New-York tribune., 1869-03-27
ALBANY.


mttee on Internal Afairs, Senator Tweed dissent
i1g agreed to report adversely on Senator Creamers
amendments to the Excise law. These amendments
are the most radical yet offered in the Legisla-
ture; in fact, their adoption would virtually
amount to q repeal of the present law. luis
morning the report of tho Committee was presented.
when Senator Creamer moved TO disagree, and thas
the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole.
In support of this motion he made bitter attacS
on the Committee which reported the Dill
and the policy of the Republican iparty in sus-
tanning it, but he said he took comfort from the faco
that as long as the present law was IN force. tho
Republican party was weakened. Senator van
Petten replied defending his Committee ana
his party He said that the Republican mem
bers of his Committee had agreed to reporu
favOrably on the compromise bill reported IN tne
House some days ago. but Senator Tweed wouid nos
agree to the House bill The Democrats are playing
their tactics of last year. in making great nolse
about the Excise law and amendments thereto DuS
still they win not support any measure amending
that law which has even ghost of chance OF pass
| ing both Houses They will support any measure
which is distasteful to the Republicans that the
latter will not indorse it. But when the Republi-
cans are willing to compromise the Democrats VIII not
have any of it, Their object TO repeal the law, but
as they would be defeated in that they are resolved
to kill all fair amendments in the hope that they can
make party capital out of it. Senator Creamers mo-
ton was agreed to by the vote of Mr.. Mattoon the
only member who voted aye The action of the seu-
ator created surprise throughout the Chamber,
| as it was generally known that he had agreed
! last night to stand by his Republican asso-
ciates He says that the only amend
ment he favors Is the one allowing places
| to close at a. m. and open at M, and that he
voted with the Democrats simply to allow them to
| discuss it. It is believed he did vote against the
amendments when they came up but in any event III
is consolation to know that the bill cannot pass, un-
less the liquor dealers succeed in getting another
Republican, which is impossible now. 1t takes IL
votes to pass the bill-Senator Mattoons vote would
| only give the Democrats l6
| This morning Mr.. Htchman arose to a question OF
privilege and denounced article in Hdrpe's Weekty
which asserted that he was trying to build mp a
| Catholic school system in NewYork to be supported
by the people. He denied that he had any such in
| tention, nor did he favor any such PLAN lie had
always insisted that his denomination should have
its fair share Of benefits voted by the State bnt be-
| yond this ne had not gone. ~
Mr.J C. Bancroft Davis was this morning the re-
cipient of compliment seldom paid to legislators.
| 1t was unquestlonably deserved, as Mr. Davis mas
won for himself the admiration OF the whole Legs
lature not only for his culture and accomplishments
| but for his wisdom and ability member. No
man ON the floor of the Assembly will be missed so
much, and no man could leave warmer friends than
he leaves. A little which the adjournment this
morning Mr.. Herman, Democrat. of New-fork, pre-
sented the following resolutions:
Whereas 1t has pleased the President Of the United
States Ulysses g. Grant to call to position OF hlgh
trust and honor esteemed friend aud learned col
Rgssersd Tat the members of this House. without
distinction Of party have heard with feelings OF pleasure
Mr. Davss @9Eled e vat 70 hs duties sna SI a
regard his appointment as not only eminenty nt Dus
as acknowledgment OF his talent integrity and
Resoirsd That we tender Mr. Davis, his departure
the that carries with him our most feryent
hope that these faculties & OF @ nG ana "a aher rod
him hosts OF friends in his new and enlarged sphere OK
influence .fi
After they had been read, he made an excellent
speech strong in language and beautiful in dchon,
highly complimenting Mr.. Davis. He was followed
by Judge Campbell. Mr.. Hustled Mr. Miller. Mr..
Hitchman Mr.. Sekreg, Mr.. Tower and Mr.. Jacobs.
who bore their testimony as to Mr.. Dayiss ability and
culture The roll on the motion of Mr.. MUIR
ply, was then called, and every member
on the floor recorded his name in the affirmative.
Unanimous consent was given to all the members
who were not present to record their in like
manner. Then Mr.. Davis arose and. in short
speech eloquenty thanked the members for their
kindness toward him, and assured them that the
memory of his Legislative would not be oblt
Grated soon. Mr.. Davis leaves for Washington to-
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morrow.
The Assembly Committee on Cities reported, this
morning two bills affecting Madison-ave. in your
citv One extends the avenue TO the Harlem River,
and the other from Twenty-third-st, in a straight
line to Broadway. The latter project will cost at
least 81, 100000 to carry it through
The last bill drawn up by Mr.. Davis is one which
provides for Court in New-York, who shall dispose
and take care of orphan children between five and
twelve years of age. 1t provides that the Governor
shall annoint two Justices of the Peace who shall
hold Office for foarteen years. and they shall dispose
of ALI truant children. sending those 10 Catholic
schools who belong to that denomination, and those
who are Protestants to schools of that denomination.
It is expected if the bill passes that Gov. Hoffman
will appoint one Protestant and one Catholic Judge.
Mr. Hartman has introduced in the Assembly bill
providing that it shall not be lawful for the Harlem
River and Harlem Railroad Companies 10
charge for the conveyance of passengers be-
tween New-York and Albany greater rate of fare
than $o nor any greater rate between intermediate
points on the line of either of said roads, in proper
ton to the distance between each point.
The Republican members of the Assembly held
caucus tonight. There were G2 members present,
Mr. Selkreg acting as Chairman. The Tax Commis-
sioners' bill was taken up and debated for over an
hour Mr. Calkns of Erie was the only member
who made a speech against making the question q
party one. The Committee appointed at tho last
caucus made report, saying that some legislation
was necessary for the Tax Commissioner Office; bat
that as the Senate bill was pure Democratic
ure, it should be voted against by the Republicans
The Committee further suggested that Committee
composed of Messrs. Campbell. Labau, Hegerman,
| SalLre0 KiIhan Richmond and Yonn plove should