The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-15

determined to take hold of this matter in earnest.
Nh SwAcKHAMER called for the consideration Of
his resolution in relation TO absent members, modi-
fed not to Interfere with their pay. Mr.. s. al
uded to the transactions Of the present mornings as
a sufficient and indeed powerful argument, showing
the necessity Of the adoption Of some such propesi
ton as this.
Ma. SIMMoSs thought this resolution would have
no effect, as members would always appeal TO the
House. However, if the gentleman was serious in
the matter, he would recommend them 10 appoint
the gentleman from Jefferson, who has the affairs OF
the party" IN hand, at the head OF new committee
tation Of the party" (Laushler.)
Mn. HUMPHREY said that he had found II to be
the case, that when the North River was open, II
was always impossible to keep, Tor any time, two
thirds present He alluded TO these small reso'
utions being brought up for political effect, &C.
Nh. SwAcKHAMER replied that If gentlemen voted
this down, he hoped to God that their mouths would
be forever sealed on the question OF retrenchment
and reform.
Alter some further debate on motion for an in
definite postponement, Mn. LocKwooD enquired 1T
wond be In order TO move that there be no further
talk on the subject (Great iaughter.) The resolu-
ton was indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. HATHAwAY offered a resolution to the effect
that the Rail Road Committee be instructed 10 re-
pert ball whereby the State shall assume the con-
and Construction of the NEw YORK AND EHL
RAIL ROAD. II lies over for one day.
A long discussion then took place IN Committee
of the Whole, the bill Incorporating the Pntsiord
Cemetery Association, on an additional section ofer
ed by Mr. VEIN, to throw open the business, and
involving the principles Of those general bills that
will tend so effecually to obvae and do away with
special legislation The debate was interrupted by
an attempt to preserve a quorum, which being sue
cessful, the debate was continued 1t iength Inc
amendment was lost, and the committee rose.
The Senate, after the reception OF petitions, were
engaged in the discussion Of Mr. SHEnwooDs re-
quotation ouions, until the hour OF aoournment
There are too many members in beth houses VINO
are SO afflicted with the cacoeies Oquendi, as to be
continually either their feet or watching their OPP
ponuniy II is immatenal what may De the SUBJ
ect under consideration, whether Dill OF the utmost
importance to the people at large or minor, unlm-
poranl matter, interesting perhaps only some nifty
inhabitants of an obscure village-talk they must.
s It is ali i.h that comes to their net Their vgilant
eyes are always able TO detect some violation OF
democratic principle involved in it-and always an
opportunity to say something for Buncombe
Such has been the character OF the debates during
the past week, and the prospects are tor any thing
but short session. Forty days have the members
been here and what has been dosef
am one of those who believe THAT every tub
should stand on its own bottom" and therefore
must protest against the efforts OF certain young
NJ D. in this city, to induce people to believe that
he The author of these letters The pumes certainly
are not remarkably bright, yet nevertheless, object
to any bird borrowing or appropriatng theW Tor his
own use. ! must clam all my own thunder, no
matter how faint 1t be. CAVE ULcIscAR. I