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

for the relief OF the mfr and disabled cergyme of the
Episcopal church. Adjourned.
Assembly.
ALBANY Feb. 1, 1855.
REPORTS.
The annual reports the Boomingdae AID Rome Saw
lngs Banks, vera received.
DEBATE on THE SENATORIAL QUESTION.
This being general order day Mr. WAGER asked consent
that TIE resolution Of Mr. Petty relative TO the United
States Senatorshp up yesterday be aken up order
that Mr. Leigh might complete his remarks. Granted.
Mr.. LEIGH concluded lis speech commenced yesterday
Mr. PETTY moved thai the further consideration of this
resolution be made the special order foe
ing, Immediately after the reading Of the Journal
Mr.. HEADLEY moved that the House proceed with the
discussion now. Carried.
The question before the House was the eminent
moved by Mr.. Hull when the resolution up yester
freedom SO that 1t should read that the Legislature
should vote for rho is true TO tne OF human
freedom the interests of tie public the State &c.
Mr. HEADLFy had thought this resolution o. a general
nature which would pass by unanimous consent. He
ould see and acbno ~edae tae good qualities Of
o,e. Bat he was strongly interested against who
were mere political t-ickstersmen who used morality
for base purposes, and cheat by commandment.
s ha been s roo not y
as this, 80 that he m ght speak upon it He had
replied But his return he found the resolution
ostens.by by enemy of Mr. Seward, but its true
source was friend Of Mr.. Seward He (Mr. HI hated
huch Ircktry lie had heard that there to be bar
gain anc sale between tempe and Seward men,
but ne would have nothing to do with IT, Mr.. II. re-
ferred to the position Of Governor Seward the school
question, and held that his recommendation
ried opt we would have Catholic schools Presbyterian
schc OILS Methodist schools &C.. but n, common schools
Mr. hnon asked II the gentleman would give way.
Mr.. LEIGH rise to point of order.
Dir WAGER insist that the point of order shall be
written down
Mr.. LlIGH-I can write Il
Mr.. FERDoS-WI rite il, then
Mr. LEIGH, rising TO state his poi1. Of order,
The CHAIR (ir Blatchfore) The gentleman must re.
auce bis point Of order 20 writing.
Mr. InoH-I take exceptions to the ruling Of the Chair,
and ill STATE my reasons
Mr. PETTY-1he gentleman must reduce Els poi1t Of
order 10 writing
Mr.. LEoH-I rise to question Of privilege
The CHAIR-The gentleman will state his question of
privilege
Mr. Linen then proceeded say that he had called on
the gentleman from Genesce, (Mr Stevens,) and had
asked BIN TO offer resolution thar ne might define his
position.
(ssveral members here ami inquired If This
question OF privilege)
Mr. LEIGH have done.
MT SHINES thea explained tbat the gentleman bad
applied to him in the manner STATED and he had FELL
into the tap-a trap OF the grossest pet hdv He hal
taken tie resolution to the gentleman from New York
oier ne regretted TO say again that unsuspectnsy
Mr. Prn1y-I am glad this has occurred II only shows
how low some people can stOop to accomplish an end
Mr. HrApIEy th,n proceeded to a conclusion, stating
that he could not vote for Mr.. Seward.
MI u oohssoN askeu Wuy TINS resouuon OIL lnstruc
.ion was offered nstructpg members how TO vote on
this Senatorial question: Were not members instructed
when they were eectedS Mr.. j. then proceeded
view of the course o. Mr.. Seward.
Mr. SrEBruSs In favor OF the resolution and the
amendment both. In casting his vote he should not
cast II fer because he was member Of the whig
party; he should cast IL for the man whom he
seered as representing most nearly his principles and
the first OF these was antslAvery. Mr. s. then pro.
c,edea to argue that this nation anti slavery
ton, commencing vita the struggle for independeuO,
ard going down With every act throughout the HISTORY
cple contrary TO slavery He also argued at length
that the doctrine Of higer law the only doctrine
OF safety to any government whatever II underlai6 all
other law; taAe Il away, and government. sinks int
chaos.
Mr. EsASs entirely dssente. from the views put forth
by the gentleman from Monroe mr. Stebeins) and IL
be TO be regarded the exponent OF the sentiments
OF Mr. Seward, ne Mr. e. could not under any circum
stances, vote for HIM all laws were TO be enacted
under the higher law" rs expounded by the gentle
ment Mr.. +. was wllirg to abide BY the "higher
law, but that law itself eDoned II upon to obey the
powers that be.
Mr. Ilr1ISJopS Chs Speaker held tina. the state Of
New York owed 20 herself and to the OF freedom
20 elect Vim. II. Seward We SHOULD throw OF party
ticsns. Let US forge. that wings democrats
and vote for freedom and humanity II had been saG
there had been bargain and sale
Mr HEApIyy-waat said was that had heard there
was barr ain aud sale
Mr. LrrnKJons-Then, sir, rumor ia liar Nj L.
then proceeded TO that far oaths
ed. oath 20 nit q dishonorabe act binding
and pointed out IN which maa would clearly be
justified In disregardiug such oatbs.
Mr. LaMroRT-Eave you not tal on any otthf
NJ /. vent en- 70 discuss the obligations Of cer'sin