New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-18

e.. r.ssi.Isfive Proceedings on Nonday-Le''
a., fr.m senator In Bau-The Niagara GA
,o,-The Central RaiIrend Fares-Pros-
pse,s Of AdjOu rning on neutrality-suspicious.
Cor Cur-Driving In New-York Ciiy-The
Christopk er.sf. aud the Underground Kali.
road Bills Leu-The Rinderpest Bill-Thc
City Tax Rni Ordered TO Third Reading
f''" o'' '''--- ALBANY April Il, 1856.
rrE NIAGARA SHIP CANAL BILL
vas debated at length in the Senate last night amended so
O. to give the Canal Board supervisory poweri eying OF
tolls on the Ship Canal and ordered 70 a third reading.
rood rany members have the impression that if the b
fssses and the canal is built it viii up the Ere Canal.
J. Is, therefore, shenuously opposed. uyn ~"
whether there any foundation for this Apprehension OF
not but there is Of course it would nol ps aoSss 70
pass the bill. An amendment was carried ~ cOIlliev'
ard also In the Senate that the canal shall not be built IN
III tie Erie Canal is enlarged
LEGISLATIVE CORRUPTION.
The remarks of senator La Bau on Saturday wherein
10 alluded the floating rumors OF corruption IN the
Walls of Legislaon have had one good ELECT II has
pearcd theaiofead hals lor 'le ly DeS 9l we 'vn
Tia, make up what is known as the Inird House Ihey
TOOK French leave" the instant investigation was
Threatened and have not been visible since. don't know
That there is the least foundation for the stories ahOat
don't know that there has been single dime improperly
rsed here daring the past Winter don't know that there
corrupt man ID the Legislature; but have heard 10
Ttaed tat there is organized ring in that body,
embracing more than onequater OF the members, Win
chairman and secretary who are VIGOROUSLY aDOrng and
ton. hope there is not. can only say, should De
rsd 20 know what the facts are. hy impression has been
hat The present legislature Is great Improvement upon
Bmo OF le previous ones, but may have been deceived
b. appearances.
REFUYDISG TAXES.
The bin 20 prtvde for refunding to various Banks and
Insurance Comp uies, in NewYork and Brooklyn taxes
Illegally assessed on thcm passed the Senate yesterday
This easily done. Now cannot some plan be devised
whereby those who have large amounts Of property that
pught be taxed but nevertheless escape taxation,
B. made 20 pas IL those who pay too much can get their
lakes refunded those who pay too little ought to be made
% d,gOrge. o. 1t is poor rule that won't work both
ways
CLAIMS FOR CANAL DAMAGES
An important act relative 20 cams for canal damages,
De- was ordered to third reading in the Senate yester
day II 1 amendatOry of the Revised Statutes, and,
Among other things provides that claimants for damages
eaussd b. the canal shall Gle detailed statement, or
Chill OF particulars, OF the claim IL the Canal Appraiser
Once and which shall be verified in the manner that
poadines required by law to be This will, TO some
extent, check the Iapacty Of claimants.
eight days notice the Canal Commissioner IN charge,
and also 70 the claimant of the time and place proposed
Gr the hearing Of clans and IN case the claimant shall
fail o. bring lis 20 hearing, pursuant TO the notice,
unles lie satoo ry excuses his deiaul the Board OF
Canal Appraisers empowered 10 dismiss the claim, or
roL pros. the claimant This provision demands the
vigilance Of claimants that our civil courts require Of
BultOrs.
the awards OF Appraisers by providing that the costs
and expenses Of the State the appeal shall be paid by
the applicant in case ho shall fail TO recover favor
able award on bis appeal Il believed this provision
will save large amount Of expenses heretofore incurred
II bearing frivolous appeals.
These amendments carry out the suggestions OF the
Canal Appraisers in their last report 70 the Legislature
aud NEST tie decided approval Of the Canal Board.
TAKING BANK-SHARES.
The Assembly bill authorizing the taxation Of stock
holders OF banks and banking associations, which passed
the Senate Friday, one Of considerable importance
10 taxpayers and appears nc be right. The capital
Of National Bank cannot be taxed SUCH for the
Hat consists Of United States securities but the shares
the bank may be assessed and taxed As personal property
10 the individual owning them The distinction made IS
very nice one still, the Courts appear to have reeog-
lZed a. and IS probably correct. Practically, no lnlus-
hes Is done. mans means are invested IN bank, the
Partial OF which consists in National securities which are
drawing interest Of say per cent. Inis OF course, the
bank receives, together with the profits OF Its ordl-
nary business transactions, enabling the institution
10 make very handsome dividends Now, do
not any good reason why the shareholder
)hOud not he taxed on bis investment.
BE ddnot escape taxation when his stock was IN the banks
organized under our State laws Why should he DO eX-
imp, now The only thing he justly complain Of is
Lat probably not Onedth Of de property IN the state ever
gcs upon the assessment roll whereas his shares are
assessed and taxed at their full value. But this is the
lt of assessment laws which our Legislatures lack
sther the disposition or ability % correct don't know
precisely which As the bill amended in important
particulars IN the Senate, II went back 10 the House
whore it this morning referred to the judiciary Com
mites, with power to report any time.
IMPORTANT BILLS PASSED.
Tie Niagara ship Canal bill, the Albany and Susque-
hanna Railroad bill and the bill n facilitate the con-
nrUctiOn of the Whitehall and Pittsburgh Road, all
passsd the Senate this morning Thelast mentioned work
1 10 have a. 600 per mile as fast az it shall be completed
qle bill 20 aid the Susquehanna Road appropuates 3loth
Of mi. for years al $5OOO 600 the baanceapphca-
be 10 the Western Division, and which VIII secure the
COMPLETION of the entire linel40 miles. The road opens
~ an important section OF the State heretofore soaed
and will add largely TO its taxable property It's ends say
S0000O)0 II So the State will not be long II getting
back the million il advances.
THE CENTRAL ROAD BILL
was fully discussed in Committee By Messrs. Low, White
H. Murphy and Person this morning, and ordered 70
tAir1 reading.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Senate refused fix upon day for final adjourn
uent TODAY but voted 20 hold two sessions day, morn
ng and afternoon for dspOsing OF the business now be-
sore IT, The Assembly adopted resolution 70 adjourn
pine die Friday noon doubt If the Legislature can be
held together beyond that time.
THR CITY TAX LEVY
Is made special order by the Assembly for this evening
Rribery-Letier from senator TIA Bnu.
Tho following note addressed by Senator La Ban to
Senator Humphrey Is published a. Albany:
STATE OF NV YORK, SENATE CHAMBER }
ALBANY, April H. 1900.
IT, hon. VI. s. HUMPHREY. Sata,or 7Air'ish Dartet
remarks Saturday in relation 70 the railroad reports
inpes me- act Of simple justice 20 write personal e<
p.snation 70 be used you think best. 49,
lacty stated that did n9orse the runors TO which
Alluded but personal relations with yourself on the Com
which you Chairman have been 50 intimate and
friendly that deem proper % 70 stu as reaFdsyou
tk sad that the Of bribery had 10 reference 70
you that heard connected WITH them
t.hsr directly indirectly You VIII also suhr me 70 say
Committeeman and Senator and ny high estimate Of your
character gentleman would lead me 20 repe any sputa
ton upOa honor with the scorn which II merits am
Dir with sincere regard, yours &c.' n b. LA bA''
New-York Legislature.
-ALBAsY. April 10. loG5.
EVENING SESSION.
REPORTS COMPLETE
By'Mr. II. {. MURPHY-kor railroad III hudson-aYe,