The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-11
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Correspondence Of the Herald

Latest from albany.
Correspondence Of the Herald
ALBANY, Friday, Jan. 7th, 1872.
Business does not as yet accumulate very rapidly,
and petitions in rather slowly. In the Senate,
| to-day, petition was presented by Mr. FRANKLIN,
OF dealers in lumber, praying for alteration in the
| inspection law. Mr.. FRANKLIN also presented
most important resolution, in relation public credit
and the reputation of State debts, which purposes
to take very high ground this subject 1t is
worded as follows
Whereas is equally the duty OF States of indivi
duals, to maintain involae their faith and credit and
upon to repudae or set at nought Just and
legal contract but to uphold by every in their
that degree o. honor and integrity in reference
all times to command the confidence of those to whom
they now are, hereafter may become indebted And
which now 80 generally prevail in reference to the
pghted faith of Of our States in consequence Of
right and proper that an expression should be had in
lason to the obligations which have been entered into
Resolved, If the Assembly concur, That we hold the
uniary obligations of the State of New YORK Of
sacred and binding character, that will by every
means in our power, maintain and uphold them, and
under no circumstances suffer permit the confidence
which has been reposed in pghted faith, to be in
the least degree injured or impaired but hold ourselves
responsible at all tines and under all circumstances
carry out and maintain the legal obligations which we
which have been or may be made upon the faith and
credit Of our State
The resolution being joint one, will lie over for
day. am inclined to believe that it will, mod-
fed in some manner, doubt be adopted. The
ocofocos here not radical enough as yet 60 to
as great lengths as the Mississippi regulators.
Considerable debate was had on the reference Of
petition asking for aid to the New York and Erie
Railroad, but it amounted to nothing, except as far
it may be considered evincng the feeling of the
majority on the subject. The bill repeating the law
in relation TO bank receivers, in engrossed for
third reading, and heightened debate ensued
thereon, hut the Senate adjourned without taking
the question.
MIR. CHArrrELp, the new Speaker Of the House, is
winning golden opinions by the dignifcd and i'm.
partial manner in which he discharges his duties
He is fiue looking man, and is firm and decisive in
his decisions. Since his elevation the Speakers
| chair, even his most violent political enemies begin
TO regard him with more favor.
Mr.. O'SuLLwAN was sworn in to-day, and took
his seat. Every member OF both Houses is now
present, most unusual circumstance.
Col. You've is spoken of for the post of Secretary
OF State. He is whole team, and the ultra loco
focos will go in strong for him. Besides he is too
independent to suffer himself to be trammelled by
any Clique, and being aware OF this, the antregency
portion OF the party cannot object TO him.
In the Assembly to-day but little real business
| transacted. The New York members have taken
very active part la the debate. From the debate to-
day, Mr.. SIMMONS, Of Essex, may be considered as
the leader Of the wings in the House. He Is an old
| member, having been here two or three sessions,
| and is pretty snrewd, talented man.
| The Governor showed himself in the House, and
was received with great attentions by the members.
His small potatoe Excellency looks as smiling as
ever. His stay was very short.
| Mr.. NELLY gave notice OF an intention 10 intro.
| duce bill changing the mode Of appointing bank
commissioners, by giving the same 10 the Legisla-
| ture.
Mr.. McMuRRAy gave notice of an intention to in
troduce bill for the better administration of oahs
| in certain cases.
| Mr.. OSULLYAN gave notice of his intention to in
| troduce three bills, one for the more simple and
speedy administration OF justice in courts of Gem.
mon law tor the more speedy and simple admins
traton OF justice In courts OF equity 10 simplify
| dctments.
Mr.. LOOMS gave notice of his intention TO intro
duce concurrent resolution to amend the Consti-
tuition as to guard against the improvideni crea-
ton OF State debts. This is The same, doubt in
troduced by him last winter which proposed to sub
NIT every subject, every pr ject, for addition to
| the State debt, directly before the people.
Mr. TOWNSEND gave notice of law requiring the
State Printer to publish weekly paper, containing
all the advertisements and laws required to be pub
| lished in the State paper.
| Mr. DAvEzAc seized an opportunity to evince his
high regard for his old commander oday, by offer
ing the following preamble and resolution -
| Whereas, The salutary energy Of Gen Jackson at
New Orleans, during the campaigns OF lsl4 and lsl5
have repeatedly received the appreciation OF the Amer
people And whereas Congress, the 10th day Of
February, 1915, voted thanks TO that ustrious citizen
for his gallantry and good conduct New Orleans and
directed gold medal to be struck and presented him.
in testimony of the high sense entertained by Congress-
| OF ev ents SO memorable, and services eminent.
EResolved, therefore, (the Senate concurriBg) That
| our Senators and Representatives. in Congress be
earnestly requested to their best efforts
the passage of a law directing that the fine Of one
thousand dollars, imposed General Jackson by Do.
mnick A. Hail. then Judge OF the United States for the
district ofLouisiana for alleged contempt of his autho
ry and by him paid into the hands Of the Marshal Of
said District, be refunded to Andrew Jackson, with
costs and interest on the same from the day Of the
payment thereof
| Mr.. DAyrzAc said that he should add nothing
ba Tomorrow, the 9th anniversary OF the glorious
battle OF New Orleans. he should he trusted, have
the honor TO state the grounds which he con-
tent TO rest the resolution. Il was laid on the
| table until tomorrow.
Mr. WEIR introduced bill concerning mechani-
cal labor in State Prisons which was read and refer
| red to the appropriate committee. 1t proposes TO
discontinue the teaching OF trades TO the convlcts,
and employing them in quarryng stone, and in
mining Considerable debate ensue6 on motion
to print, and the printing was ordered.
| A dash made at the State Printer to-day by
the adoption OF the following resolution
Resolved, That no docume Mt, report bill, resolution
Ter OF the House. or the direction OF the committee
public printing Except such as the law provides until
| the further order OF the House.
| very foolish move, as the expense paid N PRINT
| ng viii be lost IN time spen. N motions TO print.