The New York herald., 1869-01-08
THE STATE CAPITAL.

Albany-The Fight Waxing warm-Horace
Greeley Lobbying for Marshall d. Roberts.
ALBANY, Jan. z. 1863.
THE SENATORIAL CONTEST.
The faces OF members and Senators united In one
wreath OF smiles to-day. Eternal sunshine seems to
have settled their heads not because the weather
exceedingly beautiful but because the news went
round this morning that Morgan has arrived In
truth, he did turn up at the Deavan, and sooner
was the fact known than eager inquiries were made
as TO ''whether he had brought his trunks" II
is very well known that Fenton's trunks
are already here, and 1t now remains
for the members, Senators and the lobby
to ascertain which the heaviest, which no doubt
they will de In q very short time. Judge Davis aud
Mr.. Griswold being now counted out OF the contest
for Senat0rship the third manfor 1t appears to be
settled that there Is to be triangular afar-w he
Marshall o. Roberts. the most liberal candidate OF
the three. Hes at present only whispered about in
the halls and streets. but 1t well understood that
he win enter the deld Greeley Is sauntering around
here, with his hat on the back OF his head and
bundle Of papers sticking out Of his white coat
pocket, in the Marshall o. Roberts interest. He
is not unfriendly to Morgan, but it Is
said that he has expressed the opinion
that both Fenton and Morgan are demoralizing the
party by their bitter and acrimonious conflict; that
the great commercial interests or New York should
u
Roberts understands them thoroughly; while at the
same time he would make no distinction between
radicals ana conservatives Dut would serve 70 heal
rement Of Judge Davis is the result OF the treachey
Of Fenton, who, It Is said, made compact with him
that he should be nominated as the Western candi-
date and has now sold him clean out Mr. Davis
feels mortified at this treatment that declines
both at the Delavan, but believe have not met.
=, Inc democratic minority are taking things easy
predictions, and these are not in favor OF Fent0n
Ine democratic eld Is therefore stu open to the
have left to be present at the ball OF the Americus
Club in New YORK tonight. Mr.. Tweed has mag.
where he has been presiding in state and overlook
ing the forthcoming destinies OF his party, and the
thousand little and big schemes and bills that to
occupy the attention OF the Legislature with refer
ence to New York.
Both houses adjourned at an early hour until next
Wednesday, The recess will be occupied In shaping
the House committees. Meantime members
turning to their homes, where no doubt. the in
trgues for the United States Senatorshp VIII be
vigorously carried on. Albany viii be nearly de-
serted until Monday or Tuesday, when the Legisla-
tive birds viii all come focking back again.
LANDING PASSENGERS IN NEW YORK.
Mr.. Hasbrouck has introduced bill providing
that from and after September !, 1862 1t shall not
be lawful for any steamboat, steamship vessel
used by the NOrwalk. Bridgeport New Haven, Hart
ford Stonington, Fall River, Norwich and Worces-
navigating the sound. 70 land any passengers
or freight below the foot OF Rivington street,
under penalty Of Tor each oenee The
posed act shall not, however, AFFECT the existing
rights of ferry companies whose boats ply and run
between New York and Brooklyn.
JURISDICTION OF NOTARIEs PUBLIC. 80
Nj. John G. Jacobs has Introduced Dii providing
that every notary public may perform the duties OF
his Ofllce In any counties lying adjacent TO the
from which he has been appointed.
REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
PILOTS.
Mr.. Russell Sturgls president OF the Board sent to
the Legislature this day the annual report OF the
Commissioners OF Pilots for the year 1865 which
we condense the following items OF news regarding
the action or the pilots during the past year:-The
existing system OF licensing pilots by way OF Sandy
Hook has been found BY experience to be wise and
beneficial In is operations, and while dissatisfaction
on the part OF shipowners who desire permanently
to EMPLOY favorite pilot has caused attempts to be
made to override the regulations OF the Board by
special Legislation, the commercial community IN
general acqnesce In the proprety OF the regulations
adopted by the Board.
Under the acts regulating the harb0r complaints
have been made to the Board duriag the year under
which notices were served follows:-To remove
merchandise irom piers. s. permanent distractions,
o; repair piers, 49, dredge slips, q remove sunken
wrecks, 81 remove scow load OF stones, /. The num-
ber OF wrecks removed by contract since last report
All dredging machine owners were advised that no
further dumping ground would be allowed except
under written permits from the Board, 10 be issued
upon special application I'm each case and that after
December 81, 1888, no permit would be gwen to
dump any dredgings In the waters OF the port.
The laws regulating the harbor are found insufficient
TO prevent encrOacnment and improper encunbrance
by many owners and lessees OF piers, and the Board
respectfully recommend that the existing provisions
OF the law should receive such careful scrutiny by
the Legislature TO remedy these defects and fully
the purposes which this important department
report ls q communication from the superintendent
OF the United States Coast Survey. showing the
changes which have occurred within the last five
years III the channel or the harbor OF New York. be-
tween Governors Island and Robbins Reef. The
Board ask that proper provision may be made for
the expenses incurred by them during the year.