength that its friends
bad claimed for 1t. They unable TO make 1t the
special order for Friday, they desired, and were
compelled TO abandon that movement Let not the pub
lie, however, be deceived with the idea that the bill
dead for another move viii be made early as tomor
TO make the bill special order, and that motion vii
more fully show the strength Of the measure
The report Of the committee, notice, s not signed
by one of the members OF the committee. George W.
Variants not attached to the report The follow
ing Ii q copy Of the report
The Standing Committee, to whom was referred the
bill to authorize the construction OF railroad in certain
streets or avenues In the city Of New York. and the run
ming Of vehicles in connection Herewith and TO regulate
the same, respectfully reportThe said bill authorizes
the construction OF double track railroad in Broadway
in the city OF New York, to extend from whitehall
street near South ferry to Fftynnth street at the
southerly line Of the Central Park and committee,
after having heard all the arguments Of parties appearing
before Them against the proposed measure and
after careful and earnest consideration, have arrived
l. That other means Of travel broadway THAI
those In absolutely demanded by the public
2 That experience has shown that railroad cars
propelled by horse power affords the most comfortable,
convenient expeditions and certain facilities for travel
between different points in large Cities and at the same
time offer less obstruction to the street. and render less
dangerous its crossings than any other mode which has
8. That il has been shown, by actual survey and
measurement that the width Of Broadway between the
OF the proposed route SUFFICIENT for the purpose Of the
proposed double track railroad.
4. That the principal objections urged against the
construction Of railroad on Broadway can with more
force and proprey be urged against the Of
drawing the omnbuses from that street, the bill
under consideration coDtemplates.
s. That the objections TO broadway Railroad, which
based mere feeling of repugnance to innova-
ton upon existing usagee, would permitted to PREVAIL
prevent the accomplishment Of any Improvement and
enectually block the wheels OF progress.
g. That running on fixed iron rails cause less noise
and much smaller quantity Of dust than do other vehi
with their wheels. With o railroad on Broadway, and
the omnibuses as this ibil contemplates removed
thereOm the places Of business and residences fronting
on the street. win be relieved much Of the annoyance
now experienced from those sources.
That besides the other to be derived from
the passage of this BILL the rate Of fare for passengers
for any distance within the line Of the route, will be
duced one SIXTH the fare being limited on the proposed
railroad TO five cents per passenger whereas the usual
fare charged the route by omnibuses six cents
g. That the cars Of the railroad will pass over the
route in much shorter period than do or can omnbuses
and in this respect win prove very great advantage to
the tens Of thousands Of the industrial ana business
this route In going TO and from their places of business
az TO their "time and money"
compensation to the city for the Of the street by the
railroad company SO far as the city holds any right or
ton to be determined by the Mayor and COMMONLY Of
the city the legal representatives Of the people and the
court. = ''''''''''''''' N' 'f''''' = ~ Wv
TO- That the bill also provides for compensation per-
owning property Broadway the line Of the pro-
posed railroad who hold right in the street, for da
IMAGES accrung to them from the construction and
in strict compliance with that provision Of the consu
ton which declares that when private property shall be
taken for any public the compensation 70 be made
therefor when such compensation is not made by the
ss q sss than a
shan be prescribed By law
IL. That the bin also provides for the removal of the
from @ o n esa move
that street. such compensation In case OF the failure
Of the parties in interest TO agree upon the same to be
ascerned and determined by referees to
be appointed by the Supreme Court
The bill referred to your committee, has evidently
been drawn up and prepared with unusual care and
ability and with an evident disposition to guard against
by clear and distinct provisions the Objectionable features
S ri the
ture Your committee, after digent examination Of the
bill to its various features and their bearings have
made such amendments thereto as In their judy
ment will efectuay protect any interest TO be at
fected by the passage Of this bill, and guard against
liable. ~'N'' "-''' 49, @''' -''' W. ''"' '''
In view OF the urgent demand for relief Broadway IL
10 now generally conceded that the construction Of
railroad therein 10 take the place Of the omnbuses Is
reduced mere question Of time As It's present april
cants for the grant well known and influential citi
sens Of New York. who have grown up with It's growth
the prosperity and substantial interests Of the city and as
they have come to the Legislature with more just and
equitable proposition than heretofore presented for
similar object, your committee cannot feel justified In
withholding from the application their unanimous and
Your committee therefore, ask TO report the bin
amended to the House. and recommend Its passage.
l. s. MAY,
WIN. ANDREWS,
w. L. KENYON,
j. B. BUTCHER.
This foes not look though the speeches by the
opponents Of the bill made a very strong ina
preston upon the minds Of the committee 1t may,
however be for the given by the boy In regard
tho dead horse their eyes may have been SCOT before
their opponents made their appearance but thing
certain, both sides given fair hearing by the COM
mittee, which has not always been the with CON-
mittees who have had city railroads referred to them
The most effective workers against this bill have not
shown their hands yet They are however laying their
plans and preparing for grand fight or else after lit
se skirmshng viii Join IN An armstc , and unite their
Remonstrances making their appearance here
against the confirmation OF the sale OF the Middle Dutch
church for Post Office purposes John Farrell, Of the
National Democratic Volunteers, arrived this morning
with remonstrance, containing large number Of i'm
potant also pettoning Tor its location in the City
Hall Park. The list OF names 10 headed BY hrm doing
business IN Broad street, below Wall, and includes all
Printing House square-inclusve OF the Tribune, Txes
Day Book and Eryress-all In nice, happy family also
banks bankers and Others with T. Barnum closing up
the list the general exhibitor Of this array Of names
The Judiciary Commttccc, 10 whom was referred the
Post Office Site bill under the motion of Mr. Cozans, re-
ported the following bill this morning
Section I. The consent Of the State Of New York s
hereby given 70 the purchase BY the United States OF any