New-York tribune., 1867-06-22

the resolution passed, that it had taken wrong
direction, and IL should have gone to the Auditor The
various State Departments had been busly EN-
Poyed In preparing statements for the use OF the Con
yenion since the law that called it was passed.
They were working with rapdity, and could not work
faster with accuracy The Sccretery Of State Controller,
the Board had received this communication respectfully
Ihey had no: acted arrogany. but for the information
could get all that they desired from the proper officer
IL was not now the time to speak the canal question
happy to cross anees with the gentleman from Wcstches
r or 10 march arm IN arm with him to the same results
MT schO0nmaker OF Ulster followed in defense OF the
original reference OF Mr.. Greeev's resolution.
Mr. Conger was In favor of modifying the resolution so
Canal Fund, with n request that the information desired
shail DO given by them. After some further dscusson
tuesday next !; and il was thus settled.
The Convention thus stands adjourned until Monday
evening next. Few committees may meet IN the in
terim; bnt the majority Of the members will take the
hrst train OF boat for their respective homes
ALBANY, June 2l-Mr MERWIN tRep.) submitted
plan FOR the judiciary preferred by Justice Of the Su
Mr. GROSS Dem1 submitted a memorial OF the citizens
OF Newfork for greater liberty of religious privileges.
REroRIs FROM rnE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE.
Mr. FOLGER tRep), from the Committee on the Judi
cary. reported resolution authorizing the said Com
mfee 10 take testimony concerning funds held by the
that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from the
consideration of the question as to whether Jurors may
number; also, for abolishDg the fees Of all Judicial
table for the present. Carried .l
Mr.; SEVER tRepJ was in favor OF exchanging debates
aud documents with the Constitutional Convention of
Mr. MURPHY Dem.) moved to extend the same
courtesy the Constitutional Convention OF Maryland
Mr.. WEED. Dcm.) thought the amendment offered
should .sl s, be- an independent proposltiSn; o.,
stance and not particular 10 the FORM but at the
suggestion Of the gentleman from Clinton ir Weed he
Mr.. ALvORD GsepJ renewed the amendment. with the
addition that the Maryland Convention be requested 10
slunp nfa attifh
The report was then adopted.
PRINTING VERBATIM REPORTS
Mr.. FIELD scp) moved reconsideration OF the vote
had yesterday adopting report providing for the print
INK of verbatim reports
Mr.. GERRY DEM moved that the Board OF MotrOpO
tam Police he requested 10 send extra copies OF their an
nual report 10 the members OF the Committee on the
Pardoning Power Carried
kisOLUTIONs.
BY Mr.. T. BROOKS (Dem). That the Legislature shall,
az the first session after the adoption of the new Const
tuition, pass general act Of Incorporation prescribing
form W for every city III this State having
population Of l00o All authority conferred by said act
hereby vested with qualified voters themselves through
Mayor and one or more legislative bodies To he elected
BY MI. HAND (Rcpl-That the Committee Suffrage
inquire whether persons addicted tn abtual drunken
should not bc prohibited from voting; also whether
persons IN rites frequently convicted Of oense. below
the grade o infamous crimes should not be denied the
right of suffrage. Referred
BY Mr.. :. TOWNSEND DEM That so much of the cx-
pndues of the state required Ia be raised ny taxation
for general purposes he allotted To the several counties
solely upon the basis Of population Referred
T.
isaurc from passing any bill within five days OF ITS ad
authorize individuals and corporations To appropriate
lands aud uninroyed water privileges, on making com
Mr.. COT Id RepJ called mp n resolution relative to
criminal Statistics which adopted.
Mr.. \. j. PARKER UDemI offered "A resolution that the
Committee Cities shall inquire into the proprcty Of
providing for the government Of all cities by general
thereto he prohibited. Referred.
Mr. LAPiIAM offered resolution asking the Governor
therefor il was laid on the table for the present.
Mr.. Bell dep1 offered resolution calling upon the
state. IL went over under the rules.
Mr. MiLER RspJ % Offered & re'%n ,S1 rre.,s ~ nm
claims for damages that have not accrued within the last
ss Mr. MERwiN RcpJ-That Senators shall hold
oce Tor four YEAR. apd nd sr pn5er er,s shan & De
year and every 2jO population shall be entitled To one
member, and that they he elected by single districts Re
By Mr. DUGANNE RcpJ-Inqulring whether any In
dusna interests are crippled by the existence of ieuda
By Mr. 4. L. LAWRENCE lDem.)- IS to the exped-
cmcy of amending the Constitution. that all bulls Tcai
ing ia taxation of property shall originate IN the House
BY Mr. LNNDoY d,cpl-To amend the preamble and
allow witnesses To givc bail. Referred.
Mr. GRAVE, uiepJ called mp the resolution Tor hp,
pointing Committee of lNc To whom sill DE- referred
ihr question of female suffrage.
Mr.. WEED DEM moved that the resolution be re-
fcrred standing Committee an the Right Of snfage
By Mr.. CARPENTER ,RepJ-To erase from the consti-
tuition the clause aud the jury shall determine Inc III"
and the fact" Referred
Mr.. GRAVES nepJ called up the resolution relative TO
the aducTation Of intoxicating liquors, ana inc pro
hbition Of the sale Of the same.
Mr.. BALLARD (RepJ moved that when The convention
adjourn 1t he 10 Monday evening next AT "a o'clock Car
ricd, ~ To &c.
Mr.. GREELEY tRepJ called up the communication
from the Commissioners OF the Canal Fund.- III answer 10
resolutions of inquiry introduced by him lie moved to
return the document to the Commissioners. He SAID the
communication very unsatisfactory lie iid askeu
for information because lac wanted something ia taDar
and intelligent form, that could see what eac canal
lid the State, and the amount oi their earnings
the communication did not meet us eAIe9allos h iho
review the earnings and expenditures ol the
canals. For The past three years the people @ eoecle
n ON the Gcncssee Valley canal ana ,a OUT ~ ~. ] ~ WIS
question whether the State was to continue lhs Iuous
business. He wanted statement 10 snow ihe account vi
the people with the canals IN orat l an @ R ST. s here
IL stands. The answers the Commissioners Dt sen. mr. IT,
combined evasion and efrontciy. They dd iot give he
information called for III the manner required ana III the
Mr.. AfVORD RepJ said the resolution OF the gem
tleinan from Wesichtstcr oireeley Gaining Ior W ia
tiou relating 10 the canals should have been sent 10 the
Auditor Of the Canal Department Al the nlofmaton L
called for in the custody OF that 0cer II Ms & a % &
rcsolnti should he directed TO tat ocer All Tue IoTce
the state Hall was devoted 70 pr1Pa,s a n we All
the information desired The resolution provided ia!
information need not be given by e @ ~
had carefully and respectfully considered the iesou3
and had sent this Convention Iespcelm , ,
hoped the motion to return the communication woud not
CON(ER (DemD moved 10 ir,
oon that the communication be returned To the Com
the Canal Fund.- with the request that they
furnish the information called for at the earliest ac
tcable date. ,,o.,, .,
Mr. GREELEY moved to defer further consideration or
the subject until next Tuesday. Carried.
RESOLUTION
Nr yEEDER neml moved that the Committee on
peht of suffrage inquire into the propriey OF granting
female citizens of this state, who have arrived a te
ace of Fl years. the right to vote and 10 ENJOY al tho
mi yi cCes OF male citizens. Referred -.
Mr COOKE Caep) called mp the resolution calling upon
the various IN the state for the number OF cases On
the different calendars Adopted A.
Mr. ROBERTSON (Deni.) moved to amend the pre-
hle and bin OF Rights to prevent the Legislature
from being embarrassed by constitutional piohioulon
,n allowing criminal 10 testify in his own favor, as
allowed IN civil suits. lit, .t,t,o 20 ais
Mr. SMITH (epJ called up resolution relative 10 ois