The New York herald., 1876-02-02
THE STATE CAPITAL.
A Debate on Street and Park Improve
mentS in New York.
THE BILL PROGRESSED
The Report of the Canal Investigating
Commission WaRled.
ALBANY, Feb. I, 1876.


fcred a resolution 10 that effect
After the resolution was read Mr.. Bureigh was
allowed unanimous consent to make n few remarks.
He said he represented, in certain degree the canals
the State. He opposed TO the of the canals
rs political machine and he stood hero behalf OF
the boatmen Of the State to urge that any proper
measure Of reform should be pushed forward,
but that no war should be mado the
canals Important Business interests involved
a the canals and the millions expended upon them
should be wasted because Of the stoppage Of i'm
porant improvements Already fully $50 600 have been
wasted through failure to prosecute the improve
mcnts already ordered on the Champain Canal lie
honestly desired get before tho house the results OF
the Investigation prosecuted by the commission. Their
suggestions would doubtless be OF great value to the
Legislature the at this time, and he trusted
his resolution would speedily pass
The resolution tabled, debate arising.
THE STREETS
Tho bill 10 regulate and curb the streets Of New
York progressed the house to-day after debate VIII
be considered in Committee Of the Whole to-mor
row. No very important amendments were made to II
to-day except fix the aggregate sum OF expenditure
In 1876 at $3.50 instead Of $500 Ooo and 81 600 600
for every calendar year thereafter.
rRocEEDxGs IN THE SENATE
resolution which is unlikely TO receive the iDdorse-
mcnt Of Republican Senate was offered by Mr.
Schumacher in the Senate to-day calling for the
appointment of four commissioners 70 be nominated by
the Governor and approved by the Senate for the PSF
pose OF invest eating the State prisons 1t provides
that witnesses whose testimony may happen TO GRIM
5nate themselves shall be exempt from prosecution
The commissioners are to receive $50 day each as
compensation and their duties minutely laid down.
with the object OF securing the fullest possible results
RESTORING OYER AND TERMlEER COURTS
80 give Courts Of Oyer and Termner the same power
the Supreme Courts OF the State now possess IN
civil actions Of granting trials prisoners after
taken the trial upon newly discovered evidence
and tc allow the motions 10 be heard on the minutes or
upon the afdavits is the object Of bill introduced by
IRRESPONSIBLE COMMISSIONERS
Commissioners appointed by the Supreme Court for
street openings &c, have had heretofore pretty much
their way, and In many instances never made
reports OF their dongs and felt free ofresponsiby to
any authority Senator Prince, in bill he intends
introduce morrow, this state OF affairs and
makes II imperative the commissioners to report
the Board OF Supervisors in each county and grants
leave any taxpayer who deems for
improvements by said commissioners their engineer,
TO bring action against them to recover such money as
they consider themselves defraudcd Of
MEMORY HENRY WILSON.
Senators Nedder Harris and kennaday ap-
pointed committee to draw up resolutions the
death Of Henry Wilson.
Senator Bradley is Of Hbornian descent and never
fails TO celebrate ST. Patricks day. To give him
60 do full justice to tho joyous occasion he proposed
to-day that tho Legislature adjourn on the 18th of
. rm aovERSoR's NOMINATIONS
fhaddeus c. Davis Canal Appraiser, sent in his
resgnatOn to the Governor this morning, Which was
about the wsest thing he could do, and the Governor
thereupon sent into the Senate the name Of Hezekah
Sturges, Of otsego county as his successor. Tho
Senate went executive session and referred the
nomination 10 the Committee on Canals The repub-
lcans don't like these tactics Of His Excellency.
They don't like the prospect OF the whole Canal De-
partnent from the Office OF tolkeeper up 10 that OF
canal commissioner, being in the hands OF the demo-
Gratis The rupture between the Governor and the Sem
grows apace and,neithe side appears disposed tow
ard compromise or concation. in regard TO Judge
Souhworih the Senate will make blunder II 1t re-
here is that Judge Southworth is an emnenty Ut ap
p0intmeht He mas high ana unimpeaehabie record
aud is a man with much force OF character The only
few Senators cherish some shall piqu6 against him.
One OF the two constitutional amendments-that re-
1ating TO the abolition OF the three Canal Comms-
sOners and the substitution therefor of Superintend-
of Public Works, TO be appointed by the Cover
nor-passed the Senate, Senator Bixby voting in the
negative
the measure rs one Of Capitalization aud anti demo
COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS.
The bill which provides that the Court Of General
presided by Judge Gdesleeve, shall have, with
the District Attorney, exclusive possession
Hall Park, was reported iayorably the other
day by the Committee Cities. Ii was recommitted
to-day for the purpose Of giving hearing to parties
who desire that the Tax Commissioners should
their present Offices IN the building and one OF the
parts Of the Marine Court transferred to the building
in Chambers street John F. Dovlin and John Strahan
appeared before the committee behalf OF these par
Ties and It is said that either Recorder Hackett
Judge Gildorseove will be here tomorrow to make an
argument in favor Of the bill as II stands.
THE LABoRERs' WAGES
Mr. Morrsseys bill vesting the authority TO regulate
the laborers wages IN the Common Council Will be
ported iavorably to morrow by the Senate Committee
on Cities
Mr.. John F. DeyIin appeared before the Committee
Cities OF the senate In opposition 10 the bill legis
lating Tom Dunlap, Commissioner OF Jurors, out OF
Office. Pleading for Tom is pleading In vain, his
doom is already sealed
The Committee on Privileges and Elections OF the
Senate gave hearing 10 ex-Spcakcr smith this even
ing on behalf Of Nr Cavanaush, claimant for he seat
OF Senator Jacobs AS counsel Tor the claimant had
additional Arguments TO offer, and the regular counsel
for Jacobs was absent Thursday was appointed for
further hearing OF the case
Mr.. HAYKs' 6ll amend the New York election laws,
amends section -, by requiring the inspectors TO en-
close and seal the result OF canvass on one ticket be.
fore taking up another ndorsing the envelore
with the number OF the box All the bal
lots, together with the envelopes. shall be
deposited by the chairman of the inspectors with the
Chief Of the Board CT Elections within twenty four
hours after the canvass The Board Of County Can
be necessary 10 verify statements The re-
suit shall be entered upon The Official min.
opening the envelopes, except the time shall be
guilty Of felony, and conviction be imprisoned i'm
State Prison not less than nor more than i've
years, at the discretion Of the Court
Mr.. ScHIEFFELIS introduced hill TO establish rate
Of interest II allows parties 10 agree 20 the IN
writing Where 40 such agreement IS entered. the
rate shall be per cent for one year and alter
the rate may be for greater or less sum, and for
longer shorter term. Inconsistent acts repealed
Mr.. Coleman introduced bill approprating $40 900
Tor the improvement o. The navigation OF tho Hudson
River between Troy and Coxsackie.
Mr. O'Hares bill relative 20 attorneys and counsel
lors-ataw provides that any may employ counsel
lors Law IN all courts but shall not before grand
iuries and coroners
Mr.. CALVIN introduced a bil TO authorize a recovery
law for service rendered In serving notices for the
Department Of Taxes and Assessments OF the city of
New York. 1t authorizes parties having actions Ia the
Court Of Common Pleas and Marine Court against thc
city for services IN serving notices or the
Department OF Taxes srd Assessments from
the 4th day Of February 20 the 4th day OF Nay,
1870. to prosecute the same and recover judgment,
provided the Court and Jury are satisfied that IN equity
they entitled 20 recover Judgment nowthstanding ng
said persons may not have been employed by full
board OF that there is money appropriated for the
purpose
Mr Wciants oi 70 protect the right of trial by Jury
prohloits The judge in civil criminal actions from
submitting 10 the jury his own opinion upon tho
weight OF the evidence produced or what should