New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-05-11
ALBANY.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.

JUDGEs-FAILURE or THE GIFT-BoOK sPECU-
LATION-THE BEACH PNEUMATIC BILL DOES
NOT PASS OVER THE VETo-PAssAGE OF THE
GILBERT ELEVATED RAILROAD BiLL-sEC-
TARTAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAINST
JUDGE CURTIS.
fPRoh THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSEl
ALBANY, May 10.-The Assembly was startled
this afternoon by the introduction OF resolution Dy MI
Vedder 20 the effect that the Committee appointed
to prepare articles OF Impeachment against Judge Bar
nard report such articles. the Assembly shall immedi-
ately resolve itself into Committee Of the Whole for
their consideration that the House Immediately take
action thereon, and II the articles should be adopted, 70
shall proceed 10 elect at its next session. nine Of s
bers to act managers in the trial in the case OF
Judge Barnard before the Court Of Impeachment.
The Republicans taken by surprise, but the Demo
Gratis evidently already informed in regard TO the
action be taken. Mr.. Fields moved 10 amend by all
ding that speeches be limited 10 10 minutes each, and
the whole debate TO hour and half Several other
amendments were proposed, but subsequently voted
down. While the House In the furry Of excitement
consequent upon the introduction OF the resolutions Mr.
Hustled moved to amend by substituting resolution that
Messrs. Avord Miles, Prince strahan, Tlden, Tobey,
d. B. HILL LncoR and vedder be appointed managers OF
the trial OF Justice Barnard before the Court OF mpeach
ment This motion looked upon with decided dis
favor and voted down by a large majority. tho
insisting upon its right to elect by ballot Tho
original resolution then adopted, and Mr. vedder
Immediately presented the articles Of impeachment
against Judge Barnard and the clerk began 10 read in
response TO motion, but long before he had finished
one-third thereof the greater part OF the members
had left the chamber, and those that remained were
standing in knots Of two three, paying no heed
whatever to the reading. When the 18th page was
reached, it being the hour OF adjournment,
motion was made that further reading be dispensed
WITH and that the Committee report the articles 10 the
House, and recommend their passage. This brought the
few Democrats remaining in the chamber TO their fee
and rush made TO the windows and a cali made
for those who were basking in the sun on the park
railing discussing the plan OF action for the eve
ming. But before they reached the chamber In any
force the Committee discharged from the further
consideration Of the articles and the House had adopted
them by unanimous vote recess was then taken TIL
the evening" and in the time effort made by
the Republicans TO agree upon candidates. but without
much success. The Democrats were however, better
prepared andlhad printed tickets ready for distribution
when the House met in the evening During the after
they had deposited number OF written tickets IN
the hands OF certain member Of the Third House for
distribution, which not, however, very ex-
tensIvely circulated. The name OF Mr.. Tlden
was not on this ticket. AT the opening OF
the evening session, the House proceeded TO
ballot for the managers. Mr. Fields who had made him
self particularly prominent throughout the afternoon
taking charge Of the Tammany interests moved that
Messrs. Mosely DemD and Loughran Rep.l be ap-
pointed teers Mr. Lewis RepD of Delaware justly re-
marked that 1t something unusual to see those who
have heretofore been directly opposed to the adoption OF
these articles OF impeachment taking the INITIATIVE
in the proceedings Of which they are part.
The Speaker then, motion, appointed Messrs. Burns
taken with the following result: For Mr.. Alvord, III;
ST. Jacobs, e. Hustled 81 A. L. Hayes, s. These gen
temen. having received the highest number OF votes
were declared elected. The Speaker declined TO be
candidate at the opening OF the polls, but 20 votes
were cast for him Notwithstanding Mr.. Iilden
received 50 votes had determined opposition OF
the Democrats and OF unthinkng Republicans. MI
Tobey received votes but exclusive otnose there were
civ
trated upon Messrs Tlden and Tobey. would have
| greater number being nominated by Republicans. The
Democrats had but nine, and voted solidy for them
Before the House adjourned resolution adopted in
forming the Senate OF the action OF the Assembly
Messrs. NJ L. Townsend, z. b. Olney, j. A. Bell and
Chas Price Of the Bar Association presented charges
specifications with the evidence taken in the OF
Judge G. NJ Curtis of the Marine Court to the Governor
to-day. Judge Curtis present, and disputed the
power OF the Governor to recommend removal OF JUS
tce of the Marine Court under the Constitution But
the Governor decided that, the Marine Court being
court of record came within the meaning tho
stitution, and that prid Jdcie was sufficient 10
for further hearing at which time Judge Curtis must
submit his answer 10 the charges.
The Assembly having yesterday insisted on ts amend
ment to proposed Charter prohibiting OF
money to sectarian schools the Senate this morning
coded and passed the bill amended by the other
House. The bill, which is known as the Palmer
Charter goes TO the Governor IL is curious that
the Democrats in the Assembly almost unanimously
voted in favor OF prohibiting appropriations ~ sectaran
schools while the Democrats IN the Senate voted sody
against the restriction These last for
the bill as reported without that amendment IL IA
confidently expected by the opponents OF the bin that
will veto IT. but II is quite possible that
they may be disappointed.
The Senates morning session was taken up by the
third reading of bills The Gilbert Elevated Railroad
bi which failed TO receive the constitutional majority
few days ago, was taken up and passed. nowithstand
ing the usual opposition Of Messrs. Benedict and Tie
manu. This plan is regarded by the Railroad Commit.
tees OF both Houses as more feasible than any other
scheme OF rapid transit introduced this session. I
dOuble-track road, elevated iron arches spreading
from curb TO curb. The may be determined by
appointed fSr t9e purpose On any dyenae
either by steam or compressed air.
The Senate this afternoon passed resolution author
izng the Canal Committee Of that body 10 investigate,
during the Summer the whole question OF canal
agement This is subject which badly needs Investi-
CATION. Mr. Bowen called up the Assembly resolu-
TONS which were tabled the other day, provid-
ing for the publication and distribution, at
the expense OF the state, of sundry medi-
CAL ut and S s.S es1a G tho To The
these resolutions should pass would be about $4,000
Messrs Lowery d. p. Wood, aud Madden opposed this
robbery the payers and Messrs Bowen and Bene
dict supported it, Before vote was reached the hour OF
the 'ioe Senate adjourned. Books OF the same
character, for which the State has paid s. volume
have been eVer n year Of sm inc esp at
by the pound for waste paper. The books IN
~ tSe transactions of private ssocaoE entirety d
connected from the state Government The Legislature
printing without any benefit corresponding 10 the
fay
The gift-book resolutions up again this evening
and after long discussion lost falling receive
the votes OF majority OF the Senate, required by the
joint rules
The Assembly concurrent resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution forbddng any appropr
alton OF money by the State, any county, town. or
city, In aid OF institution under the control OF
denomination. Hecfiva