The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-19


cans both sides for resistance but tho people were
opposed it, II tho Baltimorc convention should nomi
nate sound man-such Mr.. Butler Mr.. Onss-hs
would sustain him or any other man who frankly and
honestly his principles so that tho world may un
dersand them. The speaker then concluded hs re-
marks with q eucgum on tho Union
MIR MARsHALI (whig) Of Kentucky replied to the
marks of Mr.. breckenridge Although Gen. Dutler's
opinions differed from his he had doubt they wero
sincerely entertained; and Gen Butler would never
stoop to deceit Gen Butler hls neghbor, and hc
had known him for twonty lilo believed him to be
straightforward man, of pure private fc and whose
honesty Is beyond reproach His colesgue. Mr. Dreck
enrdge, not content with vindcang Gen. Butler had
Gen Butler while both In Congress their
votes on abolition petitions Mr. Marshall then replied
to the gentleman in defence of MIR. Fillmore.
EXPLANATION.
Mr.. JOHNSON (dcm), OF Arkansas. occupied short
time in complaining that the House. by Its hasty action
had precluded him from explaining the items in tho Do
iciency bill connected with the Indian Department.
There seemed to be general consent that ho should
havo time tomorrow for this purpose and, motion
tho House adjourned.
Highly Interesting from Albany.
VIOLENT DISPUTE IN THE sENATE--INJUNCrIos OF
sECREsY REMOVED FROM TUESDAYS EYHoUTivE
sESSION--RESOLUTION TO INQUIRE INTO THE CON
DUCT OF SENATOR PIERCE, CHAIRMAN or THE
SECRET sEssIoN-UNUsUAL EXCITEMENT, HTC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE HERALD.
ALBANY, March 1S, 1852.
Another day Of tumult and vocIerous debate wa,
spent in tho Senate by who have been elected
majesty Of this great State The deplorable scenes
Of yesterday havo been reenacted, and improved up
to-day The fight commenced upon motion
to amend the journal Of Tuesday, made by Mr. Meur-
ray, by adding at the end the words" During tho
pendcncy OF executive session the Senate adjourned
This amendment the wings opposed. declaring that
formal adjournment Of tho session Of the Senate
did then on that day take place. Tho democratic
members as ardcntly oontended that tho Senate
did regularly adjourn and the minutes of the pro-
ceedngs should be made 70 correspond with that fact
violent debate Of over hour had, and finally
the subject laid over the regular business pro-
cecdcd with and the prospects bid fair for quiet bus-
day, and many well disposed Senators exhibited
gladsomc feeling that order restored in Warsaw
but most nnhaPpily such wa. not the fact.
When the order of resolutions reached Mr.. Bab-
cock, (wfig) offered one declaring the injunction
Of seoresy removed from the proceedings of Tuesdays
executive session To this an amendment proposed
by Mr. Cornell (dem that the proceedings every ex-
executive day during tho present session the Leg
MIR. Pierce (dcm) moved further to amend BY adding
that a future executive sessions be held open doors
There appeared to be unanimous acquescence in all
Mr.. McMunay moved still further to amend by add
ing provided that such permission shall not extend to
the dvulgencc of any violent profane expression
Of any member of the session.
Another protracted and somewhat sarcastic debate
sued None Of the Senators understood opposing
directly the resolutions 70 disclose the
but still from the tenor OF their remarks they indicated
rather desire that they ought not to have been intro
duced
Mr. McMurray finally withdrew his subdivision, and
TIC remainder adopted with only three dissenting
votes.
SO all the secret proceedings up this recorded
open to tho public oye and disappointed
may now inspect them, to ascertain the why
they have been rejected and which Senators nstu
mental
The moment this resolution adopted Mr.
stll, in the Senate. It consisted OF a preamble
and resolution alleging that Senatur George T.
rerca Sasm while tsmPorary occupying the chair
question upon adjourpment by ayes and when
quested and declared the session adjourned without TAX
ing the question as demanded and abruptly left
the chair, against the expressed wish Of the majority
The resolution authorizes the appointment OF
(whies) and Dir. Bartlett (dem), TO investigate
this matter and report such action may be deemed
ncccfssry relative TO the conduct OF the said Senator
Pierce.
The reading listened 10 with great silence and the
most profound attention and for moment or two the
crowd,d Senate chamber awed into silence The de-
mocratic eide was evidently sstonishcd
AT length senator C9ngor dem arose and remarked
it mot astonishing proceeding the part Of Mr.
Batcock to continue The unhappy excitement which had
existed for the last two days.
Mr.. Cornell moved to lay the subject on the table until
tomorrow, in order that time for consideration
might be had upon this extraordinary movement.
As the ayes and nayes being taken and when Mr.
Fi.cos called he and stated that he was
not prepared ut the moment to decide what no
should pursue in view Of this remarkable thrust at him,
but should take twentyfour hours time TO reflect and
consider upon H.
The question upon postponement was carried By the
casting vote Of the Lieutenant Governor
Thus ended the day. Tomorrow the will be re-
ncwed with zea and warmth morc animated than here
tofore.
The affair has assumed Importance which In
wolves personal character and versoity elimination
rserimnDon 1t Is feared will follow to lamentabe
ent IL some honorable Senator does not rise above poll
tca considerations and cast oil upon the troubled
Which Senator will throw himself In the breach, and
of the impending Storm Shades OF Tompkins, Clinton,
and Hofman-whcre your Where the pillars Of
The Empire state-the statesmen Of whom the nation
once boasted,
In answer to q resolution OF inquiry the State Trea-
reported that the Attorney General has paid
fees since the first day Of January 1850 The Assembly
doptcd resolution calling upon the Attorney General
to report particular statement Of all fees perqustes
and mouments received by him any subordinate Of
his office for official services, opinions, proceedings
since the first day of Jaduary 1850.
There considerable ordinary business transacted In
the Assembly among which tinkering Of the militia
The whlg prints segc that the quo cayromto against
Treasurer Cook has not yet received any real decision;
dict matter Of form, in order that the
may DO argued before full bench at the General Term
ALBANY, March IS, 1882.
Senator Ward wnr attacked with appopectc Mt last
evening efan alarming character Tho prompt attend
ance Of physician who resorted to blood letting gavc
relief in measure though hc very condition
this morning 1t is thought the exciting scenes in the
Senate yesterday contributed 70 nus illness There are
now four Senators on the sick lst-Messs OTIS Wander
bilt Beach and Ward W.
Death OF an Editor.
PouoiSxEspsig March IS. 1854
Mr. Rebert D. Kley, for the last twenty editor
and publisher OF the Poug Asepse Telegraph died at his
sidenee in this village. Wednesday evening" the lrth
Inst, aged 90 years.
Navigation on Lake Erie.
BUFFALO, March IL, 1859.
Business has commenced the Lake The steamer
Ocean leaves Detroit for Eric to-day and will make an