The New York herald., 1870-01-21
THE NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.
Erie Overcharxss-BiIis Intreduc-d.

Erie Ovorcharges-BilIs Iutroduc~d.
The Senate met at ten O'Clock A. NJ. ana after
prayer by the Rev. Mr.. stoddirord the following pc
ttions were presented
Mr.. j. w. TAYLOR from the Rogers Locomotive
Works, OF Paterson. protesting against the enor-
nous cnarues for freight over the Hudson aud Pater
son Railroad by the Erie Railway, working tho
same and praying for repeal OF the privileges
granted to the Erie Railway to run on the Hud-
son and Paterson Railroad or tile charyer Tor new
road.
Mr.. HOPPER presented petition relating 10 the
same subject from citizens OF Paterson, numefously
signed.
Mr.. J. w. TAYLOR presented another petition OF
like import and in doing so moved that select
committee OF three be appointed. VI whom the mat
ter should be referred. short debate ensued a. 10
whether they should be referred to special or
standing c0mqfttee which was decided by referring
TO special committee OF three.
BILLS INTRODUCED
Mr BowsE-To authorize the freehoiders OF NOR
IT'S township to erect soldiers and sailors monu.
ment.
Mr NrxoN-A further supplement to the charter
OF the Morris and Essex Railroad Company.
Mr WooLvERroN TO incorporate the Mercer
County Bank OF Trenton.
Mr. NIxoN-An act 70 simplify pleadings and prac-
Mr. WuEy-To appoint commissioners to super
INTEND draining OF certain lands IN Union county.
RESOIrT ONS.
Mr. LITTLE-a resolution TO allow all bills presented
after the 10Eh OF March. not strictly public bills TO
lay over until the next session II the Assembly con-
ours.
Mr.. Corr moved TO make it a simple resolution
and not concurrent; giving as reason that the de-
sired end would thereby be effected. Some dis
ally offered.
the appointments OF q stenographer to report the
senate proceedings In full, which provoked u con-
tors laboring under the impression that the news
papers would publish their speeches In mil n they
were WEI supplied with the copy. INC resolution was
session.
The following were nominated by the Governor as
commissioners, and confirmed by the Senate-FOr
New York, Thos H. Blanst, q. I. Henry. Eliot Ian
ford. Sergeant p. Stearns, John G. Noe, Edward s.
Gllnch John uadwallader; Horace Andrews. Wiett
DehiSe, John l.. Anderson, l.. Henry Morris, Chas
Hlchardson. Theo. T. Jackson ana Y. Sterne. For
rrennsyivanla, Henry Phillips 4. II. Jamison,
Force.
Ins Senate adjourned unta Friday at eight A. Al.
to adjourn until Monday. at eight T. NJ.
The House convened at ten O'Clock 4. NJ, and the
SPEAKER announced as the Committee ON General
Laws Valentine, BrlnckerhOh, ana House.
Among the bus reported was supplement to the
Columbus and King0ra Railroad Company, autho
rlzing the company to extend the road
| lrom Its present terminus at Columbus, IN
Burlington county, on or near the bed o
the former Delaware and Atlantic Railroad Co its
| lnfersectiod with the Lamberton aud Hightstown
Railroad at fewistown with the privilege OF further
extension on or near The route o! the aforesaid Della
| ware and Atlantic Railroad to the Atlantic ocean;
also authorizlng the company 10 increase their
capftai stock $500.000
number or bills were introduced, among others
supplement to the cnarer or the New York and
Newark Railroad Company, which Il desQned to
render more definite some portions OF the existing
charter which are obscure.
BILLS PASSED.
To incorporate Widows Home OF Newark; supple
ment to lloD0Aen Land ana improvement Company
10 incorporate Washington Benevolent Society.
ORDERED TO A THIRD READISG.
To incorporate Cylinder Cotton GIN Company; sup
pleIaent toCoumDus and Kinkora Railroad Company;
supplement- TO Salem Greek Consolidated Meadow
Company: To enable Ha1don school District to b0r-
row money; to build u bridge over South Shrews.
bury river.