New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-03-06
ASSEMBLY.
A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.

A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Mr. l.. b. JOHNSON rose, saying: | rise to a
question of privilege. few days since made al
excursion into the Western part of this State While
waiting for train of that happened TO be showed
under at the time, took up The n Y. TRIBUNE, and
fouDd that in the classification Of the votes upon the
Probibitory Law, that paper had l.. ID. johnson, of
Allerany, put down Wig. Now, Sir, regard The
TRIBUNE in many respects, as very valuable paper.
II las faults. Upon many subjects II is cratic sb-
sure and visionary; but fearless defender OF hui
man rights ard a constant advocate of progress and
reform it has few if any equals Its Editor said TO
be n benevolent man-a man who almost uniformly
lears to the ride Of mercy. am. IN charity, COM
PEELED believe that this statement was the result of
accident rather than any III will or malice. am not
conscious Of having done anything to offend the
Editor of this paper. have not even the honor OF
Dersoual with that distinguished gentle
man What possible motive, therefore, could he have
for doing 70 obscure an individual as myself 30 great
an Injustice There are several reasons Sir, why
am lot willing this statement should pass unoon'
fraSicted THr N. Y. TRIBUNE has very large
circulation 1t finds its way into almost every part Of
the civilized world. Now, suppose some friend OF
mine in the East or West whose good opinion am
DESTROYS to maintain, should take up TINS paper and
read, al. B. johnson, Alegeny-Whg, what would
he think of such apostacyl Again; there are many
persons-very good persons, to be sure.out wilma,
/ fear little too oreduous, who put the greatest
faith in THE TRIBUNE. In fact, 1t Is their creed OF
faith and practice-its statements are to them con-
frmaton strong proof of Holy Writ lfone OF
these persons should fail upon this statement although
he might have known me for a dozen years to be as
far Icm Wing the other side of the globe is from
this Assembly Chamber still, the thing would be 10
him fact fixed and unalterable. This paper Is
Wing paper. 1t is true that IT occasionally srnehes
of 10 take on freight in the shape OF some new ism or
available hobby but believe generally gets BACK
all right Just before election, and Is on the wnoe,
considered Wing organ and the exponent OF wing
doctrines Besides being Wing journal, IL is tne
af n blr
in their nature. For instance at one time we
fnd that the leaders OF thus paper rebound 10
the honor and glory of the Womens Rights meve-
ment; at another time this same sheet says ha'-
LInjab and amen over the developments of the
spiritual mediums. Now, cir, II this statement is al
low ed 10 pass, what evidence have 1 that 81 some
future time by reference to the columns OF HE n:
y. TRIBUNE shall not find that l.. IL. johnson, OF
Allegapy ia lecturing upon Womens Rights or that
am calling up whole legioDs OF spirits from the
neither world and revealing all sorts OF PostsHaoas
secrets for the edihcation of the curious at twenty
Eve cents per bead. We have been informed by
members upon this floor that the Bible is very ex-
celent book. believe that all will yield cordial
and reverent assent TO this sentiment In tins DOCK
fhs stricken sons Of sorrow may always find some
word of hope and consolation We have also learned
from members of this House that the next best book
for family use, is Shskspere From the numerous
Quotations with which we have been recently favored
by Members we might infer that. IN the writings OF
this great poet the troubled mind might always hnd
come sweet oblivious antidoie In Imitation OF the
worthy gentlemen who have drawn so largely upon
this source, will conclude by quotation with
which all are familiar
" He that steals my purse &C
Mr.. OKEEFE thought the error very natural
One. gentleman who goes for the Maine Law, and
votcs Tor Vim. III. Seward because of his Anti Slav-
eryism' should be called Wig, and nothing else
r. o., BILLS PASSED.
10 eslael.h fire limits, and for the more efee;uAi
Pf,Nenuon OF hres in the City OF Brooklyn.
IN RELATION 70 the opening of certain streets in
Mr. RHODES moved to lay aside this BILL
mi LLiuh moved to refer the bill back 10 the Ju-
oieisry Committee, with instructions IN amend the
trst section He had learned thai na,tias intsresed
bad appeared here this morning HAVING ntics3 tSst
the bill had been, by unanimous con.snt ordsrsd -
third reading. They had not noticed Tia, hs-s "
such bill here before. He understood ,ha- %
important law questions involved and ths 80
were anxious TO be heard before the Judiciary Com9
mittee. N0Hi'
MIR. RHODES said the Committee had examined
the bill fully and he presented communication from
the Mayor, which stated that gentleman In BROOKLYN
had been unjusly dealt with in regard to opening cer
tsn streets. Mr.. X. had no interest in the matter
but he waated 10 see justice DONE lie did not want
60 see the bill killed as proposed.
The motion to refer to the judiciary Committee,
prevailed.
To amend the charter of the SiIpenny Savings
Bank in the City Of New-York.
Recess 10 u. M.