The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-15
Albany.
Correspondence OF the Herald.)


1t has been, for some tine past, considered that
the Regency would bring forward Col YovSo as
their candidate for Secretary of State. This, of
course, has aroused the jealous spirit Of the other
branch or faction Of the party. Accordingly we
find in the "Atlas," of this morning, long and
labored article, which, after eulog sing the Colonel
to the skies, takes the ground that the reward pro-
posed 20 be conferred on him, is by no means COM
mensurate with bis merits, and that it would be
just, as well to him as to the country at large, to
con6ne him to the obscurity of bureau, etc. This
is but single move in the cautious AVID deep game
that is being played, and how it will terminate no
one can predict The result Of the elections can
| alone determine. An attempt was again made by
Mr. LOOMS, to-day, to have the time fixed upon
| which the election should be made, bat after an
| unsuccessful motion to lay the matter the table,
it stfed, for this day at any rate, BY Success
full motion to adjourn. MIR. LOOMS will doubtless
cal the subject up to morrow.
In the Assembly, to-day, great deal Of business
has been gone through with. Mr.. CIRCUIT, from the
select committee, consisting OF the New York de.
legation, to whom had been referred the petition
| Of the Common Council Of New York, in regard to
the gistry Law, reported bill to-day repeating
| the Registration provisions Of the law. In pre-.
sent;ng the report, Mr.. GROvr remarked that the
original tone and manner of the report had been
greatly modified 50 az TO have the unanimous con-
| currencc O. the committee Upon thus, MT. EALp-
| WIN sand that he objected to II.
| MIR. McAVRRAy, In an eloquent speech, explain.
| ed and defended the bill MIR. Nc MUKRAY is a
ready debater, and notwithstanding sort of lisp
| ing delivery, he is great favorite, and always
6nds au attentive audience, His speech to-day,
/! although snort, was aole and eloquent effort.
Mr.. BALDWIN rose and said, tnat he mad from the
outset, been opposed to any change IN the Registry
law, and when the lime came for final achon in
the prem seS, he Purposed 10 express amsef more
at Ieng h the subject.
MIR. O'SuLLivAN rejoined, that he had been un.
der the impression that the committee were unani-
nous in favor OF the reps al But from the gentle
| mans declaration, jast made, it appeared he was
mistaken. Before proceeding further, he would
remark, paraphrasins the Grafton Ut Mark Antho-
| ny, that he came not enter into any lea, ihsned
| explanation defence Of the bill, for the subject
| had been considered and debated enough ALREADY,
"but to bury the BILL not 20 abuse il" He could
| say, however, that the gentleman stood alone
his opposition to the repeal as his TWO colleagues,
| who with him represented The wing party OF the
city of New York, on the feor of this House, were
decidedly i'll favor Of the rep al, aud with some
slight exceptions, concurred entirely In the port
| Msjo DAvEsAc said that were he born an Ameri-
can 1t should be his strongest exerion to procure
the repeal and removal of this degrading sigma on
| the character OF the city ofNew York. But cti-
| Zen as he was by choice, by adoption, a class
against whom the bdl was most es peeiaiiy aimed,
| hc felt himself urged 10 double exertlon. He con-
tinued some LENGTH in an enthusiastic strain, aud
| with the violent geStuiatIOn ana vekemence SO par
ticuiary his Characteristic amid the speak, and
orators ot The House.
| MIR. O'SULLIvAN to-day, according 10 pre- vious
notice, Introduce his bill aboshlng capital pun
| ishments, and concurrent resolutions recommend.
ing endment OF the Constitution, so as to tax
| frem the Governor the pardoning power, in GER
tain cases. The bill proposes that al crimes, no W
punishable with deatR .hail be punished by the in
aic ion Of solitary confinement for life The con-
| Wet shall be considered immedi ey after his con.
vcton, to be- SO tar as his connections with society
| are concerned, IN every respect dead The reso-
luton proposes to submit to the pcopls at the
suDg fall election, the proprety OF amend pg the
| Constitution as to deprive the Governor # the
| power Of pardoning any convict con victed Of any
| crime now punishable with death nut If any ma
teria facts or ties imony shonld be developed In
spect to the innocence Of the prisoner, then the
| Governor shall order new trial. 1t reserves to
the Legislature the power OF pardoniRg the let
at any time alter the exp ration Of twsntya years,
| by vote OF two-thrds. Both matters were refer
| rod To the committee on the Judiciary.
| The subj ct of State Prison labor was brought on
the carpet again day by that Indefatigablr repre-
sentative of the mechanics, interest, mir. WEIR
He called up Tor consideration his resolution no
| rising the standing committee on State Prisons TO
| visit he prisons. Some debate had on "A pro-
position to send three only of the couni tee, AS a
MEASURE of economy. The amendment was with.
drawn by the mover, and the resolution was adopt
ed by large vote-tns yeas and nays having been
called
The annual report Of the feathers Manufastu-
rers Bank Of the city Of New York, in relation TO
| balances and unclaimed dividends, was receiv ed,
and ordered, together with similar reports fem
other banks, to be printed. great many bills, re-
| solutions and notices, mainly of private nature
and Of no general interest, were introduced and
| actedo on.
| Mr. HOFFMAN said, that the committee 10 whom
had beeu delegated the duty Of examining the Ac-
| couus, had not, from certain reasons, examined
those that relate to the liquidation Of Safety Fund
N ne r. a eIIeyr he lmf fro
| dehcacy that might exist, he offered a resolution
directing them especially to examine those &C
| counts.
the bill changing the mode Of appointment OF
| Bank Receivers, was again taken up, and MIR
LOOMS advocated the bill when, ON motion OF
| Mr. OSuLLivAS, and IN order 10 give gentleman
who was laborins under an oppressive cold. an OPP
portsny Of being heard on the subject, the bill, If
| ter strong opposition, was laid ON the table snt
to morrow.
There we're good many visitors to day, among
| whom observed q bevy Of New York ladies. Mr.
| Nc MURRAY was very as.idoous in his attention,
10 them f; and among other oares for their wants
and enjoyment ob-erved he furnished them with
| = copy Of the New York Herald in the perusal Of
| which they appeared to derive a vast deal more
graf feat on than in listening to the dry proceed
| ings Of the House.
| In the Senate but little was done. Mr. FosrEp
reported IN laver If the bill changing the mode OF
| appointing Bank Commis sioBcrs ana reduc ing the
number. The reports Of the Union ard Green
| wich Banks II the city of New York, relative to
balance and uncla med dividends, were received
| Mr.. FUsMAN introduced a ieries of res olutions
| relative O. the Bankrupt Law, aud requesting our
Senator's and Representatives in Congress 10 vote
against its repeal 1t seStremely dou tul whether
| these resolu ions i'll pass AS they are coucur-
| rent, they will lie on the table for one day Mr.
| Roors resolutions were aiken ~, in committee Of
the whole, but the committee rose without final
action, CAVE ULcscAR.
A Blow Ur Between the Postmaster General
L nd flt. n,tlr. a1r