The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-16
albany, Feb. IL, 1876.


Legislative Proceedings
The Senate again went into Committee of the
Whole, at IL A. NJ. this morning, upon the Oregon
and Texas resolutions. II should be cause OF
sure Of tho Senate by the people Mr. Jones' from the
first Senate district offered these resolutions originally
We are not prepared to impugn this genteman's mo-
tves we cannot doubt that the unparalleled profa
nifty obscenity and ary which has been tolerated
upon the floor of the Senate during this personal debate
pending the Texas resolutions affords Mr.. Jones the
highest satisfaction This is q very natural Inference
for the that the Senator might havo any
ment withdrawn these resolutions and saved the honor
OF the State far as the Senate is involved for honor
and virtue OF the Senate in this State IL rare jewel
Senator Young resumed his remarks from yesterday.
He denied that he opposed the election Of Crawford In
1924 that was OF good feeling. Men, he bslev-
ed should be measured by their principles and he again
submitted the promnen features his political charac
Ter aud te as evidence OF his udicious Mssss
Wgnt and Clarkhad taken the detestahle position that
tfc people had the pow amend the Constitution
OF tots state Mr.. Young said these Senators opposed
wandering about to seek associations Of mischef
they were dstested and despsed by true democrats.
Croswell sad he) Is the leader OF this band OF trsi
tors; they belle thsir principles He said the State
frinter was the prime mover in this corps OF the
opPosers OF the convention bill and he asked il croswe
was to DO supposed to DO in favor VI convention He
had lived to see lag htning domestcated, and to
steam used to prope vessels after ell these improve
appreciation OF the principles Of true stood
still the conservatives the arstocraic portion Of
the Democratic party, and he hoped and believed the
State Convention would draw the line between this por
ton and the true republican part II those ustiious
who have died could rise from their graves they
would rown these political miscreants into exist
ence. Public opinion had heen matured with regard to
his policy for toe last thirty yesrs and his vtuPsrators
Gould not harm him or aitor the public sentiment the
conservatives about be hurled into political obli
won, and their efforts to ruin his political character
lowed by aHNar
Mr. Bsexman This Senator proceeded to analyse the
distinctive features OF the democratic party and he gave
,euh,ehe review OF the original occasion the trouble
in the democratic ranks coupled with the subsequent
incidents and which had contributed to widen the
breach-o cross the grain-to dissolve the harmony
and TO rout and divide what was before harmonic
consolida ion or glorious union Of congenal princi.
general welfare. The gentleman incidentally cited the
excellent policy Of Mr. Van Buren, and defended him
from imputations OF violently personal nature which
had been heoped upon him. f.n
Interruptions ensued Seven Senators upon their
feet at the instant harangulng each other at the
top Of their voices. Order was temporarily restored
and MI began racy expose Of the tricks Of the de.
..siocs- jobbing" stated preaching" SANDY Hii,
"Reminiscences" "counersigning" "palling" andpull
ing" and various other democratic acana These dis
coveries enhanced the fever and excitement in the Sem
ate The ladies in the Hobbies brought their glasses in
requston to note the distorted of Sena
Confusion ensued stamps claps and jeers-order was
finally restored, and Senator Beekmsn proceeded.
Upon his conclusion, Senator Hard arose with Will
liam Lying Mackenzies book in his hand, which book
said 10 have fastened the of the Van BureIs
such book But the Gentleman was evidently delight
ed with the democratic confusion and he persisted with
tnS sn H. msaag
dian refugee Among other pleasing extracts Mr. Hard
read the celebrated letter written BY Senator lsas)
Wright, in 1884, from Washington, TO Jesse Hoysf New
York. relative to the removal Of the bank deposss This
will be recoeced was just previous 10 the universal
revuson in monetary affairs in 1895 and s7 this letter
Yves read with delightful nonchalance accompanied with
appropriate and spicy remarks in order to show small
inconsistency in silas Wrghts political character the
effect elecric Hard gagged" and the Senate,
without taking the question the Texas resolutions,
went into executive session. s'.r .Nsn "
The Senate did little else. Mr. Sedgwick reported in
favor OF printing the memorial of H. r. Schoolcraft in
relation to the Indians in this State.
Mr.. Van Scoonhoven offered q resolution instrucing
the Circuit Judges of the LIST and Sd circuits to report
to the Senate the Of all tho convicted anti renters
now in prison. together with their several terms Of I'M
prsobmentthc testimony adduced on their trials &c
this resolution will be taken up tomorrow, the day
general pardon tor all these Prisoners and believe nc
will succeed.
A great number OF unmportant petitions were pre-.
sented TO the House to-day, and referred.
ar. Sponord gave noiics OF bill to prevent horse
racing in Now Xork.
MIR. Cha;held, from the Committee the Judiciary,
IN answer TO resolution Of tho assembly reported to
the House certain notices now published in the State
paper the publication OF which might be dispensed with
the report was referred to the Printing mtee after
a short debats--
Then the House vent into Committee OF the Whole,
and was occupied during the remainder Of the day 10
sharp and discussion upon the contest
finally reconsider tho vote as to whether Mr. Pierce
was entitled to his seat not Every effort made
much Tor them to mytlfy and perplox the question
before the House points Of order raised previous
questions were moved amendments and resolutions
onered motions to adjourn made and every possible
endeavor employ cd to involve the question in plea
ole snuoses and oruosities the House finally agreed
10 PUT the previous question: toe wings almost unani
mously voting against the motion, which whether
Mr. Pierce was entitled to his seat not. motion
lot cali OF the order to further defer the vote
was made by John Young, and lost A motion then
made to reconsider the upon call of the House.
reconsider was taken. motion TO adjourn made,
which was pronounced OF order. The House, (the
greatest excitement and disorder prcvang) refused to
reconsider the motion for call Of the House. Another
motion was now made to adjourn and the and nays
called for The motion was pronounced out Of order.
An appeal was taken from tho decision Of the chair
and the House sustained the Speaker in his deci.
sion, that the motion to adjourn out OF order.
ed and again lost MIR. Wells. frsm New York. arose,
end asked the motion for call Of the House
debatsbls; the Speaker told him mo" Tbs House
then proceeded to upon the main question, and
while the ayes and noes were being taken Mr. Wells
ne
TO tho British Parliament MR. Bloss, of Monroe called
Young 10 order for abiding to the British the gentle
man from New York th ud be allow ed to hrs
sons then the House. amid all sorts Of motions pleas
he mining laughter, argument, Sc decided that Mr.
mace TO reconsider this vote and pending this motion
motion was made to adjourn tina ayes and noes were
ton to reconsider then lest; the Speaker became
perplexed and undecided how act of the
terrible noise the House agreed to pay ell the expenses
by Mr. Crosby in contestng the seat Then the
House adjourned.
Immediately alter Mn Pierce was restored to his seat
about three fourihs of the be.
ing P.M and the gentlemen not having diued When
the House adjourned, about hall quorum present,
ta standing and in audible and this half
quorum unanimously Ggreed to adjourn.
BALTIMORE, Feb. IL, 1s46.
Balstmors-hs Increasing Property City Of Msnu-
ments-Gay season-hs Consequsnces-Baiis-7n Thee.
trieais, DO
Our city, in point Of enterprise and Increasing pros.
psrity, will soon compete with ia sistsr c.s a. ,h