The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-12

Of all matters Of a local or general interest transacted
by the Legislature, during the sixth week OF the present
session -
IN THE SENATE.
MONDAY, Fin. 5-Hen. VIM II. Goodwin, Senator elect
from the twenty ninth district, was admitted by unani-
nous resolution, took the oath Of Office and his sea as
a member Of that body.
a communication was received from the Commissioners
Of Emigration in relation to the arrival Of foreign pau
pers. Published in the HERAip.l
A bill was introduced to prohibit bonds and mortgages
being received a. . basis for banking.
The remainder Of the session was devoted to the dis.
cussion Of the resolution 70 authorize the Governor to
appoint associate counsel In the Lennon case, and upon
TuEsDAY, Feb. o-Petitions Presented For the erection
Of Highland COUNTY. from part Of Orange and Sullivan;
10 amend the charter Of the Williamsburg Ferry Com.
psny; against dividing Ulster county against the use Of
school moneys for sectarian purposes; TO incorporate the
Port Chester Fire Department; TO amend the plank road
law.
Bills Introduoed-In relation to extra judicial oaths;
to perfect and legalss the rights Of suffrage In he state
Of New York TO provide for the better supervision and
regulation Of railroads; TO confirm the title Of John
Hart to certain land In Richmond county; relative 10
taxes on nonresident lands, and TO provide for the sale
The Lennon resolution was taken up and discussed un.
I'll the hour Of twelve O'Clock, when the Senate went
into the nomination Of United States senator. After
bslloting, the result proved that William II. Seward re.
ceived eighteen votes. q majority Of the Senator's, and he
was declared duly nominated on the part Of tins body.
The senate then IN q body proceeded 70 ths Assembly
chamber, TO compare nominations with the House. Upon
returning, the President announced that the nomina-
tons Of the two houses we're found to agree, aud that
Mr.. Seward had been declared duly elected q. s. Senator
from this State, for six years from the fourth Of March
next.
wnxrspAY, Feb. 7.-Petiiions Presentai-For the new
county Of Highland; to increase the salary Of the Irea.
surer OF Kings county; TO amend the plank road law;
for or appropriation TO the Madison University.
Btps Observation-Disclosures the Industrial Schools In
Brooklyn to participate In the school moneys; TO incor.
yorste the Metropolitan Gas Company, OF New York; TO
prevent the distnlation Of grain; to prohibit nilroad
companies from paying dividends out Of their capital;
am TO limit the amount Of their Indebtedness.
TIE Lennon resolution was again taken up and dis.
cussed
The senate went into executive session and confirmed
several not aries public.
HE resolution asking Congress 10 improve the nayiea-
tion Of the Hudson river, was adopted.
The sepsie, In committee, took mp the bill for the pro-
lection Of the harbor Of New Yort, and after discussion,
rose and reported progress. :
Tnrnspar, Frn. S.-Paiscas Prsented-0f WORKING
men 81 New York IN relaton 20 thu saie Of public lands;
for . new county, iron parts Of Orange asd Ulster; from
The eons q Temperance, asking Tor . charter.