New-York tribune., 1867-07-17
THE CONVENTION.

CITY MATTERS TO BE INvEsTIGATED-PLANF FOR
THE GOVERNMENT OF CirIEs-coNTlNUA-
TION OF THE SUFFRAGE DEBATE
ri TELEGRAPH
ALBANY, July 16-The Convention again 0c-
cupied its session in the consideration of the re-
port of the Suffrage Committee. No amendments
were offered: and the debate was principally con
fined to the question OF separate SUBMISSION. MI
Gerry Dem, Ncw-Yorkl. and Mr.. Hale, Rep, ESSEX
took ground III favor of a separate submission OF the
question, chiefly on the score Of precedent and Mr.
Axtell rep, Clintonl spoke in opposition An effort
was made, without success, to induce the COnyen-
ton to hold night sessions for the purpose of ending
the speech-making on the Subject, but it was de-
feated on the ground that lit would interfere with
the work of the various Committees. In this
ton it was stated that some of these Committees
would be ready to report in day or two and this
action would tend TO shorten the debate
large number OF petitions presented principally
bearing upon the question of prohibition.
The following memorials and resolutions were pre-
sented
Mr.. GOULD Rep, Coumbia) presented memorial
against appropriations to sectarian institutions.
Mr. HARRIS Rep. Abany)-The Baptist Association
OF Long Island presented memorial on the subject
memorial from the citizens Of Albany, the same sab
jeet, was also received.
era thousand citizens of New York against prohibtory
legislation. - ,,
signed by Mrs Horace Greeley and other ladies' In favor
Of female suffrage.
the citizens of Ontario County on the same subject
Mr. BALLARD rep, Cortland) presented the memorial
OF the citizens OF Cortland County III favor OF hquor pro-
The PRESIDENT presented the report of the Auditor
relative the extra amounts paid 10 the canal cOntrac
tors for the past years Also from the Commissioner
OF the Land Office relative TO the Salt Springs Of the
Mr. MERRITT Rep. ST. Lawrence) called up the reso-
luton offered last evening for postponng all propositions
separate admission OF amendments 10 the Coestitu
ton lie said he had offered this resolution SIMPLY
matter OF expedency ana gave nouce that ne would call
Mr. S. TOWNSEND Dem. Queens) called up the resou-
ton heretofore offered by him. proposing plan for the
organization of the Legislature and II was referred to the
Committee on that subject -
BY Mr.. BELL Repr Jeferson)-That the Committee on
state Prisons be authorized 10 send for persons and
papers order TO examine into the affairs Of these inst
BY Mr. DUGANNE Rep, n. Y.l-That all laws relating
TO the Excise on intoxicating drinks and upon the regu
year shall be governed in their provisions, and equally
Operays the state pan for the
organization OF the legislature which referred.
M Of D @ S% SHS So
New-York bar; 10 was referred 10 the committee on
those ofhe first class and those of the second the eec
ton of Mayor to hold office FOR four years for City
Aldermen cities OF the first class aud OF Aldermen only
in cities OF the second class Each Board Of Aldermen
shall consist twelve Aldermen three 20 be elected each
year aud hold office for four years Zach eector can
vote for two S az s e 5ecareS zach eeeter
votes Assistant Aderman and each candidate re-
hold once for two years Subordinate executive officers
shall be appointed the Mayor by and with consent OF
Boards Of Commissioners. The Legislature
may appoint Boards of Commissioners for particular de-
and hSeTen anG e so during
havor The same tenure OF office applies to minor oces
vested IN them by the legislature They shall have no
executive power and none 10 grant franchises &c JUS
tces OF the Peace may be appointed by the Mayor,
Police Magistrates by the Board Of Police Commission
news The advantage proposed 10 accrue will be:
FIRST There will be but four persons TO be voted for Mt
OF known character The minority viii be represented in
the Board Of Aldermen Any class embracing netenth
be represented. IL will render ring
2eeond: City Councils would have better knowledge
third: The city Council would be less exposed to the
Fourth: The Mayor will be the responsible head of the
FdS: Minor offces will become permanent reliance
TO their possessors long their duties are faithfully
Mp' BARTo Dem. Tompkins) called up the resolution
previously offered by him asking for younous informa-
iOn from the Superintendent Of Public lie StrgfSn hs IL
Richmond, Chairman OF the Committee ON Education.
ton desired Mr.. BARrO in brief speech said that he
was opposed to pacugso much power in the hands ofa
Mss 70 prolonged but desutory debate and was con
cluded by an amendment OF Mr. ALVORD, asking the
superIptendept how long IL would take to provide the
statistics asked for and what part in possession OF
his Office and other State departments aud what must be
souRht for from external sources
Mt DEvEIIN Diem. N. " offered the following:
Resoired That the Controller OF me Cty oI OK
OF the paid by him or his predecessor IN Office TO
charitable institutions including juvenile asyiTms & snd
the institutions respectively TO which such amounts nave
been paid, and the sum paid 10 each. ,...,...,.
This report win be supplemented by another inquiry as
to lands leased for religious and charitable Institutions
subject The subject VIII be thoroughly examined
whichever the figures may lean, there Is AN evident %
preparations to such objects Many go further and pro
nose 10 tax the OF church property in the State
believing it would be better for both tho church and
State. - MI. A.. ,..,,,o
Of tho city Newor report to this Convention the net
sums annually received from the several services named
IeHption of The city debt the payment OF the in
terest the city debt during the years from Si TO 1900
in each OF said wears in granting such licenses collecting
such fees and in legal efforts TO enforce the payment or
collect tho penaes for noncompliance 10 law OF Oiul
in each OF such whether such expenses were
allow ed by the Mayor and Common Connc OF te Sy OF
NewYorE or by the Board Of Supervisors OF he county
VIZ Ers-For licenses pawnbrokers and to dealers in
second hand furniture metals and CLONES
fees for market privileges and market rents fo"Ifor
ns iees nes Collected by Clerks Of Courts sren
For tavern and excise licenses Laid the table under
ag truthIy given, It will show that for at least eight
Years Of the time the outlay item was about three
short returns which will be evident in many others
Mr.. BELL Rep Jeferson) offered resolution anthor.
zne an evening session during the discussion OF the
suffrage question He proposed t for the purpose OF
enabling those gentlemen who were readylo speak upon
this subject 10 have opportunity OF relieving them
selves He thought II wonld facilitate the aDors OF the
| Convention and shorten the session
Mr. ALVORD (Rep., Onondaga) opposed 10 on the
ground that the work ofthe committees and snbcom,
ittees occupied the tune OF many OF the members % % M
late hour Of the night He, therefore, moved that he
question laid upon the table The Yeas and Nays were
called for and his motion was lost by the Following No'e
Allen, C. l., Corning kordn, robertson
| Allen, M, Curtis, keeha"' RDg 1,,.,u a D.