The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-27

Mr. Lozier rose to point of order The Sergeant at
Arms is not equipped with sword and cooked hat.
Several members then obtained leave of absence
ing from one TO fifteen minutes.
Confusion disorder prevailed to bic extent
and the Speaker allowed latitude by indul0ng in
talk and conversation than the doors open and in
view Of spectators
A complaint made that member had a seear In
his mouth. The officer brought Mr. Obadiah Stephens
member from Centre Canesteo Steuben county, before
the bar when appeared that his segar was not on
and he was honoraby discharged il to be no
contempt OF the House, the Principe emitted neither
fame nor smoke.
The Honorable William s. Preston a member from
Patchogue, Suffolk county, brought by the officer
call Of the House inquired the Speaker His reply was
that he had been absent just thirty minutes in visiting
him to his seat.
The same excuse offered by Mr.. Eli Beers Of Tomp
kns who also directed to take his seat
Mr. Sterling here obtained a hearing and denied that
the temperance men had abandoned the business Of le
gsation as had been stated by the gentleman from Liv
ngston Mr. Lozier) 1t is unfair to accuse them Of cav-
right
Mr.. Joy-I wish to state that am present and though
the temperance bill has been passed. still had other
important matters hand which he desired to have dis
posed Of before the adjournment.
Mr. Lozer moved that the further call of the House be
dispensed with
Mr.. Peters hoped that if the call was suspended the
contempt with which absentees charged would not be
withdrawn.
Mr. Collins moved to adjourn Declared out of order
The Chair decided that resolution could be entertained
making call Of the House. for Monday morning.
Mr. Sterling here asked for leave Of absence for min
ute and a half Promptly granted
Mr.. Peters inquired whether members who absent
without leave can draw their per dems
The Speaker was not then prepared to reply to the in
terrogatory
member made motion that no member be permitted
to leave the chamber unless accompanied by officer
Mr. Collins moved that the call be suspended Lost.
The Honorable Edwin A. Ware, member from New
York was brought before the bar and interogated by
the Speaker His reply was that he had just arisen from
sick bed when he was very politely requested BY the
officer to appear in the chamber Excused
Mr. teohn called for the question his resolution
suspendng the call and declaring the absentees in con-
tempt.
tions were made by Mr.. Stephens
Mr. r. j. Baldwin wanted officers to be sent after the
absentees they could easily be found the railroads
Mr. Edwards had important business in Troy, and de-
sired leave of absence. Granted
Mr.. Willis moved that the Sergeant-at- furnish
members with refreshments.
The Speaker remarked that q similar occasion
freshmcnts furnished but there much difficulty
in ascertaning who was responsible.
Mr.. Mcguire asked the privilege Of retiring few
ments Not granted.
After considerable discussion not in strict parliament
tary order the matter finally decided by suspendng
the CALL with understanding that it be resumed on
Monday morning. when the of the absentees will
be heard.
Although nearly the entire session spent upon the
CALL the loss of the time will result in decided gain be-
fore the close Of the session There were nearly fifty
House. and it due to the character Of that body and
to the interest of the public business, that call should
be made in order that members might be stim alated to
more attention during the remainder of the session.
There have been several calls of the House made during
the last few years. most of which have resulted in mere
farces and during the time the doors closed
der regularity observed but this occasion the
Speaker preserved the strctes order and the moment
cical display he promptly put it down. reply to the
hundreds Of questions to the regularity OF the pro-
ceedngs, he ready without hesitation, and exped
tious without the least degree Of petuance
FEES OF COUNSEL TO THE CORP0RATIoN-THE LONG
FIGHT ENDED.
ALBANY, March %, 1854.
In the early part of the session petition present
ed to the Senate praying that all the fees and costs OF
the Counsel to the Corporation opening of streets
and parks should be abolished and was referred
to the Committee the Judiciary, last week. There
was a meeting before the committee TO discuss the sub
ject and Burts Skidmore, Isaac Adriauce, Senator
Whitney and Martin Zabrske appeared for the petition
After fun hearing the committee informed them that
they unanimous in the opinion that the fees of OIL
should neither be increased or diminished during
The tenn of ofce and that it would be particularly
just 10 reduce The fees Of officer during his term from
what thy when he accepted the Office, especially
when the term in this case was so limited; and that
they should accordingly report unanimously to the
Senate the prayer OF the petition, and that doubt
less their report would be confirmed BY the Senate
Mr. Dillon the present counsel, then addressed the
committee ana stated IN hccePt
ed the Office he had idea of the amount received by
his predecessor that he had desire at time to
ceive any such amount, any compensation beyond
fair remuneration for his services and for the sacrifices
he had necessarily made in accepting public ofce-that
as regards the public parks which he considered public
blessings it was his ambition to coDsummate those mea
during his term that the legal costs taxable to
him in these proceedings would be very large but as
was well to his immediate friends he never in
tended to take them but to present them to the commits
soners his official and personal contribution to the
improvement and establishment of the park that he
had objection therefore, that should be declared
by law that no costs fees should be received by him
in these proceedings He also stated regards the bill
proposed by the petitioners, it bill of spoliaton
and injustice not called for by his fellow citizens unjust
to him his and would prove injurious to the
city, and he had accordingly felt bound to oppose it, that
if the petitioners had consulted him upon the subject OF
their petition would Immediately have consented to the
introduction of any bill which would have been fair to
them and Just himself that the committee having de-
terned report against the petition he was now free
10 offer to submit to the committee bill he had drawn,
would be entirely satisfied with any bill they should
draw giving him such compensation as they should con-
slider just.
The next morning the committee unanimously accepted
the bill drawn by Mr. Dillon which continues the costs
and for this year gives salary OF six thousand hve
hundred dollars for next year and aboshes all fees and
costs for the parks Yesterday Senator William Cark,
the Chairman reported the bill to the Senate and stated
that, in the opinion of the committee Mr.. Dillon had
acted in magnanimous and liberal spirit and that the
bill met with the approval of the entire New York deega
tion. 1t unanimously ordered to third reading ana
will doubtless become law Thus the question that has
been the occasion of much dispute for the last twenty
five years, will now be settled.
Non-ArrivaI OF the Africa.