The New York herald., 1862-03-06
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
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ALBANY, March s, 1892
Nearly all the morning session Of the House taken
up in debating the Public Defence bill Tho debate was
opened by Mr.. Bowe, of otsego, opposition to the bill
on constitutional grounds. Ho was followed by Mr.
Havens of Essex favor OF the BILL urging the neccss
ty for legislative action Mr.. Bartlett Of Broome, next
followed reading long speech opposition raising the
point that would give another long list
shoddy operations. He dwet at much length on the
dangers Of the country and believing that the real
hour Of danger to the country would when tho
bellion suppressed and the six hundred thousand
soldiers returned home As regards England he did not
believe there any danger of her interfering His
speech lengthy and listened to with interest
Mr.. Mcleod, of New York, stated that an article in
this mornings Times the colonization of royal heads
was sufficient to the lengthy speech Of the gen.
teman from Broome. but would add that il would ap
pear from the discussitn that shOddy contract mock
honesty, old fogysm end toryism had combined to-
gether against this BILL for he ready TO vote
for as il is although might DO made better seve
raj particulars He had heard IL said that because one
member from New York had spoken against this bill
and applauded England, that the entire delegation was
opposed it, For he could say that the entire
CATION OF the city of New York did net endorse what
had been said by his colleague the gentleman from
Brooms laudatory Of Great Britain
Mr.. Andrus next spoke In opposition to the bill,
At the conclusion OF his remarks Mr. Alvord an.
nounccd that he had substitute TO offer, prepared by
himself and Mr.. Ogden, and would present it, Be-
foro il was road Mr. Pierce announced that he had
consulted with the members of the Military Committee
and they had all coincded with the substitute and
The senate had under discussion all the morning tho
bill making appropriation to tho Peoples College, No
definite action vas taken upon IL.
largo number Of prominent New Workers here at
present to after different subjects of interest In the
hands Of the COMMITTEES.
The Committee on Affairs OF Cities heard arguments on
tho charter amendments this afternoon. Mr. Mcleod
withdrew far within his power the fst bill intro.
duced, and presented the new BILL synopsis Of which
was given in last Sundays HERALD, substitute
Rufus w. Andrews Navy Agent, made lengthy speech in
favor Of tho bill taking ne ground thss additional power
asked for this the Mayor should have power appoint
and remove the heads Of departments abuses
out and they looked 10 this legislature 10 give them
that boon He held that immediate legislation was dc.
manded and he trusted that II would not be said that
Now York had asked for relief in vain. He made strong
argument upon the general subject and then defended
the principal provisions OF the bill! Further hearing
set down for to morrow when there will be objections
presented TO some Of the features Of tho bill.
The Committee on Cities will report the county levy
| to morrow.
Public Defence bill. Mr. Raymond made Q strong speech
against the original BILL He was in favor OF putting the
so was oruoscd to having any more done e' for ar
this State in proportion to its extent Of territory than
he was for Vermont and Michigan This duty belonged
the general government ana II rested with them
protect the State from invasion, and he willing to
call upon the national government attend that duty
forthwith and would cheerfully vote for lending her
the money, il necessary, 10 accomplish that object
lie then reviewed the action Of Great Britain
since the outbreak OF tho rebellion, holding that
the British government had all through rcigously in.
tended to respect tho blockade Ec also argued that
there was the slightest danger OF with that gov.
ernment and tho troops that had boon sent to Canada
we're for tho purpose of protecting themselves against
nvasitn. II there had been any warlke intention on
her part IL dispeed by the roceat victories
over the rebellion He then referred TO tho Mexican i'm
brogo, but could nothing To alarm in that dircc
| tion. lie occupied nearly the whole evening
The conference committee the Health bill had
meet ing to-day. Drs, Parker, Anderson, Hamon and
one other went before them in behalf of the Griscom
bill. They commenced 10 thcorze the subject whom
member Of the committee stated that they Lad had
suret Of theory already, and thoy desired some.
thing practca but this the doctors unabo TO fur
nIs There is considerable feeling here arising from tho
fact these doctors never made their before tho
whole committee when tho arguments in nj, the bills
wsro heard and advocates Of other bills could mcet their
arguments. The fact Of their taking opportunity
press their claims whom tho other side shut out
| shows that they have confidence in their position.
The committee have agreed upon the princi.
pal provisions OF the bill. They provide for
commission. TO be composed Of tho Mayors OF
| Now York and Brooklyn President OF The Police
Commissioners, Presidents Of the Board Of Super.
vsors tho counties Of Now York. Kings and B ookyn
four physicians from New York, from BROOKLYN and
from Staten Island, 70 DO appointed by tho Cover
nors also for ten twelve visiting physicians, be
in place Of the health wardcns There number Of
details, such as salaries, &C., not yet agreed on.
The brilliant hop Of tho season camc on at Congress
Hall this evening There q large attendance.