The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-25

New York Legislature.
ALBANY, Jan. ~, lsls.
SENATE.
Mr.. FLovD gave notice Of bill to abolish protest -
puomissory notes or inlaud bills of exchange.
BILLS rAnED
To authorize the town OF winiamsbursh to raise
money by loan to pay Its debts.
Another the relief Of purchasers OF land from the
Life and Trust Company Of New York.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION BILL.
long debate occurred on the bill in favor Of sx-
empting the homestsad against seizure and sale for
debt; after which, the Senate adjourned
ASSEMBLY
THE BROOKLYN CHARTER CONVENTION. -
Mr.. Cross preeented the memorial from his Honor
the Mayor of Brooklyn, relative to the charter
ton Of that city.
EXTENSION OF THE BOARD OF sUrKRvIsoRs.
A bill was reported to extend the Board Of Superb
sors.
CODE coMMIssIoNER.
The Comptroller reported that the amount Anthony
C. Robertson, Esq, Code Commissioner, had drawn
the Treasury Of the State $1,000 for his ser
vices - commissioner and $500 for clerk hire There
evidence the Comptroller Of the duties
performed by Mr.. Robertson beyond his own state
ment.
DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM.
The annual report of the Deaf md Dumb Institution
in the city Of New York. wasla before the House.
To amend tho charter Of the American Baptist HON.
Missionary Society.
The PILOT bill was recommitted to await further
hearing from the New York Yilots On motion Of Mr..
ST. JsHN, the bill was laid on the table.
REPORT OF THE coMMissIoNER PRAo-
The Comptroller In reply to resolut tons, reported
the entire expense Of the Of tho Code q
Prsctice with salary, printing, &c.
THE NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT..
The bill providing for the election Of the Chief Of
Police in New York by the people, and the bin In
lation to the Justice and Police the city Of
New York, referred to the New York delegation,
to report upon them complete.
SWORD o
Mr.. HALL laid on the table resolution In favor Of
presenting sword to Majer Bliss Of the army.
Adjourned
Election OF U. s. Senator for X entucl<y, 60.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. "a, lS40.
The election for . United States Senator fer Ken
lucky Is announced to take place thapt Of Fsbrua-
ry 1t Is said Mr. Clay has pledged hnsSR to support
the administration of Gen. Taylor.
Election OF United States Senator.
BUFFALO, Jan. "a, 1S4S.
Mr.. Walker has been elected to the United States
Senate from the State Of Wisconsin.
One Month Later from California.
WAsHISoroN, Jan. a. 1910.
Advices have been received from California to the
10th Of December, which not only confirm ell previous
accounts Of the richness Of the gold mines In that
country but also state that another mine, washing,
far valuable than all those previously discovered
had been found to the north of the others.
Arrival Out or the NOrtherner.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 23 184e.
The steamship Northerner, from New York, arrived
ct Charleston, this morning, at 4 O'Clock.
Sailing of tho steamer America.
BosroN, Jan. "a, I84e.
The royal mail steamship America sailed from her
wharf at IL O'Clock. She carried two passengers for
Halifax and hfty nine for LIVERPOOL also $1,000
letters.
Gold IN ROCKY Mountains.
ST. LOUIS, Jan a. 1849.
The Organ says that 10 Z. reported that gold s..
t ss:n discovered in the in large guam