The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-03-14
TIE ALBANY POLITICIANS.
ABANDONING LAW MIXING FOR
TILK ON THE CANVASS.
Tho Republicans Pcrplcxcd over the state
Delegation, aud the Democrats Trying to
Harmonizc the split In tho Metropolis.


Delegation, aud the Democrats Trying to
Harmonizc the split In tho Metropolis.
ALBANY, March 13.-Therc was n fair at
tendance in both Houses tonight, but the n en-
bers seemed TO be more Interested in the ap-
proacllng state Convention and the meeting II
the Democratic State Committee than in the
business Of the Legislature. Among the Demo-
Gratis there seems to be a division of opinion as
TO where the State Convention should be held
Syracuse aud Albany arc the only places much
talked about, tue latter being advocated by
Gov. Tilden's friends, and the former by the
Canal Ring, anti 1ilden Democrats, and the RAG
money men. There arc also rImors that an
effort Is to bo made to induce the State Com
mtttee to take into consideration the condition
OF the party In New York CITY. with a view to
harmonizlng the differences there and uniting
the party. II Is said that a consultation Of Dem
ocrats WIS heh in the city last Saturday to this
end, but It Is not probable that any action Will
be taken by the state Committee unless there is
request from both factions for It.
The stumbling block to this Is said to be John
Kelly, who Will not consent to any action look
ing to recognition Of the Anti rammanyites
While the latter refuse TO hermoni1e. so long as
Forster, anticipating that the rush Of the Demo-
cratic members to hang about the doors OF their
state committee while in session at the DelavAn
on wednesday will be so great rs to leave the
House without sufficient number to do bust
ness, gave notice tonight that he should move
after the reading Of the journal.
The Republicans are considerably exercised
the NstIopaI Conyentlon not,"aaNis ahst 40
men who for two weeks were outspoken In
favor Of sonding delegation pledged TO Conk-
ling, tonight doubt tue wisdom OF such a
course. majority OF the Republican mem
bers with whom have talked are opposed
TO pledged delegation. SO strong has
thlf feeling become, that the propriety Of
OF calling a caucus Of Republican members to
protest against n pledged delegation is being
4 IL IN "a ltD I'm uN
be done. III 1t Is" said Senator tonight, " It
will settle the question" The same Senator
assured me that his county would send dele
CATION opposed to such course, aud that his
advice from several other counties In the state
were TO the same effect. IL Is wonderful" he
added, "what change has taken place In this
state since the Belknlp exposure"
The Republicans are also discussing the ques-
tions OF adtourning for two days TO allow them
to attend the state Convention on tho I'D inst.
aud 1t VIII be only the fear thst an outcry will
be raised by the people that Will deter them.
THE USE OF wHARvEs.
In the Assembly Mr.. Gallagher OF Buffalo IN
troduced two bills regulating the use OF slips,
wharves and piers and the rates Of wharfage IN
New York city. Mr.. Gallagher represents a
large number Of persons interested In canal
transportation, which Is his reason for intro
ducing these bills. They are as follows:
Canal boats occupying berths to any pier wharf,
or eulkhead IN ne cities Of New YorS or brooklyn.
At The raj ef seyenydye cents Tor every 9av % paS
Of aday while so engaged but in all other cases they
canal 6es, used or barge ,ns in any SIP between two
d p M he 60 n
notsitnsiandns such vessel may ourng ssd day. have
day shall be taSen 70 mean ,weuty-iour hours
vdes at Il sa not Be lawful Se Free
public use ae now enJoted, or TO prevent the use as
adjacent 6Orct5 in te nayig,sfe xaiers of he East
Tyer IN ths si'y of Ssw fory which has heretofore m
vssssis tcg1s,riy cmpoysd IN ne ,oregn commeree
the provisions OF tins act shall not hpply any such
R @ s. afses99p Srs s9p 10 es
and TO- East river IN ssid eiy now set apart by law
vded however tlat nothing IN tins section contained
snail apply to Any an, whsIf Se covered By any she es
any eAistirglaw.
Mr.. whtson Of New York has introduced a
bill providing that all tho regular sound steam
ers running into the GUY II New York shall land
gentleman Introduced bill which provides for
the widening Of broadway from Scvepteenth
to Twenty-secOnd street to the same width tnat
It now IL az the ilrst-named street The east side
Of tho street cnly Is to be disturbed.
Mr.. Englrhart introduced a bill which provides
that Assessments for sewers or draius heretofore
levied in New York city shall not be vacated ex-
cept 10y reason Of fraud shown. TINS Is u rap at
time in procuring the yacating Of these assess
ments by reason Of the failure of the Common
Council TO pass ordin lnces legallzing them, or a
fallurc To- properly advertise and other quihbles.
Mr.. A j. Cam pbell propuses in n hill to change
the route OF the Gilbert Elevated Railroad from
South fifth avenue and Fourth street To ruomp-
son and Auity streets.
Mr. Graf introduced "A bill To exempt from tax
alton all bonds secured by mortgage on property
within the state which do not pay mOre than six
pei cent. Interest, and that hereafter all bonds
issued by any town or city OF this state shall DO
exempt from taXltion.
pRooKLYS's RAPID TRANSIT.
Mr.. Ogden Of Brooklyn Introduced bill 10 al
low the use Of steam ON Atlantic avenue. 1t Is
understood 70 be a part OF tho plan to secure
rapid transit to East New York and Jamaica,
and to carry out the scheme OF ex-Aldsrman
Richardson.
MIR. Sherman introduced q resolution calling
for the appointment OF n Joint Committee to
inquire what salaries about the Legislature can
be reduced and what services dispensed with
without injury to the public service. lie said
tho ON cial pay roll OF the two Houses was over
$4,000 an amount that lie believed to be in ex-
cess OF what II should be. The resolution passed
the House unanimously, which Is probably the
last that will be heard OF II.
The Senate spent the greater part OF the Sos
sion discussing one OF the numerous ridiculous
bills sent here by DOrman Is. Eaton. This bill
provided for gathering Of the social aud nnanc al
statistics OF villages and cities. The Senators
amused themselves for an hour or two by pro-
posing ali sorts Of ridiculous amendments, and
finally killed tho bill
MIR Sherman introduced bill Ia the Assembly
10 establish the county Of Hamilton, provide for
the settlement of its debts, aud the Transfer OF
its public records and property, and for the an
nexation OF the towns now composing said
county to the counties adjacent thereto.
MIR. Sherman's Assembly Apportionment bill
designatcs the number OF Assem- blymen to each