The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-21
Senate.
BY MoRss's MAGNETIC TKIxoRAPH

BY MoRsR's MAGNETIC TELEGRAM
ALBANY, Feb. 20, 1861.
From Allegheny, Madison and other counties, for
the protection of fugitive slaves for the adoption Of
all constitutional measures to prevent the rsoapturs
of fugitive slaves; Of the Chamber Of Commerce Of
New York against any change in the pilotsgs law.
TRopUcED.
For the more eeotua prevention Of the sale Of lot
terry tickets.
SARATOGA sAcxErr's HAaBoR RAILaoAD.
debate took place on the question whether the de-
csion made by the Lieutenant Is correct in
and 6ackstt's Hsrbor Rsilroad, required . vote Of
two thirds OF the Senators public pro-
After . long debate, the question: "sh.ll the de-
csion OF the chair be sustained 2" put and de-
cidsd in the negatve-the vote being "tis."
AssembIy.
ALBANY, Feb. 20, 1851.
PETITIONS PRESENTED
For the abolition Of the death penalty and substitu
tion Of imprisonment for ls with hard labor three
for the amendment of the general law for
the amendment Of the divorce law against the re-
peal Of the free school law against the repeal Of the
pilot law; two to make II penal offence to remove
fugitive slaves from this State In favor par redemp
tion to stay the collection Of rents in certain Gases
THE YATES COUNTY CONTESTED ELECTION
Involving ths representation of that county in the
Assembly, was the subject of discussion during tho
the House adjourned without taking the quest ion
Interesting Items from Warrington
PROBABLE FAILURE OF THE NEW POSTAGE BILL-rHE
ABOLITION OUTRAGE IN BosToN-FRsTIvITIEs OF
THE SEASON, ETC.
WAsHrNoToN Feb 20, 1851.
Advices received this merning from Boston, make
the administration feel easier in regard
the recent outrageous resistance to the law and the
United States authorities committed by the abolition
ists and negroes of that city The President is await
ing the receipt of further information before report
ing to the Sensts in to the resolution Of that
body.
The Cheap Pestsgs BILL It is feared from the nnme-
rous amendments proposed In the Senate cannot pass
at this session Mr. Clay opposes the passage Of the
bin ia it's present shape.
1t is doubtful anything in the way Of legislation
bs accomplished at this session, except the making
of usual appropriations for the support of the govern
ment
Postmaster General Hall has addressed q letter to
the British government expressing apprec istiox of
their liberslity In bringing the Atlauc's mails
1t not only duty, but it would afford peculiar satis-
faction to pursue like liberal course towards that
country.
Grafton Baker, Esq, was yesterday CONFIRMED, by
the Senate As Chief Justice Of the territory of New
Mexico.
Senator Foote leaves to day for New York to unite
In the celebration Of Washington's birthday on the
22d
Smith & Perkins, Of Alexandria, have contracted
with the Ohio Central Rsir Dad Company for the
struction of a large number Of loc omotives.
We have never had gayer season in our city. Din
occurrence and added to this are two theatrss ana
numero other ats. Great preparations are
making for the ball to be given the evening Of the
The Hon. Joseph R. Chandler delivered lecture
last night before large audience, on the subject of
"Education." The proceeds of the lecture Civ
to The Female Orphan Asylum.