The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-24
Affairs I'm Albany

Ama1xB In AID0nyt
THE CANAL BILLS THE sENATE-THE TMprAcH
MENT CASES IN THE AssEMBLY-ANoTHER DAY OF
EXCITEMENT,
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE THE NEW YORK HERALD
ALBANY, June %, 1853.
The morning session OF the senate-thermometer at
So-was mostly spent in discussing bills for
moneys for the payment OF interest the canal
certificates spproprsng funds to the work on the
raj canals and another appropriang money towards the
payment Of canal debts. The discussion took quite an
extended range involving the canal policy Of the State
without eIcitng any interesting features 1t was
the old thing revamped respoken and which long since
has become threadbare But as there was nothing be-
fore the Senate worthy Of interest it was perhaps as pro-
tabie to the people that the time was disposed Of in this
manner rs any other.
There is no limit to the favor with which the people,
railroad and steamboat companies regard the present
very able and distinguished legislature In addition to
the two invitations to excursions nov accepted and not
disposed ofthe Erie Railroad side Of the State
and the Canal excursion the other-bch bodies were
favored with another invitation presented this morning.
as follows
the Hon the Senate and Assembly the
ns n in behalf Of the Of the
pass Of their
legislative New York and
Erie Railroad. ,srs VERY respectfully yoqr; $G wrou
Some Of the member are apxiousy awaiting an invita-
ton TO Saratoga over the northern road The drec
tors have considerable difficulty present with regard to
running too near powder MILL the proprietor thinks
and the quickest and surest way of seog that
at rest is to extend invitation to the world renowned
watering place, and if possible previous to taking tn
final question in the House the Maine Liquor BILL
ens sens from the Cant an to sara
speedily organized2
Tho wings becoming alarmed lest the progressive
banding properly the and half million borrowed
under the unconstitutional law Of 1851. That Law did
fund towards the df prior debts pre- existing
contracts Bat before single contract had beeR made
under the law the wings borrowed that large amount.
Now Mr.. Williams, whig leader Of the Senate wants to
know what has become OF that fund and demo.
cratic Canal Board have had charge Of it for twelve
month he wishes them to report the present condition
Of the money-the Of interest accumula ed-the
amount received paid, where. and for what purpose
amount now on hand-in what banks-the rate of in
teres and how often such interest is made payable
Mr w. H skflful banker, and wants to know how those
funds are managed in democratic hands. He ahould be
furnished at once with the information.
Action in the House commenced early and continued
until the recess very lively interesting and occasionally
highly exciting all growing out of the Mathec prosecu
ton The frat question was upon resolution offered by
Mr. Hastings whg of Monroe, instructng the Impeach
ment Committee to report on Friday, to morrow, upon
the probability OF sending Chat6ed Wright Church
up 10 the High Court, in the omnibus with Mather
While MI Shaw was speaking sentence dropped which
manded that plain statement should be made as he
did not desire mere insnuations
Mr. Shaw then remarked that he had intended to
Of this investigation between himself and the gentleman
from Herknner, (Mr Loopis.) But as he was called
upon. he did not feel himself liberty to remain silent
He stated that from the beginning Of the session he had
been importuned from time to time by Mr. Loomis and
investigation into the official conduct of the State officers
he resisted for number Of days. perhaps weeks and at
length he consented, when MI Loomis Hacod in his
adopted It doDe kr thought, for the purpose
of investigation and ii need be of cepsurng reprmand
ing any officials found derelct duty; but he had not
the least idea OF imDeaclment. aaid ha do
ceived in taking the initiaory step which had caused all
this trouble and turmoil and he was heartily sorry that
he had ever been duped into it.
Mr. Loomis replied in speech Of considerable length,
and ustded himself in asking Mr. Shaw to present the
vereraton in which MIR. Shaw held, would warrant
its passage.
The 1esolution offered by Mr.. Hastings was inaly
adopted. when Mr. Noble Of New York, offered another,
asking for the appointment of committee to inform the
President Of the Senate, legally that resolution de-
clarDg John G. Mather WAS impeached By tbs House.
This called out protracted DEBATE The riepds
indictment declared the resolution roper one while
Mahers friends insisted that the House should adopt ar
tcles and specifications of impeachment and present
them to the President Of the Senate The Revised Sta
tutes declare
the President of the who shall hereupon the
tho
son ana to the charge exhibited
eopy OF the impeachment and reasonable time answer
The person sed is entitled the the mpeach
inert to he allowed counsel, as in civil actions
shall appoint til time and place for the trial thereof
else of his Office until his acquittal.
The above and other provisions of the statute having
been referred 10 and read Mr. Mobiles resolution was laid
the table by Common CONSENT and there it Will an
II seemed 10 be generally conceded that specific
should be adopted by the House. for the
President Of the Senate, resolution appointing
mittee 10 draw up the charges unanimously adopted
Of which Mr.. Champlin is Chairman.
Previous to the Dal OF this exciting affair."
Mr. Burroughs charged that two gentle from
New York, (Messrs Shaw and d. b Tayor.) had in the
Of their REMARKS highly iDsulted every member
upon the floor who yesterday voted for the resolution of
i'm, tashmens. 1.-THE gentleman hsright, (Mr Shawl
with TO withdraw the Objectionable words then Mr.. B.
had nothing further to say upon that point; but
Mr.. Shaw interposiDg, inquired what words au-
deG to
Mr. Burroughs-You stated in your remark this morn.
ing that there had been resolution of impsa
bate.''
Mr. shaw-And repeat It now.
Mr.. Burrougs at this prompt reply bee peculiarly
severe upon the venerable gentleman, and considered
himself, and every other member who voted for the
resolution yesterday personally insued He intimated
demand action Of the House upon it. He dscsip,ed all
personal hate in the discharge of any of his legislative
duties
Mr. Shaw made reply, and the whole subject de-
ferJed until to morrow
There much intee evnced in relation to the action
Of the committee report whether other
should be placed their defence before the
count Of Impeachment.
The day final adjournment Ia farther Off than 1t
two weeks since The members appear anxious return
to their home; but predict when that
time will ccDepIobaby not for two three weeks The
rural gentlemen enjoying the cool shades Of the Ca
tol park with an excellent relish. w.