The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
Debate on the Cruelty to Chill
dren Bill.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY.
The Fifth Avenue Pavement Discussed in the
Committee on Cities.
Mr.. Bryant's Reception by the
Legislature.
ALBANY, Feb. 0, 1878.


Commissioners and Corporation Counsel Smith.
Application at the Executive ONCE Tor the docu.
ments to-day was met with o non.commttal an
swer both as TO the papers In question and
also as 10 their probable disposition. The
Governor will not give any information
upon such points until the whole business or In
vestgaton by him is concluded and his mind
made up as TO final action. Mr. Stebbins, his
private secretary. Is equally silent.
caucus OF the democratic members OF the
Legislature is called for tomorrow afternoon.
The Costgan bill ana future movements OF the
party in Albany, 1t is understood, viii be the main
topics OF consultation.
The reception OF Mr.. Bryant by the Legislature
to-day absorbed much of the attention OF tire
Senate and Assembly. In the latter body a'heased
discussion arose on the proposed enactment Tor
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.
The nature and scope OF this bill
have already explained. 1t is an Inn
portant measure, particularly to New York
city, so densey populated by the poorer classes.
MIR. John I. MCGOWAN opened the debate in a
somewhat lengthy speech. He argued against the
provisions OF the bill and gave some reasons why
1t should not pass. He contended that 1t was o
sectarian measure and intended to strike at the
children OF the poor. MIR. MCGOWAN said he came
from city OF over one million Inhabitants, two
thirds Of whom belonged to the Catholic faith, in
which ne had been educated. 1t was the opinion
OF the speaker that the bill was aimed at this par
ttcuar sect.
Mr.. Leo G. Dessar followed in q similar line
OF argument and made speech In opposition 10
the bill. He remarked that the words 'ill treated
and neglected" were too broad and indefinite and
conferred vast and limitless power upon the So
ciety. They could be made instruments OF
persecution and oppression. Tho bill was
nht nAV Hnfri nt0I tn fhn In
ton residing In tenement houses, whose children
could be taken away on mere presext. Surely
the poor and INDECENT loved their children as
ferventy as wealthy parents. He was OF
opinion that the law as 1t now stands was sut1ct.
emily ample TO protect children against abuse and
nl.treatment, and argued that 1t was against pub.
lie policy TO create corporations to usurp the func-
tons OF the tribunals OF justice. lie (Mr. Dessar)
would soon introduce bill amending the law in
regard to ill.treatment OF children which would
tend to remove any existing evils on this subject
without danger Of sectarian Influences. The pro.
posed enactment further superseded the writ Of
habeas corpus, which did not permit children to
be taken away from the parents having Lawful
custody OF them.
Mr.. John O. Brogsn, Of New York, spoke In op.
position to the bill
These speakers were followed BY Mr.. T. O.
Campbell. Mr.. F. W. seward and Mr.. Alvord In
support OF the measure. these gentlemen reiuted
the arguments IN opposition. and stated emphatic.
ally that no motives OF . sectarian character
simply introduced ior the purpose OF giving
corporation standing IN court, In order that
sueh oody might LOOK after the interests oil ne.
Farther consideration Of the matter was laid
over until Thursday moruing next.
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMoRY GROUND.
Mr.. Staul to-day introduced bill which pro.
yides for the repeal o. the act passed by the last
between sixty 1tn ana Sixty.slxtn streets and
Fourth and Madison avenues 10 the Seventh regi.
man claims that this giving away Of city property
for such an object was an outrage upon the tax
payers
AFTER THE ICE COMPANIES.
Mr.. Scudder to-day presented bill which, II
one.quarter OF mile OF any highway crossing a
river or Stream Infringement OF the law Is made
amsdemeanor punishable by fine ana imprison-
ment.
GREEN'S LOBBY MOVEMENTS.
In anticipation or the COstlgan bill coming up to-
day in the Assembly. Green's lobby were on hand
In iorce headed by Mr.. Charles Swan. a small
pamphlet containing iulsome eulogy Of Green
and printed in his interest," was circulated among
THE FIFTH AVENUE PAVEMENT
me Committee on Cities OF the Assembly. OF
which Mir. James DAILY Is chairman, had again
under consideration, this afternoon, tae oil In
lation TO the repavng OF Filth avenue. Mr.. F. w:
advocated Its passage. The Clerk read the follow
ng despatcn:-
1uC uuuCrslxueO, property uOlOeTS nOJ resulting
on t1tn avenue, approve the Dill introduced by
you Tor Its requirement. aud especially the provl-
snu @ 4 us Ey
thomas storm. +. j. Bumstead, Lot Z. Clark,
Edward scneIl,, A. r. Wetmoie, George c; Wet
more Joseph I. Low, Jonn ]. Donaldson, James
9. Spencer, William z. Dodge. Jr, Alexander p.
Irwin, Edward L. Ludlow, X. T. Ford. Henry A.
Remarks were also made in support OF the bill
by Colonel WagstaR formerly member OF Assembly,
ana oplectons as to lis probable unconstituton-
ulity eXDalued.
"a proes. was read rom property owner on
ton TO patent pavement.
alr. William J. McAIpin, the engineer, and Mr..
Mics, lawyer, were heard as to the nature ana
avenue.
Assemblyman Daily stated that the committee
Dill not propose to report any bill which dit ccted
particular pavement 10 be used. az that was en-
tlrev, IN their OPINION the province VI the local
authorities TO determine.
MIR. G. +. DAILY commended that the btu, as pre-.
sented directed the employment oil the Graham-
lite pavemeEt TO the exclusion OF all other asphalt
material The experience. in European cites mad
shown that the asphalt used there made the best
pavement yet discovered, and That an opportunity
should be given for competition.
40 conclusion was arrived a. by the committee.
Nk. BRYANT AND THE LEGISLATUBE.
proceeded to the Executive Chamber and escorted
William Cullen Bryant to the Senate, all the
senators rising as the distinguished man en-.
Governor Tnden sent an elegant bouquet OF
flowers to the desk OF the President OF the senate.
duced by senator Robertson as toiows:-
M h sss the q a0 os e S y the
our counlry-W iiliam Cullen Bryant
SPEECH OF TIRE LIEUTENANT GovEaSoR.
PresiuSat pors.eimer then invlted Mr.. Hryant
seated. President Dorsneiner said:
sASArossYeu have sought Tor thts opportunity 10 pay
sigma tribute at fespeo ~ one VI your fellow oluzuns
iohors ike tais nave hitherto been reserved tor
WhY nave risen to emnenee IN the public service nor
do recall an instance Ia the history oil state where
our language Is sSNcn where they have Conferred
upon Dia VI !etiers Eut hunceorth 1t will Ue known
that new iorN recognizing ;nat states are governed
not w s1nxSs alone ana sfl less by the sword, gvcs
her highest hunUrs 10 the pos as we'll as tne aaiver
anu ths s0.dIor
noel nos recall 10 you the career OF your guest
Every Anne rican Knows the incidents OF that long
honorable l;ie. SUI loss need | impyew upon you the
merits OF has writings GU remeuiBor the glowing
words with which IA ms youth no Taught tho uvc OF
MANURE ana the Christian laltn, hou have MI seen him
seated aniohI the .ongtheung shadows o. evening and
heard HIM repeat III English as pure a. the English OF
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