New-York tribune., 1880-02-07
WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE.
STEAM TowAGE ON THE CANALs-RECEIvERs AND
REFEREEs-BILLs APPROVED BY THE COVER
81, NoR-HRAPINGs ON NRw-YoRK MEASURES.

STEAM TOwAGE ON THE CANALs-RECEIvERs AND
REFEREEs-BILLs APPROVED BY THE COVER
+. NoR-HRARINGs ON NRw-YoRK MEASURES.
ALBANY, Feb. 6-Mr. AlvOrd's bill intro
duced in the Assembly to-day, in relation 20 an I'M
proved system OF steam tOwage upon the canals directs
the superintendent OF Public Works to anot distance
on tie Erie Canal OF five miles, winch shall
present a fair average Of such difficulties OF
NAVIGATION likely TO be encountered. and
thereon practically test In conjunction with and under
the instruction OF Hasey c. H. Baker, inventor and
patentee. his single rail system OF steam tOwage for
canals aud for such purpose S5 600 is Appropriated
MI Duclls bill to provide for the publication OF tho
names Of referees receivers auditors and other officers
IN the City and County OF EewYorK. provides that the
names shall be published in The city Record on the 1st
Of January April, July and October each year. to-
gether with the names Of the Judges making such ap-
poInmonts The Of all persons appointed by tue
Surrogate shall also be published in the same way.
Mr. Dues bill amending sections III and 112 Of the
Code of Civil Procedure provides that Ia the counties OF
Kings and New York when the Sheriff has actually
Aued in Jail prisoner arrested surrendered, he
must serve upon the plaintiffs attorney a written no
nee stating that he has so confined the pris-
oner and that the plaintiff is required to make the
payments specified in this section. in default whereof
the prisoner win be discharged within three days after
OF the notice six days If the service by mail
The plaintiff pay the Sheriff the OF sos for
the support of prisoner for each twenty days of his
actual confinement in jail unless, IN the meantime, he is
discharged admitted to The Jail liberties. The Sheriff
must supply all money paid to the support OF the
prisoner
Section 112 is amended follows: In every county
except New.York aud Kings II prisoner actually con-
fned in fail makes oath that he is unable to support
himself during his imprisonment. bis support is o
county charge.
The Governor has approved the following bliss To
declare eases in which offices shall be deemed vacant
authorize the president secretary and treasurer Of
any railroad company issue certificates OF stock
certain cases. after foreclosure and sale of the
erty and franchise of the corporation.
The hearing before the Committee on Cities Tues
day. February 10 at $3.50 O'Clock p m, will be Oh
senator Forsters bill TO extend the time for the pay.
ment OF assessment in New-York; also, the New-York
Street Cleaning bill The bearing before the Joint Com
mttee Of Senate and Assembly, on Wednesday, Febru-
Market bill. A further hearing will be given on
proyemens ia the Ciy OF New-Yorx twes Street bill
introduced by Mr. Hayes bill providing for the pay
etc. introduced by Mr.. Hayes; bill to prohibit the con-
struct0n of buildings OF wood etc. I'D certain portion
of the city. introduced by Senator Forster
The following bills reported in the Senate 70.
day To promote honest election for the relief OF
walter Livingston; relative to streets in Long Island
City; for ibe improvement OF the Chempiain Canal
spproprat,ng s277,oO0 54.
Senator Woodn introduced bill TO regulate the char
aeter OF the investments Of institutions for savings It
Of % S @ np S & SP Se i Ss
secured by the deposit Of stocks or bonds, or interest
bearing notes. or ODDgaOus OF the united states or the
stocks the State. The trustees directors shall be
severaly liable for any loss resulting from failure
their part to comply with the provisions OF this act
Tne following bills reported Ia the Assembly
to-day Relative TO receivers OF insovent eorporatoDs
amending the Code of Civil Procedure three bills the
same subieeD amending the act relative 10 record
1pg mortgages; promoting honesty IN cleo
tions; two bills relative to husbands and
wives holding property gs Joint tenants !;
amending the act relative 70 wrs Of error; amending
the act regulating professions and parades amending
the act 10 establish regulations for the Port Of New
York; authorizing police departments Of cities TO ap-
point district telegraph policemen.
The Assembly ordered the printing OF 90 600 copies OF
the report OF the Special Committee Railroad Man
agemenf.s
Mr. Shanley's resolution directing the Committee on
Commerce and Navfea'on 10 report by bill or other
WISE for relief OF by the South and Uan
ton Ferries Eew-York, was adopted In the Assembly
, Mr.. COhen's resolution directing the Knickerbooker
Life Insurance Company 10 furnish detailed report Of
BE business for the past TWO years. referred TO the
COMMITTEE on Insurance.
The Senate and Assembly both adjourned until Mon.
day night