The New York herald., 1875-09-22
RAPID TRANSIT.

RAPID TRANSIT.
THE 1ABoRs OF THE COMMISSION SOON TO BE
CoMPLETED-A LEGAL QUESTION SUDDENLY
RAIsED-A SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTS
AN ATTEMPT TO BRIDE THE COMMISSION.
The Rapid Transit Commissioners met again yester
day at half-past twelve o'clock Mr. Selgman presided
and Mr. Harrison acted secretary, having finished his
political labors at Syracuse. Mr. Courtrgh President
of the Greenwich Street Company presented some new
detailed drawings conform with the wishes OF the
Commissioners Mr. Morgan, author Of the Gothic arch
plan, made argument in favor Of his project show
ing how he could adapt 1t to streets OF different widths
Mr. Kirkup another protector also had hearing
Messrs. Morris and Gardiner, representatives OF
the depressed plan, did not make their ap-
pcarance and furnished proofs in support OF
the allegation the principal capitalists had thrown
the elevated scheme overheard been converted to
the superior excellence of their project. Mr.
Navarro says this point that the capitalists have
studied the elevated plan and have become convinced
that 1t could be made to pay, while the depressed
scheme is TO them comparatively terra incognitd The
number of posts to each block is still question at ISSUE
OF the capitalists wishing many nine, while
the Commissioners think FIVE sufficient, and prefer the
lesser number for already set forth in these col
umns.
A LEGAL QUESTION DISCUSSED
The points regarding the structure touched upon In
these columns yesterday discussed by the
Commissioners, such the number of posts fol
instance, and other smaller questions still al
ISSUE The main topic Of deberaton.
however, turned yesterday upon the legal question
raised by the thirtysxth section Of the Rapid Transit
act In order to clearly comprehend this question it IL
necessary quote this section at length 1t is fol-
lows
SECTION 36.whenever the route routes determined
covered by the charter Of existing corporation
formed for the purpose provided for by this act provided
to comply with the provisions thereof requiring the CON
It's charter such corporsto~ shall have the ike
fment Of the requirements and conditions imposed by
said 0Hmmssoners' ION ss corporation specially formed
determine the by which any elevated
With Other steam railways or the depos thereof or with
steam ferries, upon fllhment by such elevated steam
of such of the requirements and conditions imposed by
sary be fulfilled in such under section s Of article
of constitution of this State and such connecting ee
feed by section 2e of this act and when connecting
company such connection, with all the rights
and with like effect though the same had been part Of
the original route of such railway.
THE EFFECT OF DELAYS
The question raised under this section Is whether the
companies VIII not be authorized TO build the roads inn
medaey after the fixing of the plans or whether they
will have to wait for the formation of the compa-
MES by the Commission, and whether, therefore, the
labors of the Commission will not be completed after
the adoption OF the plans on the 9th of October
If this is the Commissioners will have
power to fix the capital &c. The section has been in
tcrpreted in this manner, and it concluded to OBJ
the opinion of the counsel Of the Commission
Judge Emou and Mr. Nash, his partner for to-dayi
meeting. Having been delayed through the reiterated
onsets of the various disappointed promoters ant
through the sudden presentation of this ques
ton, it now appears probable that no conclusion
will be to until the lawful time allowed
for the designation Of the plans has elapsed
namely, until the 5th Of October The Commissioner
last week hoped that they would be able to finish theI
work this week, but they have been much inter
rupted that it is found to be impossible
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS.
How to forestall accidents and render II impossible
for train to fall down to the level of the street ha
been one of the weIghtiest questions presented Il
the Commission. 1t has been proposed that the
ties supporting the track shall not rest on top ef the
pirders but between them at the bottom so that tt
girders Snail each side form truss guard-rail
preventing the train from falling in case Of derail
ment, and also hiding the wheels from view How
high the girders shall reach above the track has not
been settled The Commissioners are generally in
favor of this safeguard If the orders should be
useless in resisting the force OF falling tram which,
however remains to be proved. 1t cannot for moment
bo doubted that the very appearance of safety i'm
parted by this protection would be valuable IN over
coming the foolish fear OF some people OF riding on an
elevated road and that the hiding Of the wheels and
other running gear from the horses view will be ad
vantage Even if it Is not safer IL looks safer, and that
is already something gained.
AN ATTEMPT
The following funny letter was received yesterday,
being positively attempt To brbe the Commisson:-
PATERSON Sept. 15.
Mr.. SELIGMAy-
nclosed please find Plans Of my Truck and self acting
coupler Your services respectfully solicited in drawing
the attention othe Prys about contract for the Rapid
Transit Koada trial is also solicited by the contractor and
pledge is given by that let the offered be what Will
one-half for your action and services hold
To Show That have Established IL in England 1t II
the only Real Safety Truck Ever placed beneath
The constructors adopting IT, t will at into general
by all The Roads--and immense sums realised
For Further per Teuars aud Copys Of specifications ad
dress VIM. BOLTON ROBERTSON, Paterson, ~ D.
You never had such chance TO make vast sum o.
moua hy adm ol 18th Of
substituting my light sheet iron IN Engan also>
w. BOLTON ROGERSON.
The Commissioners have as yet taken no action on
this letter although it safe say that they will IN
all probability reject the proposal
The Commissioners adjourned at haipast iour cloci
yesterday afternoon. They will meet again to-day at on
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