The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-18
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than those who have controlled them ever since the
new constitution directed the election Of the inspec-
tors by the people nnumersbe are the candidates for
Offices at Sing Sing, Auburn and Clinton. The cleo
lion OF Dr. Clark by the democracy, last year, was
an entering wedge, but he being in minority, and
against such incorporating wings as Alex. H.
Wells and d. d. Spencer, he could obtain no favor
for his bunker friends, with the exception OF advi
ing wholesome food to such az invountarily be.
come pensioners upon the bounty Of the State The
last election has added another democratic inspec-
tor IN place Of Mr. Spencer, whose term Of service
party proper majority in the Board of Inspectors
But difficulties have arisen to the manner Of dis
pepsng patronage; DR.. Clark being . stern, i'm
movable bunker, although residing IN old st.
Lawrence, end Mr.. Angel an ebony mouthed bur-
ner. This being well known to Office applicants,
most of them have difficulty to encounter in con-
vncing both inspectors that they are right as to the
sectional views OF each.
The patronage Of the prisons is immense, as has
frequently been shown by reports from former In
spectors hence the number Of gentlemen who are
willing 10 abandon their private business Cf they
have any0 and enter the service of the State, to
oversee and overawe their fellow men in public
servitude. There are to be appointed agents, war
dens, clerks, matrons, keepers, guards, and other
understrappers, IN great abundance. The two de-
mocratic inspectors have been beset BY hundreds
of these drones with petitions, recommendations,
&c, from almost every county in the State. Mr..
Angel arrived here few days since, expecting to
meet DR.. Clark, in order to take into consideration
for places. 1t was only yesterday that Mr.. Angel
received intelligence from DR.. Clark Of his inten-
tons, which were TO meet the Board of Inspectors
al Auburn ON "Wednesday, the 18th inst, for the
ilacing matters in democratic order. From
there the Board will proceed to Sing Sing,
and overhaul General Lockwood and his
subaleTns, examine the stock of rough marble on
r.. ttAr LoxK .aIa
the necessary and indispensable reformation in
front of the HUDSON river, then the Board will take
cars and stages for Clinton county. Here the
necessity exists more than At any other prison, for
reformation. The ore business has evidently been
negl, cted during the wing administration, and pr
vare citizens have so far been able to compete with
the State, ss 10 render the labor of the State iron
workers unavailable. So, il will be seen that all
snd we advise the thousand and one hungry demo-
Gratis, who have tasted bread from the table of
the Siate for six eight years, to repair forthwith
and jornfy themselves with the strongest recon-
mendations in their power.
In speaking of new matron for the Sing Sing
prison, a member of the third House remarked,
thls morning, that he understood that, as soon as
the resul; Ut the election was known, letter was
despatched 10 Oliver Charllck, at San francisco,
to give Mrs. Farnham passage back TO Sing Sing,
In one of Laws ocean steamers, in order that she
may again resume her duties there, and re. COM
meLce The moral instruction of the female convicts,
by circulating among them the most entertaining
works on moral I, form.
Among other applicants who have been lowering
about the capital, either personally or by their
,eids, for PRISON agents, there are, Dr. Porter, OF
Madison county; Mr.. Youngs, of Ulster county,
aud Mr.. Waterbury, OF Dalchess county. Others,
os less note, about, inquring for friends, from
whom letters Of introduction to the inspectors can
be obtained, MI. Angel is still here, but leaves
Tor Auburn in the morning w.
ALBANY, January II, 1851.
The Speaker and Mr.. Yarnum-Intyodpetio OF
DESCENDANT Resolutions, &c.
The palpable insult perpetrated by Mr.. Speaker
Raymond upon Mr. Varnum, in not placing him as
Chairman Of the Committee of Ways and Means,
in the House, is calling down upon his (R.'s) head
the indignation OF the silver greys. Mr.. Varnum
was the competitor, in caucus, for the Speaker 5
chair; and according TO precedent immemorial, es-
tsblished aHtecedent to the memory of any living
politician, MIR Varnum should have been honored
With the leading station on the floor of the House.
Why was not the usage folio wed in this instance
Was it because OF Mr. VS. known opposition to the
higher lawyers" who control the State admins
uailoni Responses TO these queries will come
fore the public before the close of the session, to
certainly. The chairman OF this committee, hav-
ing in charge the financial concerns Of the State, is
usually placed there in consideration OF his simila-
nty OF views with the heads OF the various depart
ments Of the government Now, the present adj
ministration have adopted policy by which large
debt would be accumulated, even at the hazard OF
muuatng the constitution. Its leaders foresaw the
imminent danger 10 which they would be exposed
by permitting man as independent as Mr.. Varnum
e conceded TO be, TO assume the financial leader
tbIp in the Legislature. They very well know,
from BdIcationsn the last House, that he possesses
an unbeDdlng will, combined with determination,
snd could not be swayed from his purpose by any
ordinary means. Instead of him, young mem
Der, scarce thirty years OF agc-Mr. Wheeler, from
the sequestered county Of Franklin-was appointed
chairman.
The tlirmshing parties in the House commenced
their operations to-day, and two sets Of resolutions
were introduced IN relation TO the general admins
ration, compromise, the Fsgitve Slave law, the
Union, constitution, &c, &c. The first series
was offered by young member, counsellor at
law, when at home, down on Staten Islan', An
,bon by name. They are timid, tremulous, and
ness, having neither pith, life nor energy 10 them,
keep the last one, which Is as follows-
Rs,oived III the senate concur, That hail with
icy TIE apparent prsvAencs Of better and more ira
erD aud Narhsrn States that the attitude OF the
ecuiive and gissive departments Of the general 60
verDDsnt upon the subject Of the Union IL character
ixst BY elevated purpose and statssmsnke forecast
and that We will firmly stand by and maintain the
COMP omis. measures Of the last seson OF Congress
Ietsroing them as the whole not merely wise and
patriotic, but essential TO the Union prosperity
psscs and progress Of this great confederacy.
They were LAID upon the table for discussion, II
come future and more convenient day. These
GENE from young v hig Of the "ancient and ho-
terrible fraternity" Of silver greys Within TWEEN.
y minutes after these were disposed Of for the day,
Mr.. THOMPSON, democrat, representing one OF
The New York city wing districts, presented for
consideration another series upon the same sub
J,ct, but possessing infinite amount OF electrici-
ITO much so, that the instant the reading of
n EN- was finished by the Clerk, Mr.. Silas NJ. Bar
ioughs, The conceded leading free soller in the
House, sprang upon his feet, and moved that Mr..
i = resolutions should be committed 10 a select
tommntse, 10 report upon, Of which, according TO
usage, he (Mr h would be chairman. Mr. Be-
nedct, nom Oneida, moderate wing and respect
ed tor his white neck cloth and venerable appear
aBce moved an am. ndment, that the resolutions
be referred 10 the Committee on Printing. The
following are three Of Mr. Thompson's.-
Resolved, Qf the Senate conour) That cordially
applove OF the recent Of Congress for the adj
ut o. the dangerous questions arising out OF the
acquisition OF territory under the treaty with Mexico,
sLd that In OF the various and dscordant
interests TO b. sected thereby hold that the COM
promire a fsir one, and ought to be sustained By
every patriot In evry part OF the land,
Resoived. az the Senate That the Fugitive