The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-09

The Senate met at eleven O'Clock but "a there was not
aquorum present adjourned TIL half past Twelve o'c ek
BY Mr.. SMITH (dem) Relative to aFound,ng uospitsl.
BY Mr. Snow trep) For law to prevent minors ,scev-
ing credit
By MIR. spSotA tdem Six petitions for law iimitisg
the term OF certain oticers Of the city Of Brooklyn.
BY Mr. LovnAND (rep) To end the constitution and
prohibit the sale OF intoxicating beverages.
No bills ef general interest introduced.
The Senate went into Committee of the Whole on local
bills.
Assembly.
ALRANv, Feb. 8, 1858.
large number of petitions for an act protecting the
Hudson ard East River steamers in their location
were presented.
BILLS REPORTED PROM COMMITTEES.
BY Mr. ARMSTRONG (dem. TO restrain the banks in
New York and Brooklyn from acting savings banks
amended to strike out clause authorizing the
banks to receive and pay interest deposits OF 5000 and
upwards.
By Mr. WoIroRD {rep ITO extend the tune for ding
by MIR GRAIN (dem. ITO Incorporate the Hebrew
Young hens Association in New York.
By Mr.. GcNETT {dsm. ITO make the wages Of labor
ing u EN- payable in specie or secured State notes.
b. Nj. AVERY treo)-r the fares and regulate
the freie hit Gu the S.a.s Line Railroad.
New York and Brooklyn
also to lay Cut Is Ozark portion of Brooklyn Heights
also, relative 10 Kipgs county prisons
by Mr. wooDwok1H (dem)-To secure move equal as
seS meBt Of rea estate.
BY Mr. Van vAIKsyBUReH rep.)-To incorporate the
Continental Railroad Company.
Mr. LAW Gam moved to IN AXE the repeal of the Canal
Aucor bill the special oreer for the Esd Of February
Laid over.
TIE bill amending the coratng the companies
formed for the navigation o. lakes and rivers lost
and motion to reconsider the vote laid the table
NILS INTRODUCED
BY Mr. ADAMS Gam )-CompeDg receivers OF
penerd In rrsnce corporations 10 pay the funds
BY Mr. MOORE tdem. J. For liking auction fees at ten
per csLtrn snes uncer 600.
by Mr. II JONES (dem ITO abolish military fines.
by Mr. Cmps fdem. ITO divide the Sixth Judicial
district Of New YIk,
RESOLUTIONS
by Mr. MooRE-For creating committee of investira-
uob '" qoHs an! members OF the Metropolitan Police
have been taxed ter purpose have paid any
for appoint nt and to whom. Laid over.
BY MIR. WAGER (dem Ca ling upon the Connecticut
Boundary Commission for immediate report
by Mr. PAEsoss ldsm )IRequiriog the Railroad Com
miiee to report bill regulating and equazng the rate
OF railroad freghts according to the distance
NJ, Asisc (oem.) moved that the Superintendent OF
the Bank Department forward the Of all banks that
bave withdrawn securities below the amount required by
law. Laid over
The Back superintendent submitted report respecting
judge Harris decision relative 10 the withdrawal of bank
securities.
NEWSPAPER REPORTERS ASb LETTER WRITER'S IN TROUBLE
W. slncktR (dem) read an article from an Albany
paper charging Mr. Richardson the late Clerk with
ing meahIt and mDudenny abused the privilege of the
foor granted him, and ~ D moved Q committee OF in
quiry.
The resolution vas laid over
MT lAsiNG (dem shrs-d 70 article in the Tribune
referring to the srrsnertseDts by which Mr. Alvord's
elecuon vas secuJ cd and oyed of INQUIRY
The committee to be nposed all OF repubicsus
Mt. Law Am } ss'd this committee moved at bis
request ana he hoped shere would be searching inquiry
Mr.. HvrtwssoS rep opposed the proposed constft1
tor Of the committee II Was an insult to the republican
members.
Mr.. DKlAsY (den) hoped ne committee would bo
raised Reporters should have unnecessary liberties
Mr SMITH dem fell himself sighted in this article
was an oversight; but II committee was desired be
q tn he prin
mee.
Mr. LSiSG said that this matter Involved the character
be raised II high time this unlicersed mode Of
hbellpg mt mbers should be brought to stand. The
friends o tue Tribune and Of the party which supports
Mr ARMSTRONG (esra novel tina, the reporter Of Che
Tribune be expelled from .bc floor.
Mr.. iASiSG-fhis would bs prompt a procedure
Mr. WoLfoHp (rep remarked thsi he Assured that
tie reguar reporter Of the Tribune this let
ter The charges If this but COPIES OF similar
charges every session esboded Ia letters out IRON
the Csp't"l
Mr.. AxxsrRosG rerusee r. withdraw his resolution
Mr. hocng (dem said -ts Tribune was the organ OF the
black republican party AIT he would hold the black re-
publican PATTY rosronsibiofcr what II said.
Mr. csArscxr (dem) advocated the expulsion Of tbs
Mr.. Cs'st.s (dem) favored Me original rcsolu,.s,n.
He could BOT sec Why the press should be permitted
ss-aN the Inblie servsns with iu,puny This assault
was unworthy cfany lie could Dot believe the 7gi
srns reporter wrote the letter complained or
o,nns,an shonIa $500. rep tnoasm resolution Of
nal revolution equally objectionable WAS NOT fair
70 make up anv sues committee from party For |
hrsth he would not b, willing 10 act ut the head any
such committee.
Mr. Law opr-ea the resolution Of expulsion. He ava |
rot believe The tribune reporter the oe nsive mat
ter; but the person who did 20 thould be punished
MI HrnRssp (dem) oppoafd the resolution Of expal-
SION II would be hangingN man trsf and trying hin
Mr.. RARyrs (rop)-Thcre used N be m Old SPANISH
lac which SLOWED 10 be hung first and tried after.
wards. The authority for citing this Law is found In Don
therefore, q ION
ard be opposed the original On because was inn
proper and invieious The gentleman from Delaware.
hat he wouldn't mind what the papers saId about him
And yet be IL The fret 10 eynce> at this
article. Very vile ssssts bad been made upon repub
scrib while 20 bring the matter before the House
Mr' CsAs, Dem moved 10 amend the amendment, 80
TO declare tina, the btNr. shoud have reporter
bis ioor hereafter.
Mr. waem (dem) wanted /, committee To repor, fscts,
,ut be was opposed to resolution Of expulsion before in
Mr. Drama (rep.) thought II unusual for legislative
'cdies To sske notice anonymous com nunicatons In
acrs Bot this resolution be pressed he would
syor the reference 81 the matter TO The standing commit
&c, n inquire whether select committee should be sp-
'oired 10 make the investigation. As yet, there is
lothpe tangible pfesertei upon which an nvevtrstpg
ommitce could he passed. r. the articles contained
tels, lie, prosecutors be instituted by those deemng
Mr. CRAM oprnsed a select committee. Il would be
oily to Eve 90 much importance TO anony charges
W he was COZ arton neyertheless-the permanent, expu
non ~ the Tribune reporter
Mr AF~SrSoSa Gid oct believe The offensive article was
writer by the regular reporter Of the 71bpn> but by
other person Who has fhe priviltcc Of the floor.
Mr. CurRcH (rep hoped the House would not inter
with tho largest liberty OF the press render Itself
ridiculous a. ~ expei reporter before trial The
ouron for a mi,ee should b. voted down stands
drawn committee 10 be raised let be selected
" the Speaker.
Mr. ycNEIr (dem.) in favor Of the original re-
oution and opposed 10 the amendments. As the repub
csns are not implicated they should make the invesu-
alton.
Mr. I,Sso had the highest respect for the republican
Members ~ the House. aud 40 had moved that this
natter be submitted them. He could not sit still while
hesc charges before the public hshould be nves
gated.
Mr. IAN1Ne consented n amend the resolution that
he committee should be appointed usual. 30
mendtd.
Messrs. ARMSTRONG and GRAIN withdrew their amend
nents; and
The original resolution, amended, was passed.
Tho following h the committee named by the Speak
y; -Mcssrs. ianpg, Adams, Church, Duryea, Lewis.
Adjourned.