The New York herald., 1851-11-15

Mr.. Wheeler, chairman Of the committee, Vas IA
offence, in the eyes of his political opponents un
pardonable and unforgiven. Mr.. Chatfeld's sue
cess was obtained against sl the viralsnc hssped
upon him by the wings, and without the assistance
OF the cotton committee of this city. The only
stigma attached to his election, is the deporsble
fact that the despicsble anti renters contributed
very largely towards it. We believe Chst6eld
to be Q public officer who intends to protect the
interest Of the people, fearlessly and honestly And
although he has been claimed as being an anti
renter, We have discovered nothing in his private
Official capacity which will fully warrant such
foul aspersion upon his fame. Neither have We
been able to ascertain that he has ever been Q
barnburner, as has also been fouy charged against
him during the election. We know, however, that
be keeps in his Office of the most noisy, blus-
tering, braggadocio specimens of fiery bsrnburner-
ism clerks, who was also in the Office with Jehn
Van Buren,. The Attorney Generals office is no
place for ssch a ranting politician.
In relation to Wheaton, who is probably elected
Canal Commissioner, there is not much known, with
the exception that be is Mayor of Syracuse ultra
United States officers in their recent attempt to ar
rest fugitive slave.
Benjamin Welch, Jr, who is believed to be elect
ed Treasurer has ever been of the most viperous
barnburners in the State. He has been for seve-
raj years the petulant scribbler for the Bsgto Re
pnHic. His opposition to the Canal bill, to the
enlargement and completion Of the canals has been
as determined as even that of John Van buren him
~
any support on the line of the canals The party
cords must have been drawn very tight to compel
voters, whose interest dictated otherwise, to cast
their votes for Welsh
The Inspector of State Prisons, Gen. Storms, is
believed to stand the highest on the ticket This
is owing partially to his military fame but mostly
account Of the attempt made by the wings 10
identity him with the native Americans. Many
adopted citizens erased his name from the tcke. in
this and ether cities but ia the rural districts it
proved to his advantage.
Alex. ;. johnson, the successful competitor FOR
seat upon the bench Of the Court of Appeals, goes
in with very lattering vote. He is reputed to be
a gentlemen well qualified for the station, though
many imagine that his age is rather is rather pre-
mature for such d,gnihed positien-for place
alongside of Ruggles, Jewett, Gardner, and Others
Of ripened Judgment and experience.
ALBANY, Nov l3, 1851.
TIE Mac State Library Buihtng-Ths Non. Ea-
l1rgement of the -Asses6ly Chamber-Ihe State
Asylum for htotS, etc.
The projected new state Library ire proof build
ing is now il fair way of being constructed. An
for the purpose, it will be recolected, passed
at the extra session Of the Legislature, in June last,
sppropriatipg twenty five thousand dollars for the
current year, and the same amount in 1852, for the
erection Of this building; the Trustees Of the Capt.
tol and two of the Regents Of the University were
appointed commissioners for the purpose. The
grounds in Of the Capitol not being sufficiently
81 pacious, house and lot were purchased at cost
of eleven thousand dollars, which adjoined the
State property. The contractors have now the
basement walls finished, and are progressing very
ra pidy with the brick work. The building is to
be lis feet long by As feet wide, and two stories
enc of IA and the other of Is feet in height. The
lateness Of the season when the work was CON-
menced, will not enable its completion before next
spring 1t is designed to be FIRE proof, as near as
iron, stone, and brick can make it.
In the law authorizing the building of library
rooms, was a section appropriating fifteen thousand
dollars for enlarging the Assembly chamber. This
roon is entirely unfit for the accommodation Of one
hundred and twenty eight Of the peoples represen-
tatives, who occupy II one quarter OF the time IN
every year. When the law was passed, IT was In
tended to have the accommodation for members Of
the Assembly completed in season for the session OF
ls52. By extending the hall in the rear some forty
feet, il elptlca form, as contemplated, space
sufficient could be obtained, whereby the pubic
business would be more readily accomplished, and
the members saved the great annoyance OF beng
constantly interrupted by The lobby. Buff some
cause, known only to those having the matter in
charge, 10 steps have been taken, no proposals is
sued, no estimates invited, no contract made for
performing the work; and the consequence Is, the
incoming Legislature will be compelled to submit
TO the incony eniences and annoyances OF former
q
work has not been done. From the passage OF the
law until the meeting Of the Legislature there was
full six months time; the money laid ready in the
Treasury, and If there had been the least energy
iI those appointed to superintend the matter, the
completion Of the enlargement Of the Assembly
cham Der could easily have been effected before the
meeting Of the Legislature in January next.
During the last session there was a law enacted,
estsbliihDg an asylum for idiots, sum Of money
sprropristed, and trustees appointed to procure q
suitable building, competent superintendent, and
20 org inifs the establishment throughout. As 1t
was only intended as an experiment. the Legsla-
ure eny made provision for its temporary support;
consequently the committee leased large and :on-
u modis US building, some two miles north VI this city,
On the Troy road. Known as the Bulls Head Tavern,
owned by Gen. Van Rensselaer,. DIR. Wilbur, Of
Barre, Mass was appointed Superintendent. IL Is
designed TO admit twenty State idiots-tuo to each
judicial district, and four from the State at large
ard ten from whom pay is to be received. All
things being in readiness on the first of November,
seven state and six paying inmates have since en-
tered There is still vacancy Tor eight more. AS
this Is an experimental institution, expressly de-
signed for the comfor and ameliora,ion Of the con-
dtion Of that unfortunate class Of our fellow cit-
zens somewhat akin to the deaf, dumb and blind,
the public viii at appreciate the objects OF the
Legislature in endea ToriDg 70 Afford some relief 70
those who are 90 unhappily afflicted. After
trial Of ten years, which is contemp plated, should
the effort prove eaectua further appropriations will
be made for the erection Of suitable permanent ac
ccmnoeations. Although this class OF unfortunatss
are not so numerous as others who have been
protected and relieve by the state, tt there are
a sufficient number TO claim its protection and fos
terirg care.
Indiana.
INr1.yarctrs &C .prrAr \ Ind Oct 90 ISL.