The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23

Chapman scLnol, East Boston, Uncovered a Hre ia the
cellar Of the bading, kndled rop furnace and with
great presence Of mind privately informed the several
teachers the building. The scholars in the eight
were dismissed, and orderly left the building without
knowing the Soon after and before the two re-
manning rooms cou!d be cleared tue Harm given but
the teachers statmg themselves at the DOORS prevent
etarush and passed all the scholars out safely There
teachers and hundred children in the build
ing Tire IRE eoafued 10 the basement, and extin
guished without serious damage.
Affairs ut the stnse Capital.
TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. oAuCUsINd-aREAr
DIsSENsIoN-As THEY wERE-ADJOURNMENT OF
ALBANY, Jan. 90, 1858.
The night caucusing has recently been mostly confined
to the republicans Of the House. Their hopes OF evenu
ally drawing three Americans to their faith in
electing Speaker and Clerk, completely dssipated
yesterday They assembled In secret caucus last ngnt
for the purpose Of endeavorng settle upon plan
OF organization With Mr.. Van Vakenburgh there was
not the least difficulty. That gentleman, with commen-
dable generosity and spirit Of harmony, offered to
Withdraw his name as candidate for Speaker He
was viking TO concede literally to the democrats,
for the purpose Of organizing and pro-
ceedng the transaction Of the business OF the State and
the people large number satisfied that their candi-
date for Clerk-Mr. Richardson-was something OF
stumbling block the way, proposed to drop him, and
select more unexceponabe person Mr. R. has himself
frequently said that no in the hands of his friends
and stood ready abide by any decision which they
should make but he has not declined, and he has some
score of warm aud hearty friends among the members,
who declare that republican clerk chosen, Richard
son shall be the man. The causus last night was
not at all harmonious continued in ses-
sion until midnight and from the I'M
pleasant by the members as they APP
peared Congress Hall after their adjournment, was
evident that they had experienced very stormy time,
and closed their session without arriving at deh
mite conclusion their action to-day Thus 1t seems
that legislation every thing appertaning thereto
Guilty among the republicans as TO candidate for Clerk
of the House of Assembly. The caucus however, finally
agreed adhere the former action of the republicans
by standing 10 their candidates.
The reverend chaplain made most effective address to
the Throne this morning. To which the members
dent!y highly impressed with the duty OF speedy organ
cation therefore offered resolution that the voting
should be confined to two Candidates. Mr. Law (Am.)
thanked the gentleman for his valuable advice but in
formed him that the American members would exercise
their own discretion. The proposition was promptly re-
jecied thenlaken and resulted as had done
fifty times before in choice Several attempts were
made to select men, but majority on every side OPP
posed IL.
The republicans made another attempt to elect a
Speaker by plurality vote, they had done half dozen
times before which again promptly rejected. Reso-
luton after resolution offered and voted down.
There has been difficulty in settling this vexed
national compromise made in Congress In 1850 1t is
greatly feared that there Cays Websers Casses
or Dickinsons in the present House of Assembly
The Senate adjourned over until Monday