New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-10
THE GOVERNOR ADMONISHED.

A SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTED BY THE COMMITTEE
OF ONE HUNDRED To EXAMINE THE BRIDGE
BuL-THE GOVERNOR REQUESTED TO WITHHOLD
HIS sIGNATURE
The bridge management came up again last
night before the Committee Of Hundred, first in
the form Of personal explanation made by william
Marshall, who stated that Judge McCue had sent him
letter in Which he disclaimed any connection with
Messrs. kingsley, Tweed, sweeny, and Smith, Judge
McCue stated that he did for the directors who
bad been elected az the annual meeting and did not
wish 70 be mentioned a member OF the Ring. Col.
Davis then offered a resolution in effect that, in
The view Of the Committee Of One Hundred, the
oil lately passed By the Legislature should
be vetoed by Gov Dix it is in violation Of public
fiment, and is opposed the views Of the Committee
Tie held that the bin conceived in fraud, and was
pushed through in the last hours OF the session TO
Afford time for examination. He referred TO the sec
lions the Bridge act which, while providing for
open meetings OF the Board OF Directors, authorize
sret meetings Of the Executive Committee whenever by
4 twO-tLirds vote Of the directors II shall
De deemed advisable 70 exclude the public.
Nj Sullivan moved an amendment that the matter be
referred 20 a committee Of three persons, and that mean
while the Governor be requested withhold his sigma
sure Geo. B. Harrington said that he did not believe
ihcre should be any delay appealing to the Governor
A. j. Perry spoke in favor Of Mr. Sullyans amendment
Nj Sullivan said that he had confidence in the gentle
men who voted for the bill in the Legislature and
thought committee should consider It's provisions.
The amendment was carried, and Messrs sullivan, Da-
Wis and Marshall were appointed the committee, with
instructions TO telegraph the action Of the Committee
Of One Hundred 10 the Governor
After the report Of the Finance Committee had been
read and approved Ludovc Bennett called attention TO
an article which had appeared in last Thursdays TRIB
one il which stated that report had II that him
,elf and a. J. Perry members Of the Law Committee,
had received pay from the Board Of City Works. He
tfasp n he w incorrect A.. JP
denied that he had received any from that source
The reports Of special committees then called for
As Controller Schroeder the Chairman OF the Commit
tSe on the Synopsis OF the Charter was absent, Mr.
Perry OF that Committee reported progress The meet
ING was then thrown upen TO general business and Col
Davis az once rose and offered a resolution which the
Secretary scarcely begun to read before Col Davis
withdrew 1t for moment TO allow word from Mr..
Marshall.
M Marshall-I wish 70 make personal explanation.
On last Monday night made statement here that the
new Board Of Direction in the bridge had been elected
Nv the stock owned by Messrs Tweed. Connolly Judge
MeCue, Mr.. Smith, and Mr.. Sweeny. Since that time
have received from Judge McCue, stating that
that he did vote for the Board OF
Direction. That being the am bound to take that
part back understood that be did vote IN that way
Z heard 1t from others who present at
the time But his word is enough to force 10 make
The correction. The balance of the statement made,
gentlemen reiterate--that the Board elected by
Tweed, Kingsley, Sweeny. Connolly, and Smith. all
voters by Mr.. Kingsley. very glad. indeed, that
Judge MeCue had the foresight TO keep himself in
good company and glad to hear him repudiae the
position have placed him That all 1 have to say
on the subject.
Col. Davis again offered his resolution, which
read. follows:
Wherein In judgment Of this Association, the act
entitled An act 70 amend act 20 incorporate the
NewYOrk Bridge Company for the purpose OK MAINTAIN
Ing and constructing bridge over the East KVer be
tween the Cities OF NewEOrk and BrOoklyD,' passed
Apr I6 1857 is detrimental the interests or the Cities
OF YORK and Brooklyn and Is 10 the interest OF pr
vste individuals; therefore, .,.,, -.
urgently request His Excellency Gov DIX 10 veto SAID
bill and .,,
Resolred That a committee Of FIVE be appointed by the
President OF the Association 10 convey the ioIegOlbe
resolution Gov. DIX and 70 urge upon him the pro
pTiety OF yetOiDg the same
Mr.. Pery-I would like to know what is the act
should like 70 have read cannot vote understand
ingly unless 1t is read Fit as suppose 1t TO be
] should like 70 vote Yea the resolution bat really
don't know what the acti
Col Davis-I have the act In my hand.
The Secretary read IT, and James stearns asked the
mover point the particular objections, and how
they conAieted with the present act.
COL. DAVIS ATTACKS THE BILL
Col Davis-Mr Chairman-My friend asks a good deal
Of ice 70 point the several tricks which contained
. IN TINS bin. but I don't thing 10 is diff
emit matter for any who has had the bill
an MIA naDd 10 minutes discover enough tricks
a. a N warrant this reform association ia asking
sbs GoveruOr 10 veto THE bill. Permit TO say that
49, ia been uuO ucstOnaby doubt ~ the minds