The New York herald., 1869-02-03
TIE STATE CAPITAL.


The Pilot Comrnissioners' Cause.-The Usnry
J.ws--Ons,nusht on the Railroad COmpa-
pies-The Central the Principal Object OF
| Attack. ,,, po, /, ,sso
The PILOT Commissioners have replied through
their secretary George W. Blunt 10 the resolution
calling Tor an account OF their incomes ana expend
lures. They ask for time on the ground that the
transactions extend over sixteen years. one week
more was granted 10 them to-day, bur 1t 10 UNDER
stood thar their accounts viii be sent in tomorrow.
The New York and Brooklyn Bridge Dill Is not
destined to go through without good deal OF oppo-
stion. Ii rs claimed that Brooklyn has an unequal
norton or control. to the extent OF s4,5o0OoO to
sl 900 in New York. The introduction Of the
bll TODAY was met with several resolutions on the
part OF Mr.. Richmond, of New York. He declares
his intention to contest the passage Of the b even
to the extent of making it party question. 1t is
hard to see what party has to do with enterprise
OF such universal usefulness as the East river
bridge, but II 1t should be made 10 take that
shane Of the republican majority can ktl IT,
Mr.. Bemus bill on banks VIII probably create an
excitement among these institutions
Mr Cullen, OF Kings, introduced bill TO-DAY
which. If carried, viii virtually repeal the usury
laws.
There is a well organized and perfectly arranged
plan now IN progress OF action 70 open terrible egs
atye fire cpon the New YORK Central Railroad. The
STRINGENT rule OF Commodore Vanderbilt has pressed
hardly the residents OF the various localities
from Albany to Buffalo, and the general management
OF the road is so obnoxious to these parties that
universal revolt exists all along the line--a revolt
which tits now understood will be led with undying
force and erect BY skiiful intrguant well known IN
legislative circles from the western part OF the state.
who is notorious for the industry which ne brings
TO bear upon all enterprises which he undertakes
and the success which attends them and who is,
moreover, thoroughly posted on New YORK Central
affairs and is prepared 10 rip mp the whole concern
AZ before mentioned. there is TO be COMBINED as
sault upOn all the railroads OF the State and this
movement win ba not only nomInally but really IN
behalf OF the unfortunate stockholders. The Cen
tral road more than any OF the Others Is
weak vessel and will undoubtedly come III
for the most rigorous investigation. the recent
issue OF scrip By Individual authority, TO the great
detriment OF the mass OF the stockholders who are
not in the Vanderbilt family ring, and TO the aston
ishment Of every one acquainted with railroad affairs,
has provoked such an amount OF indignaton tlas
the attempt ot the railroad managers to get their ac
ton legalized daring this session VIII -, pe
resisted with the most bitter hostility. The
plans, az | have said are already laid,
with every prospect OF beng successfully car
red out Wnen the battle begins it VIII open one OF
the most exciting features OF the present session.
The first gun fired IN the House to-day, IN the
shape OF 4 reso uton to appoint special committee
TO investigate the affairs OF the Central and Hudson
River Railroads and to ascertain whether they have
any legal. right to issue the extraordlnary
sition was made by Mr. Silkreg 70 place those
railroads that have violated teer charter under te
control of the Canal Commissioners. When The bisl
was passed taking the tolls OF the New YORK central
il was advocated on the ground that the road was
not paving q dividend. Toe late declaration OF
dividend OF eighty per cent on The stock Is there
fore, mystery which has TO be cleared up, and viii
be before those Investigations are over.
Governor Hoffman lett this city to-day for the me
tropolis, where re proposes remaining Tor day or
two.
C0nvoratioa Of the Grand Chapter af Wssops
OF New york--Proceetiinas Of the state
Medical Suciety-~Tac state Dental Associa-
ton.
ALBANY, Feb. .. 1882
The Grand Chapter OF Masonry OF the State OF New
YORK commenced IT'S annual convocation here yes
terday at Masonic Hall. The convocation is unusn-
ally large upwards of 200 chapters being repre-
sented by regular officers and substitutes. The an
nuai address or the G. H. r. renearsed the progress
and prosperity Of r. A. Masonry during the past
been instituted by charter and five or six bodies
have been set to work under the dispensaton. The
election for grand officers will take place tomorrow
The State Medical Society met here to-day and
held three sessions, which were mainly devoted to
the reading OF eulogiums upon recent deceased
members and papers upon the various subjects ap-
pertaining TO the profession. The attendance was
large. The President Dr. J. Y. Y. 0uackenhush. OF
this city. presided Committees were appointed on
business credentials and medical ethics. The COM
miifee on prize essays awarded the prize to DR.. j.
G. Hutchinson OF Brooklyn. for a treatise on acu-
pressure n new method OF arresfIng hemorrlla0e.
The state Dental Convention met at the CITY Hall
to-day. About fftv delegates are in attendance
The annual tex on dental colleges was raised 20 ten
dollars The treasurer reported the receipts for the
holding the annual meeting hereafter was fixed for
the last Tuesday IN July.
Henry lansing was to-day elected President OF the
Board OF TRADE OF this city.