The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-10
NEWS BY THE HALLS.
AHairs ~ The State Capital.

yfessage of hs Govuwm-Probabe Groswd for |
OyYoano~-Nos Mod Do~s - the Lsgsslo-
n~s-A I'lfi~g Fare-sp sw the Senate An
ALSr~si~g Derateh fro~ the Ness York Pol,cs
OHes, &C.. &c.
The message Of Governor Hunt is acknowledged
by al to be a document Of unusual strength and
boldness- Its style 10 forcible, emphatic, and un-
ambiguous; and he lays before the Legislature and
the people the condition Of public affairs in this
State with a master mind, exhibiting perfect
knowledge Of the financial and most all other
matters. His position as Comptroller, for two
years. has afforded him opportunity, never before
enjoyed by any chief magistrate, of becoming per-
fectly familiar with the State finances, the canal
policy the banking institutions, our institutions of
beaeyolence, charity, and literature, We. So far
a. relates to business and general view Of mat
tiers il is perhaps unexcepuonable; yet, where the
Governor touches upon anti rentism-the Fugitive
Slave law-an amendment to the constitution, for
the purpose of borrowing millions to "ensure
a more speedy enlargement of the Erie canal''-he
viii find strong triangular opposition The silver
greys think his remarks In relation TO the Fugitive
Slave law tend towards the recommendation of a
law similar to the recently adopted by the Lee
gislature of Vermont; the hunkers allege that
there ID too much ambiguity in relation TO that
matter, and that he ought TO have been more EN-
phatic and plain; the burners accuse him of dupi-
city, and condemn him because he did not come
out in plain terms, recommending an unconditional
repeal; while the Seward wings assert that the
Governor has expressed himself 10 their entire
satisfaction, and declare that the whole document
is statesmanlike and perfectly acceptable 10 the
whg party.
The Governors proposition to purchase all the
manor lands in the State from the present land
owners, for the purpose of again selling to the te-
Rants who now occupy, will tnd but little favor
with the people; but We suppose he thinks that
while amending the constitution for the benefit
Of these living on the line of the Erie canal,
few millions could also be borrowed to pay the
landlords. Not only the people at large will con-
denim this bold proposition, out the anti-renters
themselves would oppose, with all their might and
In duence, such a project, because they very well
know, that, should the State obtain title, then the
lands would be absolutely sold to the highest bid
ders in the market and the STATE would, al every
hszard-st the expense of blood and treasure-pro-
tect the purchasers in their rights; whereas the
antLrenters prefer that matters should remain as
they now are, as they imagine, in doubt and uu-
certainty, hoping (as most OF the Ignorant mass
do) that they will yet obtain their farms in fee,
without either paying principal or rent. The anti
renters will therefore oppose Governor Hunts pro-
position for purchase OF the manor lands
The bold attempt made by his Excellency 70
rcbd in fragments the most essential feature of the
constitution of 1916, will re-awaken the spirit of
Admiral Hofimsn, and re-animarc the dormant
energies OF the democratic party. They will make
party, an il will not be matter of much wonder II
this very question is not carried into the political
contest. The "Ruggles forty million dest'' project
Is still fresh in The recollection of the peoples and
is well known with what speed the people hauled
from power the party IN favor of the t" Seward aud
Ruggles policy" The Governor has underrated
the caution of the people of this State if he ina
gines that they will open the gates which the
suiution have shut down, whereby an incalculabe
cure of debt will rush through. The people will
prefer to adhere 10 the system now pursued in en-
largng the Enc canal, even If some few years
longer time IS taken IN acconplis hing II, ami
even if the Erie and Ogdensburgh railroad shall
carry few thousand barrels of Hour, aud other
products which might ind their way TO market
through the enlarged canal Mind II, the preiic-
ton is now made, that the wdtchful democratic
politicians will Immediately rally, and form an is
sue with he wings upon the policy which Cover
nor Hunt has recommended, of altering the consti-
tuition to allow the Legislature 10 borrow
money, as in former times, aud was permitted
under the constitution OF ic2l.
In the Senate, yesterday afternoon, there was
little flare up. The advent OF Lieut. Gov. Church
induced some of the loco Senators TO offer RESP.
luton for the appointment of new commuters.
They expected, by this man9uvre, to obtain the
Reconstruction OF the standing committees, more
favorable to their measures AMI policy The mo.
tion was opposed by the wing Senators, on the
ground that the committees OF the former Senate
had served through both sessions of the Legisla-
ture, as originally constituted, and, therefore, a
precedent had been established. A strong hint was
thrown out, that IL the minority (the locos) per-
siCfed in passing the resolution the majority would
follow the precedent set by the United States
Senate, and take the appointment of all committees
out of the hands of the presiding officer This rod
of terrorem, shaken rather gently though, had the
effect of auestipg debate. II Is well il was sus-
pended, for il would have been rather an unpleasant
matter, even for the whig majority, 10 nave placed
upon the Journal such proceeding, on the very
first day the session.
The proceedings were of no interest in either
house, to day. There was some sparrng upon
resolution 10 pay the officers of the last House for
attendance here at the opening OF the present
sion, and after flourish Of an hour, the PROPOSE
ton Yves finally adopted, wrong as it's
The Court Of Appeals. this morning. Informed
the lawyers that TWO daily sessions would be held
during the present term Thisls an excellent rule,
as Il will tend to keep attorneys in close attention
TO their businefs, and facilitate action on the
causes on the calendar.
The last proposition which has been made, 10
facilitate transportation, and reduce the rates and
charges, was at a meeting held at Rochester a
day or two since. Instead OF seconding Governor
Hunts plan, that meeting suggested the deepening
the canal some SIX oreigkt inches, aud lengthenIng
the eight old locks on the Ere Canal. TX - al
legged that If this done, II will increase the capacity
oftbe canal about fifty per cent and boats Of third
more tonnage than those now used, would he
brought into requlsnon Measures were taken al
the meeting, 70 endeavor 10 induce the Canal
Board 10 enter Immediately upon this improve
mept, in order that the work may be completed AZ
the opening OF navigation. IL Is estimated that il
will cost some $4,000. saving OF thiuy.three
ana a thHd per cent WIZ DC MADE, u IS cOnte IN.
templated, u the improvement be ase-
The aboltionists are iaazing Chaplin, who is
on rail for the offence OF attempting 20 run away
with a couple Of negroes tom Washington, a few
months since. An Ann Fugitive Slave Law Con.
vention ~ now being held az Syracuse. and by he
members ~ VII ch ne Is much carsssed From a
report just recs wed, u appears that Fred Douglass
repeated the speech h. made al Albany. an again
~ Boston, ia hch he recOmmendsd to an tugi.
tive negroes "TrsIstance 10 the death, rather than
submit 10 the fugtive law. lie said hs wis willing
20 Ill slave ca'cher, "a JBitsd Safes MarshAL)
who attempted 70 convey fugitive hack %
slavery. Aud such Infamous assertions are lis.
ended 10 and eppsuded Nv white men
Yesterday simultaneous with he commence
ment ~ thr reading 81 the Governors message
The following iesgr phlc despatch b. Houses
piInhnR line, arrived ~ tho capitol, sent 10 he
several Gaiy Plpsrs
OrFicF - rHN CmEF 81 potfCr
Nee Yofk. Jan ap
It hfr BEEN fully ascsrfAned ~ inrustfaff1n that
there l. arW. r. 70 81 thtsvas ecrvrrgaffnF a. Ala