The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-14
NEWS FROM the STATE CAPITAL.

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Increase OF Salaries OF tho New York
Poitce-Ooncert saioons-Passago or the
HesQiutions or Thani<s to Cen. GRANT
National Guard Observation-Disclosures OF
Uanai pairs OF CanaIs
and emo Attempt 90 Return TO tho Ola
bwtndling systcm-5hau IL DO Made
2 Party Oreedf-Army and Navy shoa-
dy swindilng 20 be tor
Latmbeer On tho Heads or Depart
meDts--Hasfem MIX Freight. SO.
Albany, Jan. Is, 1854
Several petitions this morning presented asking
for increase Of salary OF the police force Of New York
t. Smith moved thoir reference to the members repro
senting the Metropolitan Police district After short
debate the vote taken and the House referred ia
the Committee on Citcs.
Notices wcro given this morning Of several
important bills. Among Thorn arc tho fo
lowing For the construction OF a horse railroad
from Jamaica 10 Rocksway to regulate or prevent The
use Of chain bridges the New York ferres 70 almond
the charter OF the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company
aud to incorporate the Metropolitan Market Company.
Me-. MoCann introduced resolution this morning 10
appoint special committee to investigate aud report "a
The tho best mode OF correcting tho evil OF ths
concert saooos Tho rcsoatioa giving rise 70 dcsasS,
was laid ever.
Mr. Reed. Of New York, ealod Up tine csselutsonn
thanking General Grant Tor his victories the mississippi
valley aad Tennessee TAs revolutions were amended by
ordering certified copy DO sent to General Grant
motion was then madc to lay % the table. which
iosi-oaly receiving half uozsn votes. Tho resolution
was thea adopted without dissenting voice.
Ac ameadment was offered to tho resolution thanking
the men in all our armies, which 10 many respects
takes Go great excnt, tho real points from tho comp
ment TO Grant. The amendment was hurriedly voted
upon and without the members understanding the effect
II. however, IL intended by the mover, any OF
those VINO voted for tho amendment, as q slur upon
General Grant, On account or his name having been
brough, forward as Presidential candidate those gen
temcn can have tho satisfaction OF knowing that such
barking al his heels by Jealous friends Of othor cand
dates s tho very thing help Grant along and strengthen
him with the people and in taking that course 1t only
Nc crooko Of Kings county, presented an important
resolution relating 70 the National Guard. or State mill
tia, az toows-
Resolved That in order TO- maintain effective militia
o. m ss ss l. p per s.s S yo hs a.
subjected to United States military service indvidu-
needed.
The object Of this resolution to preserve intact the
different regiments OF tho Nationa. Guard Of the State
Past experience especially the results OF the draft that
took place soon after the return OF tho State miii
tic from Pennsylvania, where they were detained
as police guard 10 effect, has shown the ncses-
SHY Of some steps bcing taken. In that case
paid order that the spirit and efficiency Of the several
regiments might be maintained Sometimes the drafting
Of bali dozen men from company will almost destroy
the usefulness OF the company.
The Auditor Of the Canal Department sent his annual
report TO the Assembly this morning He advocates tho
will result 10 going back to the old system OF repairing
canas-that is, return TO tho days OF robbery and
OF punderDg that have not been exceled by the most
rotten and extensive swndes under the national admins
T. al Se
10 light to the army and navy forces OF the con
try tho facts and figures connected with tho old sYs
OF swndng did mot cSnmence with the rebellion or tho
present administration That tho leaders o. the repub
can party should take their heads 10 return to the
old system IS certainly omin0us sign. and shows de-
sre to nrch men who have had more opportunities and
well az 10 furnish mode to obtain from the State Troa.
sury fund to their party aud enrich their
isme ducks. Under that system superintendent
OF ono section OF tho canal needs but one
year TO secure himself ample fortune aud
leisure FOR the balance Of his life; and canal commits
Their favor for himself and friends Ear Tits worlds
goods are concerned.
contract system but with all its errOrs Is far better
than the old system. The trouble with the contract
questions when mere poiticisns take hold Of and attempt
to manage them. They always arrange In loose way,
aud throw out numerous obstacles 70 Furnish oophoie
FOR side operations Tho experience Of the past wsugaest
to any practical mind mode Of remedy for all The OWLS,
without resotug to the old corrupt and vanous system
All that wanted instead Of making contract In the loose
aud blind way that dono to let II by the foot or
yard, to BE- estimated by the engineers. II there
anything in the science Of engineering tho precise amount
Of work done can be the contractor paid
accordingly IT, the other hand hore is no reliance
70 BE- place dpoo the science Of sugnserog nSn let ?;
The IDEA hat because one system has NOT proved perfect
se "a 90 o.
augur well for the future OF orr canals No wonder that
the Comptroller predcteda great failing on ia the reve
uues CT tho canals for noxt year.
senator Lambeer this morning introduced preamble
,.vac M kau XnrLa
Committee Cities TO ascertain what measures were
necessary better secure their efficiency and report by
bill senator Cook moved to lay it on he table, which
was carried 70 the surprise or several Senator's who
though, they had smooth sailing with any and all inca
ever that Senator Iambeer,s project contemplated the
consolidation OF some OF tho departments and the amend
ment OF the city charter in several respects
The Collins will OF Duchess county was argued
before the Court OF Appeals this morning g. W. Lord
making the argument.
bill Introduced in both houses this morning TO
regulate freight milk ON the Harlem Railroad. This
company have recently raised II from cent to one
aud quarter contrary to existing agreement with
when the question agitated 10 the
Legislature few years agothat II should not DO raised
to sacs the freight 10 hrss quarters Of cent per quart
believing at that rsss II will prove the nauss profit
able freight tlssn can - carried ON the road.
the New York Colsectorsuip--Thsv oiun-
tces Depot ta New YOrk-Thc Niagara
Falls ship CanaI-The Tax the
Banks, &C., Sc.
ALsAsy, Jsa l3. 1854.
paper has boon 10 circulation here for Vie last two
three days getting signatures accomplishing tho ap
pontment OF Postmaster Waterman a. Collector OF tho
Port Of New York, In place OF Hiram Barney. Every
republican member Of the House but two. aud every
republican Senator signed II, a. did also all the
state ofacers. n is said that Mr. Wskeman has
already secured the endorsement Of The Copgrcssmen
from this State and one the Senator's Those, how
ever who acquainted with atr Barneys movements,
and know the link that connects him with President
Lncoln assert that he vacstes the coectorship be
will name his SUCCESSOR and that politician will b
appointed further shat Mr.. Barney will receive some
other appointment, 10 showthSt tho administration has
moi loat 0ou0daooa IN him