The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-01
VOL. Xxx.


Latest frem the state Capital.
THE CONTESTED sRars AND TIE ILxcrIoN FOR
UNITED STATES SENATOR THE MrLIrIA-wHAr A
SENATOR SHOULD BE-REJoIcNGs OF THE KNOW
NoTHlHGs, ETC.
ALBANY Jan. 81, 1856
During the month past which the Legislature has been
in session. day in the House of Assembly has been
Of such general interest to-day. Although not
single bill has been passed. debated in commit
tee neither resolution of any importance adopted still
the debates upon two propositions only elected the Mt
tentivs consideration Of the members large audi
tory convene for entirely different purpose.
Mr.. Ramsay, Seward whig, of old schohare, Chairman
on Privileges and Elections, submitted report on the
contested seat Of Mr. Ivans, of Kings county, democrat
claimed by David s. Wells. The report is in
favor of the sitting member as not the least particle
OF testimony was adduced TO establish the
calm of his contestant The chairman then sub
mitted another report in the Orange contested
case Mr.. Seden, democrat, holds his seat by q
declared majority Of the of four votes.
The seat il claimed by A. s. Warner, Seward whis. The
majority Of the committee reported resolution to tho
House, declaring that Mr. Warner legally entitled TO
the seat The minority Of the committee entered pro-
test declaring that proper opportunity had not been
given to Mr. Seden to rebut the testimony the other
side. This statement aroused the attention Of the
House, and the friends of the sitting member wished
TO refer the matter back to the committee for fur her
investigation and among these was Mr. A. g. Williams,
1t was evident from all that could be gathered from
the debate, that Mr. Stewards friends desired to
next would be cast for that gentleman United States
Senator There being now only four days before the
is the choice Of the Legislature. The State report
made this morning, with resolution attached foist
peradventure his chance more doubtful and des
perae than his friends have been willing conceoe 1t
aD
candidate could walk through the House of Assembly
with seventy three votes in his pocket Had the
been taken this morning upon the resoutson for admit
ting Mr. Warner the democrats and independent wings
would have been defeated. Knowing this, it
cluded to let the tier lie for further considers
ton. The important question arises viii the
House permit democrat to BE- ousted in order that his
seat be occupied by wing devoted to the Interests
of Mr.. SewardY is the wooey wing strength sufficient
to accomplish it before Tuesday nextG Who knowss
Resolved, That the Command err in. Chief be requested
to direct the General to take such
may be necessary to enforce in the first militia
tcle one, Of title four Of the militia laws Of this
State passed April 7, 1854; and in doing to
compsh uniformity of dress in the several regiments
far be done without changing the dress Of any
Mr.. O'Keefe, who probably thought there was some
under the meal made objections and the resolution
lies day under the rule
1t is understood the only object of the above is
to place infantry companies together in brgaces,
also artillery troops &C., there impraccabiity
Of drilling and ;manGuvring the regiments and bril-
gades with any certainty Of Improvement in d,cipue
they constituted II is said that the
ments ntroc uced to the First Division militia law
accord with the sentiments Of OF the general o
GERS. If there is any improvement upon the law as II
stands it is quite certain that the Legislature will
regard mere personal considerations, let objections
come from whatever quarter they may.
morning The election in the twenty min Senate dts
,rict yesterday INSPIRED him with confidence and
bolcened him with courage Mr.. Petty called for the
consideration OF his resolution, offered few days
since defining tt character and qua6 cations Of Uni
ted States Senator He spoke strictly to the question
tor should be friend to the public Schools without
any sectarian bearing-that he should be national
have been directed towards the dissolution Of this Union
that he should be who believes in no "higher
law in legislation than that Of the American constitu
DR.. Hull moved to amend, at the end Of the resolu-
ton, by adding the words and friend to human free
DOM"
Mr.. Leigh took tie floor and commenced a speech,
which had evidently been previously prepared He cha
ing one of lofty eminence. man should be selected
who ia not partisan, because before years more
people other than those which are now considered as
berg orthodox He took a lofty flight, and mingled
among the cesers and mad Anthony's Of early days.
times. Mr.. L. was mounted upon his charger under
Whip and spur, and as he was about furnishing his
thoughts for grand display of oratorca flourish
gentleman rose and moved to extend tee time of the
session ten minutes. Cries OF Ego on" Ego on,''
in either extend the time or cut of the
speaker Mr.. OKeefe seeing that the Of seaus
tnen up could not possibly De WORKED OIL within
reasonable time, objected TO extending the session.
1t time for dinner. Besides be held in
his hand resolution relative to petition from seven
hundred colored Long Island, praying for the
privilege OF voting at elections. This whole subject has
been referred to him by his committee. This matter
which requires wide and extensive search ameng the
papers, laws and documents and he hoped that the
sion OF the House would not be ed an after
session ordered the time OF members was peces
saTy in their various committees.
One member offered proposition, another some
thing else, third motion still different when the hour
Of 40 having arrived the Speaker adjourned the House
until TO morrow morning, at 10 o'clock
lgUpon the floor of the House this morning Mr. De-
hvan the temperance president Daniel Ullman and
vral other gentlemen OF public 'oriety
The success Of Sam" in the election yesterday is the
universal topic Of interest among members and lobby
drones The Know Nothings taking courage They
are holding their heads and talk OF sscre wing
UP their courage" for field fight Tuesday. Tbsre
is mere possibility that the Rev. and Hon. Mr. Good
win will be permitted TO take the vacant Twenty ninth
seat in the senate Tuesday morning. The chances
however. are against him. the power Of keeping him
out Is in7hs hands of Mrfseward's friends Dare they
take the responsibility
The wings hold caucus to evening TO select
their Senatorial candidate win this Know Noshings go
INF
The democrats have not concluded whether TO hold
caucus scatter their votes. Many think the barn
burners will 10 n hel