The New York herald., 1870-02-03
The New City Charter in the
Assembly.
Genet's City Railroad ELL in the
Senate.
The Too Question-Jim living Ate:
the Ice Kings.
Congress Overhauled on Pay, Franking
and Mileage.
4 Uniform Excise Law Throughout the
State Decided Upon.
ALBANY. Feb. Q. 1870.

State Decided Upon.
ALBANY, Feb. q 1870.
THE NEW CITY QUARTER.
Alexander Frear relieved the public mind con-
stderabiy to-day by introducing into the Assembly
the long expected charter under which our city is
% be governed curing the continuance Of demo
cratic rule. Legal minds and political minds have
been engaged upon perfectlng the document for
nearly year; IN fact since the accession OF that
party TO power became foregone conclusion and
the means Of reforming our whole government
seemed Inevitably placed IA their hands, People
may be disappointed that 1t Is less radical In
tine proposed changes than was expected. 1t ap-
pears 10 be simply return to the old municipal
system Of restoring to the officials elected by the
people the authority combined, OF course, with the
responsibility to govern the city according to the
win and in interest OF the people who elected
Them and who pay the taxes to carry the govern
ment Irhe bilis published IN fun on another page
OF this mornings nEaALDl
THE ELECTION LAW
was also introduced by Mr. Frear. 1t is very simple
In provisions, ana carries out IN great the
views Of the Governors message upon the subject.
provides tnat lone hall the number OF inspectors
and canyassers shall be elected by the people and
one-nalf appointed Dy the Board of Supervisors.'
There ls no provision made for registry law, but
the polling places are considerably increased. It is
provided bat shall not be more 100 vote
in any one election district. The time iOr keeping
tue polls open is Increased TO twelve hours--nailey
from six 0'clock A. M. to Six O'Clock T.. NJ TITS is
the whole body OF the new election bill without
surplus language.
ONE HUNDRED AND TwENTY-FlFTH STREET RAIL-
ROAD BILL.
Tn the Senate the 125th street Railroad bill was
favoraby reported from The Committee on Rail-
roads. Inc only alteration seems to be that gen
0ral provision Is inserted that The company shall
streets or avenues IN the city and The sherr IS tue
person designated 10 sell the franchise instead OF
the Commissioners OF me sinking fund. THIS IS
within wheels, and there is latitude enough IN the
bill TO gridiron the city. That The Sheriff is inter
ested Is apparent from the Tact oil ms pleasant coun
tenance belug seen III the Senate Chamber and IN
Gloss connection WITH Senator Genet who reported
the measure.
Senator Tweed gave notice that he would intro.
duce TWO bills tnat haze Tor their object the extern
sion and the purifying Of the gas 0 New York. One
notice seems TO Indicate that o bill TO organize
new gas company will result from tie notice the
otner that the illuminating power and the price ol
this most necessary producs should be limited and
under the control OF the Legislature. The outrages
committed by the several companies the manner In
which tney hold the pubic In contempt tile charges
which they make for poor article OF gas lS SO
general aud 50 extended, thar the people IN Their
Mr. Mitchell introduced bill tins morning that Is
an amendment to his original pill, rendered just
IN his opinion by the reduction In the prlce OF coal
IL provides that the light furnished by the gas com.
panies shall De OF sixteen candles Illuminating
power, aud shall be furn shed at maximum price
OF 81 so per 1000 feet. Tie great value Of this Ui
State.
MI. James Irving introduced most important
resolution IN the Assembly today upon question
community. IL refers 10 the price and quantity OF
the Ice supply. II appears ttas the ice dealers
pounds or twenty dollars ton twice the price Of
coal. Mr. irving with view 70 correct this extor-
Ion and having IaI xnowiedge Inal tne nee compa.
following res0ution:-"Tbat special committee Of
shree be appointed 10 inquire Into the quantity
contained III each OF tue ice houses south Of Albany
and IeDsslaer counties owned by companies fncorpo-
rated under OF the laws Of this State guam
ttty stored in and the quantity transported TO the
CITY OF New iork during each Of the three past years.
and all matters pertaining 10 the cost and expense
s tn S i 70 ING SS o. S a to
wnOe ice question, matter which will be exceed
ingiy acceptable To the people.
Senatorial Caucus ON the Governor's Nomi-
nntisns-The Confirmation Of NIessrs. Miller
and Howell Ccrtnin-The New Excise Bill
A Uniform Inv for All Localitics- Mn sonic
Ball at Tweeaie HalL-Iseception by Cover
nor Hoffman.
ALBANY, Feb. q 1870.
The Senatorial caucus held by the grave and rev.
-erend Seignors this evening at the Capital had
rather satisfactory result, as far as the nomina
ti0ns OF the Governors not yet acted upon con.
eerned. The difficulty as to the confirmation OF
Mr.. Miller, OF Rochester. for insurance super
intendent, and Mr.. Daniel c. Howell, for bank
SUPERINTENDENT whatever 1t was, vanished when
the subect came to be sagcly and seriously consd-
cred in caucus. Both Of these gentlemen will be
confirmed In Executive session tomorrow. THIS is
certain. The opposition to MIR. McConche, Of Troy,
as Commissioner Of the Capital Police, remains as
strong as ever, and his name Will NOT receive the
favor OF O confirmation tomorrow.
The Senators at caucus had also under discussion
the various propositions which have come before
their body relative to an EXCISE law. After some
discussion OF all the plans and bills upon this SUBJ
teet there appeared to be unanimous opinion to
towns and villages of the State exempt
tng mono and depressing none. bat making
consistent w,th the wants and requirements OF the
different Localities. Whatever action may arise In
the Senate from the treatment OF the subject Will
not Of course affect the general aspect OF the metro
poitan excise law as embodied in the new cha tier.
may add that the caucus this evening mad, SO lar
as It's results are known given evidente OF Increased
harmony IN the dominant party.
Tie Tree masons' ball at Twiddle hall is q r ag-
nincent affair The room is brilliant and gorgeous
An les decorations. Beauty and fashion, not alone
OF Albany but from distant towns and cities, and
enchantment 70 the view. some OF the best dressed
Moor, and not the least attractive anon,
them are escorted by members OF our
New ofk LeR.siaLlye ueiesatlon VIII not make
any inv9ious seiectons on this point The Brotners
Oi the Royal Arch make a fine snow in their cooked
hats feathers swords and double breasted brass
buttons Jerome BUCK the New York Worthy or
Most Worthy Grand Master. as the case may be
nourishes IKE green bay tree and smiles upon the
company patronizingiy
Governor Holman had an elegant entertainment
this evening at which he received The delegates of
aue tate Medical Society. Some OF the aulest med-
ca nlen ioln all parts or the state were present in
,ciudn2, of course, the prominent physicians OF
albany. DR.. Carnochan, tue new health officer was
Nong those who paid their respects TO the Governor
:, {tnis OCCASION and no doubt found that pleasant
on >Ortup,ty 10 ihank the Governor for lis recen,
eev Stlon 10 important an 0iiiee. A very agree
ehe sature In the reception was The presence OF The
med,c, u Rentlemen who are members 0i the Assem-
nirNi,. J, Lamorie, Dodge, Alben aud Hewitt. Tht
~So,a ar Nr was worthy OF the hospitality which al
sWmys cna,. Ncterlzcs Governor Honnan's mansion.
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