The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-21
ALBANY, March 10, 1S4S.

ALBANY, March 10, lS4s.
The Netcs from France-The Funeral Of Judge
ambrose Spencer-1Ae Code of Procedure
Legislative Affairs, &C., &c
The news from France has produced an in
tense excitement in this community; there Is an
lmpre sion that tins is the tomb OF the French
monarchy, and ultimately Of all the monarchies
of Europe; never have seen INTEL gence perused
with such eag-rness. The effect of II at the first
blush, absolutely stunning; apphcati ons
have been made al the news shops throughout
the whole day Sunday for later Intelligence;
but il could not be procured. The simple an
nouncement o; the flight of the King, and the
sacking Of the Tuileries and the Palals Royal,
has only been received as yet; there are no de-
tails. 1t Is the chief topic of remark every
where, and II appears that the popular sympathy
is on the side OF the revoutlonlsts, and ageinst
the Bourbons aud the Count de Paris.
When We were advised that the Pope OF
Rome was making an effort to confer upon
his people the inestlmable blessings of liberty,
the legislature of this State did not omit TO
tender It's sympathy and applause TO the Pope;
and II will not now hesitate to symp tthlze with
the people OF France in this horrible struggle.
The question in our mouths ls,-" Will the pow
ers of Europe permit the extinction of the
French monarchy, or will they, as In 1915, COM
pei FrenchmUn TO be ruled by King ~ This
is the question and when we remember that
the overthrow ot the French monarchy will
most teartully endanger the stability of the
other European monarchles, we are forced 10
adopt the convection that England and her allies
will again interfere, and demand restoration of
the French monarchy. In such contingency,
we must not forget the sacred principle of reci-
procity ; and France, who succored us In our
revolution of '76, must, in turn, be succored by
us, IN her struggles with the common and the
arch enemy of mankind.
The funeral of Mr. Justice Spencer was solem-
nized yesterday IN this city; the ceremonies
were performed at st. Peters church, in State
street. The exhibition of sorrow at his loss,
Il atn Anla 4,
raj; The venerable jurlst was evidently beloved
by all classes, and his death has called forth
those manifestations OF sorrow which are most
appropriate at the deaths of public benefactors
The nag over the capitol was suspended at half
mast, and the members OF the Legislature at
tended the funeral In body the Governor and
the several State officers, together with the
members of the bar of this city, were also pre-
sent The services OF the church were solemn
and sublime no sermon was delivered.
The Ie Deum iauddmus was chaunted, and the
customary funeral rites OF the Episcopal church
were performed. AT the close of the services,
the Governor and Leg lslature walked in the
procession on It's way to the grave, until II
rived opposite the capitol, when the members OF
the two houses t1led off and repaired TO their
respective chambers; an immediate adlournms nj
took place. To-day funeral sermons were preachs
ed by the Rev. DR.. Sprague, of the Second Pres
byterlan church, and the Rev DR.. Potter, of ST..
Peters. In. the House, Yesterday morning,
short but eloquent and affecting euogy OF the
virtues and the general eminent character of the
deceased, was pronounced by Mr.. Phenix, of
New York
The work IS ACCOMPLISHED, and we have al
assurance that the people are shortly to reap the
benefits OF the law reform which they have so
urgently demanded. The Senate has referred
the code OF procedure to a select committee
with instructions to report 1t back to the Senate
complete. The code has passed the ordeal, and
It's safety is no longer doubtful. 1t has passed
through the committee OF the whole Senate, a.
II was submitted by the COMM ssoners; those
M her auf lad 10 tba5 rIof
If their work shall prove TO be of practical uti-
lty; aud II II shall prove TO be signal failure,
the responsibility must rest upon thelr shoulders
The House. ! do not believe, Will attempt To
amend ii IN any irtlcuiar The code, by vote
OF the Senate, VIII take effect IN July next, IN
stead OF May, and the Legislature OF lS49 will b.
prepared TO approve IT entire, or to amend any OF
It's provisions that may prove TO be unsound or
lmpr tctIcabe Upon such peaceful triumph,
the people may well congratulate themselves;
IN achieving II, they have not been obi ged 10
resort TO force; but simple expression of their
VIII through the ballot boxes has been obeycd
with cheerfulness and promptitude; so long as
men possess the power OF selt-government, II
should continue 10 be so.
the important bill TO punish abduction
crime, passed the Senate yesterd y, and only
awaits the Signature OF Inc Governor to become
a law.
One OF the most important projects now
foot, Is the proposed northern railroad from Og-
densburg TO Albany and b ton the only OBJ
stacie 10 the progress Of the company IN this
great WORK, "a the want of a right of way across
the. RIchelieu river at Rouse's Point, ST. Law
renee county, the company wish 10 bui d rail-
road bridge with two draws across this river,
through which vessels pass from Lake Cham
plain into Upper Canada. | have already trans
United to you detailed specification OF the
ple D., and the objections to It, A bill has been
introduced INTO the Senate to authorize the COM
panY to construct this bridge; 1t will come up
Tomorrow.
War aeVs.