New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-01-23

ASSEMBLY.

ASSEMBLY.
The Governor sent report 10 the Engineer III Chlei
respecting the hrrbor ana coast defenses. Ordeied
to be printed within two days.
The report is long and contains valuable informa-
ton and suggestions IN regard to our national
Geleuses.
Mes.rs Fletcher aud Alley were added to the Com
mitce on Militia and Public Defense.
The following Select Committee was appointed TO
investigate the State Military Board: Messers. Me
Mullen, Hazleion, Wheeler, and Provost.
REPORTS OF CONNiTTEFs.
FavorGbly, to amend The law regulatilg assurances
in foreign companies in the State.
Favorably, to regulate the dividends of Fire In
surance Companies.
Uniavorably, for the establishment OF Military
Academy in Western New-York.
The ,pecial order-the report Of the Committee on
WAYS ana Means III favor OF direct taxation by the
General Government-was postponed uutll tTidhy
noon in consequence of the illness Of Nj. Hulburd,
Chairman OF the Committee.
Committee rules We're reported, fWoIing the
creation of a Standing Committee OF Seven on Fed
eral H. lalions, and increasing the number OF report
ers 10 twenty.
A s,icy debate ensued upon the report, when it
was laid on the table
Mr. REDlNGTON introduced resolution for
sgccinl Committee ca the amendment of the Cou.ii-
tlion prohibiting the sale Of intoxicating drinks.
Laid over
Sir. TRACEY introduced a concurrent resolution
in favor Of abollstiug sgilcIs IN the army. Lad
over.
Tic concurrent resolution, offered by Mr.. Nc
LEDD, calling for M iumcdinte aggr,ssiye move.
n,rut by the grand army was called up.
Sc. CODUINGTON made one y The most
iorcibe rpeechc- Heard in the Asseubly for yeprs
I'm deIuuciaiion Of the resolution. lie declared that
Vs., Oh, Of the province of tie Legislature 10 seek
I'D interfere With the conduct Of the war. lie de-
aot,,,d ia s.ye.e terms the " Ou 10 ii LmopG cry
sttir, f1th tie evil that hsd been brought alou
thereby and clariug ttet the STATE l.esi'elure
.nd enough 90 do IN taking care oil "NoHher
Eosro. withou, iu,erfci With The army and ils
Ge1cr..l Government. who were perfectly competent
g. attend 20 Southern traitors.
" hont taking vote on the resolution tie Az
seubly uiJoure1.
SUFFRAGE TO soLoWns.
NM. T.. Ravens biz 10 extend tie right a. snf-
H. 90 to volunteers while a he sat OF war PROVIDES
tt.t tie c.piaius shull appoint lace ~ which the
,cr!uty s'all vote on the day Wien general ecc.
lion s'an b. held in tie State. Eacn voter shell
tat. hls Haze Of residence, ard the poll rs, shall
contain :. same. The captain or commanding OIL
Ger with two subordinate officers OF the company
shall coinuose the Board 1T Inspectors. The officer
hi.lcst in command STALL administer the oath, ap-
fo.nt clerks, aud The Board eAall transmit pro-
trly certified returns TO the Secretary OF Siote the
commander of the regiment, and the County Clerks
to which hey relate. TIE bill provides log the
rrore. 70 oidmg by the Secretary OF State OF the
,
to which they belong
COURTS Is BRooKLYN.
NJ. DAVIS introduced "A iii empowering he 20
lace Justice ard justices Courts ~ Bro'tlyn 20 ap-
ONT each Clerk, to hold Office during the Pleasure
OF such Justice.
rARLFa STAGE AID PERRY COMPANY.
Mr.. McCABES bill to umeud the above Compa-
ny- charter m ows them 10 run boat or boats from
Tie foot OF Chambers street 20 One-hu:drtd-and-
thuieh street, touching at my points on tie east
-Lore OF the river: 10 rn stages from the landng IL
Observation-Disclosures street to Harlem Bridge;
10 erect ferryhouses and whrves necc ssary for the
ploye lie OF boats, and 10 Chsyo such raves anu
fares for pass ngeIs and baggage as they deem
proper. ...,.
Mr.. pFpEN' , bill amends the law relating TO
husband and wife, by providing taat any wife may
81 convey, use m any manner, yer own sepatA'e
pr,te nv without tho conseut OF the hlsnahdi out
any contract she my MAKE thall n0t aieel us ighe
IA ne rame. No *c'stract or bargain mace 9y "a
,ua,-ed woman in respect TO her own property rhHll
entail ANY liability on her husband. The surviving
hu bad or vile shall enjoy, after the death OF one
ug-iv life interest all estate or property
renyryed b. the deceased during lifetime without
assent OF the survivor
BRIDGES At PERRY LANDINGS.
Mr. OLNANY'S bill forbids the use of any bridge
platform or pier at any ferry landing IN New York
or Brooklyn that is suspended by ehains, ropes, or
auyIiing by which il may be suspended ana oblises
the use Of bridges platforms, or piers supported by
floats Of sufficient strength TO bear the We ght OF lOu
tuns-yiolatiou of the law To be punished .! me
fom 600 to $50, or imprisonment from 70 days t(
one year.
/ ALBANY Wednesday, Jan =, lb,..
RELAXING PAVEMENT.
IN the Senate to-day, Mr.. Cornell introduced bli
70 authorize the Croton Aqueduct Department t.
relay any pavement Improperly put down by proper
" owners subsequent to the construction OF vaults
or the introduction OF gas water or other pipes lnt'
homes which makes the cost OF such work lei
upon the property.
fLtTBUsH AVENUE.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Smith supplementary
to au act 10 provide for the continuation oil FtDus
avenue from the city lne.of Brooklyn into the tow
/ OF Flutbush, was read third time IN the Sehat
tits morning and passed The bill authorizes tb
| Commissi Jners Of assessments heretofore app"nte
| by the County Court Of Kings County, 10 ieceiv
PAYMENT of the unpaid assessments returned by thet
10 the County Clerk i'll February, loo9. Ii at IN
expiration OF so days notice any assessments rtlhi
unpaid, the Supervisor Of Flatbush Is required !
sell the parcels of ground which assessments sua
remain unpaid at public auction for tic lowest ter'
OF years Tor which any person Will take the 'ai''
aud pay tie assessIncnts.
i FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
The Senate also read third time ana paSse1 NJ
Prlyns bill to amend the act oil 1913 10 lroN"c 40
the INCORPORATION OF Fire Insurance Nonlauie'
The amendment is designed 10 render more secnI
tLose who insure in foreign companies DOING pus
ness through agencies IN This olie ana 10 ielui'
of sucb foreign companies more ample securities IL
the faithful performance of their contracts.
. rms supIRiNrrNDENcY OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
/. Alter AN entertaining discussion Ola the subject
the appointment Of Superintendent 0i ruone II
straeticn TO fill the vacancy caused by The resiSn4'3
Of Mr. Van Dyck. now Bank Superintendent u