The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-09

THE u. s.. sENAToRsH IP--PRoP0sED AMENDMENT OF
THE STATE CoNsTTUTIoN-LAw BooEs--TEMPE'
RANCE DEBATE, ETC., ETC.
Albany, Jan 8, 1855.
Though both houses adjourned from Friday 10
Monday, still a quorum in both in attendance at
IL O'Clock to-day. This is improvement upon the
eoings of last year, then quorum was scarcely ever
present. especially when adournments day or two
extended 10 Monday. In the Senate considerable bust
ness was laid out OF an unnteresting nature and the
best Of fellowship prevailed all around the circle
Nothing yet been introduced in this highly solemn
and body which is calculated to draw out much
discussion except Mr.. Punam's ecclesiastical bill
When that up for discussion and vote the true
Know Nothing strength in the Senate will become de-
veloped 1t is hoped Mr.. Putnam will get it in com
mttee and bring it to vote previous to the day when
the u S. Senatorial question is taken up. THIS is all
important 1t will be indispensable, throwing light
upon the standard the mysterious Order in that body
Mr.. Odell In the House. appears determined that the
newly elected senator from toe Twentynnth district
shall be in his seat before the Seward question Is taken
up Having driven his Exceency to the ultimatum Of
calling special election Mr. O. seems fearful that by
the slow operation of the law an advantage may be
ir. Mallory eourse) election. Hence to day he gave
notice that he should introduce bill providing for
speedy canvasspg the votes than the general cleo
ton Ia " provides for.
Mr. Leigh brought bill expedting the canvassins
votes in the city Of New York. The shameful abuse
which has been practised by the New York aldermen
for series Of years. in purposey delaying the Canvass
in order to draw per pay has justly aroused the
Indignation not only OF the citizens Of the city but also
correct, though some OF is details may require mo
dihcation.
The Hon Mr.. Rhodes, member from Kings county, laid
the table proposition to amend the constitution Of
the State altering the qualifications Of voters by de-
twenty years. who shall have been born citizens of
the United States who shall have been residents Of
the United States for the full term Of twenty one years
shall be entitled The constitution declares that
every male citizen of the age Of twenty years. who
shall have been citizen for ten days. NC This
position amend the constitution strikes the
rallied voters 1t will call out much discussion and
elicit great warmth in the House. Then shall know
the speaking qualifications Of the Know Nothngs. Mr.
Rhodes will that his proposition does not 60 to
committee who will smother 1t for the session. Such
things have their precedent. Watch warily.
study the law books. Mr. Stuyvesant wanted all the
members furnished with each copy Of the Revised
the last legislature, and some other gentleman wished
to enlighen every committee OF the House by placing
those law volumes in their hands. Neither of these
quests have been granted, and the members Of the
House not lawyers think there is necessity for them
gentleman desiring any law point easily step
Mr.. Mclaughlin intends to introduce bill increasing
the capital of the New York Fire Department fifty
thousand dollars Persons interested will please
There was a little sprinklng Of temperance debate
upon motion of Mr.. Leigh to give the of the As
evening Of the 18th inst. Mr.. O'Keefs opposed
TO opening the Assembly chamber to any society,
or any association BY permitting strangers in our seats
papers would become dsarranged and disturbed It
might produce some impression upon the minds Of mem
hers WHO will be called upon to vote the prohibitory
law; still he would listen to the speeches that
sion. Mr. 0Keefe avowed himself a temperance man,
having abstained from the Of alcoholic drinks five
ginger nor and cold Eater lie concluded by hoping the
privilege would not be granted.
Mr. Leigh said il members afraid Of losing papers,
they could easily be locked up IN their own desks
Mr.. Rhodes moved to smeni by adding that the tenn
perance society might have the use OF the chamber i'm
medatey after the vote al have been taken upon the
Maine Liquor bill.
Mr.. 0'Keefe, with a view OF testing the question:
moved to lay the subject the table Lost-29 to 49,
The resolution allowing the Of the chamber TO the
temperance society, then adopted-75 TO Is.