Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-02
From our Evening Edition Of Saturday
mPorsant from Albany.-.Work of Destruc.
u1a hesun--A Bin brought In 20 Repeal
Bank Charter

uon Begun--A Bill brought an a IRe-e.a
sank Charter. -
Annexed viii be found brief and interesting &C.
'oaA' o. the proceedings of the Assembly which re-
'anea ~ instracting committee bring in bin to be-
gin 'e destruction of the banking system In the vote
I'm os found that the new light and old light ocofocos
ani'e inthe same movement Ought there nor a meet,
ing 70 be called Of all the of property and ;nIi
gence' 70 express their opinions this subject The
times are out jont The spectators in the Assemble
the oubole-bank men-are driving to ruin
In ASSEMBLY Friday, March 3o.-Parsrx BA.x
MT Lawrence called for the consideration of the follow
ing resolution
Resolved, That the testimony in relation to the Phe
NIX Ban reported TO the House be referred m sele~,
committee ct five to consider and report thereon
Mr. g. W. Patterson moved amend this resolu-
non as to recommt this testimony TO the Committee Of
Investigation with instructions report bill for the re-
peal ofthe charter Of the Phenix Bank
Mr. Ogden hoped the amendment would not prevail
ne was not prepared 10 act finally upon this question:
e had not completed the reading Of the testimony and
ne presumed there were other members in the same
| situation.
MIR: G. w. Patterson did wish to press the cues
ton il gentlemen had read the testimony He had
read IT. and supposed that other members had done az
Ii there a clear case il was this There
should be bill before the House for its action when
il was prepared to act That bill would be passed or
rejected as the deliberate sense of the House may de-
termne.
Mr. Lawrence opposed the amendment The testi-
mony ought he thought select committee whose
duty would be TO digest and analyxe it, and then re-
port the result to the House The question was one of
great importance and should be considered and dis
cussed deliberately He hoped the whole question
would 60 to an able committee, which, however he
hoped to be excused from serving
Mr.. +. C.. White in favor Of the amendment He
deprecated. however. all attempts PREJUDICE the aues-
ton. Members should keep their minds free from bias
The question should oe decided purely on its merits
He had yet wholly read the testimony but desired
that bill should be before the House for its action when
gentlemen were prepared to act.
MIR. p. King called for the ayes and the
Mr. Lawrence further opposed the amendment He
thought such movement premature. There is nothing
yet before the house but the testimony. That testimony
should be examined and the result of such examine
ton reported to the house.
Mr.. Birdseye had but slight opportunity amid his
other duties, examine the testimony in this case 1t
an important, and in some judicial question
and might very properly 90 to the Judiciary committee.
He should feel much aided by the report Of ssch CON-
nittee.
Mr. Hudson had not yet found time to read this sess
ruony and was unPrepared to act The report Of bill
for the repeal of the charter OF the bank would virtually
commit the House question which il had not yet
examined.
Mr.. Ogden again deprecated what he deemed the
premature action of the House this question.
Mr.. Griffith offered amendment declaring that the
nsructing the committee TO report BILL shall
be deemed express opinion upon the merits Of the
question
Mr. Silbey was in favor Of Mr.. Pausrson's amead-
ment. He also in favor Of the amendment Of the
gentleman from New York, Mr.. Griffith He wanted q
bill before the House. 90 that when gentlemen had
amined the subject there would be something oct
Mr. Griffith withdrew his amendment
Mr. g. w. Patterson said that the House was in pos
session OF the facts in this We have the testimony
and capable Of understanding and acting upon L.
For he wanted opinion either Of committee or
individuals to guide his vote. tMt
Mr. w. Hall thought the proposed by tho
WA he direc md
one. The House must have propostoa befsre il To
act upon In voting for the amendment, he expressed
opinion to the merits OF the question.
Mr.. Hurlbert should for the amendment without
committing himself upon the main question.
Mr.. Mann supported the amendment and urged the
prompt and speedy action Of the House. +,
Mr.. Willis moved to lay the question on the table ill
Monday.
This motion was lost.
Mr.. Taylor offered resolution referring the whole
question to the Attorney General which was Leaf.
Mr. p. King had doubt bat that il was the duty Of
the Legislature to repeal the charter Of the Pheax
Bank.
Mr.. J. King deprecated the ayowsl Of such opini-
He had himself formed none. He should eudesyor
10 himself Of all the facts and then do his duty
faithfully.
Mr. Barnard hoped this amendment would no, prevail.
He really hoped that this House would respect it
character and its dignity observe the prspre.es OF
legislation. -
Mr. r. King presumed that gentlemen generally had
made Up their minds Their opinions would be
pressed by their votes Those who were in fave< Of
repeating would be in favor Of having bill reported
and those opposed, would vote against Il.
Mr. Sanford exposed the insidous designs Of the gem
tleman from ST Lawrence. He hoped drive gentle
men into vote against the amendment Bat the veil
was too thin IL could not deceive the House.
Mr. w. Hall renewed the amendment offered by Mr.
Griffith, declaring that in directing bill be reported
the House expresses opinion sPon the merits of the
question, which rejected.
The debate continued by Messrs. Maan r. c.
White, Hurlbertand Taylor, until late hour when the
question was taken Mr. Pstierson's arnsndmept
which was adopted a. foows:-
ArEs-Messrs. l.. =. Allen T. J. Allen Bsrretto
Basseu, N. Benham, X. Benham, Bergen Bovers-
Buell. Carhart Chandler. Coryen, Dominick, Dubois.
Drake. French. Fuller, Fullerton, A. H. Green cr;ssr
w Hall Halsey, Harsell Head. Hoard Hubbard Hal
bert Hurd, 7. King, Leggeu. Lewis. Lord LulI Mann
Marsh, Matthews, MeFsrlsn, Mead, I. 8. Miller. u
Miller, Morgan, Neills, Owen, Pearce G.. W Patter.
son, Peck. r. b. Porter, T. H. Porter, Putmas Reed
Richardson, Russell, Sanford, siblcy A. smith. s.
smith Stoddsrd, Swsrtwout Taylor, Tea Eyek Wan
veghtea wakeman, r. G. White, Wheeler, Wilbur
NoEs-Mesns. Barnard, Bets Bevier Birdssys,
Bostwick, Chds Cooke, Dean, Filley Gsrretsep,
Griffith, Hearscy, Holsy, Hubbcl, Hudson, J. A.
Hing, Lawrence. Naples, Mitchell Oakley, Ogden.
Osgood, j. p. Patterson, Rsynsford, Rice, Ruggles.
Scolce. Scott Seward, sisson, Sheldon Speaker Wal
lace, White-34.
oJ The Boston Courier Of Thursday contains the fol-
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