The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-12

NORTH Branch Canal with the Chemung (which Is but
II Is said that this caasi is not in the eonstuton lor
neither is the Oswego-snd yea His Exceency has men
TONED the latter though the Clga and Seneca not
seem % have found its way into the message He must
discharge his duty to the great interests which he repre-
sented He did not seek to ebuTass the action of the
Senate The interest Of the state-the income Of the
State involved in the necessity Of the completion Of
the public works and all that he eamed was that the
Cynga and Seneca Canal should he considered among the
other great works of the State
Mr. CoNcER, (dem followed In answer and suggesting
that postponcment of the decision might rather had
The real question now in relation to the reference
the Cayuga and Seneca canal.
Mr.. UPnAM, (whig) compelled to differ from the
view Of the proicy to include in this place the motion
OF the Senator from the 25th nasmuch the resolution
OF The Senator tio the l provides for the reference of
the Senator refers to that not included in the Message
He feared the amendment might tramme and embarrass
the original resolution.
been one of reference only, without Instructions he
might not have made his motion; but these instruc
tons distinct and definite in respect TO the enlargement
of the canals and he deemed his amendment strictly
proper in time and place ii manestly in impor-
tance HAT the select committee might consider all
together.
sir BnHTo, (dom) suggested that the resolution of
the senator from the Twenty fifth covered broader ground
and provided for more than he contemplated 1t was in
the nature of instructions. He continued in review Of
the whole question of Improvement and State policy in
respect thereto and maintained that both parties are
pledged to the enlargement tho difference being only in
relation to the means the whg party exercising doubt
fu constitutional power the democratic party reraning
should on the canal system would be unit and the
lateral canals would be enlarged also,
Slr. WILLIAMS thought the extended argument of the
Senator (r. Bristol of sonng to salts
fy himself that It right to go wrong He asked every
Senator around the circle whether II right neglect
an important work because had been neglected omit
ted in the message of the Governor
Mr. PA1T, (whig) to reconcile conflicting views, pro-
posed an additional resolution calling the joint select
COMMITTEES to report the propriety of the enlargement
OF the Cayuga and Seneca canal.
The motion TO reconsider then taken, and the
WIS
struck out Ayes % nays s. Those voting in the
gatise were Senators Clark Huntington McEIwaine, VII
The debate was continued by Mr. Cooley
Mr.. WRIGHT, (whg) deemed the procedure of q refer
departments, irregular though the ations OF
the Governor may be considered definite recommends
tion Of all but rather historical discussion.
Mr.. CORNELL (dem.) had thought II would have been
far more proper and udcious to have left this entire sub
cc to the consideration of the other House the members
Of which have been elected at the last great declaration of
the opinion OF the State and who reflect the judgment of
the people, and after they had presented and matured
their pan it would have been open to consideration here
He would have preferred and should advocate the
ference of the whole subject to the regular standing
mittee of the Senate.
The debate continued by Mr.. Conger.
The proposition to refer TO The Standing Committee
lost By 5bynAyes ,,d 2 Cornell and Wright; nays TO-
the subject Of the enlargement of the canals mentioned in
the Governors Message, to joint select committee
carried, by Ayes, 22 nays, Smith and Wright 2
THE APPgoPRIA1IoSs FOR GOVERNMENT KxpE.skI
Mr. CoNGER offered resolution calling the Commit
of Finance TO report respecting the provisions OF the
bill making appropriations for expenses Of government
Dir. fKRcE explained the for this-tiiat he be
leved examination would show that there scc.ion4
in the bill which the Legislature adopted. line
resolution prevailed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. McbrrrAr presented the usual resolutions Of refe
rcncc Of the Governors Message Ordered the table
and printed.
On Mr.. CoNCER's motion, the papers relative to the
pre- -eryation Of certain records referred
Mr.. VASDERMIr moved joint committee to revise the
sos,as -los, -uh;rt, lies
On Mr. IHRcE's motion, the papers OF Augustus Corn
wall we're referred. Adjourned