The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-15
TREMENDOUS UPROAR In ALBANY,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
THE EXTRA SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
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MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR.
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THE OPENING PROCEEDINGS.
Question Of ConStitutiOnality in the Assembly.
SCENE OF CONFUSION AND EXCITEMENT
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A MEMBER ARRESTED,
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TREMENDOUS UPROAR In ALBANY,
MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR.
THE OPENING PROCEEDINGS.
Question Of Constitutionality in the Assembly.
SCENE OF CONFUSION AND EXCITEMENT

TELECRAPHIC.
THE EXCITEMENT IN THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AS TO THE CONsTITUTIoNALITY or THE EXTRA
SEsSION-AN ASSEMBLYMAN PLACED UNDER AR
REST-HAND CLAPPING ETC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE YORK HERALD.
ALBANY, April IA, 1853.
The most unparalleled discord prevailed in theAssemby
this morning At ten O'Clock the Speaker called the body
to order when Mr.. Loomis (dem of Herkimer offered
resolutions appointing committees inform the Governor
and Senate that the House ready proceed to bust
Upon this, several members sprang to their feet
fusion commenced and great opposition made to
tering upon any business.
1t was contended that the Legislature was illegally
convened, because members who are absent know
nothing Of the special session.
The debate continued with much warmth, personality
aud unprecedented vindicveness.
Mr.. Shaw, (dem.) of New York, and commenced
speech. He did not recognise this body House of
Assembly, and considered all proceedings we're illegal and
improper.
At this Mr.. Burroughs, nd dem of Orleans, became
highly eaed and far forgot legislative decorum a to
clap his hands in approval.
The Speaker inquired whether Mr.. Burroughs was
guilty Of such indiscretion He repeated the inquiry
several times but no response made.
The remarks of Mr.. Shaw unpalatable that he
choked down and not allowed to proceed
Mr. Holley, (whig) Of Niagara also regarded the pre-
sent action illegal He did consider the House
constitutonally convened He believed all the proceed
ings to be out Of ORDER because there rules
adopted for its government. He sent up protest. as
citizen which he desired to be entered upon the journal
The Speaker read few words Of the protest, until he
to citizen Holley when he pronounced it out of
order, and would allow further reading.
Mr.. Hoey then threw off his overcoat ard declared,
with much emphasis, humping his desk with his fst
that his protest should be entered he would be heard
unless prevented by physical force.
The Speaker told him pe,emptorly to take his seat
Mr.. Hoey refused, and various members desiring to
speak, rose to their feet
The excitement now ragged at the highest pitch.
The Speaker announced the fact to the House that Mr.
Holey refused to sit down. and asked the House what
course should be pursued.
member moved that the Speaker direct the Sergeant
at Arms to take Mr.. Holley from the floor.
One or two members called for the yeas and nays but
they were not taken.
The resolution to eject Mr. Hoey was adopted and he
was taken from the floor.
During this proceeding, the lobbies galleries. and ave-
nues crowded to suocaton. The disorder confu-
sion and excitement which prevailed at this instant we're
scarcely exceeded in parliamentary body 1t
certainly disgraceful, which all will acknowledge.
The message Of the Governor then read after which
Mr. Hoey released from custody by unanimous con-
sent.
resolution declaring it proper to proceed in regular
business manner if adjournment had taken place.
produced further Of sharp debate in both houses
The House adopted joint resolution to take
from to morrow until the 18th inst The Senate took it
under consideration and contest and protracted
debate ensued Some thought all the business could be
finished in three days. Others thought it would take
twenty days. Finally, the question taken and the
resolution from the House rejected by large vote.
There boisterous session In the House Several
members desired leave of absence and the hall became
nearly deserted. A call of the House was made, and
members and others rushed in from every direction
The House finally adjourned in high anticipation Of
recess the good of the Senate prevailed and
the extra session will fairly to morrow and
probably continue for two or three weeks. w.