The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-16
NE VS. BY TEL f G n A p III.
BUSINESS IN THE n. Y. LEGISLATURE.
Spirited Debate Concerning Metropolitan
Affairs.
POLITICAL AND GENERAL INFORMATION
FROM ALL QUARTERS,
Affairs Mt the state Capital.


Ls0IsLATIvR DoNGs-THE SUPPLY BILL IN TIE
SENATE-RURAL OPPOSITION To THE METROPOLIS
TIRE NIAGARA SHIP CANAL-THE ANTI-RAIL-
ROAD ACCIDENT BILL, ETC.
sPx6uAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE HERALD.
ALBANY, July Is 1858.
The Senate being left in the quiet despatch of BUSINESS
and deserted the House s the State officers and the
lobby yesterday proceeded with the regular order Of
business before them acoonpli he'd than has
been done during any other day this unpopular
arkabs and extraordinary special session of this Legis
lature.
This morning a quorum also present, although
several Senators had not returned from the Crystal
Palace. Tho famous Supply BILL which seven days
passing through close scrutiny and severe ordeal was
taken up In Senate ana the lue ton upon agreeing
to ne report of the committee Il contained twenty
thoasand dollars for the New York Ear and Eye IAfma
~ Eve thousand dollars for Buffalo the for Troy,
Albany, sc. Mr.. CoDger who had opposed these appro
priatiens in committee, moved to strike them all
out. long debate occurred. Mr.. Babsock voted
against the New York institutions; but it
tAAsM carried The next test the Buffalo
application. Fer this Mr.. Babcock voted. This con-
sstsncy called in question and he defended himself
with considerable and stated that he in favor
of striking out al thee sums but though it unu It
and unfair to lavish large upon ins the
city of New York and withhold it from all other sections
During discussioa it ascertaned that the city
of New York had eight representing her instead
Of fsur gvDer supposed and the constitution
provides. lhs iDsinuatisn th'owa out oy Mr. BAD
Geek that Senators Cooy who halls from staten Island
Cenger from Hsverstrsw Vanderbilt from Kings county;
and Mr. Otis added Bartlett from Della ware coupty-an
having extensive pecunary interests in the city This
denied BY either of the honorable gentlemen.
Mr. Bartlett however, thought Mr. Ba ocock far,
though he was willing that Mr. Cooley might eajoy the
ho00r had been stated that he Mr. c. sometimes
roasted city and Included cock of the walk
among the New York senator's
This remark aroused MIR. Cooley. he not the only
rooster here He said Mr. Beeknan ackno wledged fe
days since that he had last roosted three
months staten Island the same as he would at Sara
toga Mr.. Bartlett (aid Mr. had roasted in the city
ofNew York fifteen twenty years he roosts
In DelasAre county Another rooster here mr. sad)
is Mr.. Wander bs who roasted Long leland He was
Of the great shansh. breed he could easily eaa corn
from oil the bead Of n barrel without any difficulty
Thus will be perceived (.aii Mr. Cooley that an BY
means the only rooster here. This playful speech
excited considerable merrment 1t undoubtedly hsd the
effect upon the spirit Of economy which immediately pre-
vailed
After . further debate OF hour two Nr. Conger
moved to strike out all these appropriations This
nsmical position Mr. Cooley strike all items
which contemplate distributing large amounts
to all the clerks in the various State Offices which would
Increase tbeir salaries about tseDty FIVE cent.
majority Of the Senators being satisfied that it de-
co-dly wrong alow these iiems to remain in the bill
they were promptly ara r'ghteou-ly stricken out Mr.
Cooley then moved out secton which pro-
vdes for paying the members Of the Legislature three
The time for dinner then arrived Senator's retired
with this motion under consideration.
The Supply bill ass ray her saoerceded by
the Niagara ship Canal bill through the exertions Of
Mr.. Upham. The question upon the third reading
of the bill and tits well known that it win receive
the const tute nal majority Whenever vote be OBJ
tanned M Bsbcock and Nj Conger opposed its passage
the former, with his usual force aud ability. He offered
several amendments, which promptly voted down.
which possessed mucn u dai, In soeec.
some hesitapcy In voting for the Ship Canal bill. No
vote taken at O'Clock but there doubt Of
its fAal passage.
Some fifty members Of tEe House in attendance At
eleven O'Clock All appeared in excellent humor. The
Speaker called to order at ba past lsven and after en-
tertaiDng few motions without objection, Mr. VIM Tay-
Tor succeeded in getting his hsosd Accident bill before
the Commit OF the Whole Several sections de-
bated and passed upon aud at the usual time q recess
taken At four ociocs larger number aopea, ed
and there rather disposition to dispense with fur
thor business. count made, when quorum was
found wanting. No member feeling indignant eaoush to
move call Of the House it very cordially agreed to
adjourn until to morrow, by which time 1t fer
vesty boFed quorum would appear from the Hippo.
drome and Crystal Palace.