The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-07-04

IMPORTANT FROM ALBANY.
The Canal Bill Ordered to a Third
Reading by the Assembly.
Reported Attem pt to Bride the
Attorney General.
THE UNION COLLEGE AFFAIR,
Sc. &C., Sc.
From the state Capital.

THE CANAL BILL ORDERED TO A THIRD READING IN
The COMMUNICATIONS TO BRIDE THE ATTORNEY
GENERAl-THE CONTESTED ELECTION CAsE-Ap-
MISSION OF THE WING CANDIDATE.
MoRsE's LINE, lowALL STREET
ALBANY, June 3, 1851
The Canal bill read TO the Committee of the House
this morning with Geographic speed The majority
under the whip and spur of Orlando Allen, inside and
Minor c. Story, H. X. Smith, Hollis White, Henry Wa
ger and David H. Abel outside who the contractors
and canal certificate bankers in expectancy. The oppo
nents Of the bill proposed several amendments and made
several speeches. The friends Of the measure said
thing but voted down every proposition pro-
posed The bill ordered TO third reading, and
Monday will become law, SO far as the two coordinate
branches Of the Legislature are concerned.
This morning Mr. Gilbert took possession of the va
cant seat in the Senate, predicted last evening
There is constitutional question involved in his adnis
sion which will produce difficulty In the courts and may
involve Thousands Of dollars and the rights of parties in
litigation The constitution gives power to each branch
of the Legislature to judge Of the election and quaaca
lion Of its members and of else Mr. Gilbert
not member and therefore his did not under
he Jurisdiction Of the Senate.
The Union College question occupied nearly the entire
session Of the Senate to-day. Mr. Beekman offered
solution that any single member of the commission Of
FIVE heretofore appointed hal power to authorize the
accountant to proceed with the investigation OF the
financial affairs of the college Mr. Cook of Saratoga
and Mr. johnson, Of Schenectady, both vehemeutly
opposed the proposition, and long debate ensued,
ia Of which IL charged that the concern
was and corrupt that its Managers did not wish
investigation, unless majority OF It's friends on the
commission shall be present all occasions, and pro-
pound such nterrogatores they may see ht and as
ay suit Mott, and object to such as may tend
to dispel the mysteries which hang its financial
specuations The college have power sufficient in the
Senate to ldefeat Mr.. Beekman's resolution Having
thus succeeded its friends feeling bold and conf
dent Immediately presented resolution declaring that
an inaton Of the books and the taking Of testimony
shall be taken the college. This was lost Dr. Camp
bell Of the committee has declared that he viii re-
sigp unless a thorough investigation Is permitted
bill has bee introduced into the Senate asolishng
canal e lis railroads and after the fist day of De-
cember next If honestly brought forward aud pressed
il can be passed
The House and Senate joint committee on recognizing
the Congressional Districts had long session this after
noon. They find much difficulty, and have made little
progress Every member has different project. The
democrats stand aloof taking no lot or part in the
matter.
Neither house will probably be in session again until
Monday, large majority have taken trip homeward
to spend the Fourth.
Both houses have agreed to adjourn sine de on Thurs
day the 10th inst.
Ii is publicly reported about the capitol to-day that
large contractor offered Mr. Chatfed Attorney General
ten housand dollars If he would not institute any
ceedings testing the constitutionality of the Canal bill
Mir Ederkin alluded 10 the report in debate in the
House this morning Mr.. Chatded, 1t is said openly
that such offer hiss been made but at present
declines TO expose the name Of the person who made
be offer