The New York herald., 1845-01-11
Albany.
ICorrespondence of the Herald,1

ALBANY, Jan. 8, l845.
The anti-rent difficulties have this morning been
discussed in the House, brought upby the ntroduc-
ton Of bill from the Senate to hold an extra ses-
sion of the Oyer and Termlner in Columbia coun-
y, for the immediate trial of the prisoners now in
confinement in that place. From the feeling exhi
bited in the warm and animated discussion above
alluded to, it is plain see that the anti-renters
will be triumphant in the defeat Of the Senate bill
Nearly all of the speakers in favor of striking
out the first, and most important section of the
bill, but upon motion which was made, the CON-
mltee rose and reported progress putting over the
setuement OF the question until tomorrow. Mr.
Morrlson, from your city, sung speech against
the passage of the bill, which seems to give much
amusement to the members of the House.
In the Senate nothing of importance was done,
its time being principally occupied in electing a
lew ofhcers, Sergeant.at-Arms and Door-Keepers.
it is probable Gsv. Wright will find himself sur
rounded by some thousand Office seekers in the
course of a few days. The Governor, determined
not to be run down at his private residence, has in
will be given at his house on public business. A
very judlclous and proper regulation. This, Of
course, brings them to the capitol, and at an early
convenience members can get through it to take
their seats Several Of the legal profession, from
your city, are here, in pursuit OF the vacant, or
about to be vacant, seat of Judge Kent. It squite
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men TO convey the idea that Office was not the
only consideration for their visit here but business
They can at all times be known by the large pack
age OF briefs which ever in their hands, or by
their plate, when dining.
"Business before the Supreme Court" nothing
else, until you by chance detect them holding on
to the button-hole Of some influential person in a
corner, when he has been merely asking ''his
opinion upon the propriety Of certain move in
chancery." l forgot, in its proper place, to men.
ton that notice was given by native from your
city, OF his intention at early day, to introduce
a bill to abolish the Marine Court in your city,
which, of course, is blow at your great naturali
zing shop. Notice also was given to increase the
jurisdiction of all JUSTICES Courts to 500 and up
ward; also to suppress centiousness, the latter a
measure much desired. The all-engrossng SUBJ
ject is, our two U. States Senators. Nothing else
is talked of but ths and il is certain that without
some extraordinary changes, The present incum-
bents will be retained. Flagg, 1t is rumored.
threatens to throw up his Office should this
ensue; and, indeed, well he might take this
stand, for he will be certain to be thrown
out by the Legislature should he come up
for reappontment for his unexampled interference
10 the election of speaker Applicants at present,
in this city, for the office OF judge Of the Circuit
Court, G. Dewitt, ]. g. Hart, thegother gentlemen
having left some day or two since. The appoint
ment rests between Hart, De Witt and Bosworth,
but at this date it is impossible to say who will be
the fortunate man. VERITAs.