The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-01-21
Our Albany Correspondence.

Lobbying-Anti. Siarey Resolutions Washington
Monunent- Codifrs' Report-Amusements, &c.
Albany is now, as usual during the session of
the Legislature, thronged with strangers or non
residents, vast proportion Of whom, at the pre-
sent time, especially, are offce-seekers, or third
house representatives. The canal offices invite a
large number of applicants before the Canal Board
and the nnumersble "claims" before the Legls-
lature draw still larger number. And, by the
way, this business of lobbying is becoming every
year more and more extensive and controlling.
Scarce bill is introduced, which, upon its intro
duction does not bring forward these ever present
operators, with offers of services at prices vary
ing according 10 the importance OF each bill. Men
frequently manage 10 receive for these services
eight 10 ten dollars day-more than three times
The per diem compensation OF members, and often
using very unjustifiable means for the consumma-
ton II their objects that legislation is subject
TO a great amount OF personal bribery and corrup-
uon.
OF the character of the present Legislature,
think may safely be said il not materially inn
proved upon the last In the Senate, Their, are
few men of superior talent or qualification yet
there appears 10 be auddble degree OF Industry,
and some apparent dignity.
The discussion Of the anti-slayery resolutions,
on Wednesday, III the Senate, was brief, and
evlnced nothing like the extent of inquiry and feel
ing anticipated. Ii was expected Mr.. Stanton,
who was formerly an active abolition lee
tUrer, now representing the Seneca and
IoRpkns district, would make a display of
his aklng pow but he did not. So far the
locoioco portion OF Senators is concerned, Mr..
Mann, from Oneida, will take the lead. lie is
evidently good legisldtor-a man of ability and
correct Judgment. Mr.. Geddes, on the wing side,
beng elected for the second term, is probably re-
garced as the leader OF wing Senators. Thus, at
present, things seem TO shape-future emergencies
may develope other minds and influences.
The Assembly being loco by a small majority,
and the Senate wing, Will give rise 10 close con-
tests between the two houses, on questions affect
ing political matters, and as the measures for &C.
ton are more perfectly concocted, also give occa-
sion Tor serious delays IN the passage of bills and
resolutions.
Strong efforts will be made this winter for the
passage of general laws IN relation 10 banks and
benEipg, and from the discussions Saturday,
in Senate, II appears evident that while the wing
the locos will advocate geaeral principles OF
this matter, however, and of others of general In
terest, on another occasion will write.
The friends OF bridge across Lake Champlaip,
at koufes Point, are making vigorous Effort TO
secure the passage at law tor that purpose. One
meeting Of the committee to whom that subject
was referred, has been held, and high degree Of
feeling exhibited for and against IT, IL Is believed
by those opposed 10 the measure that the tenden-
cy OF such northern thoroughare link will be To
divert large amount Of transportation from the Erie
eenal and railroads, and since the completion of
the New York and Erie railroads, q sull greater
objection exists than before
The proposition contained In resolution for
the two houses, tor law authorizing the Cover
nor 10 furnish stone block, appropriately finished,
containing our State arms, &c for the Washing
ton monument, appears To meet with appreciation,
and, doubt not, wh pass into law. IL Is GER
tainiy a national affair, and the Empre State
should not be behind her sisters in public spirit.
The sum limited tor the expense Will be 81 OOO
The Iosthumous reports Of the oodfers will re-
quiEe an immense amount Of labor requisite TO the
sitting, pruning, Nc, necessary TO lii them for
use, II a proposition IN the Assembly the other
oay was well founded, for inviting one Of the COM
nssiohers 10 take part In the legislation which
must be lad upon them. II the reports are unu-
tellgib!e To sspators and ASSEMBLY men, can law
Ners understand them more easily | cannot see
how any ihing Ike justice cen BE- done these codes
with all the other business talked Of Tor the ses-
sion, within the hundTtd days allowed for the
sei sicn by the constitution
The Governors cha mbcr is thronged day and
night by applicants i0g the petty offices within ms
piti, and, a. appears by the weekly aud long SEES
Sons 81 the Senate IN executive session, the busi
ness 81 appointing rs proceeding with some spirit.
The oibccs now creating the most rXertion the
two remaining hcuhs IN the Canal Appraiser
!hip. II Is understood that A. III. Calhoun,
late Clerk OF the Senate, has made strong
move for the appointment one, either IN the
place Of Hard or Philips. The pecuniary losses
81 Mr.. Calhoun. Il Is supposed, will strongly com
memo Nun TO the fympathies OF his political
TRENDS, and he IL supposed TO have the confidence
81 the Governor IN high degree. IL n also ri-
moitd tnut MIR. Hard. the pres nj incumbent, will
not apply Tor iC-appointneut. But, as these sp-
noinimsnts ~ hot be made until near the close oi
Ne session, Il q difficult to speak very confidently
~ the subject.
The weather here is mild, and the sleighing
nearly gone.
Balls, parties, leSees, soiroes, &c, have not
yet fairy commenced. The Governor has had
two or three 81 his usual winter souoes Tor citi-
zens and members, and. as usual, very brilliant.
More anon.