The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-06
THE STATE CAPITAL.

0ul-Worklng men,s CsnyentfOm-The nas~
read War-Examlnstien OF Cornelius Ssas
Aln,o, Fsa ., 1881.
IRE VIEW scnool
host Of politicians from New York city arrived here
bate last night 70 look after the new school bill ana other
measures for municipal reform. In favor Of the bill Tor
metropolitan board Of public instruction appear crowd
OF republican general commrtee and Office holders
from Police Commissioners down 10 incumbents OF small
local positions Ex-senator NAniere, Charley Spencer
Jim Thompson Dan Conovsr and sinclair rousey are
among The champions OF the measure On the 0tnef
hand, Commissioners Laremore Mclean Allen aid
other influential members Of the Board OF Education
against The bill we're presented IL the Assembly.
Mr Bergman introduced two in It's favor and
M MI Sresmsr one AGAINST It The latter s.s
MI Mclean, and it's Secretary. Mr. Boese and opposed
tho bill on three grounds First because the aw passed
IN 1864 bad not yet had fair chance Of being tested
second because the existing school system superior
70 any IN the Union; third because would be unjust
to deprive the citizens OF New York Of the right or
selecting the proper officers 10 educate their chill
dren, especially whom abuse OF that night had been
charged against the present sys.em.
long argument for and against the new School bill
took place in the Assembly Chamber this afternoon
before the COMMITTEES on Colleges Academies and Com
interest was manifested in the proceedings Among
those present were Aessrs. A. n Lawr nee, VIM Z
onssis Henry p. West Commissioners Htcfman Farr
and larramore lpspectcr Kelley, superintendent Ran
dali, General John Foster Charles Bralnnrd Sinclair
Iouscy Eneas Elliott A. W. teega,t Robert Darragh
simon Hszieton Vim. Pabor G. s Spencer and Profess.
sor Horace Webster The speakers In favor OF The new bin
we're Messrs Foster Elliott and Tousey Their princi-
pal arguments wcro that largo and unnecessary 50 ms
supplying school houses; that sixty thousand dol
lars were laid out on one building which origl.
naly c0st but thirty thousand dollars; that the
School Boards INDUCED In nepotsm, appointing soos
nephews, nieccs cousins TO
t.Bces to the exclusion Of worthy people: that
rany OF the schools and teachers were wholly nnneces
sary that four hundred teachers might be dispensed
with and save the city $500 ooo thai tho schools the
not intended for political purposes solely for the
good of The people at large
MessrS. A. F. Lawrence and VIM. E. Curtis spoke
against the bill at considerable length and contended
that most OF the statements Of the advocates Of bill
We're utterly unfounded and unjust Mr. Lawrence read
from tho HERALD OF to-day the opinion OF eminent
Bostonan 10 the eject that New York possessed the
best school system in the world. Why then change
sought? Solely for the benefit Of some disappointed
politicians, some few men who Of that class that
believe the whole world Is wrong except themselves
proud OF their noble system Of education and the
best men OF the ci'y--uen like James w Gerard-ds-
nounced any attempt to deprive the people Of their cher
ished mode OF Common SCHOOLS. II said that i'm
proper teachers had been appointed unjust and
cruel statement never had been made. Every teacher
Superintendent OF Schools man euloc,zed by the ad
pocates Of the bill II hard therefore, for
or npropr TarIes 10 obtain appointments. The advo-
Gates OF the bill pretended that there nothing poli
cal in il, while the fact that the Republican General
Committee had sent up here resolutions recommending
The argument viii DO continued to. morrow
woRKIscMgS's COyvENnoS.
- The state Workinsnan's Assembly met here to day
Inc noon session Was occupied In the examination the
credentials OF delegates and listening tn the address
the President John Pow, Of Albany. The address recon-
join IN pettoDins for the establishment Of the eight
hour aystem by law, urges additional Legislation pro-
tect the wages Of workingmen and favors exemption
from taxation Of $1,000 income The aseynoon Session
was occupied in eoctng officers for the cnsuing year
and appointing committees and reading
Inc 1frnft1
Bunzlo Eight Hour League. urging the Convention TO
take steps 70 organize workngmens parry in The state
workinsnen. The following are the ocers FOR he on
suing yoar:-Prcsidcnt, William W. Macarthur, Troy:
First Vice rresdea harry Miller q Cohoes sscend
Secretary, James coDroy OF Albany; Assistant Secfo
tsry Andrew Murray, o. Little Fails; treasurer John
Convention then adjourpef till tomorrow
RAILROAD WAR
The investigation Of the difficulties between the Gen.
trail and Hudson River Roads continued before the
House Committee Railroads this afternoon The only
witness examined was Cornelius Vanderbilt who testified
Am President Of the Hudson River ana Harlem Rail,
road was present At meeting q the directors before
me break was made q Albany there Sas no proposition
road Ger know; the Hudson River made no pIo-
position settle the dculcs time; after the
Ssndass # ss ss5s % 'fnd The ons
sns T. va. % ssea ;. q mat d when
connection; supposed our terminus u ~ cse smo
buSh can't t 4 there s an, 10 ,ne ana
The ferriagc was free 70 passengers don't know aSo
freight bad stock in shc Central but sold only because
did not want have thing 10 do with tho new men
Who controlled 1t; had no confidence In Mr.. Keeps
management; had six thousand shares; did
ins he connection 4. Albany sold at a loss;
tho Hudson River claimed moro than pro "a q
rates. but The Central Railroad wcned TO use onr road
for tl~cUr four months rata rates, and
uns pg unless hey soud give their freight for he
roydd consider iGai three five hundred thoa.
-. Hxnx,
for the way which The Central Railroad wanted
the road. My son made the 100000 arrangements I
Of yh sas f q s0aSSy S0und
by the Central tho OF breaking the
they did not think dare make tho break but did
SO because We thought they would delay coming TO
understanding until spnng, and thon refuse entirely
Q the Central shonld refuse to carry The preoent
agreement would you break the connection again A.
10 not know abon, that; DO not think they win do
SCI hayo objections 20 the legislation prevent
such nsrruptions 10 trade and travel provided the law
he general and operating alike upon all roads, would
send the Central freight and they would send
back empty and had great difficulty in going hem back
at ALL had no mems Of telling how much they used
these cars; tho arrangement in rosard 10 hauling from
Ihirtyarst 10 Chambers street was made with Mr.
Richmond; w DO not desire 70 make dollar on this,
aud wiling they shonld get doDe cheaper IL they
can; u was intensson 10 continue 70 break long
tho Central rsfassd 10 carry ont their arrangement
less compelled by the law NE effect trade and conc
meree would be Injurious and Nigh. have been a pro.
hibton through freight; don't nk IL would afoct
the travel rs much. Y. Were you not aware shat In
publ.cf A. did not wsul 10 punish ANYBODY; I
only wanted our rights; the Law IL 400 allow
for me when have the power in my own bsrds; did
not think mach OF loyal remedies; I considered the
500 600 baessoie; was "a matter Of principle
desired to enforce " Tho Central bed not resc Ided
their resolution refused 10 pay their JUST proportion Of
expenses there would have been trouble; do not
complain because thoy cars but don't believe
they give correct scoount they doubtless used
side rose and their agents may not be able 70
tell after receiving BotIce OF the action of the Central
there were columitsees appointed 20 negotiate and the
break was NOS made nnul ! thought every means
Of Cancellation was sRhansted we said "you have
broken your contract what d. ycn propose 10 do in
place Of ~ They ,efussd 10 do anything; did NOT
meet with the committee In the evening; my evenings
devoted 20 whist, and don't allos business to m
terriers with the game in the subsequent arrangement
wo got what suited better than the 100000: f they
1--we up 10 Il won't 10 sond empty from
Albany 10 New York; have unkrdly feeling TO
wards Mr. Keep; the Athens road y the OF Nv
Keeps offence own e.quartcr of IL and Nr. Drew
onc-auarter; my connection With this road Is OF
tho foolish aois Of my lKc. don't think ID
effects the nudeSD Ciy~r Road iruronsiy. q
How much have you IN the Harlem railroad |?
A. I prefer not 30 alive inventory ~ estate How
much stool. have you m tie Hudson River Railroad
The witness declined 10 snrwer Drnt know whether
have controlling Interest; never have anv difficulty