The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-09
TCorrespendeAce of the Herald.


ALBANY, Jan. 6, 1912.
To day and yesterday, we have had weather that
| would be no discredit to the polar regions. Last
night was the coolest of the season. and at this pre-.
sent writing II has moderated little and there is
every prospect OF snow storm. Winter has set in
ia good earnest.
The surface OF our great political ocean here con.
nues unrufled but the undercurrent that is begin.
ming to setin, affords evidence OF the storms that are
brewing The recest appointments have not given
very general satisfaction, and the threaeniags there
at the disappointed and their friends, are loud and
deep. There is, beyond question, very large por-
ton of the democratic party, who are determined
not to submit to any dc,a,ion from the old regency
clique.s To what extremes their opposition will
carry them the result of the election for State Off
GERS will doubtless determine. Meanwhile, the
wings, eagar to take advantage of any dissenslon in
the ranks of their opponents, are using every en-
deavor and means in their power to " fan the en-
bers of discord."
The majority in both branches certainly number
great many talented men in their ranks, while the
wings, in the lower house especially are wofully
behind in that particular. The New York members
have done their share so far Mr.. McMurray is
very good speaker, the best, think, in the delega.
",
created quite sensation, at his broken English and
enthusiastic manner Messrs. Swackhamer and
Grout have taken quite prominent par; in the pro-
ceedings thus far There is one member of the city
delegation who never rises without throwing the
house and audience in roar OF laughter, by his Ia.
dicrous manner, and jumbled up, confused remarks.
Yet he is always eagar TO say something, and is
ever watching his opportunity to speak. refer to
Mr. Solomon J. Townsend. description of his
ut tho hut
deavor nevertheless TO give you some idea OF it.
The gentleman (hs arm in sling,) springs to the
floor Jerks forward his head, and shouts in a sharp
quick Tone, Mr. Speaker, wish to remark-I be-
eve-in relaton-ihat is, il is entirely unnecessary
! would say 10 appoint-that is TO seect-thls
committee" Thus he proceeds, raising and sinking
his voice at every two words, delivering confused
mass of stuff, that II would puzzle even Philade
mia LAWYER TO unravel. Ii would seem that he can
not for the life of him, express the most simple idea
in less than veume OF words The worst OF all Is,
he is continually boring the house, but TOR that he
would remain unnotced.
There was but little of general importance done
in either house to-day. The time of the Senate was
chiefly taken up in the ballong for standing COM
mittees, who were all appointed Judge ScoTr gave
notice of his intention 10 introduce bill to repeal
the New York Registry Law. Also, OF his intention
to introduce TO repeal the law recognizing the
New York Criminal Courts
In the Assembly, petition presented from
The Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City
of New York, praying repeal OF the law reorganl-
zing the New York Criminal Court, and preventing
aldermen from assisting IN the dlspensatlon OF JUS
tee. Ii read, and referred 10 the proper com.
mittee when appointed Mr.. WEIR presented Pc
tlon from lourneymen chalrmakers, etc, of the
city of New York. praying for the adjustment Of
labor in the State Prisons.
Mr. LOOMS, from the Committee to whom had
been referred the rules and regulations for the 60
vernment of the House, reported IN part The
committee report substantially the old rules, with
slight additions and amendment. In enumeraung
4 he on edi n
epes and Medical Practice mad been omitted as I'M
necessary, the committee concevlng that the sub
| iect was embraced in the duties OF the Committee
| ON Colleges Common Schools, etc Some debate
| then ensued on the rule giving the Speaker power
| to adjourn the House from time TO time, In case oil
| there not being a quorum present The rule was
| eventually modified so as TO give that power TO the
| House alone. Some notifications and amend
ments were also recommended, In regard 10 the
moving of the previous question. :,
Mr. HOFFMAN moved, that the Committee on Me
dlcal Colleges and Practice be restored TO the lis
| of standing committees, as he considered the sub
| lects OF great general importance.
| Mr.. McMuRRaY, IN reply stated that the commit
tee TO whom the matter had been referred had beer
| governed solely by the consideration that II wa.
wholly unnecessary TO multiply the standing com
mitees, as there were enough OF them already
| there being now tweaty-Rine.
| Mr. DAyszAc considered this subject Medical
| Schools,) of great Importance. II had been HI:
fortune IN early life TO commence the study OF medi
cine, and he considered the profession OF physician
as one of the nobest and most important in tn,
| world He, therefore, hoped this Committee wout
be retained, and that if there were any medlca
| ne ntlsnen ia the House, as being from their edu
cation better qualified, the Speaker would appon
, | them on such committee.
| M Townsend was also in favor Of ietalnin
| he committee He believed that there we
: annually, or occasionally, appropriations Of none
rsde by the State, for the benefit OF Medical Co
eges. He was therefore in favor of retaining ihi
committee, il for no other purpose than to COX aite
| tlds money.
Il Nh GRour, for his part, was opposed 10 ID
! principle Of granting money 20 these insu'utiohi