New-York tribune., 1875-02-13
WORK OF Tile TWO HOuSES.

THE HOMESTEAD LAW AS AFFECTING SOLDIERS
STATE BOARD OF AUDIT-THE LATERAL CANALS
CONTROL OF CITY RAILROAD FRANCHISES BY
THE cITIEs-GAs COMMIssEONERs-THE SENATE
STATIONERY SUPPLY THE PINcKNEY MooRE
CONTESTED SEAT CASE DECIDED IN FAVOR Oh
MOORE
TrRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRIBusEI
ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 12.-The Assembly did
a sensible thing this morning IN checking the attempts
which begin 10 be made about this stage OF The ses
son to push through local bills, about which members
have not had time TO inform themselves. The bill
selected as Horrible example" was IN relation TO
some local matter in Rensselaer, County ana It's pro-
visions were entirely unknown TO the mass OF members
Mr. Thomas c. Campbell led the way IN opposing tho
bill on this ground. and enough members followed MS
example to make a majority against it-a result which
IA not without significance showing the temper OF the
House. the good nature OF the average member IL
reme cred In regard helping along every bodys bl
aft citing district. Mr. Prince (Rep) OF Queens
called up his resolution in reference TO the Homestead
laws 1872 and it adopted II recites the TACT that
large number of former soldiers debarred from en-
Toying the privileges OF law by the requirement tdas
settlement upon the land must take place within
ak months after it has been selected, many being
unable to defray Immediately the expense Of
removal or having children too young to be removed
beyond the bounds OF educational facilities IL ASKS
that Congress extend the interval TO ten years The
movement is supported by the entire Grand Army OK
the Republic. Mr. DAILY DemD OF New-York reported,
from the Committee on Cities. Mr. Brogans buncombe
resolutions calling the Departments in New-York to
furnish work the unemployed. with the statements
that the Committee found that the legal authorities pos
sessed under the existing Charter ample powers IN tho
premises and that additional legislation was uDneces"
sary to enable them to prosecute useful public works.
1t is not likely that the report In any sense shock
to Mr. Brogan, inasmuch the resolutions were evi-
Il, In ~
election The crop OF bills was more luxuriant
than usual Among those introduced was
general bill by Mr.. waehner (DemJ OF NewYork.
providing for appointment Of three Commissioners
TO form a State Board OF Audit. Another by MI fage
(Dem) OF OswegO provides for the appointment OF a
ugae and report upon the question OF the disposal cf
the lateral canals Mr. Seward (kep) OF rev, f0rk
Vaed Railroad I COMPANY Mr She'll CDemj Of wostcnes-
ter offered general oiii, nndef "nen Hd. Com,
grant the right to build railroads without tbe
intervention OF the Legislature Mr.. Beach
lDem1 OF NewY York offered bill requiring the Dock
Department to designate piers ut which hsrges may 10
placed for the dumping o! garbage Three persoDs
aG their own expense, and granted the exclusive
right 10 receive certain refuse matter the docks
designated The stipulation is made that the city shall
not 6e put to expense and the whole matter put
m the charge OF the Board OF Health
was considered IN Committee OF the Whole ordered
10 third reading The Senate voted 70 issue stationery
orders 10 eacn
Tns Is IN total disregard of Attorney neral Pratts
decision, and is attempt To renew abuse which Il
thought this Legislature would have the sedenal
10 abandon. understood however that Controller
Hopkins will refuse TO honor these orders 40 ohg as
Attorney Generals decision remains unchanged. sena-
Cole. robey, and Bradley reported n the Pinckney
Moore contested seat case that senator Moore waa
elected, aud Walter g. Pinckney was not, aud added
that nothing had appeared 10 connection with the FIRE
guares committed the election 10 cast any inputa-
Hn %ooSs Sn from the viiS
then unanimously adopted. The printing resolutions
that have the opening Of the session
were considered rapid succession, and more than
aoO documents OF various sizes and degrees VI value
we're ordered printed.