The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-08
Albany, May 8, 1916.
The State-TAs Lesislature-TAe Psopie-L~gisiatire


the modernized method Of correspondence. The Legs
lature will adjourn in week. In such fact may
consist ample apology for the little DEPRESSION which fol
lows here.
Since the organization Of the general government os
the United States there have always existed Of in
divduas spirtualsed by impulses, motives ideas and
events Of all phases and kinds whatsoever who have pro-
fessed In the operations of government in the
rails Of the citizens and in the amazing advance in
chanism and the sciences, excellent cause for &C.
neral rjoicing-for jubilees-for bonfres, and il.
luminations, and for all that popular parapher.
MALTA which is said to be significant of general
JOY. These individuals were, in their time, and
now, all mad, they were and are traitors to the
State. For, most cmphatically since 1900 there was
nothing the progress and condition of the United States
Of North America worthy Of approval to of under.
standing is true that with most and per.
pcual deviation from the policy originally Indicated we
have still preserved nationality II Is also as certain
strict and simple democracy" (Which is not un.
dcrstood by oc-ffth of tho men in the Union) will be
finally fatal to the republic.
Of external AFFAIRS Is mans moral and Intellectual dis.
position which regulates creation. The visible form Of
society and Of government depends upon mems in
teQects. What do mems morals in America augur
II is forgotten that societies and governments
them! fths is afact, what shall be apprehsnded from
the growing and horrfying moral degradation of the
people Of Americai Why, universal socialism a
stronger government IL the government shall always
be reposed in who cannot even make their auto
graph the result will be- that society here must become
with great turn of speed The time is coming when,
in order to the protection of those into whose keep
ing and use chance thrown millions Of property phy
steal force must be employed Here arc two
and there is third-ths third is in exet is almost an
anomaly tits terrible omissions i Europe
and overthrow the republics of Italy and Greece in the
twelfth and thirteenth centuries there security
for life or for property there This last alternative them
which is growing SO rapidly on this continent II IS
special legislation for them-schools for them-and re.
tally conditioned viii the policy of America be regu
lated, because the power reposed in them This right
Of suffrage must be held in allegiance and monarchy in
stitued here the canaille must be legsated for =
These results inevitable.
And now, after making the single remark that incen
cities but are spreading wide over the country come 10
this State Legislature. The same error which is prom
nen in the general government i exhibited here I'm
monopolies and immense capitalists invested with
special privileges they exempt from the operation
OF the law Of covenant their contracts snecures
the State faith is reposed in them State reputation
and the Of civilized nations follow close
Even fourfths Of the members of the Legislature
destitute Of the elementary principles Of common law
Worden Of ontso in the House, that there wsrs not
ten Senators in the Senate who could write words of
English or who understood the first principles of law
sad and significant assertion, but perfectly true 1t is
certain them that the entire oflegsaton
ly conded to the several members who supposed to
have sense, and that these remaining persons
who cannot write words Of English the machines
by which the dctaors operate Hisbeside certain that
these leaders and veegcnts the plant machines Of
the horde Of monop0ss who choke the Hobbies of the
Houses and who demand special legislation their be-
half exemption from personal liability State loans
private property; the control Of the finances of the
try; (a bankers) rccusancy to law and the convention
Of Ss ns
ing confidence Of the people, Thus, then, Legislation for
the citizen is become absolute thus then the canae
tong their curews the banks Of the Mississippi
and who making life and property insecure in your
Of suffrage without the light of moral suasion The
most certain and residence has been named al.
ready For the present will defer any further remarks
in this connection.
In the Senate this morning. Mr. Porter from the Finance
Committee, submitted minority report the subject
Of taxation of rents reserved lcasehod estates the
honorable Senator accompanied the report with bill to
provide for taxing the interests Of lessons in these
ates motion to print five times the usual number Of
the report was referred.
motion made by Senator Beers that the several anti
to continue in force until the bills finally disposed Of
was carried.
The question upon the bill to amend the to provide
for the construction of the New York and Erie Railroad
will probably be had tomorrow morning.
Then the Senate, in committee Of the whole, proceed
debate involving the cxpediency Of loans borrowed
capital personal liability, &C.. followed, and was con-
tinued until half past one NJ. and the committee rose,
This afternoon at minutes past three the Senate
sumcd the consideration Of the Hudson River Railroad
bill There is proposition being urged to grant this
company exclusive charter; that to to prohibit
competition by any other road Such scheme was most
eoquenty denounced by the honorable Senator Young
The Senator did not very gentle terms in general
alluson monopoles. The proposition defeated.
Finally at p M this bill ordered to third read
ing, and the Senate adjourned
In the House, the bill to compel banks to make semi
monthly reports, is virtually lost
To-day the House passed bill to authorize the comp
troer borrow $500 900 pay claims against the State
&c. The proceeding from tolls paid by railroads
between Albany and Buffalo, will be applied to the pay
men Of the principal and interest Of this Of 100000
The militia bill, which herewith enclose, made
special order in the House for tomorrow at 81 o'clock
NJ. If the Senate bill to abolish imprisonment for
payment of militia fines passes the House, and make
doubt WILL militia service will be decidedly at dis
count, apprehend.
There was nothing interesting accomplished in the
House to-day.
shall try send you reports Of the proceedings in
the Senate upon the anrrent bills which up to-
morrow.
The weather continues to be lovely--it is prognosc
Of the weather shall experience in heaven.