New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-05
ALBANY.
TIE MADDEN-ABBOTT CASE

ALBA ANY.
TIE MADDEN-ABBOTT CASE.
DAY OF DEBATE-THE MAJORITY REr0KT ADOPTED.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or ruE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, Feb. 4-The discussion of the Madden
Abbott case was resumed IN the Senate this morning
aud occupied the entire session. Mr. WOOdn replied
to the arguments of the Democratic Senators, made
yesterday aud contended that this was clear case
for summary action on the part of the Senate, the
conduct of the eau 5isi;Ia.. ~ which Mr.. Madden
was defrauded Of his seat having been gf0ss VIOLA
ton of the law The claim on behalf Of Mr.. Abbott,
that the returns thrown out by the canvassers wero
forged, was a fimsy protoxt to excuse the Illegal
action Of the If there was any fraud or
forgery connected with the returns, it was tho duty
of the to have sent them back for
tion and not to have thrown them out of the can
vass. Had the canvassers complied with the law,
Mr.. Madden would have been entitled to the certih
cate Of election, and the only thing the Senate had
TO do in the present stage OF the caso was TO correct
this violation OF law the part of the oanyassers
aud award Madden has seat. After this was done, II
Mr.. Abbott could show forgery in the returns, Illegal
voting, any other irregularity IN the eanyass
which entitled him 10 the seat, he tMr WOodn)
would be in favor of giving 1t to b, and he had no
doubt every member of the majority would do
the same.
Mr.. Ganson DEM then addressed the Senate
making substantially the same points urged by Mr.
Bradley yesterday. Mr.. Johnson DEM followed in
denunciatory speech against the majority report
and against the party that proposed TO support it,
The Senate then adjourned to this evening, when
the discussion was resumed and kept up till mid
night There was considerable talking against time
on the part of the minority with the purpose Of stay
inn of no ion m
majority report however was finally accepted.
The Senate Committee on Privileges aud Elections
will take up the case Of Mr.. YeOmans, Democrat,
who contests the seat Of Mr.. Thompson Republican,
of the XXIlId District, Wednesday OF next week.
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE STATE CAPITAL
QUARANTINE APPOINTMENTS - ASSEMBLY LEGIsLA-
IIoS-TIIE BEACH PNEUMATIC RAILwAY-ALBANY
NOTES.
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or IBE faIBuER.I
ALBANY, Feb. Am executive session of the
Senate held to-day, in which the denomination OF
DR.. vanderpoe Health Officer for the Port OF New
York received from the Governor and the nonina-
ton was confirmed. The name OF John u. Van Buren,,
late private secretary 20 Gov Hoffman, also sent
IN BIZ the Governor succeed Richard echel Quaran
tine Commissioner. but the nomination was laid over for
future consideration Dr. VanderpoePs term expires
Feb %, and Mr.. echells term expired 90 the J2th OF
January.
The Assembly consumed most of the session to-day in
third readings but the bills passed Of little public
Importance. Articles TO- H. and is Of the Constitutional
amendments were passed without opposition. The
other articles yet remain 10 be voted upon. Article
will draw forth discussion when It comes up for mai
passage, and Will probably be defeated. Mr. Prince
introduced bill which was sent to the Governor rom
the New-York Chamber OF Commerce, aud by nun
turned over to the Chairman Of tho Judiciary Com
,In ~ noar1 nf
ton to settle disputes arising among merchants under
the trade rules. Mayor Eastmans bin noticed In yes
terdays dispatch bring about the adoption OF some
practical scheme for quick transit in Eow-York, was
introduced to-day aud referred " the Railroad Com
mttee.
Tho bill, previously noticed, authorizing tho city,
under certain restrictions, 20 guarantee bonds for the
construction OF Beach Pneumatic Railroad under
Broadway. was introduced to-day by Mr. Deane. The
bill changes the name TO the broadway Underground
Railway Company" and requires the city, after the
capital stock Of the Company has oil been subscribed
and $4,000 expended 20 guarantee the interest on that
,25oNOO the OF per cent in gold As
another $4,000 Is expended by the Company the city
shall give "a like guarantee, and on TO the extent OF
10000 OOO the city taking security mortgage on the
road.
Mr. Batcheler introduced resolutions which were
unanimously adopted granting the privilege OF the floor
Of the Assembly to Thurlow Weed dung hia stay IN the
city.
Mr. DAILY will tomorrow introduce o ON cent to him
from New-York authorizing the Mayor and Common
Council to manufacture gas for the city and its inhab
itants; also bill authorizing the city authorities TO
sruct rapid transit railroad and operate the same at
the expense OF the city,
The Assembly Committee Manufactures took up
the Donohuo Gas bill to-day aud after vote of the
Committee. which unanimous in favor OF the bill,
fixed upon Wednesday next the time for hearing any
opponents OF the bill who desire to address the Commit
lee