Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-12
New YoRK, May 9.

NEW IOHhs "AoJ -
A few minutes before the hour Of IL o'clock, a
noyel scene occurred in the Common Council
Chamber. In consequence of the division Of the
City Legislature into two branches, the Corpora
ton have been compelled to take possession OF
the room formerly assigned to the Supreme Court
for holding ito May terms. for the use OF the
Board Of Assistants. For the accommodation OF
the Court at the FERN which commenced on
Monday, the use of the Council Chamber OF the
Board of Aldermen had been rendered short
time since, by special resolutions; and on Mon
day the Judges were introduced into that apart
ment, by Aldermen Meigs and Lamb, when the
Court was opened. and the business OF the Term
commenced.
Yesterday morning the Court was again in ses-
sion, and engaged 10 hearing argument OF
cause, when communication was received frnm
the Mayor. informing the Judges that the newly
elected officers Of the Corporation we're to De
sworn into Office Al noon, and that the C"unc''
Chamber would be required to have the cere'
mony perforo ed ther,ia. The Judges were ev-
identity surprised at sha reception ol such com
munication; and their feelings were expressed IN
manner indicating that they felt It AS an mug
nity. Shortly afterwards, however, another note
was received from the Mayor. stating that a
room had been prefsred tor their accom,noda-
ton in another part of the Hall But the Court
still conceived that they were treated with great
dlsrespct. They had been invited into the ROOM
BY special resolution OF the Common Counrh;
and It was an outrage upon the laws Of proPr'ety
and decorum, to be transferring the Court from
one place to another, and thus interruPhng 'heir
proceedings. Much sensibiity was manifested
by all the Judges; but it was finally determined
| to adjourn the Court over until this morning -
Chief Justice Savage remarked that the Court
was at first disposed to adjourn the term SINE d'e'
but on consultation, they would walt nn.'i tn's
morning, by which time they would probably DC
able to ascertain whether they could be- furnished
with suitable apartment with an assurance
against further Interruption lhe Court was
then adjourned until this morning.
meeting of the bar was Immediately organ
ized. to express the feelings OF the profession on
|, The occasion, of which Gen. James Tallmadge
was ch,sen Chairman, and James w. Gerard
| secretary.
Mr.. Hugh Maxwell thereupon offered a reso-
linton couched 10 terms Of strong Indignation on
the mart Of the bar at the insult Offered by the
Common Council to the Supreme Court OF the
State.
Mr.. Story, gentleman Of the bar, from the
countrv. remarked that the Mayor, in a CONVEX
,at;on With him. had expressed his regret that
anv Misunderstanding should have arisen upon
this subject. A room had been prepared IN the
morning for the temporary occupancy of the
Court, and no disrespect could have been intend
ed
Mr.. RadcIiff expressed similar opinion.
..Nr. MAXWELL Thought the resolution offered
BY him was not stronger in its expressions, than
those were which the Judges Of the Court had
deemed proper to employ. :,
"Aldprman Stevens, being present explained
that no disrespect could have been intended to-
wards the Court. and that the object was merely
10 inform them that the Chamber would be want.
ed at IL o'clock for the purpose OF administering
the oaths tO the new members ut The Common
Council. The room, was offered to the Court at
all times that the Board did not require it. The
Common Council would not he thought probably
have occasion again TO use the room 10 the hours
in which the Supreme Court hold their session.
The Aid. said. the Mayor could not have meant
to insult the Court or the Bar.
Mr. storrs expressed his opinion that however
much the occurrence might have the appearance
of an indiguity, the Mayor had not any intention
to offer one.
General Talmadge expressed similar opinions.
A mother gentleman of the Bar rose to speak;
when Aid. Stevens stated to the meeting that
the members Of the Board were then IN waiting
to TAX. their seats. Upon this the meeting has
ty arose and adjourned to the Superior Court
room. :.
MIR. Maxwell withdrew his motion, to permit
Mr.. Sedgwick. to offer resolution expressive
Of regret at the course pursued towards the
Court; and that it was due to the dignlt, OF the
Bar, that an appropriate room be furnished Tor
the use OF the Supreme Court.
..Mr. David S. Jones moved an adjournment
which was seconded by Mr.. Lord.
"Mr. Maxwell presented substitute tor the
resolution offered BY Mr.. Sedgwick. This sub
stitute stated as the opinion OF the meeting that
the apparent ndigi.y was sufficiently explained
BY the Mayor and the President of the Board.
"Mr. Jones declined to withdraw his motion
for adjournment
..Other members addressed the meeting, but
an amicable adjustment Of the difficulty was
happily effected, and the resolution withdrawn
BY an explanation from the Mayor that no d'sre'
spect was intended to the Court. and that sti-
pulation would be given that the Court should be