The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-08
THE STATE CAPITAL.
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our SPECIAL ALBANY Correspondence.

The Constitutional Convention and the City
Of New York Proposition 60 Extend the
Terms Of Senators and AssembIymen--
Speaker Pitts and the House Copsuittees--
Great Competitions fer Membership Of the
Raiiread CommitGec Synopsis Of the hill
for a BOARD OF Metropolitan Harbor Com.
naissioners, &c.. &c.
ALBANY, Jan. o, 1885
IL my last letter from this city Of date gave
you condensed sketch Of the latest movements
nected with tho contest for United States Senator
planning the plans and Of the friends Of each
Of the prominent candidates There other subjects
which did not touch then but which Of equal inter-
est and importance. Among them should include the
State Constitutional Convention. which Ia attracting much
attention from many Of the leading Of the State.
IL designed In remodeng the present constitution,
make very radical changes In the manner OF the
government OF New York city. and most
Of the schemes now before the Legislature
will probably be thrown overheard by the delegates
when they come TO the discussion OF the municipal
affairs of the metropolis All the efforts being made
for board Of CONTROL board Of public works. commits
sons for the management OF our markets. wharvcs
pier &c. may therefore result merely In labor lost
There effort being made arrange for the extern
sion OF terms Of the existing Of the Senate
and Assembly. The deegn Is 70 give tho Assemblymen
thus doing away with tho necessity for any election for
those onces next November This project OF course de-
lights all parties in the Legislature amazingly II one
Of the subjects which will be brought before the Cons
tutiona Convention, and from ell learn powerful
effort will be made TO push !. through successfully.
The appointment OF committees another subject thst
agates members Of the Legislature and Speaker Pitts
has his hands full attending 10 al the applications which
made TO him every moment and honr OF the day and
night. The little man has no rect or peace OF
mind. He Is buzzed almost 70 death, and longs
for the time when he will be able TO announce
the names Of his committeeman The greatest compe
tition appears ~ be to get ON the Committee Rail-
rcads-a fact which worthy Of note showing that
during the sessions. The speaker has had many
applications Tor appointments on this committee that
ossns Mr. Do yo
want 10 get tie railroads toos" An answer in the
negative rsliests his mind greatly, while q. the same
so%nis On Cites ana villages Nsysaon and 4 COM
merce Roads ana Bridges and ways and Mesrs are also
ppsiniaent candidate for membership Of the Railroad
.Cbmmnee, and Harry Genet for Roads and Bridges
Oakley OF Kings laborns hard for the Craftsmanship
The bl given notice Of Last week by Senator Gbsen
providing FOR Board o. Commissioner OF whsvvss and
Piers FER ths cities Of New York and Brooklyn, will be
introduced nexsTucsday The foilowDsos brief synop
sis Of the MEASURE
metropolitan harbors district-the Governor to appoint
I'VE commissioner Of whaves and piers, one Of whom
shall ss. IN sooss S h one ss y =,
per annum; term Of once, ton years Either OF raid
commissioners may DO removed ny the Governor for
Cause and the usual provisions made authorizing
the appointment by the Board OF s treasurer secre
sary superintendent and other necessary officers ard
agents. The power and Jurisdiction Of the Board are
held TO cover the whsrvss piers, bulkheads slips and
in the district the object or The act being
cure and maintain adequate commercial facilities ac
commodations structures erecons and protection uron
the wharves and piers OF tbs district for each aud all
the various commercial interests involved.
Tie Board n authorized 10 establish general eys.em
Of wharyes and piers, TO compel al new picrs 10 DO
erected In conformity 70 their plan TO oversee and d.
rect all necessary repairs and alterations Of old piers kr
20 regulate the rates or wharfage the dredging Of the
alps and removal OF distractions therein, the hing IN
OF land under belonging said cities, the sale
lease Of the piers and whsryes land under water bs
longing SAID cities, the setting apart Of piers and
whAryes special PURPOSES and generally 10 vested
with such fun control the subject matter Is not
inconsistent with the vested rights Of the state. Of the
two cities and Of lessscs Of the wharvcs and
pers Full and detailed provisions are made for the
power 20 perform these duties, and the necessary
Safeguards agapst rs abuse are enacted The heropc.
tan Board VI Police 10 Ia certain cases directed TO en-
force the orders Of this board, and power gvcn 10 the
hoard 10 apply In IT, IN the courts for such
Aid A may be necessary The Board required 70 make
a. annual report thu Governor embracing the names
a its employees full description Of all liz property.
report Of s treasurer its acts and dongs Tor the year
With such recommendations may be nee sssary. Inc
financial needs OF the board are also provided Tor Tue
ssnery and police powers Of tho Boards OF Police and
~ Health are len NJ present. the Crotcn Board 10
allowed have proper outlets for sewerage purposes
The Mayors OF New York and Brooklyn are authorized
TO direct examinations al stated times into the action OF
the board The rights OF the New York Pier and Ware
are reserved other detsed provisions are made for
carrying GU, the general objects Of the bill
The lfntted sr~sss dcuatOvsiyp.