Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-10
NUMBER 75.
From thc New York Herald.

FROM tle new 4 Ork Herald
Albany, Feb. 3, 1855.
The Scenes IN the State 0apiial--7he Senatorial
Eiectio,a--h aoao Nottingisaa de-, DC.
The excitement created with reference TO the
United States Senator increases with every hour
The whole week has been consumed on the sub
ject. The people partake of the feelings of mem
| bers, and flock in countless numbers TO the Assem-
bly, chamber. The scene to-day was more anima-
ting stirring, stimulating, than any preceding day.
The debate on Mr.. Pettys resolution commenced
at 10 o'clock, by Mr.. Rckerson, which was cut
off Yesterday by the adjournment.
| This gentleman entered on definition Of the
| Know-Nothing oath, and denied that any mans
conscience was intcrfered with because he under
stood that the action of the members of the order
was consistent with the true principles OF Amer
canism, though he conceded the right of every man
tojudge for himself what those principles consisted
in He did not understand that the sole purpose
of that secret organization was the opposition to
Seward, nor did he think the order was instituted
for political purposes. The joining of the order,
| ho understood, left every man woolly head ora
silver gray, a hard shell, soft shell or anything
else, just as he was previous to becoming mem
/ Der.
A member asked Mr. Rickerson whether he be-
longed TO this secret order9 Does he now9
He replied that he did belong to it, bnt had
Withdrawn.
Rather say expelled" by a voice.
Here arose chorus Of Kisses, loud and long
! The Speaker interposcd, and remarked that he
hoped these demonstrations did not come from any
of the members of the House but if they came
from either the lobby or gallery and were repeat
ed, he should summarily expe the persons so in
sulting the House.
! Silence reigned.
| Mr.. r.. stated that he had been urged to vote
against Mr.. Seward, and it was demanded. of him,
the proof OF which he had in his pocket.
Give us proof" said member
aShOw your documcnt--out with IL" said
another; but the gentleman did not attempt to
draw the alleged evidence, which he said was in
his pocket. He did not exhibit his authority so
as to permit the House to know whether he be-
longed, to the simon pures, or the bogus Seward
councils.
About this time Mr. Leigh rose to a ouestio,. or
privilege. He had received messages u,f;-. inter
fered with his independents us a member OF the
House, in which he felt insulted and thought the
House would also. Letters were addressed to him
endeavoring to influence his action with regard
to Senator which he wished to lay before the
House. He commenced reading, but was soon
called TO order. The House decided that he might
proceed. Mr. Leigh then read as follows:
HANCOCK CHAPTER, No. IA, 0. U. A.,
Tuesday evening, Jan. 80, 1855.
SIR: We herewith transmit to you the following
resolution, passed unanimously this evening by
Hancock Chapter:
Resolped, That the Hancock Chapter, through
its officers, request the Hon. O. G. Leigh to use
his influence and vote against the reelection of
VIM. H. Seward as United States Senator, we, as
Americans, denouncng his political course. And
we regret to find that the Hon. G. @. Leigh has not
the nanliness and sufficient principle TO act against
the said Vim. II. Seward without receiving petit
tons from his brother Americans.
Which Is respectfully submitted.
GEO. +. JUNE, G. of Z.
JOHN J.LYNcH, Q. G.
Gro A. WHIrEHESER, Sachem.
This Is not all, said Mr.. Leigh. He had more of
the same sort, and continued reading:
New YORK, Jan. 16, 1855.
DEAR Sin: At regular meeting of the Jaspar
Chapter No. 80, 0. U. A., held on Monday even
ing 10Th instant the undersigned were appointed
a committee Of three to draft n preamble and reso
lutions to you expressive of their feelings on the
election of United States Senator. Herewith,
we beg to enclose the said preamble and resolu.
| tions, and solicit your carly reply.
Fraternaly and truly yours,
f. G. WAGNER,
G. B. HAWLEY,
GEO. A. WARDELI,
Committee
To Hon. c. G. LEIGH, Albany, n. Y.
Whereas the present Legislature, in session at
Albany, will elect United States Senator for the
coming six years and whereas the course Of Will
liam II. Seward has been anti-American, and OPP
posed to the objects of our organization; and
whereas the defeat Of VIM. II. Seward will be
triumph Of the American party over Romanism
| and fanaticism therefore, be it.
| Resolved, That this Chapter does urge Brother
c. G. Leigh to use his influence and TO vote against
the reelection Of WIN. II. Seward to the United
| States Senate.
| Resoiped, That Brother Van Arsdale be appoint.
ed committee of one TO proceed to Albany, and
Uplivpr this prpamblp Gp m RrOthpr a. q IpUh
| in person.
f. c. WAGNER,
@. b. HAWLEY,
GEO. A. WARDELL,
| Committee
| Mr.. Speaker, said Mr.. Leigh, have still anoth.
| er, as follows
NEW YoRK, Feb. 9, 1855.
DRAR SIN: At a regular meeting Of Columbia
Chapter No. 4, o. u A., held Thursday evening,
lst instant the undersigned were appointed com
mittee Of three to draft preamble and resolution
TO you expressive Of their feelings on the election
Of United States Senator. Herewith we beg to
enclose said preamble and resolution, and solicit
from you early reply. Fraternally and truly yours,
HENRY JAY,
d. ii. STILES,
ALFRED T. STEVENS,
Committee.
WIN. J. DEvINE,
HENRY DURAND,
G. Of the G.
To- Hon. G. G. LEIGH Albany, n. Y.
Whereas the present Legislature In session at
Albany will elect United States Senator for the
coming six years and whereas the course Of VIM.
II. Seward has been ant-American, and opposed
TO the objects Of our organization and whereas
the defeat of VIM. II. Seward will be triumph to
the American party over Romanism and hnati-
cism; therefore, be IL
Rssolved, That this chapter does urge BrotherC.
G. Leigh to use his influence and vote against the
reelection OF VIM. II. Seward to the United States
Senate.
HENRY JAY,
ALFRED T. STEVENS,
ID. ii. STILES,
Committee.
Mr. Lamport thought there was nothing disre.
spectfu either 10 the gentleman himself Mr. Leigh
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