The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-20

70 have Il progressed. When, however, in the
senate. The question OF agreeing with the report Of
again on the bill, came up, continued volley Of
Noes" assembled rom the circle and L0wery found
killed SO suddenly 50 T Unexpectedly and SO com,
pletey that hardly any breath was LETT In the body
measure found friends very unexpectedly among
bitter partisan republicans, and consequently we
may assume that some good has "come out Oh
THE RENSSELAER, TROY POLICE BILL
occasioned another instance OF strc, partzia,ns
to the old Metropolitan Police BILL and is full OF
despotic powers Tor republican officials, and re-
plete with restrictions on democratic 0fnClais,
although Troy is a democratic city. One OF the
provisions tacks on Q few acres Of Albany county
rsy TS
sections, and is about the size OF an ordinary dol.
ments to consider It. 1t has been up in Committee
OF the Whole already two or three times, but has
Baker, the Troy Senator, excused the Senate from
reading Il through and moved 1t to third reading
Woodin. strong republicans. denounced it as an
evasion OF the constitution, an attempt upon the
and tights Of the people Of and alto
~ II II had been democratic project.
NEW YORK RAILWAYS.
Railroad bills and also the bill for the transmits
sion Of passengers BY pnIematc Tubes IN R New
The startling scene Of Yesterday In the Senate
l
In It's sequel. The great o'Jones who had been 50
numerically scathed by Lowery during the Eie
"na%e name s was exceedingly S SrotSy after the
session was over, and was heard TO say by friends
CANNED to se IL mo mot actually Known VINO
the che" referred to, but LOwery being told OF
II by these intimate friends tsome intimate
| friends are always ready to convey such In
teigence) thinks himself aggrleyed, and It is
understood that he Will At an early day rise TO
| into the facts OF O'JOnes' remarks. Pistols and
hair may be the result, for Lowery il as fiery AZ
Ukraine stecd and will not stand any nonsense"
while Jones, although more Emphatic and rather
too heavy TO get around lively, is not averse to
mand It. Az Lowerys district is strongly republi-
can the party members feel no fear OF the result,
pstoiling and oil such Accomplishment tue politi.
cal complexion Of the Senate is likely to remain
PROVIDING AGAINST oBsCENITIEs.
Mr.. Weisman introduced bill providing against
the selling or giving away Of obscene books,
cent or immoral use. or for the supposed preyen-
ton OF female diseases. fine Of not more than
| year are named as the penalties OF violation.
| COMPTROLLER AGAIN TO ACCOUNT.
m s OF Of ne Of
Audit since he entered ONCE, with full particulars
The Senate in executive session to-day con-
nrmed the following oficers:-FOr State Assessors,
New York; for Justice OF the Marine Court, II. E.
| Rowland, OF New York; for Bank superintendent,
| ID. W. q. Ellis, OF Monroe county.
CANAL APPOINTMENTS.
The Canal Commissioners yesterday appointed
| O. S. BabcOck Canal Collector and william Null
| Vile Canal Inspector for New York.
Republican Secret Caucus ut the Della
van House-The Latest Phases OF the
City Charter Battle-Rcmoval of Hcasa
OF Departments by tho Mayor for
Cause.-The Civil COle-Washington
Market Still To BE.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The republican members Of the House this even
ing held prolonged secret session at the Delavan,
to which o large number OF country republican
members were informally invited. The Speaker
was present. and took an active part in
tho proceedings, which were of most
delightfully."- harmonious character from the begin
ming to the end. Mr.. Opdyke, who signed the dis
senting report from the Committee on Cities last
week, made S short spseSh In which, while claim
views were founded on Justice and right he en-
pnatcaIly declared that as q republican he was
heartily
IN SYMPATHY WITH TIE MAJORITY
80 long as they d,d not attempt TO 40 anything ne
OF the members took this somewhat peculiar stand
Of the youthful William as an insinuation
republican could, With msi!ce aicrethoasnt'
do wrong and get ''rilcd" accordingly,
one feel that Il was one Of Ike Ths
discussion after this was of q general character,
and the question Of the appointing power was
others of the New Workers. alluded to
THE "DIyIDED SENTIMENT
In New York as to what was best to he done in tho
matter, and that the republicans should not lose
sight Of the tact that large portion OF the
Z decided that one o. Of sS fe
ment in the Honse Tomorrow giving the appoint
Ing power to the Board OF Aldermen and the power
right by majority vote to disagree with the Mayor
In any confirmation. 1t was also decided at the
be ofIered giving the May or the power to
REMOVE ALL HEADS or DEPARTMENTS FOR CAUSE,
independent OF the Board OF Aldermen, the Board,
| In case OF q removal to Immediately appoint q
successor to the removed Official, subject to the
MAYORS confirmation. The country republican
members who were present and those who. after the
| caucus had adjourned, were sent for bv Daven-
port and the leaders OF the House
ments, and so 1t is certain the bill will be ordered
to third reading by tomorrow night. itwin thus
been slightly changed and that instead OF letting
tho bill go to the Senate to have the new appoint
| ing power feature tackled on to 1t, the Assembly
will settle the mooted question itself The
amendments proposed are said to be agreeable to
the Governor, and II Is claimed that he wiz noe be
found In the way OF the dill thus anne nded and OF
| Its becoming law If the confidence committee do
not
TACK ON no IT SOME 'NIaaER"
that even the rank and file have now no concep
tom Of There are an sorts Of rumors to-9glt
%ay TO seast ae s tssy Ss
traced to any reliable source. Even though Bar
Der has been mysteriousy active all day In the
Hobbies about some matter and 1t is given out
what is claimed as good lobby authority, that as
formidable . combination as n0ored the Central
Railroad bill In Committee OF the Whole, ycster-
day, will be found arrayed against the charter
when IL is put upon Its final passage.
The opposition" as the democrats are now
called in the Assembly are utterly at sea as to
what course they ought to pursue few are of
the opinion that they ought to act on the offensive
and plunge headOng into the fight, powerless
though they are but cooler heads believe that the
passive policy will be the best under all crcum-
stances, particularly n there ~ the slightest
Indication OF mntiny in the ranks OF
the majority. III remain quiet,n