Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-05-15

ALBANY, May I'D.


Correspondence Of the Herald.l
ALBANY, May TO-
Enormous Developments by the CommiHee OF IN
rsstigation-C Clerical Stratagem
mentioned Yesterday that the Select Committee
of the Senate on the General bankrupt hesoutehs
had abandoned the object for which II was insttu
ted and was now engaged IN an inqulsitorial eXam-
nation Of the habits, manners and morals OF the re-
porters for the Journal and Argus whether the
Committee has been clothed with new and eNtraor-
binary powers, in order to a thorough discharge OF
this important duty, what Legislative action is to
be based on the result, Of this momentous enquiry,
/ have not been able to ascertain. But presume
these and all other important facts appear IN the
report, which is now looked for with great anxiety
Chauncy Dexter one of the door keepers, was
called upon speak the characters OF the report
ers Dexter is an inveerate Joker, with eXtraor-
binary development of that organ, which phreno
ogists and other suppose TO denote reverence
and he gave his views with freedom and irankness
rather more surprising than delightful.
The examination was conducted in this wise -
Question bv the Chairman-Mr. Dexter you
acquainted with the reporters for the Journal and
Argus
Answer-Yes, sir-very well, indeed.
Q.-Are they regular and respectable men
A.As regular as the days are long in August,
and respectable as Gov Marcy
Q.-Have you ever seen them go out Of the Cham"
Der, during the time when the Senate was in ses-
sion J
Glow many times
A.-Thirty-seven times-in fact, they more
regular in going out than in coming in.
Q.-Whcre do they got
A.-Sometimes down into Bob Harris's refectory
but eneraly over to Congress Hall.
Q.-How do you know they go to Congress Hall \!
A.-Becausel go there with then myself occa
sionaly
Q-What do they do at Congress HALF
A.-Sometimes one thing, and sometimes ano-
Their.
drink there
A-Yes, sir-I have taken glass with them my
self there occasionally.
Q-What did they drink
A.-Ced water.
Q-Whst was in II
A.-Huxhorn's tincture.
A small dash Of Monongahela, brandy, or
gin, or old Jamaica, as the case msy be.
Q.-Recollect you are on your oath-the reporter
for the Journal is temperance man. Do you un-
dertake to swear that you have ever seen him IN
dulge in alcoholic drinks!
A-Temperance h, have been TO Con-
gress Hall, and taken :" gsuger with him. and
The important facts ELECTED ON this examination
are supposed to settle the agiating and veXed ques
lions as to the action OF the Senate on the resoiu
tions respecting the genera bankrupt law and re-
port may be expected from the committee, as soon
the chairman has time to elaborate and wsrk up
as to reconcile his own notions OF proPriey and
eNpediency.
The whg members Of the Legis stature held a eau
last night TO designate day for adjournins and
10 determine upon the most polite mode OF dispos-
ing Of certain internal improvement bills now
pending. Thursday next, at 3 PM. is fixed upon
for closing the session. | do not sec how they are
to finish the business which deemed indispensable
by that time; if, however, they will abstain from
much speaking, vast deal may be done in four
DAYS.
bill was introduced in the Senate yesterday,
which shows the all-pervadng influence Of the
clergy, while, at the same time, 1t illustrates the
oft-repeated assertion that class of men pursue
an object by more devious, sinister, and dshonor-
able means. In order to show up the tckery and
craft Of the nstigaters Of the NOV ement II is neces
sary to recapituiate few facts, with which you,
and many Of your readers, familiar.
Some six or eight months since, Mrs. Jarvis hav-
ing been defeated in application to the COsnecti-
cut Legislature for a divorce from her husband,
Bishop Jarvis, (through the influence, as was said,
of the Episcopal Caurch) moved 10 the city of New
York for the purpose Of seeking relief in the Chan
Gerry Court OF this state. Under the existing sta
tute, proceedings may be commenced in the Court
OF Chancery whenever the party has resided in the
state year. Mrs. Jarvis, having been resident
Of this state has fled bill against her husband,
with view to compel him TO furnish her the means
Of support.
Yesterday, bill was introduced TO amend the
vised statutes, so to require a residence Of one
year ia the state within five years next preceding
the time of application. The bill framed with
express reference to the in alluson, and for the
purpose of preventing Mrs. Jarvis from seeking
speedy remedy.
The hand OF Joab is visible in this thing Mr..
Maynard, who introduced the bill, is incapable Of
lending himself Willingly to such niquitous
scheme sad when he is appraised Of the desigR Of the
instigators, he will doubt turn his back upon
them At once.