The New York herald., 1875-03-11
THE STATE CAPITAL
The Ccetigan Bill TO Be Re-
ported Adversely.
Broken Bargains of Commis-
sioner Wales.
COLONEL STEVENS AND HIS CONTEMPT.
A Mild Rebuke Delivered by the
Speaker.

ALBANY, March 10, 1875.
The visit of Police Commissioner Dlsbecker here
has led 10 considerable speculation. 1t is asserted
that he came to consult Senator Woodin as TO the
formal charges now alleged 20 be in the hands of
Mayor wIckham against the New YORK Police
Commissioner. 1t will be recollected that CON-
mttee or three, consisting OF Senators Fox, Booth
and Woodin, was appointed at The last session OF
the legislature 10 Investigate as to the manage
ment OF the Police Department. This committee
never made a report, and 1t is likely never will.
CoSTIGAN BILL DOOMED.
1t is now distinctly understood here that the
C0srigan bill Will be reported adversely from the
Committee on Cities. which consists OF Senators
Woodin, Booth, Wagner, Dickinson, Coe, Jacobs and
Fox. Mr.. Wagner has paired on with Mr. Coeout
The former gentleman will be In his seat on Tues
day next On the afternoon OF that day nearing
will be given TO all persons deslrous OF expressing
an opinion the Cosugan bill before the commit
tee, in the Senate Chamber. Rumors are riIe as
to certain brought into play on behalf OF
Mayor Wtcknam 10 secure the passage OF This Dill.
MORE BROKEN BARGAINS.
In conversation with a republican Senator to-
night he intlmated to me that q GOODNESS had
already arisen between Dock Commissioner Wales
and the Mayor relative TO New York city bills now
pending before the Legislature. His Ineory Is
that Mr. Wales having pledged valuable support
among republican legislators for the 1urtner-
Rnce OF the Mayors wishes, he tNr.
Wales) is now unable to carry out the
agreement Tnis is the latest ripple OF rumor cir
culaIed in relation 10 the municipal complications
IN New York city. Insldious arguments are also
brought to bear upon country democrats. as to
the proposed condition OF the Manhattan Club
and Mayor Wick hamy for the purpose OF control
ling the future 0estinies or the democratic party.
The statements evidently put for ward so as TO
cause disaffection among democratic legislators,
and thereby prevent the passage or bills tending
TO advance the power and patronage OF this
rumored coalition. In conversation with some
country members tonight the effect Of those adroit
manouvfes was quite apparent.
The only business OF any importance transacted
IN he Assembly to-day was IN relation to the con-
tempt case Of Colonel &. A. stevens. The proceed
ings occupied tue attention Of the House excius-
yely from the time oil assembling until he hour or
auJoui mt. An occurrence OF this character a
somew hat unusual. Mr.. Stevens connection with
ire AIbany and GreenDusn Bridge Company has
brought him TINS trouble. Refusing TO
liver up the OF oks OF his company to the suo-com-
lnlttee of the Commit ee on Commerce and Navl-
CATION, authorized by resolution OF the Assembly
10 Investigate THIS particular matter, and making
oil Objectionable exI resslons while giving
denee, colonel stevens was adudged IN contempt,
ana again brought before the bar OF the House
tnis morning to answer the charge against him.
WHO Is COLONEL sTEyENsy
The gentleman has had a somewhat eventful
hlstory. He Is now about sixty years OF age, tall
ulgnined III manner. He was born in New Jersey,
and, while quite young came 10 Albany ana
the Lacrosse Democrat, which afterward was pur-
chased rom him by Mr. Brick" Pomeroy. During
sne war he was q colonel in Western regiment,
and, having been taken prisoner. nained in the
HANDS W the rebels ior some nine months Con-
President Grant. The Colonel Is also said to have
been lntlma ely connected on several OCCASIONS
with General Fremont In business speculattons.
THE NEW YORK CITY DEPOSIT BILL
The senate mad under discussion to-day the Dill
As the cnartsr now stands the banks are compelled
10 pay no less tnan lour per cent interest on city
moneys deposited win them The provisions OF
tue present bill give exclusive control Of tue mat
ter 10 tue Mayor and Chamberlain OF New YORK
city. by which those officials can make any a..
Judgements they please with the banks ~ to
amount OF interest TO be exscted. From the tone
Of the debate to-day and from the expressions
droppeu by Senators WoodiD. Booth and other re.
puocans Is apparent that rate OF at least three
per cen. VIII os specified. In toe Com.
republicans thar the measure was a job aud that
between New YORK city ordcials and banks Oy
which very large fund could be raised In the far
for political purposes.
The bill was progressed.
THE FARMERS LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY.
senator cross has introduced Dill relative to
the Farmers Loan and Trust Company, giving the
said company power to accept ali trusts as may
THE NEW COMMISSIONER.
Inc senate IN executive session confirmed the
nomination OF James McQuade as Commissioners OF
THE FIFTH AVENUE PAVEMENT
The House committee to Investigate the matter
Pavement bun had another nearing this evening
Lyman b. Smith, Assistant Clerk OF the Assem-
when the bul was put on tne files, on his return
from tea, while at his desk. Charley Walters came
wanted bill No. 100 put on the hes
1t had been ordered reprinted; l asked
the document clerks. refused to put it on file.
went into the document room, and asked Archy
BILL He could not hnd II. | asked what was the
trouble about this OIL, and he said IT would be
necessary 10 take Of all tue other Dllls after IT,
ana there was not time to do II, as -he number or
boys was short j had some suspicion that
Charley Walters had something to do with the
matter, but l told hlm TO get all the boys
others; IL never occurred TO me that there was
ah a 10
an oficer OF the House; 1t WAS unusual for
me go into the document room; gave the direc-
ilou to take of all the bills down TO NO.
give the order to take or the old bd.
but l aid tell several to leave the Old DILL on
not see the order issued by the clerk when
Calkins came In told him we had TO delay little
because the boys mad to take OF all bi!s down to
No. l06; he said either that he did not Intend TO
have IL put on Tonight or that he did not intend
10 have 1t put on the nles; said, Wei, 1t IS
zone now and Will not have 10 be put on again.,
short time afterward my attention was called
ey Mr.. DAILY TO the fact that the bill was Improperly
pilnleu anu snouiu uob nave oeeh pub Oh TIE Hies,
that was the first knew OF any thing wrong about
the bill.
To Mir. Hammond-There IL frequently complaint
~ neglect TO get bills the flies; the reason /
was IN hurry was that that night was the first
ior general orders and wanted the nles as COM
pete Qs possible.
To Mr.. Daly-There is no one We SEND to the
printers for bills; The printers send them; would
not recognize the rlght OF Walters 10 Driug Dils.
10 Mr. I. J. Campoel-I nave been aUout the
Legislature seven or eignt years; tae dles nave
been changed frequently, but not without the
ders OF the House.
Charles waters was called Tor, Dat did not re-
apond.
Tue Chairman having stated that walters de-
cllned 10 come unless regularly subpon aed Mr..
Hess moved that subpoena oe issued log HIM.
carried.
The committee then adjourned.
1HR sUPPLY BILL OF 1874
The House Committee investigating the supply
Bill Interpolation met tnls afternoon aud exam.