The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-14
THE STATE CAPITAL.

ALBANY, April 49, 1875.
The Senate and Assembly were principally en-
gagged to-day in general order business. and no
legislative demonstration was made by the friends
OF the Green charter &c recover lost ground, but
other flank movements against Tammany Hall
are expected TO eliminate within a few days.
The responsible majority feel quite eated over
the very apparent defeat OF the latest attempt
TO doctor the city charter. 1t is now openly
stated Dy those behind this Dill that they
never Intend TO pass 1t. This may be bragga.
docio or IL may not be. Plausible argu-
ments are used on both sides. Mr.. John
Kelly ana some Of his staf from Tam
many Hall lett for home to-day by the 2:4o train.
Mr. John Morrissey, who was also here. has lett
for saratoga, but will return tomorrow. Ex-
Sheriff 0'Brien Sheriff Conner and Colonel James
BGgley have put In an appearance. The crowd or
political ligAts. however. has no. diminished. and
other nank movement Is in course or
preparation. The Green charter may have been
simply diversion TO throw dust in the eyes or
opponents. The legislative curtain 10 the main
and final acts IN regard 10 local politics In New
YORK NAV yet nave 70 be raised. The session Is
fast drawing TO a close, but sometimes the most
important measures are pushed through at the
verS last moment
THE CANAL BILL.
The evening session o. the Assembly was almost
bin the points OF witch nave already been pub.
lished rhs bill IN the organization and appoint
ment OF canal ofnclals, aims at the prevention or
future frauds and the proper placing OF responEl-
bhities.
SENATOR Fox's POLICE JUSTICES BILL.
The bill introduced by Senator FOX increasing
the number or police justices in New York city Is
likely To pass. IL IS stated IN advocacy Of the
measure, that tue present justices have entirely
too much business 10 attend TO. They are COM
PEELED TO examine cases hastily IN order r. pot
through with business, and frequent hard
ships 10 prisoners consequently follow. The
StocKvls case u pointed out - an example OF
THIS state or affairs. Formerly civil justices and
Aldermen had the power TO SIT IA polio Justices
wnen occasion required thus frequently relieving
the regular on1cers wnen overworEed. Now no
snch relief can De obtained. The present oil pro-
vides Tor the appointment OF three additional
magistrates 20 hold Special Sesstous-two to be
appointed or the Mayor aud one by the Board OF
Police Justices. II tnis Is a correct statement OF
the facts tnere can he no lust why the bill
should not become law.
THE REMOVAL oP CONGRESS HALL.
The intermlnaule controversy as TO the removal
OF congress Hall occupied about two hours oil the
authorizing lts removal Dv the LIST OF June. The
hotel ana grounds belong 10 the state Accord
ing 10 arguments used IN to-day's debate no rent
has been received Tor some time from tna occu-
pant OF the premises. 50 that Its demolition pc
comes puoilc necessltg After considerable dis
cusslon the DILL was ordered 10 third reading.
THE STATE OFFICIALS BILL-
On motion OF senator Robertson the bill giving
entire control or the removal OF state oficers ~
the Governor was to-day eccmmitted 10 the judi
cary Committee. with instructions 10 modify lis
provisions. TIE senator stated the Dill wa1
merely reported TO the Committee or the Whole
Tor consideration. and in the meanwhile pubic
opinion would be obtained through tue press 40
10 rs merits. Now that these objects had been
gained be desire5 fhe measure should 20 back TO
tue judiciary Committee. This motion was
adopted. IL Is understood considerable alterations
Will be made 10 tue proposed ensctmens before IL
raUOrfcc.