The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-24
Albany.
Correspondence Of the Herald.l
ALBANY, Feb. q, IS42.

got through with, Mr.. CUvLER moved for the con-
sidsration Of the resolution introduced by him on
Saturday, in relation to the redemption of the notes
Of broken banks, and the House refused.
Mr.. GRoUr, pursuant to previous notice, brought
in bill further to amend the acts Of 1880 and 1882,
for the better security of mechanics and others
erecting buildinsg in the city of New York, and
which is, by the bill proposed, to be extended to
the city of Brooklyn. Mr.. q. remarked that this
bill would carry out the suggestion made by the
Chancellor in the case of Donaldson ps. Wood, in
the Court for the Correction of Errors, held in Dee
'39 (See %, Wendell, p. $685. which was that the
workmsa of the SUBJ contractor should have the
same ifn upon the original contractor which the
workmen Of the original contractor now have upon
the owner of the building This, in the opinion Of
the Chancellor would be strictly in accordance
with the principle Of equitable lien, privileged
claim, against the fund belonging to the debtor,
which has been adopted by the present statutes"
Mr. G. desired to call attention to the provisions Of
this bill, aad believed that the equity Of its pro.
visions would secure safe anG speedy passage
through the House.
Mr.. LOOMS called for tie consideration Of his
resolution for holding afternoon ses ions on and
after Monday the 18Th, and it was rejected.
MIR. SwAcxHAMER submitted resolution, re-
quirng the various incorporated rail road and
canal Companies, to whom the credit OF the state
had been leaned, to make to the legslaturca report
Of their affairs.
Mr.. HATHAWAY gave notice of his intention to
introduce bill in relation to the Chemung Canal
and feeder.
Mr.. SEYMOUR gave notice Of his intention to in
troduce bill restricting the liabilities fthe banks
contr buting to the safety fund.-
The House, in committee Of the whole, then re-
sumed the con sid grafton of the one day election
law. After several amendments, Mr.. SEYMOUR
inspectors to commit person to Jail for thirty
days, who shall in their sight or hearing disturb the
publ peace. He said il was now we'll kno an that
Inspectors sof election were generally politicians,
litical predictions, and he did not, therefore,
think it right that they should be entrusted with
| this power he offered an amendment to the effect
that they might only be allowed to commit man
for trial. which, as modified by the Speaker, was
adopted. Various amendments, were then pro-
posed. Seine were adopted, and OF hers rejected !;
but they mainly related to the phraseoIegy. OF
the BILL to making the provisions Of the sections
in consonance with previo.: amendments. After
| progress A message was received from the
Seuase, informing the House that they had concur
| red in certain bills. BY unanimous consent MIR.
BURNHAM reported bill in relation to collection
Of taxes in the city of Albany, and the House ad-
Mr. HorrMAN has not been in his seat during the
last three four days, at least during this debate
W.. 4
busily engaged As Chairman Of the Committee of
Ways and Means, in preparing report and bill on
the Comptroller report, whica will express and
fully develope the views Of the majority in relation
to public improvements, and the policy OF the state
ON that subject.
Mr.. WEIR has introduced bill to relieve the
theatres from the onerous tax which they are now
yearly Obliged to pay 70 II: Society Tor the pan
| tainly just propssitioe; and | am disposed TO
think the House will treat it favorably. 1t has
been referred to the Stale Prison Committee, Of
which Mr.. w. is chairman.
| In answer to commune alton from the House,
the following report was received from the Conpt-
| roller to-day:
CoMrrnoLLxR's OryrcE, Albany, Feb. 81, ls49.
The Comptroller on reference from the Assembly OF
the petition and to loan money to the trustees Of
the Groton Academy, respectfully reports That there
| to, without increasing tho embarrassment of the
Treasury. There IL nominaliy in the Treasury
nominaly in the Treasury belonging the Canal fund
$3.50 4a5 l6, and nearly Is much belonging to other
funds, but there is money ia the Treasury TO repre-
debts against the Treasury or General Fund The true
condition Of the Treasury and Of those funds IL shown
statement appended to the communicate from this
Office the 10th instant Instead of having money to
lind for any object the Treasury must increase It, bor-
rowings in order to meet the ordinary expenses Of the
Government. Respectfully submitted.
BY the annual report relative to the Institution
for the instruction of the Deaf and Dumb, il APP
pears that during the year thirsysix pupils have
been received and twentysix left; leaving in the
insttution on the 31st day Of December, 184l, one
hundred and sixty two pupils, being increase Of
ten the numbers returned last year, and greater
number, with q single exception than has been EN-
| braced.in any previous catalogue. During the past
year, the receipts of the society," from every source
Including the balance of $6050 81, in the treasu.
rers hands at the close ofthe year 1910, amount to
| $3S 45l 81; and the disbursements, during the
same period, to S32 $50 20; leaving the 3lst day
Of December, lSl1, in the hands of the treasurer
] balance Of $1,000 81.
In the Senate, several petitions were received
in relation to assessments the city Of New YORK..
After little attention to business, the talking
in relation to the reputation resolutions was re-
| sumed. Mr.. Paige addressed the Senate on the
| subject. II for other reason than to effect q
saving Of time, this question should now be repu-
| dated.
II is understood that the loan authorized for the
| completion of the lChemsng canal and feeder, has
been negotiated. The bill, it will be remembered
authorizes $3.50, 900 TO be raised six per cent
stock. The City Bank Of Albany, is reported to
have taken il at this rate. This certainly indicates
| a returning of confidence.
The Albany Burgesses Corps, spirited inde-
| pendent corps, give grand ball tomorrow even
| ing in homer Of he anniversary of the birth oil
| George Washington. From the indications, II will
be great affair, their previous ones has always
| been. The cheek apprentices, too, are determined
| to celebrate the occasion with grand fancy
| ball." at the Law Buildings. In order to enable il
TO pass of with greater sciat the celebrated North
River boatmen," has been engaged.
| CAVE ULcIscAR.