The New York herald., 1864-03-16
Argument ON the Hariem-Broadway
Railroad Bill, &c.

The argument before the Railroad COMMITTEES I'm ths
Senate for and against the Harlem broadway bill took
place this afternoon in the senate Chamber, and
stoned great interest Judge Dean opened the dis
cussion announcing that he came here on behalf Of The
Madison property holders not to oppose the gen
era features Of the BILL but only that portion which pro-
vidcs for railroad through Madison He referred
the pecuarty of that and the right which ths
in the street. which does apply 10 any
other avenue and held that IL would be ruinous Tho
property.
Mr. Horace r. Clark followed in behalf or the bl con-
mencng by referring to the organization Of the railroad
The time wes when Legislature did not interfere with
the question OF constructing railroads in cities wbous
had been given individuals The Legislature prior
that time conferred these privileges and purchases up
corporations for limited PERIOD They came here not 70
ask GIT from the Legislature, but TO give the Lcgisls
ture opportunity 70 make good their faith TO the Har
in glowing coiors the jam OF omnbuses on Broadway ana
tho danger that existed 70 oil who undertook TO He
held that the Harlem Company had the right conssrucs
TO purchase the omnibus property they not having the
amount Of capital required for that purpose; holding
that there abstract right that railroad should
be operated there until the owners Of the omnibasss are
municipal rights Of the city Of York, con:
ferred upon II By iu original charters. and
trolling her streets, showing that she had full power y
control everything regard 70 the Streets and that
famous
right was taken away from them 10 regard to the cass
OF vehicles 10 be on the streets. he dwen for Sons
time upon the perpetual grants made AZ that ,essoa %
these Tho Harlem Company asks the right 70 ~
shsir track in Broadway, and take oil the omnibuses FOR
tho period OF the their charter with the consene
but only for amited term. They did not Ask grand
iic law, suosci 70 amendment and repeal at any tina
The Harlem Company would not have the right Mt. only
ha VI
oeipts TO the city; from that hs branched out e
The light Of property nSss r % . sn1 o 80
railroad laid down on that street the people, ana
the property holders. would not permit 70 p
and m able dscnce Of muncpai rights oppossisa
70 The invasion by the legislature of those rights h
ins sv cars Wa 10 provide additonsl convcyances
ExJudge Hilton followed. announcngthat no appcssea
ssn Sn Sssst % ss q II | %
tho Harlem Company did not present this bi witn ~
idea Of passing removed tie proposition % q .'a
Zee on the cars already By Rc denied thas -
Oosh,.a Oa 'ssas il e: s @ .sss bat would compel E.r.
that IN that respect The bin Hs then reviews6
the ecrts have bccA adc 20 secure this ranchss
,rT nrsssas me s s Ssn argued me properly hcdss
held zee simple the street. and referred 70 the doci
sba sUn q Inc n men VINO made our what 10 were
protesting against the b and these who specs
iating in wall street for It, and dwe for pome tirse
on the point Of obbng. The strong point of b1
spcech was that the decision Of the cours
the effect Of other points was spoiled by personalities ana
want Of tact.
Mr. Clark replied briefly. The discussion towards the
close waxed warm and exceedingly exciting as we'll 9
amusing, looking at tmo though collision wousa
take place. The argument is closed but the commseS
viii hardly be ready 10 report for two or three JAYS
will take that time for thom 70 examine tns documents
referred TO them. ,,,..
Charles s. Spencer was heard before the COMMITTEES On
Ctee against the bill to organize commission Tor sns
removal Of tho Heads Of Departments NeW tork.