The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-30
Albany.
Correspondence Of the HERALD

Another Improbable day in both houses, as far as
the interests of the people concerned In the
Senate, another wrangling debate in relation to the
expunging Of the Governors Messages from the
journals Of the Senate, in which every thing was
talked of except the matter before them, occupied
the greater part Of the day.
In the Assembly, the committee had the bill TO
incorporate the village of Chittenango again under
consideration, but after proiracted discussion,
without having accomplished any thing. The de-
bate was OF the same character that on the same
| subject for the two last days. There were new
facts elicted-nO new arguments adduced-it was
but repetition of what had been said before. The
New York delegation are perlinacous in insisting
upon the adoption of their views and amendments
in the NATTER and there is equal pertRacity evnced
in opposition to them. There has been too much
time wasted on this petty matter-it has been
debated enough, in all conscience, already and if
those members who are desrous 10 arrive at dec-
sion in the premises would only control the cacoe-
lies loquend which aiicts so many Of them TO such
a melancholy extent, this point would be speedily
reached Not satisfied with the bill ITSELF apont Of
order was raised during the discussion to-day, the
debating Of which occupied an hour or more, when
the originator Of the debate withdrew his motion,
without question being taken.
One word ia relation to Mr.. BRowSsoK, who has
presided as chairman the deliberations Of the
committee in this matter. BY his eqUaRinaity of
temper, his keen perceptions, and dignihed manner,
he has won golden opinions from the House, and is
one of the best qualified for chairman of any me m.
bers that have been selected as yet.
A message was received from the Governor, trans
mitting resolutions adopted by the Legislature of
Georgia, denouneing the measures of the extra ses-
sion Of Congress generally.
Mr. GRANT introduced bill relative to the in
spectton of hides and sole leather.
Mr.. LooMls gave notice of an intention to intro
duce bill protecting the rights of individuals in
their relations to corporations.
Petitions continue TO pour in from all quarters OF
the State praying tor local and general reform, and
the vaious committees of the Legislature viii soon
have Is much business before them as they can at
tend tS.
Msior DAv1zAc's resolutions in relation to Geseral
Jackson still sumber oa the table. What has ehok-
ed the Major off? The Legislature of Ohio have
stolen march him, and passed resolves Of ST.
milar chexacter 1t cannot be that they suffered
TO sleep rsm any fear Of rejection by the House. for
the feeling seems to be almost unanimous in favor Of
their adoption. No backing of, Major, you know.
The Senate has been the centre OF attraction this
week, owing to the peculiar nature Of the debates
disgraceful partizan warfare-a gladiatoria arena
in which politicians have measuredlther strength, to
the exclusion of all consideration OF the public nte-
rests. The controversy now. going on between the
Governor and the Senate, is both idle ID foolish,
waste of the public time, in matte a which the
people have no earthly interest or cling and if
the democratic Senate mean 10 CARY cut their pro.
LESSONS in favor Of short sessions, reenchment and
reform, they must desst from such course of legs
aon az has characterized their proceedings for the
last week So with the AssembIy-the same disre.
gard to their professions as the Senate.
As the period upon which The elections for State
officers are 10 be made approaches, the Vaccinations
and intrigues OF the friends of the different candl-
dates increase. and the lobby members are unusual
ly busy and active.
But, leaving politics and politicians, and turning to
the city and citizens, must declare that Albany is
certainly the most musical city in the United States.
In place the churches furnished with more ia
Tented cholrs; concerts are given every evening
sometimes two or three and in every hOOl the
teaching of vocal music is one of the principal exer
cses. At Mr.. Braham's concert, On Monday even.
ing, over SIX hundred persons were assembled, and
Female Academy, when he will no doubt have
crowded house. Albany has undergone great
change during the last ten years The people have
become more mOral-more intellectual-fonder OF
church-fonder of refined amuseRlents, &C., than
they were previous to that period. There are now
some three new churches In course OF erection
the old ones thronged every Sabbsth-some four
hve literary associations In ourlshing condition
well.regulated amphItheatre and museum, nightly
hled, besides balls and parties without number. Ii
Is fast losing all its Dutch characteristics, and the
manners and customs of the time of gable ends,
like the antique edltices themselves, rapidly
passing away, and soon will only be Evolutionary ia
the memories OF our citizens. The Yankees have
trlumphed; railroads and STEAMBOATS, have been toe
much tor the Dutch; the very language is forgotten.
and to hear II now in its purity via. 10 the Uelder.
burgh Is indispensable, CAVE ULcscAK.