The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-31
ALBANY. Jan. q. 1876.

The Senate, at an early hour, in committee, went
into the consideration Of the postage resolutions in
sructng Congress to oppose efforts to increase the
present rates Of postage until the present system
shall have been fully tested These resolutions we're
deferred until tomorrow, and the Senate again went
into Committee upon the Oregon and Texas re solutions
The several subjects Of slavery cotton growing Texas
representation in Congress, the vote Of the New Hamp
shire delegation in Congress- etc etc. discussed
length Col Sam Young stated in his opinion the OBJ
ject Of the Texas resolution TO slas Wright
Sc, and he would not vote for il. The measures
ofCay, Benton. Calhoun &c sc. were reviewed by Mr.
Jones, from the irst district at length Col Sam op-
posed this resolution because it contemplated no legs.
latve action It was bare expression of opinion Col
Sam Young in his remarks upon the Texas resolution
said Texas was dead and gone, tho community had
ceased to be agtated upon this topic and there no
necessity for one sentiment upon this sub
ject. Mr. Jones denied the assertion that the commu
nifty had ceased to be agatcd about this matter Jones
SAIL lin aiusion to foungs remark that slavery was
going to be eternized by this admission Of Texas as
slave state) that Texas would never have been ad
would still have been lone star il We had Not taken
her peculiar institutions" with her Mr.. Clark hero
took the floor his remarks were aimed at the
which had been used by Young upon the floor OF that
Senate had been tolerated before it unparal
the Tssa. and resumed nj: n.ns drapps
Of personality which has disgracsd the two
weeks past. lie snlu COls sam ClnIWo0 supreme
rty" Colonel Young had classified him (Clark) with
dnreputable men and he would reply he, in fine,
reviewed the Colonels bank policy, treaty policy,
last quarter OF century. An incident which did
not contTibuts much to the dsaity Or the honor
specially and particularly denisd, Gu his seat5
every statement made by Mr. Clark Mr.. Clark said
these pending questions involved As very diffusion and
perpetuaon OF the blessings Of government and by
the way said Clark Young asserted In his report of 1885,
that there blessings in the administration OF the
government-that we were all slaves. MT. Clark was
glad that this trouble in the ranks IT the democracy
about be settled he was glad that such language had
to consider the character Of gentlemen, and II stated
preaching at Sandy Hill were read sstsnhvsy gentle.
law said Clark? Who opposed tn election Of Justices
OF the Peace, etc Every body kncWs--Sam Young
r rssa 10 n: Ce q
IN office Of men who were known . b sess e s:ss
sy5 Clark here alluded d the Clay bargain and sale"
calty and did all he could elect Clay Mr. Clark &C.
cupied the floor until r. NJ in reeration Of his pre-.
vious chargef that Young was not democrat and
had been one, and attempted 10 prove these charges
Mr.. Lester reported bill fot the par redemption of
Bank notes in New York and Albany.
Mr.. Lott offered resolution n4tTucting the Comptrol.
Ter to report to the Senate the paid to each person
for printing since the 10Th day Of February 1884, which
The excise bill was read third time to-day and
passed.
And the Senate adjourned
The House. after prayer, listened to the report OF the
Committee Elections offered by Mr. Perkins, in rela-
ton to the contested seat from Duchess county
cupied by Geo. F. Pierce, and which is contested by
Epenetus Crosby The committee reported favorably to
the claims of Mr. Crosby, and against Mr. Pierce he in
cumb nt) This majority report, and after short
debate it tabled until the ninory report could be
submitted Mr. Chatfeld reported in favor Of the bill
subjecting debts Of non-resdents to taxation
Mr. Perkins ICON mtee eIectons) reported in favor
Of the bill amending the election law of 1912.
Mr. Cooper reported in favor of the bill in relation to
York.
John A. DIX sent in communic alton resigning the Of
dee Of Regent Of the University.
Mr. Alexander Wells of New York, moved that the
House do take into consideration Mr. Baileys rexolu-
ton OF censure OF the Senate account Of its unpardon
Joint resolution for the election Of State Printer until the
first Tuesday in June next
Mr. Wells commenced an address to the House, which
did him Infinite honor Upon his conclusion, aud with
out taking the question at issue the House adjourned
Isaiah Townsend Efq Of this city, gives fecond lee
ture on the past and present history Of Span Fri
day evening Of this week. before the Young Mems Asso
citation. On Tuesday, February 10th, Professor John
Foster, OF Union College, will lecture upon the Pro-
gross and claims Of science" On Friday, February 81
Dr. Mott of Union College, will lecture upon the sub
ject Of Geology"
Your particular friend, Elder Knapp is creating do
cided religious convulsion in this city.
The weather is very warm and the sleighing 10 van
ishing.
Tomorrow evening the Executive mansion will be
open for the reception Of the wit beauty and intellect
and out of the city. We shall 60 yes shall, and
We shall send you an agitatng account Of this high
flyer"