The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-18


half the distance was accomplished without altering his
gait Jackson gradually widened the gap between them
bad S and y q tEs stand jack
son, however, continued on, and succeeded in accom-
pishng the ton miles in os minutes and 10 seconds
When the state Of the course 10 taken into considera
onit being very heavy and sloppy from the rains on
Monday and Tussday-this race Is one of the best on
record The following Is the time reported to u.s.
LIST mile. .olo 9Th mile. $3.50
I'd .......... $50 7th ........... .o:5s
4th $50. s:si 9th =. -. .s:Ss
We understand that a match has been made up in
course.
tween two bulldogs, Of the genuine English breed,
came of upon wager Of 500.
ALBANY; March IA, lsa6.
Opinions in albany the .antRen Question Legisa.
tire Procesdsngs-New York Pilots, &C., &c.
As the subject of anti rensm has arrived at crisis in
this State, and final action IL about to be had in
the constitutional Court proposed In previous letter
to send you an impulsive expression of a confirmed
opinion, sustained IL by Of citizens, upon the
subject Of feudal tsnures In America. confess be-
eve admitting tbs kngly grants to have been made,
that the very article in the constitution which recog
nzes the validity Of all grants of land within this State
made by the kings Of Great Britain, persons acting
under his authority previous to the lAh day Of October
l77o to be vodable For, if the King Of Great Britain
had granted the whole State to any persons person.
previous to this time, number Of men would have
been empowered without the consent Of lords Of this
estate, BY virtue Of British permission to erect repub
lican conitution Tor the control and government Of the
ssnantry these tract: So any portion Of the
ton Of the laws governing separate portions Of the State
The right 70 order and govern this tract i vested solely
is its risSifui owner Hence clause Of exemption
Of these estates should properly have been
a of Great
conceded by the State an amendment Of the sharac-
ter above named. TO the constitution IL indispensa-
BILE. Now declare, that when this governmental ia
bric which George Washington reared in blood,
established that the right: Of the State inevitably be
the title Of the State became sole and universal the
colonies Thus the State should have assumed eminent
domain and all titles, of whatever nature should have
been and were properly merged in the title of
the government. But this was not SO The infant
ly ensue and without due elaboration, anxious
cure harmony among the citizens and upon naked
IL y e claim and
tho Van Rensseaers Land, at the close Of the war,
plenty and could be had for the asking almost This
circumstance, also, operated favorably for the Van
Rensselaers. Here let me remark that believe If this
question Of title is submitted to judicial supervision
Supreme Court of the United sates that the article in
tho constitution mentioned above, recognising these
grants will be declared unconstitutional tor the reasons
Popular feeling conflicts upon this most important
question. This 10 clearly evident to me- and can
trace this conction Of sentiment to the proper cause
have travelled these estates and conversed with
many Of the tenantry and thus acquainted myself with
their passions Beside various events have afforded
ranoie or popuace, upon this subject Here may be
permitted to draw significant lime Of distinction DO
vital issue. Cspalists and the compeers Of capitalists
for the Patroon the eanaie Technically the poorer
oi WEAK msn
wicked succomb and knssl to power because wealth
affords exclusive sdvsnas.s and these supplisnt: BY
bringing, may avail themselves Of some of the advsn
tsges Of wealth That usage which has assassiuated
charity renders totally impossible for poor and te
natural upon vital and minor points these
cass6catons of inevitably arrayed in bitter
more andnors contracted, yet. thank the God q
Nature! II il still vested in the people in America.
estates to the ballot boxes and though the csnaie will
| have to contend with the votes OF combined, and
yet shs n " o.
WILDE tenfod greater than the majority was for the
anrent members Of the Legislature In this county, last
| fall The masses would be united and firm upon such
ISSUE because its truly monarchca tendency 10 fully
appreciated by the people II the title Of the PATRON
Semni.xn.uuvssnt or notsnd rsnauss his Claim
You may be assured that the results Of this conflict will
predections Of the men to whom il will be submitted
for adjudicaon-i will be Of most vital Importance,
and Of Sea. ;sGncsnsSy In few day.; the the
| title in question, will be taken up in the Le-
gisature hope and believe i will pass nsverths.
in the seventh article Of the Constitution Of this State
sbrogated that the law in relation to real estate would
tile But perfectly clear that this principle would
affect landlords seized Of land by purchase or nhs
with the very FUNDAMENTAL principles Of the republic
When the rights Of any citizen endanger the peace
tn: STATE team and the hsspRns,.s Of s tho people,
the and should DO sacrificed Tho view Of this
case have taken above is think, quite original With
for their s svs smSods
the state and stage OF the affair stands. shall
continue to advise you OF the bearing Of events upon this
The senate met As usual A most determined and re
solute effort wa: made in the Senate to pass the Iesolu
the pilots ofsandy Hook these resolutions have pass
ed the House unanimously. The opposition to them
the peculiar representative of the pilot MONOPOLY Of
New York, presented memorial from the Board OF
Underwrtsrs and further intmated that the Chamber
Of Commercs was preparing memorial for the consi
deraon Of the Senate az an argument against the pilots
OF Sandy Hook The gentleman farther tina.
til the reception Of this memorial After various pleas
upon the part Of the monopois, the resolutions were
forced off, and the confederation postponed until one
week from Tuesday next, when have no doubt they
will pass
&C., In Delaware county was then taken up by the CON-
mittee. The committee did not conclude and will pro-
baby dispose Of the bill on Monday next: - IN, >.
nusily. The bin win be considered on wednesday
The superintendent bill was referred to the committee
| Of the whole, to be taken up Tuesday next.
The committee of the whole then took up the bill TO
reduce the expenses Of courts martial Mr. Harris init
mated that he determined before the close Of the
session. to introduce some radical reform In the present
militia ystem No action by tho committee.
| Tho freshst Is really tremendous The ice In the
ing Of Niagara. Tne water has risen immensely, and
flooded all the cellars &C. fronting the river Naviga
| ton will DO resumed very soon
| MORMON NKws.-A great many men, who say
they never have been Mormons, but whose wives
left them and taken OF their children Many spplics-
tons have been made Major Warren in relation to
Of this kind in consequence Of which, We learn
no matter how that Lieut. Prentss has been commission.
cd to 70 to Mormondom and investigate the facts II 10
delicate duty but trust the tact Of the lieutenant
will enable him TO perform In satisfactory
all parties concerned