New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-06

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xlGuLArING SALES OF HAY AND STRAW.
Senator LinBRrR introduced bill regulating 'n9
sele Of hay and straw in tho Citics VI " a..
Brooklyn, and ordering that no Saie 81 o,,i'i W. or
hound NV withes or stats Of wood weighing more men
90 pounds unless there shall be marked On every .mo
the true weight in pounds, on an ie h.''eii"o o.1.
than straw or hay. in and around uie same Fry I''f
SON violating anv provision of this act SHAH be guilty oi
misdemeanor and liable 10 hBe OF not esa ulih S'o
nor more than s2o -, . ,,,,,,-
ARREARS OF TAXES AND AssiSsMiSIs ~ NE"''oht
Senator FIELDS introduced bill directing tie Con-
;roller If New York 10 receive payre7tVf al tes ana
assessments in aleer upon property r OF d.
rrior tn Jan 1864 upon the following terms and CON
ditons: II such shall be pef prior 10 the Isl VI
October 1861 instead of the Interest row chaLge-Oio
on arrears of taxes interest sLa We charged Mt TIE re
Of n.r cent per annnm. Interest In all cases To DC
calculated from the day Of the canaton of the tax or
assessment On and after me ist 81 oStoper isoi
arrears of taxes and assessments and this shall apply 10
The Crpton Water Works.
PouNTIEs FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Senator HAvEHs introduced bill a. provide for the
nav peit II bounes to certain veteran volunteers non
con ussioned officers, musicians, and prlNates, VINO
have reSnsted In the service OF the United States since
Dec l. 1903 and who have been credited 10 Tie several
towns in this State of TIC same amount that saoh voi
would have received from the espoetye t'~nS
and counties. -
SIC. appropriafes 3 oul OF inc Afeash! Vouone!
above expenditure
IN RELATION 10 sURROGATEs.
Senator Cook introduced bill amending the Session
l. Aud in case Of tho Surrogate being related by con
aguny affinity to either Of the parties interested ID
such judgment read estate so that lie would bo pro
Guided from serving Juror thea suoh permission 70
issue execution shall be granted by tie County Judge oi
IN RELATION TO AssIGNEgs.
Senator CozASs offered an amendnent TO the act 70
secure 10 creditors Just division VI the estates OF deU
ors who convey ~ for the benefit Of creditors
passed April 70, leoO by adding TO tie fourth section
the following clause:
from date Of such ignment render final account
Of al his proceedings to such County Judge although
not cited 10 dose, any may obtain citation to oil Ior
sons ested III such assignment 10 attend nlI hcl
uement o. accounts"
LIFE AND health INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Senator SuArER introduced bill amending tho sew
erHl acts relating 10 the above Companies ordering
that it shall not be lawful for any person 10 act within
this state agent for any Company incorporated under
the laws If any other State Government uni "a such
Company 10 possessed OF the amount Of actnai capital
required by the sixth section Of the got relating t. such
Companies and the Is invested IN stock or Treas
ury notes Of the United States or This State or OF the
State in which the Company located or in suoh Sc
curtes bonds. mortgages sc, ne are reoevahle by
the Bank Department; but I'LL mortgages so deposited
by any Company under this section shail be upon real
estate worth IS per cent than the amount loaned
thereon; such stocks &C, TO be deposited with tte
chief financial officer Of the State Incorporating Tao
Company and this state must he furnished with thc
certificate of suoh AUDITOR that he holds In trust for the
benefit Of poloy-hoiders the securities before reh.
toned There many other sections OF Lac bIi of
| great importance 20 Insurance Companies.
/ COUNT or APPEAIS
| Senator STAFER introduced bin directing thet all
written opinions delivered by the Court Of Appeals or
any Judge thereof upon any motion case that may
have been heard and decided By said Court shall be
filed with the Clerk thereof and shall be retained By
him for the period OF three months after the delivery
of the same aud II shall be the duty Of the Clerk TO fur
nsh parties in such certified copies Of such opin.
IONS upon the payment OF the legal fees hereior and
ion shall be delivered by the Clerk Of said Court 70 the
Reporter Of said Court.
. ASSEMBLY.
REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS Or HAEB0R DRPf.Ssfs OF
NETWORK.
The Commissioners appointed by the last Legislature
10 devise TO protect tho harbors and frontiers OF
this State and 70 eXend tie sum OF q 600 900 appro
priated ior that purpose made their annual report to-
day.
They say that at the time Of the passage the resou
ton appointing them much apprehension was foit In
regard relations with tho great naval Powers
OF Europc and fears we're entertained that sudden
attack might nc made upon tho City Of Nev-Nork
either By some OF the Rebel prysieers or from some
foreign enemy and they therefore Immediately opened
correspondence with military officer OF very high
rank and reputation an engineer and requested him
10 communicate con6dentaliy with the Commissioners
all the facts within bis knowledge together with his
views the subject This request he kindly complied
with and Immediately laid before the Commission ruch
facts as enabled them to proceed nteliSeai'y In tie
discharge Of their duties.
senator Morgan was slso authorized In case Of INV
sudden attack upon the City OF Noyl Ok 10 take such
instant measures for the defense OF the harbor lie
might deem necessary and 10 the whole Of the ap
preparation If necessary.
| Numerous plans and inventions for distinctions.
floating batteries submarine batteries ron.cads, &c..
were urged upOa the Commission, but they refused
them they did not deem the appropriation made
for the purpose Of testing and untied inventions.
The act authorized the Commits Ion to purchase
non, provide sub marine batteries &c; and to take
such 10 protect the whole frontier but they
believed the bect TO protect The haIbcr Of
New York; and, ell the forts and batteries which
have been constructed IN course Of construction
for the berbOr belong "a the United Statoa aud Is
the duty OF the General Government 10 protect s sea-
ports II Wa apparent tho 10 act efficiently the Com
mission must in conjunction with tho Federal au.
thorcs. Col Deafield the Engineer IN charge o. the
defensive works around the hsIbor directed 20
with the Commissioners as Consulting Engineer. Every
checrfuly afforded by him. md be accompanied The
Commissioners IN thorough personal inspection Of al
the forts and batteries at the ksirOws al Sandy Hook
and upon the East River
Tine result Of this inspection, which vas continued
three entire days, showed that cyclyihiDg witch
seemed % be necessary III u. way OF ioitiicatOns
&c, Was being supplied by the United Staes Guns ~
the heaviest caber were being mounted. men were
busy IL the unfinished works and IL is believed tnat
when properly manned these fortihcaiions cannot be
passed by any hostile vessel unrs 10 be ~ heavily
ron-oad ~ 10 defy all land batteries
The late achievements Of oar navy. however, show
tina. habor Is safe against attack unless defended by
distinctions capable OF arfe.ng tho progress Of
vessels and holding them some time under the hre Of
the batteries.
The Committee accordingly offered premiums for
some plan OF obstruction, and appointed Board oi En-
gineers, consisting OF o. ". Chids W. H. 1alcctt and
Edward II. Tracy, 10 examine lie plans submitted
The Commission al last adopted one but, owing 10 the
Unexpectedly high propo9,s Of lis cost and tho now
friendly attitude Of foreign Powers decided TO take no
further steps IN the matter O erecting the INSTRUCTIONS
mill further directions from Tic Legislature