The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-09

the committee would NOT invoSa' pIovided
interference. TINS latter however, only founded
gentlemen is not to trust to the promises 81
railroad corporation, which are as fragile az Nd
crusts, but compel this monopoly to resoect ke
rights property owners ought to and DO possess "'
ExEMPTING MORTGAGES FROM TAXATION
oo inns subject was treated at length in these
columns, with the due respect Its great Importance
deserves, at the commencement OF the present
,egislatve session. The bill has been Introduced
theported by the committee and this is the last we
have heard OF this great measure. It apoears thap
Wv. .he h enpers rom the rural districts are opposing
does it,, anu, report says truly, on grounds which
Tsr .ee circuit TO them or their constituencies
inro9ghout the country very little taxation is en-
ro .o on MORTGAGES, consequently the owners of
real estate alone pay the tax.
In order 10 ascertain some facts in relation IN
now TINS business Is managed in the country. A
ers sb IoSo VI our wealthiest property
Monteith, John McClave, John T. Daly NatbanieI
Jarvis Jr William A. seaver, j. Weed Bell PSiIin
G. Weaver William c. Traphagen, James RUFUS
Smith, John b. Dye, DR.. Thomas Manson DR.. David
Parsons Holton, Thomas A. vyse, Jr., President
Ninth National Bank and numerous other nromi
nent real estate owners lawyers and merchants
has been formed for the purpose OF LOOKING
into the records throughout the State and com,
80 that country capitalists will be subject to the
same laws as are applied to this city.
THE UsURY LAW,
which Governor Dix in his messa8e recommended
TO be abolished, likewise hangs fire, but there Is
some hope that the bill will yet pass before the
sion Is over. Every argument that could be
brought in its favor has been forwarded and it's
speedy enactment would greatly improve business
IN general all over the State. The members from
me farming districts oppose this act on the prin-
eiple that the proverbial seven per cent per an
mum Is all money Is worth and so it is in farm life,
put In whirlpool OF activity like New York loan
Is Is, sometimes cheap ut SO much per diem. Money.
IKE merchandise, must be regulated by supply and
demand, and, like water, finds its own level.
EASTERN BOULEVARD AND HARLEM RIVER IMPROVE
MENT.
While improvements on the west side OF the city
north OF 155th street have been very properly pro-
OF
the island, especially the important section lying
between the Tenth avenue and the Harlem River,
mas not received that consideration which Its posi-
ton requires. The easterly Boulevard, in par
ticular, running from 155th street at Ninth avenue
to It's junction with the Tenth avenue at Dyckman
street, begins to claim the attention OF those in
charge OF our city improvements
THIS GRAND DRIVE
runs for its entire length along the brow OF the
lofty wooded heights that skirt the shore OF the
Harlem River, and from Its fine situation and the
splendid view afforded along its route is scarcely
surpassed even by the west side Boulevard. 1t Is
also the only drive of any consequence east OF the
Kingsbridge road and connecting as it does the
lower part OF the city with the new High Bridge
Park lof which 1t Is the westerly boundary, and
terminating close TO the entrance of the new
NATIONAL GUARD PARADE GROUND,
1t certainly should be speedily opened and i'm.
proved to give convenient access to these great
public resorts. Especially as 1t Is the only direct
road from the lower part of the city to the upper
Tenth avenue (Which 1t enters at it's northerly ter
minus, and since it joins at the same point with
the broad and spacious avenue (Dyckman street
which will connect 1t with Klngsbridge road and
the Western Boulevard, it is greatly needed to
entire upper end OF the island. AS proceedings are
now under way for the opening of the other streets
INK in the grand chain of drives that viii soon cir
Gle the lairest portion of our city should not be
neglected. Another point In relation to the east
erly side of the island also demands the public at
tentiOn. The prospect OF the opening up to COM
merce OF the East River by the speedy removal Of
THE HE'LL GATE DISTRACTIONS
brings more than ever into view tue necessity for
some means OF Improvement in the navigation Of
the Harlem River. Though this question has been
under consideration for some years by the depart
ment In charge OF laying out the upper part OF the
city, and while various modes OF communication
under or across the river have been projected, no
practical plan OF operation seems TO have been de-
termined on as regards this most important sub
ject. The Importance to our commerce oil the
great saving in time which the
OPENING OF THE HARLEM RIVER
would afford to vessels entering our harbor
through the Sound Is in itself proof OF the great
necessity which exists for the dredging, widening
and Strengthening OF the river, ana the construc-
ton OF ship canal across the extreme upper end
OF the island to connect with the Hudson River.
In this connection also the low lands lying along
the EnGsnr,as shore from Snerman's Creek
portant locations for docks, wharves and the
various attendant lumber and repair yards that
accompany resort of shipping. The great devel-
opment OF the upper and eastern portion OF the
i1vGaf that Will be occasloned by opening up It's
accelerated by the great additional facilities which
afford.
APPELLArIoN OF NEW AVENUES
AHOIHeT HeeIHg VI aWeSI Sue properly owners
was held yesterday afternoon, at the Office O, Mr.
John McClave, with Mr.. James Monteth presitIng
and DR.. Thomas Manson acting as secretary.
Suggestions were made to designate the nexv
avenues mentioned herewith by the names pr.
posed, and invite owners OF property the severa
lines OF these streets to come forward and sRI
petitions to the Common Council therefor, and
also meet with the organization at the Same place
on Friday, the 14th inst.
The new avenue running between Broadway
Boulevard and Riverside Park, extending from
ll6th to Firth street, to be known as 'Clarsmont
avenue.o
The new (Northern) Boulevard, the survey ana
assessment OF which have just been completed. run
ming from 157th street through Washington Heights
and Kngsbridge road to Inwood street, to be
known as ''Palisade avenue"
Broadway Boulevard, from Fifty-ninth street to
its intersection with Kingsbrdge road, to the end
of the island, to retain the old name, but be SUBJ
ject to alteration by the majority OF the property
owners.
PRIVATE SALES.
The following private sales we're reported to us
yesterday
Syr zITrxI so,
story b. s. house, 2Ox5Oxs5, Lexington av., IS
story b. house i9x55xioo on 6st St, i65 IT e. Of
McLAvE.
story brick dwellings, n s. 9th st., between avs 49,
v. X. STEVENSON,
full lots Goth ST. 176 IT, of 9Th $4,000
WIN. n. RAYNoR, THROUGH DANIEL GARRISON.
lots e. of55th st and lots 56h st., 100 IT, g. of
Madison and 100 IT. W. of 4th av. all full lots $4,000
each TO be improved upon Immediately with hrsciass
houses.
Also lots w. of New av (drst W. Of sth av between
lfsth and 10th sts., for $1,000