The New York herald., 1862-02-28
NEWS .sseM THE STATE CAPITAL.

NEWS ssacM THE STATE CAPITAL.
Ths, Developments I'm Regard 60 the
Sanitary Department. or New YORK
Txvo sets OF Omcials Paid for the Same
Duty-The Sanitary Police the Most Eff
Gcfent-Debate oM the Public Defence
Bfu-Mr. Pierce For the Measure and
Mr.. Alvord Against It-sherin's Fees-
Brooklyn Charter-Harbor Masters
broadway Railroad, &C., sc.
Albany, Feb. 27, 1862.
In aaoitiou The facts stated my despatch yeser-
day relative the sanitary police squad and the Health
and Health wardens being paid for dschargng
duties appears that not only does the san-
tary squad discharge the duties required Of the
Health wardsns and their assistants, far the exai
naGon Of the yards cesspoos prves, &c but there is
ao policemen detailed to the examination OF wharves
and also the condition Of tenement houses The
plants Of nusances that have been made the Corpora
Zion Counsel for him to prosecute, have all nearly
all been made by the sanitary squad-two hundred and
nfty complaints filed there last year, and between
and thousand dollars fines collected. Thsrehss
evidence appeared here yet that the Health War
aens have been anywhere efficient.
In all the discussions and debates that we have hereto
fore had before the committee the health bill nothing
like the valuable information has been obtained in regar
70 the workings Of the Health Department Of New York
as has been this DR.. Ramsay has given fun details
Of the operation Of the City Inspectors Department all
its relations the sanitary OF New York. and
presented array Of facts before made known a.
the State capital while Sergeant Lord Of the sanitary
squad in the exhibition the books kept by heSanary
Police Department. has revealed the efficiency of that
department beyond what it is generally understood
listed. Now all OF these have practical bearing.
They show what is being DONE enable the
TO form opinion of what wanted in addi
tion Heretofore the argument before the committee
has all been the side of the advocates Of the
new law, and has been of the pathetic 1t
be when the practical facts presented that those
arguments do not hold water.
The important feature of morning session of thu
Assembly is the consideration Of the Public Defence BILL
making appropriations for the erection fortcaons on
the frontier.
Mr. Alvord moved that all those sections referring the
erection Of forti6cations and the mounting Of
upon them and leaving only those sections empowering
the commission named in the first section to purchase
such additional number Of approved may be
deemed necessary for the efectua arming the militia
ana appropriatng two millions Of dollars, much
thereof as may be necessary for that purpose.
Mr. Pierce, of Ulster, then made a lengthy argument
against that motion and in favor Of the bill it stood
then read extracts from the London papers showing
termination on the Of England to seize upon op
much length 70 the movements or the British
menofwar and the concentration OF troops in Canada
this meant more than was to be Seem on IL. surface He
also referred TO the communication Of Earl Russell
gard to the stone blockade OF Charleston, showing IN
his opinion disposition on the part Of England 70 inter
fere and regulate commerce and ports. He then
war looking upon The nesrencs Of the ieais,are to
provide against all contingencies being criminal hold
ng up the idea that the insults that we had received
from England would not be tolerated after civil
war was ended. And the present affairs in Mexico
would Of itself create difficulties distant day. His
speech was strong one, and full OF important points
II made decided impression upon the House and was
appauded by those in the gallery. The array Of
the House.
Mr. AIvord commenced his reply, but did not conclude
before the Assembly to- until O'Clock He
opposed the bill grounds declaring it to
be violation OF the constitution It Infringement
upon the rights of the national government He would
say willing to vote for any bill approprating
any amonn that might be considered necessary Con-
gress would pass asking for the assistance Of The
State in the matter; but without that he could vote
for it, The present war, which had taken its hundreds
OF thousands from their homes being carried
uphold the constitution and he would say, without fear
o contradiction, that nneenhs of the soldiers from
the Northern States were fighting TO maintain the
20 carry out the ideas any Of party They
fighting those who had tramped upon the constit
that 1t would be for them make another in
fringement by the vote Of the Legislature He did
believe the necessity required 1t.
The hour fixed upon for having arrived he did
not conclude his remarks, but will finish this evening
Iimagine, however, that he has planted himself on
erroneous platform; and, although he handles ,ths
question with superior ability, and speaks from his
",
find that techncaltes will mot him in the eye of
the public aud those that 10 follow unless mistake
the position and line Of argument that they VIII follow
viii destroy the force Of this constitutional argument
That something should be n regard to Notifications
no one, seems, could for moment doubt The events
q the year and the attitude OF England since the
outbreak Of the rebellion should satisfy any person that
delay in this respect is dangerous IL peace regned
in the country. neglect TO prepare for the worst
would be excusabe. That line of argument re. |
minds of the story Of the Indian, who would not
build him hut because the weather pleasant, but
when the storm and he wanted shelter he could
not build 1t. This true policy is n time Of peace pre-
pare for )" then shall not DO taken by surprise
and will prepared for the worst IL will be impossi-
BILE present tell the fate this BILL There
able arguments on both sides.
The Senate committee this morning reported several
bills among them one fixing the fees and compensation
Of shcrns Throughout the State also the bill amending
the charter of Brookyn-the latter complete and was
ordered to n third reading.
The Harbor Master bi referred to yesterday passed
the Senate today large number OF bills read the
third time and passed by that body but they were prn
cipally Of local nature
Geveral remonstrances have made their appearance
the Assembly from New York demonstrating against the
passage of the passenger and baggage bill. Mr. Loaey
more to DO offered the first opportunity.
Tho relief 10 the families OF volunteers appears TO be
Several bills affecting different localities have been acted
upon. Mr. Talman is now urging one TO authorize West
chester county to raise money By bonds for the relief OF
The parties for and against the Broadway Railroad
preparing for the contest before the committee this
afternoon.
Argument ON the Broadway Railroad
Question.
ALBANY, Feb 27-10 p. NJ
The Railroad COMMITTEES was In session Ave hours this
afternoon hearing arguments for and against the Broad
way Railroad.
Luke T. Cozans opened tho debate on behalf Of the
stage interests He denied the assertions the advo
Gates Of tho measure that the public demanded the road
II they had any doubt upon tho subject, let
the question be submitted to the people at
the next election. There was a pride in
regard TO that street, and long the citizens could
have the din hustle and confusion lust so long they