The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-05

OF their contrasts In order 10 carry ont these pg0vt
sions the sum Of $780, 600 much necessary
Treasury the credit Of the fund for r.
pairs The sum OF el35 900 appropriated for repair
ing the canal and basin walls between Usics
bed OF tho rver adjacent thereto, ana fos
paying the expenses Of extraordinary repsr and TN
provements OF the Erie, Champaln 0swego Csyugs
aud Seneca canals, and such other work as may be
recommended by the State Engineer and Canal Com
misssoners and directed BY the Canal Board pursuant
not over s35 900 OF this last sum be expended
the canal basin walls and excavating she
appropriated out OF the fund to deepen the
way in the Erie Canal, to secure full seven feet Of
1870 The State Engineer u directed 10 make survey
OF the condition OF the Erie Canal and learn whore I'm
provements are necessary and report MS
qcther with the probable cost Of tho same The
sum OF $4,000 Is appropriated 70 meet this ex-
propriated 20 be expended under the direction
OF the Canal Board in improvements upon the
Erie, oswcgo and Champlain canals 40 shall DO recon-
Canal Board. The sum of $500 sds 81 remaining IN
the Treasury Of the $500 900 appropriated In 1874 for
pria,sd for the same purpose 70 be expended under
tho direction of tho Canal Board In bottom.
ing out tho prism or said canal and
produce uniform depth OF six feet Of water therein
through its entire length, and for other purpose
provided $780, 600 shall be devoted paying The In.
debtedness under existing contracts
Provision is made that nothing contained In tho ACT
shall be deemed to waive any defence the State may
have against any claim nor TO validate any fraudulent
or Illegal contract.
SEw YORK srREErs
Mr.. Patterns bill to amend the act 10 provide uni
form system for the requirement. OF streets,
public places in the city OF New York. provides
certify to the Board Of Aldermen that the safety,
health convenience OF tho public requires
ss direct Of any so S
the work shall be done under direction OF tho Depart
ment OF Public Works according TO law The cost
taxable property in the city, and estimated and appro
priacd in the usual way, but no appropriation IN any
one year shall exceed $500 In case any streets
expense thereof assessed upon tho owners Of
adjoining and benefited property the said
Department OF Public Works, upon the petition Of
majority OF tho OF the property to DO assessed,
on the limo Of ~ the And
the assessments thereon shall be levied and collected
in the usual for assessments 10 be levied and
collected In accordance with law.
vf n LEGISLATIVE NOTES
On motion OF Mr.. Hogeboom the Assembly has In.
structed the Committee on Privileges and Elections 10
begin at once the investigation the charge Of i'm
proper conduct made against Felix Murphy, member
An attempt was made by Mr. Forster this evening 70
got OF the Committee Cities the bill they have
had Tor two months, and which provides for tho
election Of Aldermen by Assembly districts in New
York city, instead Of by Senatorial districts
The attempt was defeated by vote OF 3s 10 80
The Dill introduced ny Mr.. hlian In relation 70 I'M
election OF Aldermen in Now York city provides thu
they shall hereafter DO elected for term Of tive
years.
Upward OF . dozen OF very important Senate and AZ
sembly bills relating to the city OF New York wera
during the rush and confusion OF business on Mondal
night, referred TO 'Gunning Committee" thus Civ
ing them chance to DO ordered third reading be.
fore being fully discussed in the Committee OF the
Whole This is pretty good illustration OF the way tho
process OF law making goes during the closing weeks
Of the session II the members be SO easily hood
winked what will be the situation Of affairs in
fortnight hence The objection or single member 10
the reference Of bill TO the Cunning Committee 10
sufficient to prevent such reference.
Among bills passed IN the Assembly this evening was
the Senate bill prevent cruelty 10 children, better
known Prince Loo bill, and tho Senate bill per.
hitting bills OF exceptions In criminal to be set
tied and signed whether the court be In
YORK xLEcTioxA
Mr.. Whitson at the evening session. introduced
bill amending the act relative 10 elections in the city
and county Of New York
II provides that all boxes shall be named and num-
bcred and makes detailed provisions for conducting
elections
II divides the State and county ticket, making
other box, aud requires voter reside In district
thirty days. instead Of ton, required by the const
tuition.