The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1836-01-18
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ALBANY, January IA, 1885,
There was some smart skinnishing in the House Of
Assembly Yesterday The subject under consideration
was the bill "erthe relief of the sufferers of New York"
BY the provisions of the BILL loan is to be granted on
the Canal stocks Of millions of dollars to relieve
the New York City Banks.
The bill vas warmly opposed by several members,
who considered IT as dangerous precedent. Mr. Cut
tng' from New York. having had some lessons on his
former conduct, supported the BILL He considered il
OF far more importance that the loan of six millions
winch ne was sure was no more than broken reed"
to the sufferers Here he was fairly caught and grey
headed gentleman from Ulster, Mr.. Romeyn, gave it to
him in style. He was asionshed that after the uem-
Der Of New York had worked on the feelings of the
House to pass that BILL that one of them should now
say it was /" broken reed" and good for nothing.
Mr.. Cuttings mouth was stopped completely. and
he was quiet lamb during the remainder of the dav
The Committee the bill and repsrted without
taking the question. No other business of Importance
transacted.
The tug Of war will soon take place on the Bank
question: There is strong party against increasing the
capital Of the old Banks and Incorporating new ones
They are acclaimed against as a serving evil" in the
land "ln time of peace prepare for war;" is the old
maxim, accordingly both parties ore preparing them.
selves Tor the combat and making proseyes of the
simple ones" hs'h
The weather has moderated, and manv an ,px;ous
eye is sned towards the North River but the old gen.
eman has closed all business At least for the ,resen,
and is determined to have resting spell during the
winter. IL il to open it would make 50 per cen,
difference to many who have their property frozen up
GENERAL SESSIONS, January I6-This being the re-
guar sentence day, nothing done save the SEN
.encing those convicted at the present term and ex-
tending mercy to those who may have nerited it,
Joseph Meyer, alias John Meyer u Sw ede for grand
larceny, in stealing from Muller who came over
with him in the same vessel 24O pieces which
Miller mad gwen to him TO get exchanged into bills
Charles Kelly, grand larceny-Sing Sing. 9 years
and months In passing sentence upon Kelly. III,
Honor noticed that the term of his sentence was made
short on account of his father having once saved
child from being burned to death. = ! -.
mos. hatng, grand larceny, in stealing from the
he shawls and gloves the amount of $780, for each
offence years and months at Sing Sing. 20 81
In the c ase of Hamilton e. Priestly, Judgment was
suspended until next term, their counsel stated thar
they intended to apply for pardon and the Jury who
convicted them, were willing to sign memorial for
that purpose.
Abraham Judson, alias John Smith. grand l.rc.nv
Sing Sing, 2 years and month.
Wm Brown, Joseph Lawrence, and John Harvey
burglary IN the second degree years each As the
offence was only burglar in the third degree although
Honor stated, that Harvey would be recommended for
pardon at the expiration Of two years, Brown wears
and months, and Lawrence, being an old offender at
The end of years. i.l' . -"~>r'-
John Curry, for cruelty beating his horse. Judgment
suspended. - .
William Lisbon the black, who had been convicted
o. Q, roobing deaf and dumb msn named Metaphor
Chase was pardoned by the Governor, as il was ascer
tanned, that no such person Chase had resided in
Concord, Mass, and Alderman Labagh ha wing sworn
that he had seen and heard Chase mTaculousy reco-
yer his lost senses Of hearing and speech 'sil'J
m POLICE Saturday.-A few days since 'as officer
Iho's NJ Lyons was passing in the neghborhood
OF the Five Points, he espied couple of usiy negroes
going along with bundle. Being naturally aquisitiye
but not wishing TO ask any mpernent questions he
silently followed them until they reached a cellar in
Orange street, into which they Owed. He did so like
wise. The bundle was produced to the occupant of
the cellar and opened. Theconents four fine fur CAPS
were offered for sae Mr. Lyons seeing that thew were
poor men, and probably driven by necessity to make
sacrifice Of the articles, stepped up, and With his usual
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