The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-24


Mr CHAMPIIN (dem) Of Anegany, had resolution for
the appointment Of committee to prepare articles Of Inn
ther before the court which he designed to present as
soon as this disposed Of He th0ght the gentlemen
had misunderstood the statute. The articles Of mpeach
ment were not to be presented to the Senate the
sdent Of the Senate They had nothing do with them
Notcs Of to be given to the President
OF the serate that he may summon court and when
the court is convened then articles Of mpeacheo
TO be presented and the committee proceed to substan
tate those articles before the court.
Mr. HASTINGS should be obliged to differ from the views
just expressed The statutes have changed More re-
cent authorize different course Of proceed
ing He read the impeachment (not notice of it, to
be delivered to the President of the Senate pon this
ground he summons his court The next section pro-
cued By sending this resolution to the President Of
the Senate the impeachment would be discussed at
for want OF particularly. He thought we should wait
until the charges were put in proper form.
Mr. NOBLE regarded his resolution consistent with
matter would not be removed by any technicalty.
Mr.. d. TAYLOR desired to know what time would be
gained BY the adoption of this resolution Specifications
could be sent in with the articles Of impeachment and
he thought no time would be lot.
Mr. LOOMS thought it important to give notice early
practicable and then prepare specific articles in order
that the court might be convened He thought the
to Senate and then prepare selves for the prose
cuton OF articles OF impeachment before the court when
should not send notice until could send specca
tions The common law WAS good guide, when have
No communication is required from this House the
court. This court when convened. summons the
and him me to- &
be one OF definite and fuR specifications The statute is
definite Until we agree upon articles of impeachment
the court should not be convened.
Mr.. BRIEN further discussed the question, urging
suspendng action until the articles could be made out
specifying the charges. He offered substitute a
solution to appoint committee OF FIVE to draw up art-
ces Of impeachment against John c. Mather to present
Mr.. BURROUGHS lind. dem) Of Orleans thought We
were as yet uninformed upon the practice in impeach
ment cases and for the purpose of Investigating precedent
he should be glad of another day He would not be seated
without audDg to the charges Of the gentlemen from
New York Messrs. Shaw and D. B. Tayor) that members
He would not he dare not, insinuate that any mans
motives In weighty matter those of personal
the rules Of ths House He claimed to be personally
oiisndad-wroDged No person had any right to inpugn
motives ae hereafter iDpeached he should in
vestgaton to whether it ia compliance with the
rules Of the House He that matter be laid
on the table for cay or two to ALLOW members to be-
come informed upon the practice in such cases.
Mr. NOBLE moved to lay the subject on the table, Car
rifd.
Mr. CHAMPIN offered resolution to appoint commit
tee OF Ave 10 prepare and present articles Of impeachment
against John c. Mather, and when adopted to present
and make good the same before the court Of mpeach
ment.
MI woop, (whig) of onondaga called for division Of
MI OBREN moved to strike out all but the frst part
of the motion to appoint the committee pare aud
articles of Impeachment for the consideration OF
Messrs. HASTINGS, ELLSWORTH and IITrIEJoHS, favored
the motion They conended that it was uncertain yet
whether the articles would be and to the last
part Of the resolution, members prepared
TO vote
Mr. CHAMPLlN had objection to let the matter lie
upon the table for another day He thought
disposition to delay by dwelling upon minute points
1t was not material Who up the trial L. med
10 BIN apr cyrate that the same committee that
prepared the articles should institute the proceedings
against the accused. 1t matter for the House
decide
Mr.. O'BRRN explained.
MIR. WooD desired to throw obstacle in the way. II
reference TO committee was to postpone the adjourn
ment But he only desired to appoint commit zee to
eTs,. TIE articles rot give them more in the future
Mr.. LrITlEJoHN (shig) Of Oswego, objected to pre-.
judging in the mster. He could not justify saying
IN effect that the House would adopt the articles Of
inpeachment.
Mr.. CnAMP1TN accepted the amendment
Other amendments proposed, fixing the time OF
the report when Mr. HADLEY (dem), of Seneca, moved
the previous question. Carried And the resolution
ame pded adopted
APPROPRIATIONS THE CANAL FUND COMMISSIONERS
Mr. CIAPP called up his resolution aksg for informa
tcn ro the Commissioners of the Canal Fund.- relative
10 the appropriations Of certain moneys by the Auditor
Mr urged action upon this resolution. consistent
with the proceedings Of this House upon the conduct Of
Mr. LOOMS thought that the matter had already been
explained by the report of the Auditor.
The resolution adopted.
PROPOSED YORK.
communication was read bom the proprietors OF the
Peoples Line Of steamers, inviting the Legislature to
take passage upon their boats TO New York. when they
ept the invitation Of the New York and Erie and Buf
falo and New York city railroads. excursion over
their roads. The invitation accepted
THE GOVERNOR DIsAPPRovEs OF OFFERING
BREAKERS
communication read from the Governor, relative
TO the inquiry made o. him concerning the outrage upon
Henry Lawrence in this county, stating that hs re-
caIded the duty of the regularly constituted authori
ties of the county 10 make arrests That he did ap
prove Of Offering rewards for the detection of criminals
and did not deem any farther Legislative action
sary.
PROPOSITION uaPEAcH LIEUT.. Gov CHURCH.
Mr. } H. Ely (dem.) OF Broome. offered preamble
and resolutions to mpeach sandford f. Church, specify
ing the charge alleged against him.
Mr.. WooD moved to refer to the select committee al
ready appointed. Carried.
ANOTHER IMPEACHMENT MOVEMENT
Mr.. STEWART, (whg) OF Delaware offered resolution
to appoint three committees 10 investigate the conduct
Of Sanford f. Church. Levi S. Chat6eld and John c.
Mr. R SMITH, (dem) of New York, moved to lay on
the table. Carried
Several members asking leave Of absence the question
pending granting it, Mr. BURROUGHS moved to amend
division Of the question wa then orased The mo-
ton to grant leave carried To withhold pay, lost.
Recess TO p. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
THE CLAIMS JONES
Mr. HASTINGS had consent to call up his resolution
offered yesterday 10 au horize the of the
Land Office to compromise the claims of David Jones,
arising out OF the sale of lands formerly belonging to the
Judiciary Committee with instructions authorize the
Comm sioners to decide upon the validity Of the claim,
and the committee report to this House. Carried
THE CONSOLIDATION or BROOKLYN, ETC
Mr. HUTcHIEs reported complete the bill for consolida
hop OF Brooklyn Williamsburg and Bushwick, which
ordered to third reading.
NEW YORK STREET COMMISSIONERS.
Mr. W. TAYLOR reported complete the bill to regulate
the COMPENSATION of Street Commissioners of the city of
New York.
ROADS
Mr. OBRIEN reported complete bill to authorize plank
rdp IN bird
reading.
NEW YORK SUPERVISORS AND TAXATION.
Mr. GALE reported complete the bill to suthorise the
Supervisors Nes York to raise money by tax. Read
a third time and passed.
THE ANTI I.RAnRoAD ACCIDENT
The Committee of the Whole into the congidera-
ton Of the bill for the better security of passengers
travelling on railroads Several amendments adopt
ed and after time the committee and
progress, and the House adjourned.
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