The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-04-28

The Senate failed 10 properly guard the
interests of the people of the state when It
allowed the additional million appropriated
for the new Capitol to remain as nm item OF
the supply bill We ARE glad that there
were seven Senators courageous enough 70
resist this extravaganza. Though out
voted, they had reason ON their side. We
hope that some day the enlightenment OF
their minds will perNade those of their asso-
GATES and that this great job will not be
contaminated
The new Capitol has already swallowed
seven millions Of the peoples money and
vet i is only begun. There is much reason
To doubt II ii will ever DO completed, and
that /, will not be an ediilcc creditable
to the State, or capable Of being made use
ful even # finished we do not hesitate 10
aver The best use which can be made 81 it's
foundations is 70 work them as stone
quarry to get the material for n really suit
able, graceful, and appropriate Capitol in
the metropolis the true situation for the cap
ital of the Empire State.
The motion made by Senator KENNADAy,
though defeated. for striking out the appro-
! priatlun Of "A million dollars for this pre-
postarous ediiicc, and substituting one Of
.2j.Ooo, merely 10 keep the stone quarry in
! fair condition tor use, was an altogether
! proper one. Perhaps the sum named was
too large, for it ought not to take SO much
money to perform that work. Still, the
MOTION looked in the direction of economy,
a virtue the people find Themselves inpcra-
lively called upon 10 exercise ut this time.
senator SrAKBucK, who spoke scnslbly and
well, severely criticised the arrangement OF
the building, and we have so far failed to
see any reasonable defence OF that, much rs
we have read regarding its architectural
| style. Senator SrARBUCK thinks that be-
fore it is done the new Capitol will have cost
twenty millions of dollars! We agree with
him in that matter, only adding that the
probability il that it will never he done, but
If it is encouraged, will remain bcggar IN
the lobby Of the Legislature for years u
come. II is one OF the heaviest jobs ever
imposed on patient community, and If the
taxpayers have grown poorer in conse
qucnce Of il. the men who have had charge
OF the undertaking must have feathercC
their nests handsomely.
For whit it Will cost to complete this I'M
satisfactory structure at Alhauy, n really
mobile and convenient Capitol could be pu
| up IN New 1ulk, 'lih'l IN washington
square or in some site farther up town
which tho city stands ready to donate 10 the
state. II the Legislature is doubtful abou
this assertion, let them interview our Head
ing architects, who are disturbed in spili
brcau-r OF the corruption which surround
the cdlice going up at Albany. Senate
SrAMrcK says that five millions woul'
erect an excellent building. OF course
would. with money 10 spare.
SENATOR WooDIN hazardod defence e.
the now Capitol. II, however, he had he"
wise he wouh have kept quiet; cspcciallya
vlnt a. said coudhe oyoNhrown with groa
case. THE building had boon begun, r.
mail oi the Senator ana though the poopl
Of the state were very sid, of il, the
} wouldn't wish 90 lose the srycn millions &
thor money spent on is foundations
, 1hrr eura they were ready To- send anothc
scyru millions. and SIN auothor after tm
D already -luanlcrod. Now York, said IN
, S.uator, is wealthy enough IT, pay for III
d stu tun, wN H. Nll np, EWlgo Ill
j money. Tine luu,lrA,os tleStote are yeW'