The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-08

Our Albany Correspondence.
ALBANY, Feb. 8, 1855.
s1, SEEMS in the State Capitat-TAs Sensl ial
Ehct;sn-Rneso Nothixgism, &C., &c>
INA excitement created with referee. "a IA tha
matted states Senator increases WIN ever, bour.
NJ vbols week has been consuraed oa thu mb;ect.
The peopIe psrtake Of the feelings q msmbars ana
0oek In countless numbers TO u.e Assembly cham.
her. The scene To- day was more animsting, stirring
ptinulating, than any precs ding day. The debate on
Mr.. Pstty's resolution ocmmenced at ten O'Clock, BY
Mr.. Rckerson, which. was cut on yesterday by the
adjournment. Tbs gentleman entered ON . ds6ui
tion Of the KnoT Nothing oath, and denied that any
mans conscience was interfered with; because he
understood that the sction Of the members Of the
order was consistent with the true principles Of
Aner!canism, though he conceded the right OF
sveyy man to judge for himself what those principles
eEnsisted in. He did not understand that the
purpose Of that secret organization vas
me opposition to Seward, nor did he thtnk
he order was instituted for political purposes.
The Joining Of the order, he understood, left every
man o wooly head or o silver gray, Q hard shell,
o soft shel or anything else, just as he was previous
10 becoming Q member.
A member asked Mr.. Rickerson whether he be-
spgsd TO this secret order? Does he now2
he replied that he did belong to il, but had with
drawn.
Rather soy expelled" by Q voice.
Here arose q chorus Of Kisses, loud and long. The
Speaker interposed. and remarked that he hoped
those demonstrations did not come from any Of the
members Of the H,uss but If they came from
siher the lobby or gallery, and were repeated, he
should summarily expel the persons so insulting the
House. Silence reigned.
M. +. stated that he had been urged to vote
against MI. Seward, and II was demanded of him,
iSe proof Of which he had in his pocket.
"Give US the proof" said q member.
Show your docunent-0ut with it" said an0-
theT brs the gentleman did not attempt to draw
lbe alleged evidence, which he sail was In his
pocket. He did not exhibit his authority no as to
permit the House to know whether he had belonged
10 the Simon Pures or the bogus Seward councils.
About this time, Mr.. Leigh rose TO q question Of
privilege. He had received messages which inter-
kred with his independence as O member Of the
Houfe, IN which he felt msulsed, and thought the
House would also. Letters we're addressed to him,
ssnstor, which he wished to lay before the House.
he commenced reading, but was soon called to order.
The House decided .hat he might proceed. Mr..
Leigh then read ss follows:-
HANCOCK CHAPTER, No. IA, O. U. Al
Tuesday evening, Jan. SO, 1855.
SR-We herewith transmit to you the following reso-
luton, passed unanimously this evening by Hancock
Resolved, That the Hancock Chapter, through it's Of
heeIs, request the Hon. c. c. Leigh TO use his influence
and vote against the reelection OF Vim. II. Seward as
pnited States Senator, we, as Americans, denouncing his
political course. And we regret to find that the Hon.
D @ Leigh has not the manliness and sufficient principls
70 act against The said VIM. Fl. Seward without receiy-
ng petitions from his brother Americans.
Which is respectfully submitted.
JOIN jon; ) ), i IYNch T. G &c {.
Gho. A. WH1TEIENER, Sachem.
This is not all, said Mr.. Leigh. He had more OF
Rte same sort, and continued reading:-
NEW York, Jan. 10, 1855.
Dear srR-At a regular meeting OF the Jasper Chapter
10. $50 U. A., held on Monday evening, 18th inst, the
undersigned were appointed a committee o three to
draft q preamble and resolutions to you expressive of
tseir feelings on the election Of a United States Senator
Herewith, we beg to enclose the said preamble and resO.
fut,ons, and solicit from yon an early reply.
Fraternany and truly yours,
! ! 5 ): H ! $zz Ill.,, ~e'""'''''.
10 Eon. G. G. LnGn, Albany, N. Y.
Whereas, the present Legislature, in session at Al
sx ysars; and whereas, the course of William q. Sew.
ard has been a~nti-American, and opposed TO the objects
Of our organization "a and whereas, the defeat Of VIM: H.
Remanism and fanaticism; therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Chapter does urge Brother c. G.
senate.
Resolved, That Brother Van ArsdaIe be appointed a
semnittes Of one to proceed to Albany, and deliver this
preamble, &c, 70 Brother 9. G. Leigh in person.
{ sE /; a i: #asStnl, COMMITTEE.
M; Speaker, said Mr.. Leigh, I have still another,
81 foiloSs:-
NEw YORK, Feb. 2, 1855.
DEAR SIR-At q regular meeting of Coiu ubia Chapter,
No. Z, Q. y. A., held Thursday evening, LIST instant, the
undersigned were appointed q committee OF tn rec to
draft . preamble and resolution to you, expressive Of
their feelings on the election OF a United States senator.
Herewith we beg to enclose said preamble aud resolu-
tens, and folici. from you an early reply. Fraternally
~' "u'! 'S''' HENRY Jay.
3 Ri II s1'I Il STEVENS, Committee
wA J. DEyINE, sachem, pro. tenn.
HENRY DURAND, c. OF the G..
10 Hon. c. C. LEIGH, Albany, N. Y.
Whereas, the present Legisture in session at Albany
win eecta United States senator for the coming six years;
~snti-AmeIican, and opposed to the objects Of our organ
ration; and whereas the defeat OF VIM. III Seward will
be q triumph to the American party over Romanism and
Resolved, That this chapter does urge Brother G. c.
Leigh TO use his influence and vote against the re-elec-
tisn ef VIZ. II. Seward TO the United states senate.
i ssi i; sF,i!s stEvsss {ss""''''''
Mr.. Lamport thought there wss nothing disre-
sPectful either to the gentleman himself (Mg. Leigh)
q b the House. They merely requested him to
yoee o. they desired upon q certain question, and
upon that he submitted q point of order.
The Speaker immediately decided there was NO
Mr.. Rhodes wanted TO know whether those docu-
Hents were atte&ted.
"Yss," replied Mr.. Leigh, "they bear on their
bee the name Of Hancock, and the impress Of the
American eagle"
Mr.. Petty thought neither III. Lsigh nor the
Hoaee bad been insulted. Il was only q request By
ais constituent e that he should perform o certain
cot. How frequently does this Legislature pretend
10 instruct Senators and members Of Congress Ia
vote thus and go on particular subjects?
M ~ pax.lta that ~ 1tl mot oarnn hcHa a