The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-20
ALBANY, Jan. IL, 1916.
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ALBANY, Jan. IL, 1916.
Legislative Proceedings, &c.
The Senate opened at the usual hour. Prayer
journal-petitions.
Mr.. SEDGwlcR, as Chairman OF the Committee,
reported adversely TO printing an extra number OF
copies the report Of the Inspectors Of the State Prison
at Auburn and the Senate engaged during the entire
day today in rscrminating caustic, egotistical and
ronical discussion upon this adverse reportbarey the
matter of printing $50 extra copies OF report for the
OF the inspectors of this prison. of course the le
Ultimate lost sight Of and the several topics of
anti rentism, State prison discipline, educaton, re-
rsnchment and profigacy ETC., etc, were freely dis.
III Lorr sprung the mine Of fanfaronado and fun by
moving that the report be tabled and that the extra mum
motion OF Mr.. Lott. Col Sam Young and Mr. Hard were
in favor OF the report The debate that ensued
OF profgacy and then the other reored in like terms
Mr. LOU SAID his purpose merely to prove that the
ioudes takers Tor retrenchment usually the
Mr. JOHNSON. (who by the way, avoided personality
asserted that more than onshaf Of the annual expenses
penss was constantly growing lie went into a his
tory Of printing in general and State printing in part
tss aIoan tS Is premium s :ws
would pay for the printing oil these 200 extra copies
four times over. Mr.. Johnson knew it not very
amiaDa position for man to get up here and argue
against such vous matters he believed that Senators
who were opposed to the report had not looked into it,
MIR Drssuros said that the paid for State print
ing last year. was greater than ever 1t was before
what the question Of debate was He was enlightened
by the President and he proceeded to give infor
maen respecting the officers of the Auburn State prison
Mr. l. peLeved that the Senate journals could be
mined that they would show that all the extravaganza
which had bean peperated could be attributed those
who were loudes in the cry for rerenchment He
alluded, seems TO Senator Wright who instantly
ard ask cd Mr. L. to cite instance OF his Ir W' pro-
digay Mr.. Lester said no woald rot have said word
If IL tha
marks OF the Senator from the first Four Senators here
rose simultaneously and among them Mr. Sedgwick, who
rose upon point Of order his point however,
heard, and Mr. Lott, having ntmaed that Mr. Testers
charge OF profigacy was towards him, proceeded to
advocated economy and voted for economy sc. Mr..
Wright challenged MIR. Lester to prove that he had
ever moved since he had been in the Senate for the
printing of ten times fifteen times the usual number
OF any document or paper whatever this
protracted antil the usual hour of adjournment Mr.
BARLOW was an exception TO the general rule,
Messers Spencer, Hard, Folsom snd Young. Mr. Bar.
low rose to fortify himself other members fort
tying themselves he looked at the house he lived in be-
fore he threw stones tn ere raking up old
matters reform necessary (ssid he) why, reform.
lie thought such petty quarres beneath the dignity
OF Senator's not that he proAigacy or un
necessary expenditure Mr. VAN EN- followed
in anti rent disquston he alluded to Wrghts mes
sage upon the ami rent difficulties he had voted for
extra copies OF the message because he wanted the peo
pie to know exactly what ground the Governor occu
pied upon TINS question, etc, etc. The President
minded him that he was entirely out OF order Senator
HASo said very iannily) he hoped gentleman would
was plenyof time AT the hour for adjournment Senator
FOLSOM rose, lat this time almost every Senator was in
the classification of the Senate, that divided into
wings, old hunkers, barn burners, anti renters and
nave) wished to be heard n otion for adjournment
Sparring, pugilisml and "sot impeachments" ensued
among senators whenlhnally the Senate adjourned in
confusion without taking the question upon printing $50
extra copies.
The House was opened at the usual hour. Prayer
COMMUNICATIONS referred
Mr.. J. YouNc, from the Judiciary reported in favor
Of dischargng all persons imprisoned for costs only
MIR. LUDLOW, from the committee Colleges, AGA
denies and Common Schools, reported against abolish.
ing the office OF county superintendent and district school
motion made by Mr. McKysE, to give the use of the
Assembly Chamber to the State Agricultural Society for
their annual meeting, prevailed.
Mr.. LoSG's resolution ipstructng the Secretary of
state 70 transmit number Of hog aphic maps required
under the census act to the Assembly, was adopted
tend the term OF the New York General Sessions which
"a: order ed to a third reading and passed.
Ms wA.nn'oGs gave notes OF olll which requires
pardoned by the Governor.
sThen the House went into committee Of the whole Mr.
Chase Of Toga in the CHAIR upon the of
the Governors Message
Mr. BAmry, of Putnam, occupied the floor in favor Of
relates to the sntirent difficulties to select Committee
OF one from each Senate district.
Mr. HArNrR, Of Rensselaer,, followed Mr. B. against the
resolutions He occupied the floor until the hour of
sand without taking the question Of reference
That exalted and high place of legislation for which
New York YVES once SO emipently distinguished yer
and above any and all Of sister States has been un
fortunately exchanged for a and petty system Of
bargain and sale, contract and reputation dshonorabe
70 our legislators and murderous 70 the interests of the
state anu the Citizens New York has occupied a proud
and Lofty emnence in contrast with other portions
OF the conederacy; but she occupies it no longer
What 10 there to distinguish her now from
MAI what there in the position and influence OF the
executive hattcring to the State the people No.
thihg Wrights whole policy in the administration of
inc governmenf,in comparison with Stewards or Marcys
Is cnuds piay-Mere ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and dis.
gushing below the dignity Of Ihe State and inconsis.
tent with her importance and power the greatest and
mostprosperous in the nation 10 with our Legis.
lsturc Men "soop to conquer" upon point as con.
traced and insignificant as boys 'clench for sugar
plum We profess, as people, to progress in art and
science we believe that destiny nation ia high
and powerful We arc wrapped in selfshness that is
IL foolish and while We dream that strding on
eventually to compass that wonderful destiny we are
ro'rog -degeneratiny- from high es-
tate Individual renown cannot be wthout energy
and exerton So aiStste, her his rotten and il
she have base influences at work in her BOSOM must
faer in her glory and must totter in her greatness for
STATE cannot thrive no more than individual with
out the operation OF those attributes hch are insepara
bic from true greatness.
Atremendous snow storm commenced this morning
and has continued through the entire day. II ia now
showing desperately.
Among the arrivals at Congress Hall, notice tho
name OF Mr.. J. @. Bennett.
ALBANY, Jan. Ia, lS46.
am happy to apprise you that there is an evident
inclination on the part Of members to attend church,
as saw great many in church to-day His Ex-
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