New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-12
ALBANY
PROCEEDINGS.

YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
IMPORTANT BILLS IxTRoDuCED-BETTfSG on ELEC-
1IoNs-ECoNoMY IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THIS
IRON THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE rh'buSs'I
ALBANY, Jan. IL In the Senate the
only bill OF any interest presented was one ny sen
ator Gerard prescribing oath to be- a"hih's-
tered by of taxes 10 persons seeking a IT,
duction the OF their taxes personal prop
erty -such persons are compelled by the act to
make oath TO the effect they have not within 80
days previous made debt incurred any habty OF
exchanged any security investment or done any tIs
for the purpose OF avoiding or evadng sueh 'aA'ou'
ANY person who refuses 10 take this oath VIII nave no
right to claim reduction of any valuation at which his
property may been assessed for taxation ana MS
refusal may be pleaded any claim for any such
reduction in any suit Of proceeding instituted IN any
court before any judge Of the courts senator
thy introduced act which repeats the law passed In
1875 creating boards of town auditors
In the Assembly, the pOoselline that attracted 30
much attention and during the late election was
the subject of "A bill introduced by Mr.. Hammond OF
Duchess 1t that hereafter it shall be un"im
for any person sell bid of auction pools OF con-
duet any French mutual pool, combination pool TOT
the purpose OF betting upon the result OF any Preseh
tia State city election hereafter TO De
held in this State Betting upon the number Oh NOes W
be poled by any candidate is also forbidden Any per-
son convicted of will be liable to fine OF
not less 81 900 than $4,000, and also I'M
for not less than year nor more thh 'e
years Justices Of the peace, police Justices the cheI
magistrates of municipal corporations or judges OF
courts of record are authorized to Issue warrants TO
sheras police officers to enter forcbly places wheie
pools are being Sold the books OF the concerns
and arrest the prOpriotors.
Public lotgin houses free all Migrants, and also
provided with free kitchens TO supply said Migrants
with warm breakfast before they make their departure
atahli ghpt I
by Dr. Hayes of New-Yorlt became law The bill pro-
ydes for the appointment OF three commissioners 10
supervise the new department They are empowered 10
take i've unOccuped municipal buildings, prepare them
for lOdgnghouses, and throw their doors open al Il
o'clock every night and 10 receive aterWard ever! per
son applying for admtance, without regard 10 color
or sex" Mr. Hayes said that he presented the DILL
although not in favor Of its passage
IAN act 10 greater economy in The government
OF the City Of NewYory the title Of Dill intro
duced by Mr. COwdin. IL IL understood 10 nave Deen
drawn Jointly by him and Mr. Dorman b. Eaton Mr.
Cowdn said that in effect it calls together the persons
most experienced in the government OF New-lork ana
Others interested good government and ntruss them
with duty Of reporting sme plan by which IL can DC
more economically conducted. lt provides that tne
Mayor shall within twenty days after the Dill Is passed.
call together the following persons to do the duty pre-
scribed The members OF the Board OF Estimate ana APP
poronment, the President Of the Board OF Aldefmen
and the heads of several departments The Mayor
will also request attendance at the conference OF
twelve experienced and reputable citizens not holding
any Office under the government and also divided
equally in political faith. Several conferences Will DE
held the Mayor presiding and having the power to APP
point special committees The conference WIZ consiuer
and report upon the foOyxS matters:
First: What is a reaso1ADl and proper salary for
each and every city officer Except those OF the
nstic~s, and Of the several clerks heads bureaus
attendants and other SHARED persons whose saia
what is the actual and *ha is the proper number OF
said officers and clerks in ana FOR eaeh once %%r6
the offices have thus lately been and should DE kept open
actual aud is the proper number OF employees ia
and about sad bureau O'ce, ana department. respect
Second: Said conference shall classify all clerks and
all clerical positions into two, three or III re clsscs'
which shall be nearly is just and practicable uni
form i'm amount of service and compensation IN the sew
era offices. bureaus. departments ana cty courts, anu
shall also what number OF clerks aud the grade or
each is required in each OF the several offices,
bureaus and courts The salary Oh cGrks OF inc sa
be explained in the report exceptions sha
Third The number. grade. ard salaries OF the mem
beers the Police and Fire Departments aside from the
clerical force of EACH shall he CLASSIFIED aud reported
upou separately and the shall report what
extent and under what conditions policemen not able TO
perform regular police duty may act ~ court Onaerss'
messengers dOOrkee aud in clerical and other posi-
tions in said courts and Offices and what expense may
be In that way saved.
Fourth: plan for selections and promotions in and
for the clerical services shall be reported.
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upon such other matters including the experience OF
other cities il may de, III useful IN ad OF securing an
efficient and economical service anu administration, ana
shall report the draft Of act suitable for carry IT'S
recommendations effect IL shall be the duty OF eacn
and every officer clerk the employment OF or PAID
by said city, give information ana attend before SAID
conferences and produce books and papers the
MAYOR or said conference by vote may request Judges
OF the supreme Court shall issue subpenas and orders
and enforce obedience 10 the same TO aid III securing
compliance with the provisions Of this section
COPY report shall be sent 10 every
Legislature, and the original report shall
be transmitted to the Governor on or before 1877.
Mr. Chids OF Seneca introduced the same bill, limiting
the perquisites Of county reasure that introduced
by sena' or Hammond in the Senate yesterday. The
Judiciary Committee made the first report Of the wear
IL reported adversely to Mr.. Langs bill. informing
boards election registry that they must receive the
names Of American parentaSe born III foreign
countries The Dll rejected on the ground That 1t
unnecessary.
Mr. Grady submitted resolution directing the Com
mttee on Genera; Laws 10 draw up suitable general
law regarding the sale Of spirituOus liquors.
THE PUBLIC HEALTH.