The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-25

ALBANY May "a, 1853
Speaker LUDLOW called the members to order at II o.
clock after which prayer offered by Rev. Mr. Parks
The clerk then read the journal Of April 15th and it
approved.
PAGES APPOINTED.
The following pages were appointed Reed, b.
w. jackson, Abram Van Alstyne, Geo. Smith, Charles A.
Harmed Robert Niblock, Chas Smith, Franklin NJ Oak
ley George B. Carter Patrick Davit James Smith, Henry
Hubbard, David Putnam, Geo. W. Schiller, William Now
Ian, Geo. Woodbridge.
RULE SUSPENDED, ETC.
On motion of Mr.. p w. Rose (dem OF st. Lawrence
the rule suspended for the purpose of aordng
opportunity to offer resolutions. Mr. R. then moved to
supply members with the usual newspapers. Adopted.
Mr. R. SMITH, (dem) of N. Y, moved the usual invita-.
ton to ceIgymen to open sessions with prayer Adopted
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
Mr.. W. TAYLOR (whig) Of N. Y, offered resolution
to appoint committee of five to inquire into the expe-
dency Of enacting law for the prevention Of rail
read accidents. Laid ever under the rule.
POSTAGE OF MEMBERS.
Mr. KEARNEY, (dem.) of Albany, moved the payment
out of the contingent fund, of postage of members
Adopted.
PROPOSITION TO EXPEDITE BUSINESS.
Mr. HoIIEY, (whg) of Niagara, moved to devote Wed
Desday, Thursday Friday saturday. to third reading
of bills that member shall speak five minutes;
and that the House take from quarter to 2 and
hold afternoon sessions after Thursday next Laid
SPECIAL oRpER-GENERAI DAY.
Mr. CHAMPLIS, (dem) Of Allegany, moved to lay this
order Of business the table. Carried.
PETITIONS.
BY Mr.. Champlin of the Philipsburgh and Belfast
Plankroad Company, for relief Mr. Patterson for high
way in the village Of Homer Mr. Capp, of Board of
Trade of Buffalo, in favor Of amending constitution to
borrow money to enlarge the canal and also to impose
tolls such railroads compete with the canal Also
for bridge the canal at Genesee street. Buffalo
M, Clifford 2 for Maine Liquor law Mr. Hendes for the
to pi iohbit the sale of intoxicating drinks.
THE cuAMPIAIN CANAL
communication received from the Canal Com
mssioners n relation to that portion of the Champlain
Canal between Cohoes and Waterford.
THE CHARGES AGAINST MR.. MArrIER.
communication was received from Canal Commission
Maher stating that he would send in to the
charges against him, within one week.
Mr. STANFORD Iwhig) Of Yates reported bill complete
for the relief OF Robert A. McFarren. Third reading
Mr. fAysE (whig) Of Monroe, moved forward the bill
for the relief Of Richard Richardson.
JUSTICES or PEACE
Mr. PERSONS shig) of Ontario, brought in a bill en-
lar9ing the powers and duties of justices of the peace
NEW YORK FIRE wARDEHs
Mr. O'KnTE, (dem) Of NY, gave notice Of bill to
increase the salary Of the fire wardens Of New York
The third reading OF bills being announ ced,
ORDER OF BUSINESS, ETC.,
Mr. BURROUGHS, (ind. dem) of Orleans, moved to lay
that order of business the table He did not think
Carried.
Mr. JACKSON, tdem.) of chemung, moved that the
House take recess to 3P. NJ
Mr. ALDEN, (dem.) of N. York, moved an adjournment
to to morrow morning.
Mr. PETERS, (whg) of Genesee, moved to fix the time
of meeting hereafter at II A. M
Mr.. p W. RosE suggested 10 A. NJ.
Mr. PETERS accepted, and 1t was carried.
Mr. ALDKNs motion to adjourn then lost.
Mr. HENDrE, (whg) Of Livingston, moved recess to
4P. NJ Lost.
MOHAWK RIVER BRIDGE
Mr. KEARHEY gave notice of bill to build bridge or
aqueduct across the Mohawk river at Cohoss.
LORRAINE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Mr. OBRKN, (dem) OF Kings, moved that the bill in
relation to the Lorraine Baptist Church be put forward
Carried.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. PETERS moved that the House take recess ut
quarter before 2, and meet at P. NJ, on and after
to-day.
Mr. CIAPp, (whig) Of Erie, moved amendment, that
the House adjourn each day ate M.
Mr. FoRsYrH (dsm) of Albany, moved that the House
hold two daily sessons-from 10 A. NJ To p. NJ, and
from to 6P. M.
Mr.. BgRRouGHs moved to lay the resolution on the
table. Carried.
MT R. SMITH moved an adjournment, and at quarter
to 10 the House adjourned morrow morning at 10
o'clock