The New York herald., 1862-03-02
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.


ef1ai Feature OF the substitute-Th,
| Changes that 1t Makes i'm the City Go
| yerKah lent--A Railroad in Every stree
| and Avenue OF New York-Albany and
| Susqueha nna RaiIr0ad--Arrival of Gen
erals Euck ner and Tiighman, &c.
| ALBANY, Feb. rs, 1862.
The argument OH hs Broadway Railroad bill was close
yesterday. after Disc ission of over FIVE hours. Mr.
Cozans handled the esti in behalf of the stage inte
rest with great deal of abb. ty and presented severa
points that were not mesby the advocates of the aea
Mr. Williams who repres 'nted the property hold
ers although he made good g. eech was exceedingl.
unfortunate in his admissions fov his clients II thsr
was any virtue In the argument p esented by Messrs
Stewart and Haigh, last week, they were re
futed by tasr own counsel yesta day His ad
missions did not leavs anything for the friends
of tho bill to refute. NJ. Andrews. the. counsel EN-
pyed to argue the legal pons did not hud necessary
to mako reply to him. Mr.. Ward, ate attempt
ing 70 disprovs tho points made by Mr. Coans, had
resorsso humorous limo Of argument IN which, ne sue
ceeded In amusing the audience ut the expense Of the op
ponents'of the BILL for a'full hour. No action will oe
taken by the committee the bill before Tuesday
they have agreed hold the matter open until next
Monday night to receive amendments from any porson
desirous Of Offering any
The property holders in attendance state that hey have
never appeared before committee that manifested SO
strong disposition all sides fairly and give
person undue advantage
While the debate going before the Railroad Com
mittee discussion also being held the committee
Of the Committee the Affairs of Cities, the
Health bill Tho argument that question also closed
yesterday. The committee left to consider what
shall be done in consideration Of the facts
them
The original charter amendment that was sent up here
fell stiborn, and seemed to die of its own weight 1t
fell sudden that its godfather refused to
it, remained in the hands OF the committee silent
and unthought Of, making it necessary that another bill
should DO drawn up. Several parties in New York in.
cuding those in Mayor Opdykes interest, have had a
consultation, and drawn up another charter amendment
1t arrived hero last night and will probably be presented
the committee to day substitute for the original
charter amendment referred to them The following are
somo Of its principal features:-
1t provides that the Board Of Aldermen shall ccnss,
OF sixteen members, elected by Senatorial districts At
the charter election held the first Tuesday of Decem
ber next there shall be voted each of the Senatorial
districts four Aldermen but only ono ticket Tho
two receiving tho highest number of votes shall
be declared elected, and the two noxt hghest
appointed by tho Mayor. The Aldermen so elected
shall meet and classify themselves into two
classes each Senatorial district those elected
the length Of tmo the others hold office for
year. At the election in 1858 two Aldermen shall bo
voted for in each Senatorial district, but only
q ticket; the person receiving tho highest number OF
votes to be declared elected and the highest ap-
pointed. This makes the Board Of Aldermen consist OF
sixteen members, one half to retire each year.
The Board Of Councmcn Is consist of seventeen men,
bers to be elected by Assembly Districts the the
Aldermen arc at present, to hold Office for year.
also provides that any person holding Office under tho
charter who shall accept hold other civil Office of
honor trust cmolumcnt under the government the
United States under this charter, any county office
or shall receive emouments directed to be paid
by any ordinance Of the Common Council shall vacato
his office. 1t likewise cnumerats some of tho duties of
the Mayor and gives him the power To appoint all Of the
heads Of departments, except the Comptroller, that
official to be elected, as at present.
II empowers him 10 convene from time to time and
consult with the heads OF departments Presidents OF tho
Boards Of Aldermen and Councmen, of Metropolitan Po-
lice and of the Central Park in relation TO such
shall bo deemed requisite for the welfare OF the city,
II gives the Health Commissioners a bureau in the
Mayors Office, to which shall be assigned all the duties
heretofore appetaning to the bureaus of sanitary nspec
ton cleaning and OF statistics in the City
Inspectors Department, except such duties may be
assigned to the Metropolitan police.
Tho first election for Mayor to take place In December
1883 to hold Office for two years II givos him the ap
pontment Of tho heads of departments ana II the Alder
men shall not confirm any appointment within ten days
he Is empowered to send in tho Of another person.
and II they fail to confirm him in ten days he shall forth
with appoint other person, which shall take clcct
without the confirmation Of the Aldermen
The Mayor and Comptroller to bo removed from Office
in the manner is now provided for in tho Of
Sheriff.
Tho heads of departments, except the Coton Aqueuct
Board to hold office for four years.
places the Chief Engneor Ct the Fire department ut
the head bureau in the Street Department but to be
elected in the manner at present.
The Croton Aqcduct Board to be called the Croton
Aqueduct department to hold Office for i've years. II
abo!shcs the City Inspectors Department, with thooxcep
on of ho Bureau OF He lth, Markets, &c, &c, and
peals all ordinances relating to all other portions II that
department. It aso provides an Auditory department to
and settle ali claims against the city.
II gives tho members Of the Common Council salary
cach pf A tippr
Charter TO be chosen ncx December, with the exception
Of the Mayor.
that it does not touch any Of the special commissi
large number OF bill were this morning reported by
tho standing committoes OF the Assembly and referred
tho Committee Of the Whole. Among them was one pro-
vdg that evidence given by witnesses before investga
ing committees shall not be used in courts Of justice
against them. There also several bills read the
third tmn and passed. There numerous 10. ccs
presented OF bills amcng others was one 10 lay railroad
IL every and in the city of New York, got
up burlosluc the numerous bills that have made
| their appearance for railroad grants.
The Albany and Susquehanna Railroad bill passed the
this morning. after several unsuccessful efforts to
rccomm II received nineteen votes. large portion of
the morning session Of that body taken up In deba
ing motion TO rccommit bin relative TO the insoven
mutual insurance companies The senate adjourned before
| taking a vote.
| to-day, IN charge OF MAJOR Cuts Being obliged 10
lay over until tho afternoon train the Albany and
Boston road, they were taken to Congress Hall, largo
| crowd following, anxious to obtain view of tlem TN
their arrival TINT hoto the crowd rushed From
the noise and confusion person would havo nagincd
that house had been taken by Storm Mr.. Miclsll
was obliged TO call in squad Of police before ordec cod
bo restored they could be taken across tbs hail to
another room After tie police cleared Tie hall tlc
crowd stood the outside looking anxJfsly to that or
ton Of the house In which the rebels Their rri-
val hero has been quite feature in Albany, and created
| as much excitement as dozen elephants.
On the arrival OF tho morning papers from New York
they sent for the HERALD and at once ycnd tho war news
! and discussed its importance with MAJOR Cuts. They
seem to take their arrest with good grace, and not
at all uneasy regard to their condition. Their detcn
tiOn hore is owing to difficulty ON the Boston road
| probably blocked up with snow drifts. A. 1t Is sti
blowing and drifting, IL is somewhat doubt al about thou
| leaving before tomorrow.