New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14
CANAL AND OTHER LEGISLATION IN THE AS
SEMBLY.

CANAL AND OTHER LEOlSi4AllON IN IliE Al
SEMBLY
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO REAPPRoPIIATIOSs FOR
CANAL wOEK COSCCGRED IN--THE AMOUNTS AF-
PRoPRrATED FOR ORDINARY REPAIRS REDUCED
,rHF ACT FOR SURPRISING OBSCENE LITERATURE
ORDERED TO THIRD READING-DRFRAr OF THE
HIL TO PREVENT DISEASE AMONG ANIhALS-A
NEW INFERIOR CRIMINAL COURT N NKw-YORK
YRoPOsKD.
IFRoM Regular CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRIBCSE.l
AIRANY April 13-1he Senate returned to-day
the Assembly bill TO Inappropriate moneys for new
work aud extraordinary repairs on the canals, and
for the PAYMENT Of awards made by the Canal APP
praisers with several amendments. One Of these is
70 Inappropriate $4,000 for completing and
doubling the locks on the Western Division Of the
Enc Canal.
Another amendment is 10 reapprOpIiate unex-
pended balances Of any previous appropriations for
work the division for which they were originally
appropriated to be paid upon resolution Of the Canal
Board.
These amendments were cOncurred in by the As
sembly.
The Senate also sent down the bill making appro-
priations for ordinary repairs the canals, with
several amendments. One of these reduced the ap-
preparation Of 81 100 600 for the three divisions of
the canals to 5000, 00O-$1 900 each division
Another amendment appropriates $15OOOO to re-
trunk the upper and lower Mohawk aqueducts and
to construct and repair the 10 locks on the Eastern
Division of the Erie Canal Another provides that
the appropriations for the lateral canals shall not
eecd twice the amount received from tolls on those
canals. These amendments were also agreed to.
Farmer Legislators waxed very warm to-day over
the important bib for the prevention of the spread of
contagious diseases among domestic animals This
bill was introduced by T. c. Campbell Of New-YOrk,
Of ha Anric, Ifupa
Society," which, with Prof. Law, supplied some
strong 10 the defenders of the bin. When
ever the bill has been brought up before, it has ex
cited sharp talk and to-day very lively discus
son was INDUCED in, several farmers opposing the
bin strenuonsly on the ground that its provisions Of
the act are much too stringent. Gen. Husted ably
defended the bill land was aided by I. c. Campbell
And others Gen. Hustled stated that the provisions
Of the proposed like those Of the Connecticut
law on this subject, while Mr.. Lincoln Of Ontario
and others declared that there is nothing practical
in them. After some sharp speeches OH both sides,
the Committee reported progress on the bill. I. {.
Campbell moved 10 disagree with the report of the
Committee and order the bill to third reading.
This was lost, and the Committee refused leave
70 SIT again on the Dill which was thus smothered.
Mr. Prince afterward changed his amendment
a. ~ leave the matter 10 the Commissioners Of the
place. but the bill ordered to third reading
without amendment.
Mr. Waebner Of New-York introduced bill TO
create new criminal court in New-YOrk, with two
judges to he nominated by the Mayor and confirmed
BY the Board Of Aldermen, who 10 hold Office for
fourteen years and TO have salary of $4,000. Tie
court is 10 be known as the Central Criminal Court,
and 10 have jurisdiction in all cases of mis-
demeanor aud felony, except murder, arsoD and
forgery. Upon any vacancy occurring IN the offices
Of the Judges Of this Court, Judge is 10 be nOni-
mated By the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of
Aldermen for the full term of IA years The Dis
rict-Attorney is authorized by this act TO appoint
an additional assistant attend 10 the business Of
Ills Court
Mr. Oakley introduced bill to provide for the ap-
pntinent of Commissioners TO build City Hall 10
Long Island City, authorizing the issue of 100000
In bends payable one-tenth in each year, from 1850
10 1890
Mr. Lawrence introduced bill tonight which in
eect permits any insurance company In other States
70 transact business in this State, if the capital stock
Of such company il not impaired. In cases where
'ne stock is impaired the superintendent Of In
sufance may give such permission. Mr. Wschner
h1oduceda bill in relation 10 the jurisdiction of the
halne Court. 1t limits the Jurisdiction OF the Court
" eases IN which the claim does not exceed 900,
exclusive Of costs allowances and interest.