New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-18
Work Refor~ the Legislature.
IN THE SENATE.
EQUITABLE ASSESSMENT OF LANDS


Senator Sessions introduced a bill providing
that any pcson Owning land Ia any town Of the state
orthsr than that In which Lo lives. and feeling himself
aggreyed at the high rate Of taxation imposed by the
Assessors Of the town In which such land estimated may
appeal The hoard OF Appraisers. who shall appoint
cehodcr Of the town TO examine into the case and his
wrsITRv UsIos TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Senator Cornels bill proposes 10 legaIlzs the action
Of this Company in Increasing their capital stock
100000
Senator c. q. Cornelps bill proposes TO amend the
first section o the Act passed April H. ls6l In relation
10 contracts in the city II NewYork by striking out
the work Recorder and inserting that Of Mayor" In
HOUSE SAVINGS BANK.
Senator Low introduced bill to incorporate the
above institution naming as corporatoTs Iheo r. Tom
linson David Smith. Jno H. liaskin. Robert w. Why.
man aud Christian Is. Morrison.
IN THE ASSEMBLY.
SOTABIfs PUBLIC.
Mr.. Buckman's bill proposes to confer on
Notsries Public in the counties OF and Kings
power 20 take adayits aud certify the same. take and
certify the proof and acknowledgment OF deeds and
other instruments in writing
SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN PRISONS, &C.
Mr.. Littlejohns bin provides tina, the parents OF
vicious or criminal children. who able TO pay for
the support and maintenance Of such Of their children
as are confined in any penitentiary institution for
any oense, shall be required TO pay certain sum each
week for such support.
UPTOWN SAVINGS BASK.
Mr. Ievinger's bill Of incorporation names
James Ahes, Lous Brose Henry Clausen. Jr Christie.
pher Eberspack, John Faber Gottlieb Guntker. Emil
Heroid i. kontina, Chss. +. Kugler. John Krcss.
Frank Rupert Otto Sackcndorsfer and certain others
as corporators.
LIABILITIES OF IySKEEPERs.
Mr. PalmeIs bill. introduced into tho Assembly on
Wednesday provides that no innkeeper shall be liable
for the loss or destruction 10y fire OF property received
by him from any guest when II shall appear that such
loss or destruction the work Of an incendiary.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANIES.
Mr. Palmct's bill proposes To amend the laws in
relation 10 these companies permitting them TO increase
their capital stock 10 a.. 100000
Further. that the Directors may purchase vessels
propelled solely by steam, and issue stock in payment
therefor
CLOSING MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Mr.. Wilbnrs bin proposes TO repeal chapter i2 Of
the laws OF -62 In relation to closing up the accounts
of these companies.
YAISG FEES OF JUSTICES OF PEACE.
Mr. Bddlecom introduced bill fixing the fees OF
Justices OF the Pence, as follows In civil cases For
sunmons 23c.; warrant. Csc adjournment. 25c. ;
subpoena &c.; administering an oath loo hlnR every
paper &c. swearing jury, 23c swearing constable
iOc; trial Of ar issue in Of appearance, SOC.
increase Of answer 81 entering Judgment. 25c taking
afidayits lOc drawing any bond, 25c venue, 25c.
aidayits loci execution. Csc; renewal OF execution
&c.
CRIMINAL CASES.
Justices Of Peace shall be allowed for administering
nm OATH lCo Issuing warrant. 2Jc.i bond. 25c.
subpoena 25c. commitment. 25c examination Of
accused, ell every Adjournment. pc
SPECIAL SESSIONS.
For % venue. DC; swearing each witness. 100. !;
swearing Jury, &c swearing u constable TO attend
lOc; sabIena DC. each day spent In trial, g. &C.,
&C. at s0ns length.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Mr. Curtss bill provides that the president and Sec
Rotary OF each insurance company doing business In this
State shall make sworn statement weekly OF the
ditOn Of tie affairs Of their respective companies.
BROOKLYS AND NEw-Y0RK CENTRAL wAkEH0UsING
COMPANY.
Mr.. Andersons bill names Paul Spoford. Francis Lo.
land, Thos +. Sturgcss, Sands Tucker. Edw. Haght.
Louis Ludoyici. H. L. Corning j. G.. Whitney and
John q. Vose corpOrators OF the above Company.
The capital stock shall not exceed o. 900.
The Company 10 have power to guarantee the payment
of notes. bills Of exchange contracts &c, &c, at snch
rates as may DO established by the Directors OF the
Company.
Also. to take real estate and personal property and
advance money thereon
PRISONERS TEsTiyyING IN THEIR OWN BEHALF.
NJ Lsyinsers bill provides that any prisoner on trial