The New York herald., 1870-03-02
The New Election Bill for New York City
Passed in the Assembly.
EXPECTING THE NEW CHARTER.
The Wards Island Riot to
be investigated.

has passed and yet nothing has been done ia the
way OF legislation sartle the people OF the state
n large, and certainly nothing has been completed
70 sst,sy the people OF the metropolis The Jaws OF
. majority OF the members OF the lower house have
been going quite lively to-day, but not In the utteranco
OF words of wisdom OF legislative or forensic dis
cussion or philosophical disquisition, but In the
physicai exercise OF masticating apples, oranges
peanuts and other refreshments, which form SO great
portion OF the luxuries INDUCED In by the patrons
OF the Bowery pit. All the wonderful reforms and
releases which the people Of the city had fondy and
- now appears, fooiishiy hoped would engage the
early and earnest consideration OF their representa-
t,vesalmost all the wished for reforms-were noted
at the early part of the session; out the bills intro
'duced have been tnkered and twisted until they
scarcely bear resemblance to the documents as
originally presented. There was
THE ExCIsE LAW,
which, It was supposed, would be speedily passed,
and which finally passed the Senate by strict party
vote ana which is to be discussed tomorrow even
ing IN the Assembly. is to be amended again. The
Hon. Peter Mitchell watches like cat every bill
brought up which Affects the city OF New FORK, and
n in any point he smell rat he follows it up and
pounces on 1t with an energy that almost always
results In the death OF the Objectionable item
or the complete overthrow OF the natty little cat
Peter has observed that the phrase "shall have
cise bi and no win move 70 amend by striking out
the words .have power tor and make 1t mandatory
good moral character applying A sharp debate on
the bill may be expected tomorrow evening but 1t
ts safe TO predict that the bill will pass.
THE NEW ELECTION LAW,
Iathered by Mr.. Herman, passed the Assembly 70.
day Win three votes only again against LIB itmsurns Seikrig
ments which were noted In the HERALD
On sunday last with an additional amend;
IN the boards OF judges OF election to the members
OF Assembly from the city OF New York instead OF
oOf fhn n
nan saw tnat by aghting this amendment he might
KIN his bin, so he let 1t 20, trusting to the older
give the people the views resulting from their ex-
perlence and observation. Mr. Jacobs new election
ments was ordered to third reading. One OF the
amendments obliges the polls 70 be kept open from
six A. NJ. till seven p M. John is bound to get all
ANOTHER wEsTcHEsTER JOB !
was up to-day but was recommtted % on motion 1nS OF
THIS the bin creating king for the immense and
immortal town OF Morrlsania At salary Of $4,000
year. with power to appoint helpers and satellites
and authority 70 perform oil the functions OF |
Judge Of the Supreme Court civil magistrate and |
police magistrate. The Westchester folks are taken
THE lone YACHT CLUB.
II they wish to be incorporated, should send up
Is what 10 wanted. Tne bill has Deen called, put
NOBODY msySs sTnsr IT. oPTsSes anH Dsss N eo new YORK
were brought up to-day by Senator Genet IN new
Sommssioncrps pessn q Estimate and Assessment % may nay
to be assessed on the Corporation or the city
q I per cent q the sss S9s wesn the
aasess any lands or premises benefited whatever
they may deem to be reasonable but not sx.
and md north d1o oI l5Ssa street, or public parks
and one fourth ION the properly benefited. THIS IS
very nice It stands, but will 1t suit the property
the property owners, though, who have escaped
heavy assessments by the depreciation IN the value
srs books, and this making the assessmenr on the
market value Will cause some OF them 10 stamp up
THE WARDS ISLAND RIOT
OF yesterday has had the effect OF urging Colonel
Murphy to present resolution directing the Com
the facts Of the case. This may be looked on a.
sort OF entering wedge for the splitting up OF the
Commissioners Of Emigration as at present const-
tuted, ana will no doubt, bring out the ponoerous
Kspp-er or the commission. |
has not vet arrived. and II NOT expected be-
fore tomorrow or Thursday. In the meantime
tinues. tin ~ The ruscaroras are smiiine confidently
and saying bus httle, and the Tammany
Tower senator Dreamer and Joves weapon, Norton,
have yet arrived and II Is safe to predict that
w De ID Tegaa 70 ns m
ness to sling The oratorlcal and augumentatlve on
ARRIVAL OF DISTINGUISHED NEW WORKERS.
Herman, Creamer Snerr O'BrieD John Norris
sey, the Citizens Association ana large delegation
night The hotel corridors are alive with gossip
pers, talking about the charter, az published IN The
HERALD to-day, and which Will De presented 10 the
Senate on Thursday morning.
THE COMMITTEE ON CANALS
OF the Assembly to-day considered aud decided TO re-
port favoraDly on the senate bn aDoshng the con-
sract system on canals. IL viii be 80 reported to-
morrow.
THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD ONLY ONE
OFFICE.
Mr. Burns bill providing that any OF the Metro
politan Police Commissioners who shall, during his
term OF Office, accept any other Office, snail be
deemed TO nave thereby resigned his commissioners
Brennan to try for the Comptrollership, without
being subjected to the harassing which Hank smith
has suffered.
EXCITING DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
There was quite an exciting time IN the Senate
chamber TINS afternoon IN IN regard to the charter Of
cnmberson ana extraordinary concoction, and was
severely handled BY counsel opposed to IT'S passage
A large number OF rouRhs and other politicians Of
Albany were present during the debate.
Rxpscffng the Now Charter-What IL Is
Likely to Be-Indinerence Of Country
Democrats-Imp0rtant To BrO0klyn-The
Wards Island Riot In the Legislature.
ALBANY, March !, 1870.
The absence OF the knowing nnuences'' from the
State capital makes things little dull, Dnr as every
one ION the tptoe stands Of expectation" for the
appearance Of the new charter there is plenty to
gossip about with regard 70 this banting OF what s
CAilcV huc 1oun3 DeH0cFdCy fHe HERALD nob
already published the shape ana form which the
charter Of February has assumed or 10 expected to
assume, provided that the Young Democracy can sue
seed In obtaining the concessions which they demand
from the regency. The advocates OF the new charter
have no objection to give extensive appointing
powers TO the Mayor and Board OF Aldermen, such
ms are provided in Charter No. /, but then they
want to have Mayor Of their own selection and
Board OF Aldermen elected after their fashion
to dispense the patronage Certain members OF the
regency are not ayerse to the election Of =
Mayor in May next but they are not
quite sure thar under these circumstances,
tue friends OF the new charter can elect their
own Mayor. 1t Is quite natural the latter should
hunger after the spoils that certain to fan into
the laps OF the controlling powers under the reorgan
tzed government Of the city. 1t is just as natural