The New York herald., 1871-03-23
The Tax levy Eli Esld in suspenss hy
the Derelics;cn Of Graham.
Governor Hoffman to Hear Arguments Against
the Pueumailc outgas'.
ALpANy, Nagch 90. 1911.

now that hs was on hand to-cay, the long
agony would be at al end The iobDies anu
vestlbules were crowded to ropleton shortly after
he had been espiel coming up the hill, and every
body was on the tiptoe OF expectation. Members Of
the lower House LETT their seats ON hearing the
news and ran UP Stairs to the other chamber as
though tho "Boss" was about to make Ills viii and
had determined to give Is share OF his worldly goods
10 only those Of his faithful henchmen who would
take the trouble TO DO present III Di'opriG pen.
S07B on tho occasion. When the news
was first bru.tad about that the Brooklyn
Senator was In the vestbule aud that Graham.
who mas been playing into lne hands OF the republi-
for several days past, already In his scat,
q veto Of New York bill being read in the AS
sembly; yet several Of the New Workers left their
places and bustled out hats in hand, TO satisfy
themselves that what they had heard was really
true. Strange to say. wnen they got into the
lobbes Of the Senate chamber aad jostlcd
against Murphy ut the very entrance, and discov-
cred thar Graham was really on hand. look OF
. disappointment spread over their countenances,
showing rather conelusiveiy that many or them
were very web
CONTENTED WITH THE "HlTcn,3
and were now1se anxious that 1t should come to an
end.
"Is Graham hereY" asked one OF the noisiest Of
the New York Assembynen he pushed his way
the coat sleeve.
Eyes; there ne is on the front row.'
"And the other cuss ~
"Whop
"Why, Murphy.n
"Oh, he's out In tho lobby. There lie comes,
''Well, the uy Is up. aintit?'
The arrival OF Murphy cut this confab short and
she lower House folks began to look around Tor a
good corner, whence they could see and hear every
thing thar passed when the "Boss'' would move the
Tax Levy bin. But Dy IN entirely unexpected
move IN another quarter, they found that after all
their gloomy expectations TO the jig' being
1upo were lot to be rcailzed. Murphy went into
pe Of Ss ana pnSss on ns his ba sing ise
uAiely adyoins tho lattcr's-and the republicans be-
gan 70 exchange knowing giances, as though they
knew what WAS TO COME AS Murphy closed
the ibrary door beusnd him Graham was
gazing inientiy at tho ceiling, wondering, no
doubt wnat tales OF bribery aad corruption
the dome ABOVE has head cou.d tell were II formed
with Q senatorial gitr OF the CAB. lie managed
however, lost In thought as he was, TO catch q
glimpse OF the BrooklyDio, and at once got up from
his seat and qlissH walked ont OF the chamber.
their eyes until he had entered the lobby and dis.
appeared.
..On. he'll be back soon; it's al! nxei.n
However, quarter OF an hour passed by and
snd The ..Bosen :nxiously counted noses on bis
side OF the house every few minutes, but sixteen
Graham's seat remained vacant; one hour, two
hours, three hours, and the curious Asscmlymen
tired out
"wArTINa FOR TEE VERDICT"
made thAr way down sbGrs, with broad grlns OF
satisfaction spreading themselves all over then
highly intellectual c.3unteaanceS.
''Sa-a-y," said one to the other, as they stepped
out into the vesioule
''That fellows ganlc.'
"FIxed, you mean
'Well-its just good for us, no matter what 1t
is, The two gave way to hearty laugh ana Ut
once entered tic lower House TO communicate the
tidings to their fellow Graham snaakcd In short
his seat, and c"ntenied himself with taking up
position Quite convenient 70 the exit TO the lobby.
lie prcnahiy knew that his presence at the time he
entered WAS about - serviceabe as his absence.
ana the boss took no steps 10 olig up The bt 50 rs
TO make him show his hand II Is saii, however,
that The hitch VII, be over III q day or two.
DEMOCRATIC INrEILi0EScE.
It does not take much oi man to make an Assem-.
intelligence on the part Of an Assembly MAN to know
the direrence between republican, and demo-
ia the lower House has had hard YORK eyegy once Ia
while to find cut what Is what. Probably II ls the
knowledge OF this inct whica makes one OF two of
tie clever men Oh the democratic side to ASSUME 70
the story OF tho sheep over again, only
seem 10 ne wei trained IA 10 how they should 90 by
he shepherds, who 90 not 'eign to show themselves.
Assembly sncep 90 Ylere the aders canaoi, owing
70 parliamentary circaipStanees, give the proper
Rea yas riorSed so-day b ias disposition of tas
gives the power 10 prosecute lof violations On the
lay 10 the Village and town authorities who grant
the requisite yofe. Its defeat was owing TO demo-
crsts who voted nay. mir tieds, IN moYlng re-
sa sooa 81 to rs SSs e whsp h ss
up again he hoped Some democrats would have
learned te difference bstysen po.!ti?al measure
they should support and one thcy should orno.e
The bill introduced to-day oy mr, Wood extending
the powers OF the Sta,s commissioners OF
authorizes them to visit and Inspect any Incorporated
cnsrltsblc. eleemosynary or correctional Institution
rated ed asyinn,s and lnsta,ons, whether receiving
State aid or supp0r,ci by countlci or otnerwisc.
Gacy are also empowered to visit ana Inspect any
private Incorporated asylum, home retreat or
other establishments OF Ike nature for curG.
tive OF custodal purposes, on the written request
OF any county judge, mayor or recorder OF any
city OF the district attorney OF the county in which
It rs located. Tho Commissioning arc to report
yearly to the Legislature. If the Board at any trie
deem Il necessary to institute legal investigator
into tao al1ars OF any institution they give notice
attorney OF the county ana it shall be the duty Of
such officer 10 take Such legal action as may oe
necessary. Each institution, through It's ON GERS
faIra, and II not complied with the Comptroller may
siOp the payment & oi the "a appropriation. prop
bin introduced By Senator Murphy to-day
relative to procedure ia the courts relating TO
pcrsons indicted for murder Who may be insane has
come excellent featares. It provides that the Court
or oyer and Tcrmner Ia Witch the Indictment may
the concurrence OF tho judge Of such court. shall
snn1marry Inquire into the sanity OF the offender,
the deg GO O CaraClIy IOSscSscu VI niui uiiu Aiuy
appoint commission for tnat purpose and report TO
the court. II the person Is found insane they may
remand him 20 lunatic asyum, subject as TO ruture
disposition 70 provisions OF cap z, part i art.
tltIc g. e. The Governor stall possess the powers
conferred ulr,n Courts OF oyer aud feriainer
Mr. praess srpats oe 81 "a St 70 a4S5ao the Board
OF Educatlop to eXfend f5so0oo in the esectloh ana
repairs OF schoolh ouses bonds to be issued " seven
per cent. The bill also appropra,es S2oa09Q 70
eroct the Female Normal College in Fourth avenue
near Slxty-eighth street,
FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH.
speaker HitchElnn introduced bil providing mat
the Comptroller Of the city OF New YorS snail issuc
bonds 10 the amount OF S450 600 for the purpose OF
paying for the lre alarm telegraph In the city Of
New York.
NEW CAPITOL COMMISSIONERS
Mr.. MURPHY Introduced bill providing that
whn nteen days ot the passage OF the proposed act
The Governor BY and with the ADVICE and consent OF
the senate. II the senate snonld be In session. and Il