The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-22
TIE STATE CAPITAL.

SENATOR wooDrN' SUBSTITUTED REMOVAL BILL
TIE TAXATION or INSURANCE COMPANIES
THE BILL OF TIE BOARD OF ALDERMEN FOR
RAPID TRASsIT-TEAL PASSAGE OF CITY BILLS.
ALBANY, April 81 1875.
the circle OF New York political celebrities has
become very much enlarged here within the past
twenty.iour hours. Mr.. John Kelly arrived this
afternoon and Is guest az Congress
Hall. Among other representatives OF Tam.
many organization present are Sheriff Conner,
General Spinola. william A. Boyd and John
Morrissey. The republican interests are closely
watched by District Attorney Bliss, ex.Surveyor
Waterman, Commissioners Starr James Davis and
others. The marsnallng OF political forces at this
particular juncture has given rise TO considerable
speculation. or course the END OF the session is
fast approaching, and all interests ana jobs are
about to culminate. Legislation for New
York city has not assumed any particular
prominence. Whether not NE are TO have
new charter seems TO be at present writing one
OF the improbabitIes. Tue disorganized condition
OF Tammany politics In the metropolis, ana the
alliances, offensive ana defensive likely TO be
made here for party purposes, have no doubt con-
siderabiy frightened the leaders OF that
organization. The result OF Monday nights
election in the Tammany Society has de-
cided the interior management OF this body
for the next year. Tammany Hall now asserts
undivided following. On the other hand, this
election is claimed here by outsiders as no ndca-
ton whatever or the future success OF Tammany.
They look upon 1t as an omen OF defeat in the con-
test to come. IL IS also urged as a further exhi-
bit1on OF the Capitalization and despotIsm to
which the people OF late have SO cmphaticallY OBJ
Jecteo.
POLITICAL PROPHECIES
we have the news given out here that ex-Sherir
Brennan has made peace with his enemies IN Tam
many Hall and will be awarded the position
OF Police Commissioner in return Tor his influence
and coalition with the powers that be.o
Danger exists, however. that some or
these delightful political calculations viii
be scattered to the winds. Leaders among
republican Senators and Assembly, ME n
mysteriously nod their heads and prophesy a rod
in pickle for their opponents. They whisper,
1.-THE Miller cnarter is not dead, but sleep etn.n
Then dissatisfied democrats from the city and
country threaten to bolt the whpping-ln process,
and the often used specious CRY OF party meas
ure.n They cannot see where party consid-
eratlons operate in supporting amendments TO the
New YORK charter when many OF the prominent
public positions Ill tGat city are at present
occupied by republicans. A new charter might
materially change the aspect OF affairs pcth 10
management and patronage AS the game STANDS
now, democratic members OF the Legislature
have scarcely anything 10 say. IT Is no wonder
that they express dissatisfaction, ana the leaders
6engers OF ''grace, mercy and peace.n
Governor Tnden's two measures, the Removal bill
senate for discussion. The latter measure has
already passed the Assembly and now comes
before the Senate for concurrence The tone or
debate was considerably warmer to-day than on
previous OCCASIONS.
THE REMOVAL BILL.
In what shape the Removal bill viii now pass
seems beyond conjecture. Senator MoOdIn'S
amendments offered 10 day to the original oil APP
pear TO meet with more general approval than
any propositions hitherto introduced. by these
amendments judicial tribunal is created.
slsting OF the Cnief Justice OF te Court Appeals
and the PRESIDING Judge OF zach OF The General
Terms OF The Jour departments OF the Supreme
Court. The special duty or TINS tribunal is set
down as the hearing and determining OF any
charges which may be preferred by he Governor
against tine comptroller. secretary or State,
Treasurer, Attorney General, state Engineer, Sur
VeY0r or Canal commissioners. An obIec-
zion has been raised as to probable
unconstltutionalty IN organizing such a trl-
buua. Senator Lanipg and others seem to
harbor impressions IN TINS direction. one TACT is
cear-tne appointment OF court or the purpose
OF trying charges against state officials would re-
move the entire controversy beyond political IN
50 important an examination 10 the hands OF
shelT highest judicial officers than when &c was
under the control oil those VIM. although entirely
honorable ana trustworthy, may be swayed by
political influences. the bill Will again be
brought before the Senate tomorrow Tor discus
sion.
This Dill, which gives 10 the Governor the APP
polntment and removal OF an Inspector OF Public
NorKs Is also Bkely 10 cause some warm discus
sion before lts final passage. When the measure
came up III the senate to-day Senator LoWery
made vigorous speech. advocating immediate
action upon II one way or the otner. lie SAID It
had been whispered around that this Removal bill,
intended 10 upnO the Governor m his Efforts iur
reform, was 70 be Killed. He ana other senators
had been TOLD their political lie would be
finished u they dare vote Tor those measures. rms
was the secret OIL Sucn opposition; but III had no
terror FOR nm. lie believed me oils were lgGt,
anu - believing would support them, though the
heavens should fali. senator Lower Is 4 repub-
ncan representative from Utca.
AZ IMPORTANT INSURANCE ELL.
bill comes up Tor fna passage the Assem-
panies are considerably exercised. II provides
that mo raX shall hereafter be assessed upon the
capttai OF any lie, nre or marine insurance COM
pany, organized under authority 81 TINS stare,
the stOcSnouers Of such insurance companies
shall be assessed and taxed on the vaiGe OF their
shares OF STOCK tncrein.n There Is d strong l0aOy
here % Geieat this bill aud vigorous efforts wit
be made IN that direction.
RAPID TRANSIT
Senator Moore to-day received COPY or the
Rapid Transit Bill, winch mas been sanctioned oy
Mayor Ntckham ana the Board Of Aldermen Of
New YORK. Tue bill was accompanied by
memorial from these gentlemen asking for its
passage. The lul text OF the DILL is but
the enlargement OF the draft submitted by the
Committee the Board OF Aldermen on their re-
lsned in toe HERALD on the following daY.
THE SPECIAL SESSIONS BILL.
Justices kubreth aud Sherwood are here lobby
ing against senator tUX's bIl providing Tor the
appointment OF two additional police Justices 10
mold court OF special sessions.
Mrs pettOn and Governor Tllden gave magnif-
reception At the Executive Mansion this
evening TO the members oil the Legislature, the
STATE officers, JUDGES OF the Court OF Appeals aud
Judges Of the supreme Court and t1eir iamhies.