New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-14


test against both the proposed measures III the cholera
sbord come 20 New York early In the Spring be would
hold the Republican party responsible because o. It's
action in the Legislature last year on tue streeoeaa-
ing question. Tie result Is that the streets are 10
worse condition than ever before, and II the cholera
and visits the homes Of gentlemen In the rural
districts he woald regard Just visitation o.
God for interfering with the municpa rights o. new
York. ,
Mr CUrrIss spoke at lcng:h in opposition TO the
measure any similar measure as an unjust and un,
waItantable infringement Upon the privileges and
rights Of great community. who possess the inteh'
gence aud ability to manage their own ioeai anars
much more economically. efficiently and satisfactorily
than auy legislative commission could possibly do.
The House then took recess until o'clock this
afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. BRAYDRETH spoke in opposition to the
Senate bill and in favor of the passage OF bill giving
the Governor the appointment of Commissioners. He
claimed the right TO legisate on the subject on the
ground that mpiority of the property owned in New
York is owned by persons living IN the rural districts
New orb is unquestionaby the most unhealthy civil
8ed city in the world and this because her beathlaws
are grossly imperfect Are We to have npaTn,san rs
sponSibtv He was in favor o. taking the retpopsi'
bilty. The Democrats have controlled the city Tor
many years. and during their management OF lis affairs
has been the most unhealthy civilized city in the
world. In Boston, PhladelpAia, Providence and other
cities the deaths are much less in proportion 10 popna
ton and they are Republican cities
M. LITTLEJOaS-Are the cities referred TO gov
erned ly state Commissioners ,
Mr. BRANDRETH did not know. but thought Boston
wrs. In Paris the mortality is less than in New York
and their health laws are administered by COmmis.
siOaer.
Mr.. LITILEJoHS-'Are not foreign cities under
different form of government from ours,
Mir. BRANDEEIH presumed So great success brought
great responsibility. The Union party has crushed oct
rebellion and raised 900 900 human beings TO freedom.
1t has crushed out traitors and Copperheads and if
they had the power they would crush out cholera too
Give US the Assembly bill aud we will clean tho streets
and make them fit to live in. We could almost annhi
late cholera, as we have the other pests that hare
visited the country. To do this, our Union Governor
must have power to appoint and thus take the re.
sponsbility that belongs TO us, and which we are
competent TO Discharge, We can eonhde IN Gov;
Fenton. Tie country has confidence in him. and
the Union party certainly ought 70 have. Ten
men in the Senate are for giving the power TO the
Governor and so IS in the House. Eighty five 70
q Republicans are for the Governor; the majority viii
stand by then position. Boilers cannot be ignorant OF
the fate of bolters. He knew there were divisions in
the Union party, but the minority must submit.
Mr. RICHARDSON favored the Assembly bill.
MIR. PITS thought that Mr. bergman IN changing
his opinion from opposition 10 support Of the Senate
bill must have witnessed scenes more remarkable than
those presented to HDeas during his descent into he'll
He agreed with Mr Curtss about the general principle
TO local self government but felt that he here TO
look after the interests Of the whole State and We ad
a right TO legslae for city that rose in rebellion
against the Government. burned orphan asylums and
hung men aud women to lamp posts. because God'hsd
given them little different color As 10 caucuses he
had not been able TO pass from bis room without being
harrassed bv some Of the eleven dissenters The
Democrats had held e9ucuses TOO ana The Great hogu
came down and told them they must vote against the
Republican caucus bill
A NOICE-WhO Is the Mogulf
Mr.. PfII-BRS. WOOD.
Mr.. CREAMER--Mr Wood advised in favor OF voting
for the radical Dill down to the inal vote
Mr.. CUETIs-Mr. Wood advised TO vote against ooth
bills
Mir. PHI proceeded TO say that lie regarded the
whole movement Is insidous blow at the Governor
by men who would DO anything for power, and who are
PLAYING into the bands Of the Democrats, Those az the
a.. sl.a r.Ift DAT. NJ
cd the patriot Wadsworth and elected Horaiio Sty.
mOur.
Mr.. GoopRIcH said he was in recent caucus and
was one OF the glorious eeyen but he considered that
caucus a binding one and should now vote WIZ Tue
majority upon the questions then settled.
Mr. j. C. ROGERS would vote Tor the Senate Dill not.
wihsianding the gentleman rom e,tches,er nsp cor
signed him, with the other ten who voted together IN
the caucUs TO political oblivion. He as opposed t.
any political machine 10 contract for votes out OF an AZ
tIcpdted pestllence. lie regarded thc Assembly ohl
as a scheme for the advancement of IA inciOn.
Mr. HosKiSs had listened for some. good reason
against the Senate bill, but not one hnd been offered
AS a principle be was opposed 20 commissions OF this
character but this he believed was demanded by some
great public exgency. 1t should lowever be made as
acceptable possible aud therefore u ought TO be
non partisan IL came too well indofsed by the people
of New.York and Brooklyn.
Mr.. TRYM,Sr-Upon what evidence does the gentle
base tie statement that tie people have asked ior
this bill.
Mr. HosKNs said he stated what was common runor.
Mr. CUKIIss said the Democrats Of NeW'lOTk were
un animoutly opposed TO both bills.
Mr.. HOsKISs believed there was never commission
organized upon political basis 10 govern New York
at did not iniure te party Responsible Tor It. FOR
tess and other reasons he should support the senate
Mr.. FERGUSON said, when the bill first made It's ap.
pearance here IL had names 10 IT, IL makes the term
Of the Commission TOO long and be thought Dr rhr.er
too old 70 enter upon the work. lie regarded TIE
Senate bill in the light Of close corporation got up 20
benefit Thurow Weed and his faction. and Henry J.
Raymond and his faction.
Recess until { 80 y. IN.
EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. j. l.. PARKER said be was elected by the
nion party. That party will be responsible TOR what
ever legislation is enacted here this Winter and he
was opposed 10 being made the tool OF ring whose
only aim was power. IL is claimed that The COmms.
sion should be partisan aud yet every Democrat
against it in any form IL Is reay masnanlnou' r
We viii receive merited rebake IRON those Who seat Us
here.
discussed different spirit than II had been to-day
1t is great question affecting the health OF New'l ork
in view Of threatened pestence The establishment OF
Commissions is dangerous at best Tor tae
can be tyrant well rs the sutoerat ~ had saiu
to-day that from rural districts have fight 10
legislate foi Now York, bat he dad not admit ~ except
upon direct necessity. lie had stepped aside rom
party caucus diciation because be loved Republican
Government more. Citizens Of New. iork aud Brook.
lyn had considered the Health bill framed one and
sent ii TO the legislature and that b oeght 70 nave
been passed promptly order 70 getready for the pes
lcnce; but instead O lobby arrives. holds
caucus In the Delayan House and determines upon q
plan to defeat the bill He believed II submitted to
the people Of New York and Brooklyn. not more than
20 900 votes would be recorded against the Senate BIN
The Ersnin9 Post one OF the most radical papers. has
iuportuned us not 10 make partisan commission.
Horace Greeley for the Senate bill until II was ru'
morcd that ThnrlOw Weed was In favor OF the same
thing and then political considerations induced a
change in the course Of TIE TRIBUNE. lie had faith
in the Senate bill and would support II. 1fyou want
sanitary bill pass this, and 1t would go into operation
tomorrow DO you expect Senstors to bow TO your
dctationf They human. and If We radically amend
the bill in the spirit here entertained II wll be lost
Mr. TREMAIN hoped the Senate bill would not be sub
sttuted and be assured the Democrats that however
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