The New York herald., 1869-04-21
THE STATE CAPITAL.


Discussion ON the Railroad Directors Bill
The Tax Levy in the senate-A Few
Amcndmemts-The Possible New Police
Commissioner-The Sheria's Bill Shaved
Dswn-The Decker Election Case Holds
Over-Holman's Veto Of Avcneue Rail.
road.
ALBANY, April 90, 1869.
very spirited debate occurred in the House to
day on the bill amending the actn relation TO the
Erie, New York Central, Hudson River and Harlem
Railway companies, providing that no stock
holder or director in the Erie road shall
be a director In any OF the other compa
nies. Mr.. La Bau, Commodore vanderbts SON.
in-aw and Mr. L. M. Kiernan took lively part In
the discussion against the attempt TO amend the
law Mr.. Hickman fought bravely and almost
alone In its favor. Kiernan made one OF his best
speeches-and he can alwa!s make good one-up-
on this occasion. He was probably stirred up 10 q
point OF more than usual eloqnence anu
earnestness from the fact that he was speak
ing against the views entertained ny many
OF his colleagues, and that he knew an ANTAGONIST
worthy OF his steel woud be IN the lets against MN.
Hitchman put his points strongly, .parrying the
thrusts OF his opponents with great dexterity. nc
which his calm, deliberate aud emphatic style OF
oratory always commands, and TO which ms POSI-
hm Tse r. ale arrows 6Srbed wh points as ne
as needles, and ieathered with wit and sarcasm.
which La Bau let ny at itchman seemed TO fall rom
the panopy OF the latter blunted and Intellectual.
Although the discussion was warm the result was
cool enough, for the bill was laid on the taoe for the
The senate spent its time to-day upon the tax
levy. Several amendments not materially al
fecting the total amount which the taxpayers
have to foot up were discussed. 1t does not look
Just now as If the four and half millions VIII be much
reduced although there Will be good deal OF shift
ing shunling nom item another The propo-
ston OF Senator Foeer to increase the sum for the
construction and maintenance OF public hydrants and
other necessary accommodations for the wayfarer in
the great city tract, Is good one. and should be
adopted. New York is behind all the cities III the
world In this regard. The absence Of these con-
veniencies is in fact, reproach to the government
OF the metropolis.
The nomination OF Henry Smith to the place of
Police Comm ssloner vacated by the resignation OF
Mr.. Acton, Is looked upon by both parties with con-
siderable satisfaction Il is not likely that the
democrats will endeavor to caucus another nominee
into the deld. AS far as learn, there Is dis
position to do anything OF the kind. On the con-
cumstances as very lair man for the place. Kings
county hoped to obtain place on the Board and is,
consequently disappointed; but 1t would seem that
the fates are against her.
The bill increasing the fees OF the sherif's once
mas been SO amended IN the Senate Judiciary Com.
mittee as to bear but the shadow OF It's former
Rreatntss" 1t Is quite probable that in Its present
soape being IN fact evscerated it Will receive the
unanimous support or both parties The causes re-
atng to partition sales to the collection OF fees for
serving attachments and to commitments have been
stricken out. SO that the bill is now comparatively
speaking, unobjectionable to those who opposed it
most relentlessly.
The case OF Hawkins against Decker. contest,up
the seat for Richmond county, whica was set down
for special order In the House. did not come up to-
day. Had 1t done so It Is probable that further
though the disappointment to Mr.. Hawkins would
no doubt have been severe, for he Is watching the
keenness oil hawk and the eagerness OF an expect
ant honorable membern Honest John pecker
having served out his hundred three dollar days.
and lew more without remuneration it is hardly
worth as,ng the Meeting hours of legislative life In
Discussing discussing the III A Legality OF nnseating him.
PREVIOUS TO the adjournment OF the Senate Cover
Az Avenue q Railroad bin, in conformity with S
protection OF Ile whole people Of New York
against the incorporated interests OF an ambitious
few. This veto did not come with surprise, nor ''un
that was in course OF preparation In the Executive
brain and was certain TO spring forth fully armed
You win see taat il Is comprehensive and simple @
document. although there is no denying
that, that many Of the Governors political friends
regret That he found II necessary to issue It.
They claim that this road would be Of especial con-
Tenlence TO the poor working people who reside in
BROOKLYN. However. this is an aspect OF the ques-
tion which, It Is fair to presume, the Governor has
not overlooked. This makes the thirteenth veto
which has been sent TO the Legislature. There have
been already only $50 bills signed out OF the multi
tude OF those which have been introduced and
bills are before the Governor for his approval
Hundreds are sun In process OF legislation. The fol-
lowing is the veto:-
s s aE G enss return without my .gS.ure Senate
road Company the city Of New York TO extend their rail-
Tosd tracks through certain cy
OF May thonssnd e-ht hundred and ssy,eiah,
S now before me smend0S Se Charter s sr to The e
company the privilege of laying rs tracks in
vide " G Tor 70 be pail therefor into the Treasury
tions stated by in MESSAGE sent 70 the Senate on the
lh inst in RELATION to the BIN authorizing the construction
Of railroad in 18th stree; and other city OF
sideration. JOHN T. HOFFMAN,