The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-16
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BOSTON, January Ia, I843.
The JVeather-Lsgisiative Proceedimgs-G Gen. Jaek-
sons Fine-Prices Current Theotricais
After a week of most intolerable suicidal wealth
er, during which time the sun has been pleased to
greet us with his smiles but once, when his visit
was for few hours only, we are at last favored
with lovely day and balmy atmosphere, and IN
spite of the muddy pavements and walks, our pro-
menades have been thronged this morning with Pc
destrians of both sexes, and all is life and gaety
again. With the ladies the change in the weather
is the al-engrossing topic of conversation, bur the
sterner more concerned in the political COM
pexlon ei affairs, and the State House Just now
the principal scene of action. Your exchanges
have doubtless informed you of the procee dngs in
the Hall OF Legislation hitherto, and mine be the
pleasure to detail them hereafter
In the Senate, Messrs Hare, Pingree, Davis Sa-
yoy, and lsley, Senators elect appeared were quail
fled and took their seats Messrs Gardner Elliot
and Champion were appointed committee 10 frame
rules and orders for the Senate. Mr. Abbott sub
mted an order, which was adopted, to enquire
what books were In the office OF the Secretary of
State, printed at the expense of the State and what
should be done with them. Messrs. Hood and Hare
were joined TO the House Committee TO whom were
referred The petitions tor the repeal of the inter-
marriage laws, and tor law regulating the convey
ance OF coored persons on railroads. A brief re-
port relative TO the eastern and western railroads
was laid before them, when, after considerable dis
The House met at III o'clock, and PRAYER was Of
tered by Rev. e. N. Kirk. Mr. Whtmarsh of Lee
konk, presented petition from the voters of Attic
boro to request our Senators and Repres entatives
IN Congress, to use their best exertions TO have law
passed to refund General Jackson the fine, with in
terest, imposed upon him during the last war; by the
District Judge Of Louislana-Laid on the table. On
motion of MIR. Park, the Committee on elections
were Empowered to send tor persons and papers, TO
Issue summons tor witnesses, and 10 call for town
records. IN cases OF contested elections. Various
petitions were presented and laid upon the table -
Mr. Park OF the election committee, reported that
they have examined the certificates of 35l members
of the House, and found them correct in ferm-Ac-
copied. Several standing committees were then
appointed by the Speaker. Orders were referred to
instruct the committee on the Judiciary to inquire
INTO the expectancy OF reporting bill to exempt
minors from The capitatIon Iax-aso to exempt the
wages OF minors from trustee process of any debt of
their parents-and what legislation, If any, is
cessary TO protect the wages OF seamen Mr. Tho
| mas OF Charestown, moved that the House proceed
to the special orders of the day, viz:-Tbe election
of two out OF the tour highest candidates for Cover
nor and Lieut.. Governor to be returned TO the Sem
ate, which body Is to elect two out of the four, TO
be returned for Governor, and for Lieut. Co
vernon Mr.. Stevenson of Boston opposed this mo-
ton the ground that the vacancies in the Senate
are not all filled 1t appears that Edward P Little
Marshheld, who has not yet resigned the seat he
holds IN the House. has been elected member of
the Senate, and thus after voting in the House for
the candidates TO be sent up to the Senate, he may
resign his seat In the House, appear, be qualified,
and take his seat in the Senate, and 'hus vote in
each body upon the question, which at present Of
| the most intense importance. This motion and the
opposition gave use to most animated debate,
which continued 'till o'clock, when the House
adjourned, without taking any action upon the or
ders OF the day, and thus we are still without a Co
vernon. The political character of the House is SO
slightly balanced that every effort is made by either
party to impede the progress OF their rivals which
renders the session far interesting and exciting
than usual
have nethino local of int rect else IN eend Dou tn
day. Holders of cotton have submit ted 10 gradual
decline during the week, and the sales have been
about 1900 bales outside prices 9tc per pound, 6
months Flour market is very dul--Genesee COM
mon brands $469 and fancy S4S1 a $4,S7 cash;
Georgetown 81, A, months, which is decline.
Very dull and small sales of grain and sales of sugar
very moderate
Mr. and Mrs. Brougham at the fremont, and
doing fair business, but not monied engagement
to the manager. Blake, stage manager at the Ma
uonal, takes benefit on Monday evening Booth,
the tragedian, is underlined at the little Eagle, Of
which shall write you curious account on Mon
day. VKRITAs.