Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-24
Scenes a. albany.

The closing of the Legislative Session Albany
repee with Specification aud with coming disaster the
efstyled Democratic" party. Was there a sign any
where else, the signs Albany enough every
intelligent observer that the days OF democracy" are
numbered Mr. Van Buren, himself never had the least
chance OF reelecion but these signs extend beyond
that point and eyince the coming overthrow of the party
self
What follows from the Albany Argus Mr.. Van Buren's
family organ:
RECORDER OF THE CITY or TROY
Among the which characterized the closing procee
for The appointment Of Recorder Of The city Of
Troy, Dawn Bull, jr.
There circumstances connected with this rejection of
able democrat, which will be read with pain and regret
by the republicans Of the state.
1t is mandatory provision OF the constitution of this
state that legislator be appointed office 10y the
and Senate by the legislature during the period
for which lac j. elected. HESRY w. STRONG, previously
to his election the Senate, appointed Recorder Of the
city Of Troy. His Of office five years. expired
his election to the Senate. lie ineligible Of
e-appoinnon but By hiding could enjoy the honors
and eHoiHmenis Of that once and thus Grade express
Of The constitution lie IN tic enjoyment Of this
privilege OF "hodng over" when ucsday the Cover
nor sent IN To the Senate tie Of DAVID Buell. his
successor.
Mr.. Strong part OF the appointing powor,-when the
nnmc OF his proposed announced, arose. aud
in most violent speech bitterly denounced the Governor
accusing him Of achOOd and dupcity and charactezing
his conduct a. nctiTous. Mr. Strongs nvecve and ap.
peal IN Tne Wings came promptly the
rescue and uniting with minority Of the Dcmocais rejec
ted the Democratic nominee, and permitted Mr.. Strong
hold the RccDrdcrshp IN defiance of the constitution
IL feature Of this case which will be overlooked,
that the minority Of the democratic who thus
ton tacit violation Of tic constitution, Of them
least, among those who claim exclusive adherence
strict construction Of hat Instrument, and who applaud
the Secretary Of State for his dognacu denunciaOns Of
oil who do conform his d-tum in relation to is require.
and it, sanctions IL affords indeed another lustru
non Of the with which the oudes sckers for the
utVn cvade ds gard provisions when they stand
the way Of ayorie results 1r particular Qualifications and II
adds another 10 the thousand proofs that excessive "cOns
uuona peenson b. not always the suTcst test Of eNaor
/ binary patriotism.
We were incorrectly informed Yesterday in saying that
Mr. Strong voted against the confirmation Of his
a. the RccOdcrshp. lie did all lie only spoke
against H. The difference is percepubic. lie could
deuouucc nomination affecting himscl-he could assail
aud denounce the Governor Tor making the could feel
assured ha his appeal would the Of the Wings
and minority Of the Democrats sufficient 10
ncwai o s hod.Ovcr lease IN tact violation Of the con.
sluonbut be did not venture 10 place his name
ord either for against the nomination o Democratic
cessor s vote would COON the ccord-hs speech would
not.
Tie vote stood as follows.
on tine nomination Of David Buel, IT,, for Recorder Of
Troy in place o II. W. Strong whose term has expired
FOR Confirming.
Dsnoerafs.-Bariit Bockee Chamberlain, Coming Ely
fsu.Suer Foster, Lott, MITCHELL scovl' Varian' Wright
AoAfysr ooyFrRxIvo.
IVbgs.-D dickinson, Dixon Franklin, Hard Hopkins
Plat Patnom, R1Jadcs Root, WOrks--lp.
Derl,crats.-Dcunist1n, Deyo, Hunter, Porter Roger
Scott, Sherwood, Verney-s.
Mr. Strong present, denouneing the nomination, but de
ciInng g. vote.
We leave c.c facts with tho Democracy Of the State viii
the single remark, thot the I've Journal comes prompt
o. The ud ol VI Strong md unito by very natural pro
cess OF relso-ng and affinity in defending his course
10 dcuouuciug aui eliminating the vernon II woui
be singular H the s,ce should be lees clearly marked ou
I q the Senate chamber tipu Bro H.
''RcicctIou Of Bavtd Hamilton"
Such Is Do, enumeration Oi tho Eve Journal, in s cul'
py upon the Joilt Of the Wings and minority II N
cmocrtc senators in preventing the confirmation 1t III
nominate q David Hamilton canal spprosor. The q
feet OF the union office Of the most vit
= lent and sctyc Wings he State, Ihomas Cl1wes.-
Shall wonder the Eve. Journal is delighted Of III
'e oninous conjunction, the RESULT Shall we wonder th
t seizos the is assaults upon Gov Bouc
~ ald claim that verdict Of condemnation is "ccOrdcd
his political ficndsl" Shs wonder that the Wing
IN coming rescue o Mr.. Strong, and The rejection
Judge BuoI, should have been allowed the active service
Of their Wing appraiser, In Mr.. Suongs own city,
Mr. Suong's attack upon Gov Bouek, in executive o.
sion, for prcsunng 10 nominate Judge Buell. and the
ID lection o the latter for the benefit Of the iorner were 70
I, lowed by furious assault IN kindred terms by A. b. Dic
nson upon Gov Bouck, Tor presuming TO nominate Dav
Hamilton Two Of tho appraisers had been confirmed wh'