The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-04-29
Tfs Correspondence Of The Albany Aixus
Democratic Gathering "a assdsoa.
Hupsos, April "a. Il

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ac Of the democratic senators in the course pursued
10 defeat its passage in the senate, large and cnthus.
asc gathering took place.
Amidst the laundering OF the Democrat" and The
ringing of bells The meeting called ORDER and 10
siah Sutherland esq, member OF Congress from this dis
lricl, elected president; Messrs Stephen Storm. H. c.
Miller Solomon Wesicolt. and Stephen Waterman were
appointed vice presidents. and Dean Carnque and VIII
liam Caldwell appointed Secretaries
MIR Sutherland, on taking the chair, stated that The
meeting ~as ea sa, ~ vs ba had sea
Cured in the history OF the govcrnmenhe resignation
of twelve democrat senators 10 prevent the passage OF
a bill which they believed to be unconstitutional Under
this peculiar state OF affairs. the question was, Shall the
he sustained in the course they had taken Shall
hedemocrscy OF this district sustain their own represent.
awe IN ressnng his seat TO RTeyen, The oonsammaon
which the democracy OF this district we'll the de-
mocracy of the State now called upon 10 decide
and ibis meeting had been called for the purpose OF taking
the subject into consideration. a4
Theodore Miller esq, was then called out. and be
urged upon the meeting the importance of sustaining the
senators Messrs John Gaue. IT,, and the Hon. Henry
Hodgeboom followed. strongly commencing The course Of
the Iesgning senator's and urging the pay asyougo'
policy empbalically the policy Of The democracy.
Each OF the speakers warmly advocated the policy Of
largng and completing the canals at The earliest pact
cable period but much preferred following out the
indicated by The constitution for that purpose,
The speakers were frequently interrupted by shouts Of
ken of the enthusiasm which prevailed at the gathering
The following resolutions were adopted by the meeting,
and with three cheers for the resgnng senators The meet
ing Adjourned:
Resolved, That are prepared second with hearty
energy any safe and weI-considered proposition for ,hs
and that the
good faith Of the State as virtually pledged TO heir final and
great public bsnef fits flowing from our n.ernsl Improve.
mens and the high position which their successful prose-
be placed upon sound and permanent footing
Resoued That declare firm dete rmi nalon to ad.
here with implicit obsdIence nunc,ions Of the con-
Ait WU term
taon of its provisions other than 10 consrue them in
Ing Of The terms therein epioyed-in eases Of ambiguity
TO ascertain by every legitimate means. the intentions Of
case. to IN agains tue exercise Of doubtful powers ,ha,
regard the 7h article of The constitution the fruit of
cusions regard the financial policy the and
that ii in any degree Compensated the evidences of
the ionnstion OF the new coastu.on no principles were
more thoroughly n2raited upon the public mind than
seated hostility exIavagant expenditures under the
thorlty OF any branch OF the government
Resoped, That animated by these sentiments, have
watched with epgfosng anxiety tho fate OF the canal
bill recently before the Legislature OF this State, and doubt
at 10 sessions already Ss
being thoroughly convinced Of its inexpediency
n1e o. sound ana healthy 1egssIon ana strongly nm
we desire testify our respect TO The dsmocrac members
iednx opposiiion 10 this Bill that We desire include
in this testimony OF respect ihs senator from this DISTRICT
we desired to give him renewed solid evidence OF our
attachment and appreciation.
And whereas IOn, 18th, and 18th sections of the
7h article of the constitution prohibit debts be
aced by behalf OF the STATE except repe inva
sun suppress itsunecton, defend The State in
meet casual OF revenues or for expenses
not provided for TO amount not exceeding 81 OO 900,
single work object he distinctly specified ,heIeln
which law shall Impose and provide for tho collection OF
as il falls due and the principal within eighteen yos
on the time OF the acting thereof and shall not take
effect until submitted TO the people general election
n nd n a
Aud whereas the bib enled an act 10 provide Tor the
Valley and Black River canal, lately before the egsa
ture OF this State authorized the comptroller issue under
coGtahed in the uct canal revenue certificates to tho
amount of nine millions Of dollars, emitting the holder
receive the amount specified period exceeding
twenyone years from the time of their issue, with inter-
thereon aud also authorized tue comptroller TO sell said
cercares and further provided Tor The Iedemp ion there
of the surplus of the canals OF this ae
and required lie canal board Ruiae and the
tolls on me canal. ss aer paving expenses and aep.
sttution 10 produce surplus oil CT least $500 900 year
after OF 81 00O until sufficient should DO provided
Tor the redemption Of said canal revenue cerlhcaes There
contracted 10y behalf OF the State to the amonnt Of
millions OF dollars, Upon the issue of said canal !eve
ccriicates for which the faith OF the State pledged
and covenant virtually made in behalf OF the State that
the canal shall equal the specified in said
bill and nasmnch as sald debt is moi contracted Tor n~
gle work or object Is not accompanied by the imposition Of
direct tax 10, the payment thereof, is not restricted IN
contains no provision for submitting IL to the people lot
their approval or rejection, the provisions Of said bill APP
pear us TO be In dcct conflict with the aJoveecited
cause OF the constitution Of The State.
Aud whe the tbiid section OF the seventh article Of
the constitution directs that the surplus OF the
canals (aler paying expenses OF superntendenoo and
pairs and certain sums specifically applied TO exngu'h
the canal debt and general fund Debt and debt for loans
railroad companies, and 82O0 900 deiay the necessary
expenses OF the Sate) sa IL each fiscal year Be opsd
such manner ms tue legislature shah direct, to the comPk
hon of the Erie canal enlargement and the Genesee Valley
and Black River canals until the raid canals shall be con-
peledi .H..4.#
terms contemPlaes the completion Of said public works by
the opening OF navigation IN the spring OF 1884, and the an
tic patton Of he canal by appropriatng the svas
OF the sales OF the canal certificates AIDE by the
com poler TO tue completion OF said public works within
two three years next alter the passage said There
lore
Rssopsd, That, in Judgment. the constitution &c.
cording TO lair interpretation thereof requires the apP
cation Of said surplus be awnwoy made and
DO anwu1Hy subjected TO the supervision and sound disc
Of tue representatives OF the people and that wc there
same Tor long series of by the present legislatures
Traction OF The constitution and direct violation inc
SAFE ana discreet policy dictated by the letter aud spirit
The above reciled clause OF tho constitution.
And the 9TH the 7h article OF the con-
s,itocn declares that the legislature shall not SELL lease
otherwise dispose OIL OF the canals Of this Ssr ou
they shall remain The properly of the State, and under "
management foTeveri
And whereas the proposed canal bill aforesaid appropn
aes the surpln. oil the canals Tor faurr eh
which may extend to I'll years, and at the same nem
The tolls as TO produce fixed and large amount
revenue Therefore, -
Rssoiped That, opinion, the necessary result o.
such provision. whether VI be- oil tns
foregoing clause of The constitution not, conirave
uou OF ITS spfit Intent, and policy, lends embaHaSs
epcunber the action OF fsture legislatures, and the %
cise o that saluinry discretion in the imposition Of o
which 10 The development Of the bus
capacity OF the canals.