The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-25


controversy in early stages Of discussion +, vas fhsa
informally passed over
eEHEnAL LAND OFFICE.
The bill to rs-orgsnss the General Land Oacs, which
had been carried In the Houss, pa.s sd the Senate.
Adjourned
House OF Representatives
Albert @. Brown, Of Mississippi, was qualified, and
took Is seat.
cLERKs PENSION OFFICE
Mr.. COOKE, OF Tennessee, moved suspension Of the
rules to enable him toiutroduos resolution discharge
the committee Of the whole from further consideration
OF the joint resolution authorizing Commissioner of
PsnEons to appoint temporarily TWENTY-FIVE additionsl
clerks and sppropratng $7s6s for that purpose The
rules suspended, when Mr.. Cooke moved to amend
the resolution by striking out the amount of appropra-
tien in the bill
Mr.. Com, of Georgia, opposed giving the power Of
appointment to the Commissioners Of Pensions
interference with right which should belong exclusively
to the bead CT the War Department.
Mr.. JOHNSON opposed the appointment Of additional
clerks and advocated increased hours Of labor by the
clerks already employed In the department. many Of
whom have little labor to perform writing pus 10
promote the interest of particular individuals and walk
Penusyvanis Avenue, pencil In hand, otng materials
to forestal public opinion The time Of many Others
Mr. contenaed, spent in pistol galleries. billiard
rooms faro banks and oyster cellars and might
ind these miserable oce.holding lszaroni inmates Of
other Places uncomfortable.
Mr. JONES' of Tennessee, and Mr.. MCKAY also opposed
giving the appointment to the Commissioners Of Pensions
and the latter moved postponemsnt until Monday next.
Mr. CooKE expressed himself surprised at the oppos.
ton of the other sids which showed with what tsnaciy
they held the spells Of Office He replied to MI John
ann hat he had M know la ~ ~.
charges made he did not visit such places but he
presumed his colleague spoke from personal observation
Tho subjec was postponed until Monday.
rREsIsRNrs ANNUAL MESSAGE.
Mr. BoYD submi.tsd resolution to close the debate
In the committee Of the Whole the RESIDENTS an
nual message, at three O'Clock this day
Mr. VNToN moved to amend the resolution by max
ing two O'Clock on Wednesday next.
The amendment was agreed to, and the resolution
adopted.
| On motion Of Mr.. vlNroN, the Committee Of the
Whole on the Union, j. r Insersol in the chair,
sumed consideration Of the Annual Message.
Mr. BARROW, of Tennessee, addr s.ed the com nittes
In opposition to the admins and the Executive
prerogative Of the Of Mexico acquisition
OF territory by conquest violence He said he would
vote for the necessary supplies TO carry the war; but
preferred volunteers to regulars.
MIR FEArEERsroS, Of Mississippi, replied, defending
the and and general policy of the admin
istration.
Mr. DIXON, Of Connecticut, followed In opposition to
the administration and answered several speeches on
the other side Of the question: relative to the Texan
| boundary.
The Committee rose, and on motion Of Mr. Stsyens
| the House adjourned
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
! ALBANY, jar. "a, lslS
| Senate.
| MAINTENANCE OF THE CANALS
Mr. FULLER reported the House bill making sppropris.
lions for the maintenance ofthe canals &c. It was made
special order for to-day.
| RAILwAYs
Mr. Cornwall presented the unanimous report Of the
Railway Committee against the general railway BILL and
favor Of the bill to incorporate the Albany and Cohoes
Railway Companl
REGULATING BANKS.
Mr. AYRAuLr brought in . bill combining the business
Of banks to the places where they located.
PUBLICATION LEGAL NOTICES.
Mr. FLOYD offered . resolution, which agreed to-
that the judiciary Committee make report of what L.
gal notices may be dispensed with, and which ought to
| be published in the country newspapers.
| surERIrrrNDkroE CANALS.
| The bill making appropriation for the maintenance
and superntsndence Of the canals read and passed
Several unimportant bills passed through committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mr. FLOYD, motion to agree rules Of the Senate,
moved executive business bs transacted in open ses
| sion. Lost Is toe.
Adjourned.
AGREEMENTS YORK.
Mr.. BEACH presented tho proceedings Of . meeting
In tho 18th ward Of the CITY of New York. against the
bill In relation to the asssssm snt Of that city.
TAXES FLusHINo.
MI. VESSEL 8. Saith reported Q bill to extend the
time for the collection faxes In the town Of Fushng
ABoLIsHrro THE oFrisE CORONER.
Mr. PECK presented resolution Of enquiry proposing
the abolition Of the onos Of Coroner and authorizing
Justices Of the Peace to perform the duties Of that ooer
vENrILATIyo THE
bill to ventilate the Capitol passed In committee
| of the whole.
ABRIp0E ACROSS THE HUDSON
Mr.. CHARLocx brought in bill for building bridge
| across the Hudson river at Albany.
MANUFACTURING BILL.
debate on the Manufacturing Bill was resumed In
committee. motion to make trustees sevsraly
sponsibs who declare pay dividends after the inso
vsncy ofthe company, lest, only sixteen members
rising In Ito favor. One amendment adopted max
Ing trustees liable fthey declare dividend which will
| impair the capital Of the company.
Mr. WLLErr offered an amendment, making the stock
holders personally responsible to oil creditors Lost only
| ten rishs in its favor.
| MIR. MYERs then moved to incorporate the Oriskany
clause but the committee and reported progress
before taking the question.
Adjourned.
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