New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-07-24

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ROBERTSON PAssED-A PARTING ADDRESS BY
SENATOR ROBERTSON.
ALBANY, July 23.-The bill to provide for
the continuance OF certain suits and actions
ably reported in the Senate to-day. resolution re-
calling from the Governor the bill relative to the New
York and Brooklyn Bridge approaches for amendment
offered by Mr.. Jacobs and adopted.
The following bills passed-Relative to the con
sodation of railroads; to limit the construction
elevated roads in Brdge-st., Brooklyn amending the
Mechanics Lien law relating to openings of streets
avenues and parks in NewYork in relation to- foreign
wills to grade portions of Ninth and Ganests Brook
Ign amending the Mechanics Lien law far as the
same relates to the CITY of NewYork; relative to the re-
moyal OF the of colleges by Regents Uni
yersity.
On motion of Mr. Jacobs, a resolution thanking the
Hon. George c. Hoskins for the able and
ner in which he had presided was passed.
Mr.. Habert offered the following resolution:
Resolred, That the thanks the Senate are hereby
rendered to the Hon. William II Robertson, President
and courtesy with which he has discharged the duties OF
presiding officer, and for his urbanty fairness as
presiding officer of the Joint Assembly. "
Mr. Fowler seconded the resolution and it was
adopted.
President Robertson made brief address as follows:
SENAToRs-FOr the complimentary resolution which
you have adopted for the uniform courtesy respect
your deliberations you have my hearty thanks on the
near approach OF the close of this session you have my
cordial congratulations, and wishes for the unquai
fed approval by your respective constituencies of tine
manner in which your Senatorial duties have been dis
charged Foryour continued good health ana future
prosperity ana happiness You have my best wishes
In duration this Legislature has no parallel within my
Temembrance During ITS existence extraordinary events
OF the Chlcf Magistrate That murderous assault
the Presidents true character and standing
-limpse OF the best type manhood and unassunng
Christian torutude, and the prse regard other
pubieans North and SOUTH ali extending to the Prcai-
rumor OF his death cane from washington his pohiical
opponent tcrettng all partisan feeling mourned for
The sad u1lnss hlled every Southern nome with grief
OF his recovery diminished increased. That fact
ought to remove, ana believe viii remove the last re-
manning trace OF doubt OF Southern LOYALTY and de-
votion to the Old flag Of the Union. the consdcri-
simple duty. Without further detention therefore re.
sign the PTesidSncy pro em OF the Senate.
dent pro tenn, who elected 9
tabled without being bill was for the relief Of
Babette stemner. aud was vetoed for the that
aveto oil c bin TO authorize the Issue OF license pur
chase and hold real estate in this state The objection is
that such cases should meet with legislation whenever
necessSary' without general law senator strahan
Senate Jacobs in asking to be excused from voting,
adjourned sine die
TIL. ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.
In the Assembly the following bills were passed unless
otherwise noted Amending the Civil Code relation to
witnesses in trials of action To widen East One-hun-
dredth-St from Third-aye to Harlem River, n Y. To
extend the jurisdiction of the of Suffolk and
Queens over the waters of Long Island Sound
Mr.. spinola from the committee on General Laws re-
ported resolution extending the time for that commit
Tee to investigate the management Of telegraph compa-
mics; that they have power during the recess report
results and recommendations to the next Legislaturc
and that James NJ Ruse be employed stenographer,
the entire expense not to exceed 81 900 Mr. Sharpe
moved to lay the resolution on tie table. Carried by
The bin permitting savings banks to invest in District
of Columbia bonds received from the senate
amended, and the amendments were non-concurred in
W. & h h lnoee1 TO ree1hsidcr the vote by which
j q On cd D
OF MI G. H. Russell an amendment was inserted limiting
The bin authorizing the STATE Board Audit to hear
md determine the claims OF moneys de
posted by them for the performance of their contracts
Mr.. shanley was called TO the chair and Mr.. Brooks
offered the usual resolution of thanks to the Speaker
Sharpe, for his impartial discharge of tie duties of
Speaker and smoke briefly in support O the same
Mr. Patterson seconded the motion and spoke in similar
Mr. Niles also endorsed the rcsolution Mr. Hustled
also spok, and the resolution adopted The usual
resolutions thanking the officers of the House
adopea speaker sharpe then took the chair and ad-
"Gentlemen of the Assembly it were an easy task IN
perform could return thanks your kindness with as
mened Inv The eiici@nt and win, "s,v9, snPPe
Cuyler and the other capable gentlemen the desk
have contributed To make the duties OF the Chair
pleasure wish could mention all their names ana
thank you for your appreciation OF each For my
seiI, these hast few moments are the most trying
me, and makes me hesitate TO receive this
oi your forbeaiance throughout tAe session cOngrt-
9late you that in legislation you have responded
desires OF great constituency; and if measures OF
Ruonc interest which We're uppcrnost in the minds of
the people nave failed, in whole part the failure
VIII not bc iald at your doors Gentlemen, thank you
MAKE myself the vehicle of wishes from each
20 the other that may find the shiuin, i'm your
homes, ahd that benehcent God may give yol length
snen DAYS with increasing honor 10 yourselves and
credit 10 the state God bless yOn! And the per
Orinace OF the last duty committed virtue of
the concurrent resolution the Legislatures drclnre
the Assembly of the State OF TO be adjourned
without day"
The Governor has signed tie following bill Relative
to arrears of unpaid taxes in brooklyn
CLOSING INCIDENTS.