New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-02-10
THE TRIBUNE.
NETWORK LEGISLATURE.

NETWORK LEGISLATURE.
THURSDAY, Feb. 6.
sesArE.-A Joint resolution was received from
the Assembly calling on our Senators and Repre-
sen,aiiyes 10 Congress 10 use therenfuence 10 pro-
cure reduction IN postage:
Mr. Hard submitted the following concurrent re-
solutions en- the subject Of Annexation:
Resored, (f the Ass. mbv concur That this 1egsla-
Iure soemny protest against The annexation of any o'
cirn territory government 20 the United States unless
an article provision in the treaty or law authorizing
such annexation be added expressly prohibiting slavery
such territory.
Rrsoired That The joint resolution, winch passed the
House OF Representatives IN Congress and is o before
the Senate thereof not authorized by the Federal
Constitution and IL finally passed, will not he binding
upon any fthe States OF this Union.
Resolred That Senators in Con2ressb be Instructed
their efforts 10 prevent the passage OF these resi-
n;ons or any Of annexation by the Con
eress o. the United Siates whereby slavery shall not be
IN every way prohibited.
The resolutions were laid over under The rule.
The Senate, in Committee of the Whole, Mr.
Bartlit in the Chair took up the bill providing Tor
the payment Of certain portions OF the militia, called
INTO the service OF the State IN December 1874 and
January lS45.
There was much debate in relation to the 9Th
section OF the bill, (Which provides for the guard
Of 100 men organized for the protection Of the
Court House at tludson,) but withou; taking any
question, the Committee rose and reported; soon
after which the Senate adjourned
=
Sweeney in the Chair, resumed the consideration
of the Governors Message.
Mr. D. Lee made an able speech reviewing the
Governors positions respecting the financial policy
Of the State. The Committee continued IN session
I'LL the House adjourned.
s;EvArE-Mr. Lott, from the Judiciary Commit
tee presen'eda report in favor OF the blu TO amend
the acts reducing into one all laws relating 10 me
city OF New-fo ORR, with amendments. heieheu'o
The COMMITTEE of the Whole.
A message was received from the Assembly no
,ifying the Senate that they concured in The JOINT
resolution for the appointment oil CoHifi''''ee 10
Examine the late Tfessurer,s accounts.
The President appointed MT Barill' as ineinhef
of such COMMITTEE on the part OF the Senaie
The Senate, in Committee OF the Whole, Mr.;
Bari in the chair, resumed The consideration OF
The bill 10 pay the militia called into the service oil
The State in December and January.
Mr. Hand moved To strike out the ninth section,
and 10 insert provision allowing compensation TO
the Sheriff and all who were summoned 10 his as
sistance said amount 20 be paid by the Treasurer
OF Columbia County, and 10 be assessed and levied
by the Board Of Supervisors upon the people OF said
County.
Afier considerable debate, the question was put
OH striking ont, and decided in the Affirmative
ayes II. nOes7.
MIR. Clark moved TO amend by adding provision
for the payment Of so each 10 t.rcc members OF
the military companies called INTO service, who
had broken their arms or received other injuries
while in such service. Agreed TO.
The bill was then reported 10 the Senate.
The question on agreeing with the Committee IN
their Report was laid upon the table. and The Sen
ate adjourned.
AssEarBlY-Mr. Niven, from the Committee on
that subject, reported against The petliioniron New
York, that Natmalized citizens be not permitted 10
vote until one years residence in the State and SIX
months ia the county, after their naturalization
LAID on the table
Mr. Fonda presented bill to authorize the Com
Gene m ga he Of
procuring an appropriation from Congress IN rela-
lion TO the sale Of land on Staten Island.
Mr.. Frlsbee offered minority report on the sub
ject Of Texas, and stated that he believed the ma
ory were also ready 10 report. and II was the I'M
dersiandlng that both reports should lie on the liable.
Mr. Van Valkenburgh submitted minority re-
port on the same subject.
Five times The usual number oi copies oil both Jc-
ports We're ordered printed.
MIR Harris reported bill for the erection OF a
bridge the Stae-s,reet draw. IN the city Of AL
\ bany. Laid on the table.
q The report Of the Comptroller, in relation to the
valuation oi real estate and the State tax, was re-
ceved.
Also, a communication from n S. Benton ac-
cepting tn Office of Secretary OF state.
Also, the annual report of the institution for the
Deaf and Dumb.
Mr.. l.. III. Brown moved to print 10 times the
usual number Of copies Agreed TO, after short
debate
Various members asked leave Of absence for
longer or SnOrter periods. ME mCloHS granting
their requests were being made, Mr. Niven moved
recess of the House Tor two weeks, 10 go and see
their wives. l.augher.l
Mr.. De Puy suggested swcethcaris also.
Mr.. Morrison wanted TO know ii important Com
ml,tees would not he left without Qucruml
The Speaker stated that no two-ihlrd bills could
be passed If these all had leave o! absence.
After some conversation,
The Speaker consented 10 put the question
again,
Mr.. T. r.. Lee withdrew his request
The vote was then taken on each separately, and
several had been excused, when
Mr. Morrison again wished the House TO pause,
and nm incidental discussion en>ucd.
Mr. C. F. Crosby feared there would not be
enough left 10 psss the Constitutional Amendments
If all these members left.
Leave was granted 10 all that asked.
Mr. De Pny moved an adjournment. Carried