New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-03-09
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
PROCEEDINGS AT ALBANY.


THE SENATE RECOMMENDS THE PASSAGE OF THE
GENERAL Apr PRIATION BILL, WITH SEVERAL
AMENDMRNTs-THE BILL TO REDUCE THE sALA-
RIKs OF NETWORK CITY OFFICIALS RECON-
MIrTED IN THE HoUsE-A RESOLUTION RESPECT
ING THE PARK COMMISSIONERS END TIE RAPID
TRANSIT PRIVILEGES AT THE BATTERY.
SENATE. ALBANY. March g. 1875
The Committee of the Whole resumed the
consideration OF the General Appropriation bill
Mr. ROGERS moved insert the section In the Assembly
bill approprating $4,000 for the Commissioners TO
revise the statutes and extending the term of office Of
SAID Commissioners 10 May l, 1873 During his remarks
he referred to the Commission asserting that II was not
harmonious il should be- He said he would mention
names, therefore no invidious conclusions could be
Mr. COLE said that ten ago the Legislature
was told that 81 600 600 would build the Capitol
expenditures that work beyond that amount
tnue SO, too, the Legislature informed in similar
pointed that the expense would he merely nominal but
year after year appropriations have been made until
demand has been made. Who Knows where Il isto end
Mr.. HARRIS opposed the motion OF Mr.. Rogers lie
was OF the opinion that the Commissioners had eX-
ceeded their authority when they undertook TO act as
Mr. sCH0oSMAKrR favored the motion Of Mr. Rogers
now. lie argued that the Commission had expended all
their energy and experience in the work.
Mr.. CARIHY spoke of the subject from an economical
point of view. As member OF the Committee he had
learned by experience that tue volume presented TO
Legislature entitled Remedial justice was entirely
satisfactory 10 the legal profession He also learned that
the laws OF the United States were cOded by one person
in year q cost Of $4,000 He favored the appoint
ment OF one good, sound man to cOdify these laws.
Mr. ROGERS said the labor OF the Congressional Com
mission was nothing in comparison with that OF the New
York Commission. The simple question L. shall all this
work be thrown away, shall give thts Commission
time TO complete their labOrs by making additional
appropriation
The amendment Of Mr.. Rogers was adopted.
Mr. GERLRD moved To amend by making tho apprOprla-
ton to the Institution for the Blind In NewYOk SOD 900
instead OF $4,000. lie said the application made at
request Of the 10 meet additional expenses
The amendment was carried.
Mr. SCHOoNMAKER moved 10 amend by striking out the
provision inserted yesterday 10 publish the State
in the state paper only, and substituting the following:
To publish the canvass in two newspapers III each
county Of opposite political complexion"
Mr. ROGERS SAID the only object OF the amendment was
20 secure the support Of local papers, aud that could
not be determined without placing $4,000 ia this bill,
the merits Of Senators not worth much.
Mr. HARRIS said the amendment of Mr. SehOonmaker
would call for expense Of $4,000.
the amendment WAS lost,
The report WAS then agreed TO and reported TO the
Senate with the recommendation that II be passed
Mr. PRINCE reported the concurrent resolution pTopos
ing amendment 10 the Constitution relative 10 COM
mon schools
Mr. ROGERS reported amending the act establish
ing regulations tor the courts Of NcwYOrk. AlsO to
amend the act incorporating the Maritime Association "
the port Of New-YorE, passed Apr IL, 1874.
A petition was presented from John Morris James l..
Wells As others, resident taxpayers Of the city of
NewYOrk for the passage Of the Assembly bill 90
ganize the local Cove nncnt OF the City Of NewIOrk.
TIC Senate then adjourned.