The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-02-01

word in that order directs that the petitions shall not
be read. r
The Chair stated the question.
Mr.. Jarvis moved that the appeal lie on the table.
Agreed TO-
Mr.. Adams presented several other petitions Of the
same Sort the reading of whish ne required and the
Speaker having decided as before, Mr.. A. appealed,
and, on motion, the appeal was, IN each case, laid
the table.
Mr.. Williams, of Kentucky, rose to make mo-
ton.
Mr.. Adams with warmth-Mr Speaker claim
the fioor, without interruption am presiding pet-
toner.
Mr.. Adams retained the floor until he had present.
ed some dozen Of abolition petitions, ant-Texas petit
tons, &C.. from Maine, New York, Pennsylvania,
Ohio and other States; upon each Of which he raised
the question: and appealed from the decision Of
the chair In each case, the appeal was laid on the
table, without a count.
Mr.. Haly, OF Connecticut presented remon-
STRANGE from 200 citizens of New London, against
the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia,
Many abolition petitions were presented from Yer
mont and New York.
NATIONAL BANK.-Mr Granger presented the Pc
tition Of more than 1909 merchants and citizens Of
New York, praying the establishment of National
Bank. Mr.. G. stated that among the signers to the
memorial were most Of the principal business men Of
that city, without distinction of party.
CONFERENCE.-The Harlan presented memorial
from sundry citizens of Kentucky, praying the aid Of
Congress in behalf of the colonization society," which
was read, and as some debate likely 10 arise
thereon it was laid over
MIR. Adams raised the question whether the above
petition did not fall within the order of the House
lating to slavery He contended that il clearly rela-
ted to slavery and Mr. Mercer that it clearly did not.
LEGISLATURE OF New YoRK--Ia Senate Jan %.
A memorial was presented by Mr. J. Beardsley, of a
large public meeting of Republicans held at Senaca
Falls in favor OF an extension OF the banking system
in this state in the part thereof particularly
ale oil he n
reference Mr.. Young SAID that the only alternative
for the Legislature was to increase bank charters, or
also 10 allow private banking; they could not stand
still. He distinctly saw tempest arlsing which
might sweep away the whole of the present bank
nopoEy, and produce, temporarily great confusion
which he should regret to occur; that ne should In
all time to come vote against all m0nopoiies; ne had
examined history, and he knew them to be curse to
any community.
Mr. Tracy said if the memorial was referred to the
Bank Committee il would be virtually rejecting the
pr aver of the petition for there was no doubt at all
that there was a decided and distinct expression
against new bank charters in both Houses. AT this
time then, il proper TO have committee to re-
port a system for private banking, that the public
may Judge of
ton of reference the memorial at length referred
TO the Select Committee consisting of one Senator
from each Senate district of which Mr.. Looms is the
chairman.
Mr.. Edwards presented petition of +. Smith and
others from Oondaga county against the evils of the
present banking SYSTEM and in favor ofprivae bank
ing and another for repeal of the restraining Law,
botS referred the committee OF eight Senators OF
| which Mr. LOOMS is chairman.
| In AssEMBLy.-Mr. p. Tucker offered the follow
| ing resolution: -
Resolved. That the Select Committee charged with
bank invespat ton of which Mr.. Talmadge lie chair
man, be instructed in addition to their duties already
specified to inquire and report 10 this House whether
since the adjournment of the last session of the Legs
aure, the cashiers financial officers Of any OF the
banks of this state have been in the practice Of refer
ring applicants for accommodation al such banks
third persons for the desired loans and 80, whe
reclly or indirectly connected with such banks; and
also, whether any banks or their officers or any Of
them, have participated in the profits arising from the
negotiation of pronissory notes under such clrcum-
stances; and if SO, what banks officers of banks
have been concerned in such transactions; and what
of interest usury has been received directly or
indirectly, over and above the legal rate, in which
| such banks or officers of banks have shared.
| Laid IN the table by consent Of the mover.