New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
THE BROOKLYN CHARTER.
THE ASSEMBLY ORDERS 1T TO A THIRD
READING.
ASOrTITR pyDATH on ANSEXAT1ON-rfH QUESTION
LEYT TO TIE COUNTRY Towns FOR DECISION,
rnr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSE-I


| rHr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuSEI
ALBANY April While the Senate were engaged
| ON the New-YOrk Charter. the Assembly were dis
cusying the Charter framed for the CITY OF Brooklyn
by the Committee Of one Hundred. The principal
bone of contention in the Brooklyn Charter was the
first section which provides for the consolidation OF
the city with sbe County of Kings by taking in the
five country towns now lying outside Oh the city
limits In most other respects the Charter is salts
factory to both Of the political parties Of Kings
County The largest of these country towns, called
New-Lotts or East New-YOrk has already
had bill introduced asking for annexation.
but the other four towns are understood
IN be opposed 10 it. Mr.. Jacobs, whose
Assembly District takes in the country towns, took
upop himself to advocate the cause Of the anti
aunexatonists although admitting that his private
views as well as those of his city constituents, were
in favor of the measure. The discussion turned on
the point whether the first section of the Charter
should pryide for submitting the question Of annex
alton 20 vote Of the whole people OF the county at
special election whether II should be left To the
vote Of each town separately 70 say whether 1t do
sired 20 be annexed not. To the surprise OF the
trainers and advocates Of the Charter, Jaeobss
proposition to leave the question TO the vote of each
town separately was carried by 80 70 4-thlrty
members being absent OF not voting.
II is worthy Of note that although the Charter
was admitted By both sides TO be non-psrtsan IN ts
character. every Democratic member voted with
Jacobs while the Republican vote was divided. II
was another among the many illustrations that
have been afforded this Winter, Of the superior dis
cipline of the minority over the majority IN the
present Assembly With overwhelming Repub-
Gcap majority IN the House, a Democrat Of
ability and tact is mole likely 20 carry
his point with the present Assembly than
a Republican. The consolidation question having
been settled in the above stated, the Char
ter was ordered 20 a third reading but another
effort viii probably be made when il comes up for
final passage to the action of the House 50
as 10 submit the question 70 a vote Of the entire
county. As il stands now the smallest of the eoun
trv towns polling not over three hundred votes can
prevent a measure anxiOusly desired by half
million people and essential 10 the economical work
ing of the Charter With the exception Of the dis
cssion on the Brooklyn Charter the morning session
of the Assembly was devoid Of interest
MINOR AMENDMENTS ADOPTED-ASOrHER DEBATE
on The ANNEXATION oUEsTIOS-RIGHTs AND
WRONGS or THE COUNTRY TOwNs-rHE BILL
ORDERED TO A THIRD READING.
GENERAL PRESS DIsfArcHl
ALBANY, April The House went into Com
mttee OF the Whole the bill to consolidate the county
towns OF Kings County with the City Of Brooklyn.
Mr. Hustled moved 20 amend 80 a. to allow the Com
mon Council designate four city papers instead Of
thrse. Carried.
Mr. Roche moved TO leave the expense OF these city
paper publications 70 the Common Council 70 tx instead
Of liking 1t az 1900. Lost
Mr.. Hustled moved 20 strike out $4,000 and insert
10000, there being another paper added German
paper.
MIR. Roche opposed this motion.
NJ. Husteds motion carried.
Mr. wattimoved 70 substitute Southern Dispensary
and Hospital" for south Brooklyn Dispensary," 70
which s.. 200 Is appropriated. Carried.
M Jacobs moved insert n.50O 10 the AtlAntoave.
Dispensary. Carried
Mr. Roche moved 1900 20 81. Peters Hospital and
8, 500 70 ST. Peters Dispensary Carried.
Mr.. suydam moved 70 amend the provision creating q
Department Of Arrears aud FOR head such depart
known Registrar OF Arrears at salary Of $500,
by having the Mayor and Common Council appoint such
officer salary Of 800 al the expiration OF the term
Of Office VI the present Collector.
Mr. Jacobs sustained this amendment a. more Just
than provision the bill and also - the most eco
nonical
AFTER discussion. Mr.. suydam's motion car
RED
Mr.. Husted moved a reconsideration OF the vote
adopting amendment submitting the question OF con-
sondstiOn % the people Of the i've towns.
Mr.. Jacobs opposed the motion, saying that the Com
mittee adopted that amendment by vote OF 20 20 "a
and he thought Ii wrDDg reopen that question
Ii had been fully discussed, and the gentlemen here
voted under a fun understanding.
MI Jacobs then proceeded 70 state the setting
forth the great injustice which would be inflicted upon
the people Of these towns they deprived Of the OPP
portunty 70 say whether they want 20 be annexed
not The people had been used TO light TAXATION They
nothing OF city taxation, and they do not wish 10
know anything about II. They content 20 1--we they
nave lived past IL right II Just 20 force
tins government without giving them az least
the opportunity 70 say whether they want " or not
Then their behalf their representative he appealed
honest men OF the state here assembled not ~
Derpetrate tAls a OF gross injustice.
Mr.. Worth SAID II was not proposed 20 tax these
farmers for city improvements government They
would be subjected 70 no higher taxation than Is now I'M
posed upon them. He then proposed 70 argue That
these people should not stna an opsaoe ~ no "y %
TINS measure Inc people OF broOkyh want u "a
with the Board OF SUPERVISOR the dual gov
ernment and thus rednce governmental expenses one
M. Van Colt said he was willing 70 eoneede 20 Ar
Jacobs the pathos, 1ut claimed that has an Cot sde
NJ Jacobs said it vas parody on a republican form
Of government seek accomplish by legislation what
known the prOOIe arc opposed 10 Ano yer thA was
what was proposed here now lie wac 80 strenuous IA
tins matter that he almost prepared 10 propose that
IN case OF the i've towns vote for anne xat0n, All
shall be annexed. He said he would ask even this In
Tue case Of the of Wliamsburgn aud Bush
wick the people voted against annexation and yet they
we're annexed ana whyi Because BIZ drst passed
here for spprxaron In this case people, honest
IN their conduct and simple IN their manners
and customs. here IN advance with proposition
against TINS measure. Why not then, when We know
these facts. give them the opportunity 70 e1
press themselves As American eluzens aud
American freemon are accustomed 10
havs the right 20 express themselves
These people are few in number. and their towns arc
ns uicant compared 70 the magnitude aud grandeur
OF the CITY adjacent but there ueFertheles-
bepest vel neanug, lawaDding and worthy citizens,
deserving OF the consideration OF TINS House ana he
appeaed 70 the IN the majesty Of their
Justice and avert THIS outrage.
The question was then motion OF Mr. Hustled, 10
reconsider the vote adopting Mr. JacObss amendment 70
have the question submitted the people VI the towns,
aud 10 Wa Loot by q vote OF "a 70 Al
The Committee then and reported progress.
In the House Mr. Hustled renewed his motion 70 re-
cOnsider. aud ALSO thai II shaA DO ordered 10 thIa
reading He also moved the previous question: which
VA. urtIe red