The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-24

AFFAIRS IN THH sENATR--oPRN ExECuTIvE SESSION
CURIOUS DEBATE ON THE MERITS OF NoMINERs
FOR OPFICR-NO Favor TO ABOLITIONISTSDTHE
ASSEMBLY HARD AT wORK-COURT OF APPRALs-
LIBEL SUIT BETWEEN TWO CIRCUS PROPRlKTORS,
ETC.
srEcIAL coRREsrorDEroE OF THE NEW YORK HERALo.
ALBANY, March % 1859
After proceeding two hours in passing large number
Of bills at twelve o'clock the Senate organized
tive session. with open doors Reports received from
committees TO whom the nominations made by the
Governor had been referred and those notares public
in various parts of the State, unanimously con-
frmcd.
The nominations Of loan commissioners were rejected,
also the nomination of A. H. Calhoun for canal
appraiser by the casting vote Of the Lieut. Governor
These matters being disposed Of the President of the
Senate announced unfinished business the New York
Harbor Masters nominations Their names were read
and tho following names rejected, viz A. II.
Schultz o. w. brennan Henry Kip James ID. Wood
Gideon Fountain, Charles Chamberlain Charles ID. Dcan
When the name of y. g. Sherman was announced Mr.
Babcock (whg stated that tho New York Senators
not reported in favor Of his name he intended to vote
1t was stated by Mr. Newcombc, (whig) that the
why he not reported in favor Of because
he did not think him fit proper person. and not qua
lifted for Iiarbor Master.
Mr.. Bartlett (democraD snd hc was urged to vot
against Shermans confirmation by highly rcspcetabl
whig Of New York this morning, because he Mr ST.
well known Greeley woolly head"
MIR. Bechlnan (whig) stated that he understood Mr.
Sherman abolitions but person had assailcd
his moral character. lie did not think him unqualified
account solely of those peculiar notions" and would
vote for him.
Mr Congcr (democrat) inquired whether he was op-
posed account OF his belonging to the higher aw'
order Mr. Pearcc (democrat called for the why
the New York Senators did not report in favor Mr.
Sherman, well others It stated that he was
candidate for Coroner after the resignation Of DR. Geer
but on account of being urged and recommended by
Greeley repudated for that place but promised
the nomination for Iarbor Master.
After debate Of an hour the vote taken. and he
was rejected. lie obtained only eight whig votes
Dir. Morgan (whig) voted for him, Mr. Ncwcomb voted
against him, and MIR Beekman shot tho pit"
Mr.. Sherman was present, and who his quasi
friends Had the proceeding been in session.
the fact would mover have been revealed.
Tho executive session conducted with great pro-
prety and strict parliamentary order If the dsgracefu
occurring in secret seson heretofore such
have been represented it is certainly matter worthy
of commentator that sessions to be held with open
doors There crowded lobby present expecting
exhibition offscuffs; but they were disappointed From
the forbearancc manifested to-day the public may dspe
all fears that pistols and coffee for two Senators will be
ordered
The business Of tho Assembly IL rushing through with
locomotive speed. large amount transacted to-
day but nothing of public Importance The Merchants
Exchange bill will be- passed tomorrow Besides being
industrious the members have at last determined upon
pursuing n moral course, for they hive resolution
on the table, declaring it the duty of the members of
the House to encourage to the extent Of their ability
Christian union. temperance, education, employment
justice, health and human happiness
The Court of Appeals commenced its March term in
this city this forenoon All the members were present
except Judge Watson. The argument in
heard and other being ready tho adjourn
cd till tomorrow 1t is said the motion before Judge
Pratt to compel the Auditor to pay canal drafts will not
be argued Tor several days.
Gilbert A. Spaulding, circus proprietor, obtained
verdict OF S355o this morning damages against Dan
Ricc-another gentleman of the same professionalism
libel NO witnesses were examined on the part Of do
fence.