The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
AFFAIRS At THE STATE CAPITAL.
Desperate Attempt in the Senate to Stave
Oh the Passage Of the City Charter.
Arrest Of Senators SpinOla and DOherty---Spi-
lOla'S OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hearing.
The Susquehanna Railroad Bill not yet
Approved by the Governor.
Tho New York Inebriatc Asylum Aid BuI
Passed tho neusc,


Passed tho Hsuse,
&C., 10, 10.
Our Special Albany Despatch.
ALBANY, April Is, 1862
No time is yethxed for the dissolution Of the body o.
supposed compose the two branches Of tho Legs
lature. There ID not . among them but most srs
den.y desires return homo "a majority of whom
ought left their poughs and pettogging ofices)
but their fear Of the lobby keeps them here. To-
day there seemed 10 be no more indication Of ad
ournment than at any time during the session. The
rmony which in the House among the members Of
the majority has reached to such height that men,
bers declare to each other they will not hereafter
extend the courtesy or civility Of recognition.
wnen the supply bill was about being read for the
third time in the House this morning. Mr. Conking stated
that the bill was through the Committee Of the Whole
extending many thousands Of dollars, when there
only thirty forty out Of the hundred and twenty
eight members Of the House present Various motions
made to recommt this treasury plunderng BILL for
the purpose Of making additional appropriations but the
House refused. It has gone 10 the Senate, whore it will
require days discussion at least
The charter bill produced the most exciting scene, at
an early hour, between and three this morning.
motion made by Senator W. A. Wheeler that rule
Of the Senate be suspended 30 as TO go in Committee OF
the Whole the New York Charter BILL which had pre-
vousy passed the House. This motion resisted in
every possible form allowed by parliamentary law and
rules of the Senate by Messrs Mather Spnoa Dohety
Brsndreh, Sloan and Smith, democrats The excitement
here TO a wonderful height, and the republican So
majors exceedingly wroth. All their self control
| seemed to have abandoned them, and the presiding
officer (he Lieutenant Governor) was 30 com
petely confounded and embarrassed that his
tho only purpose and aim Of getting rid Of the
subject before him. Finally the calling Of the vote
commenced on some collateral question, when, as had
been the all the evening" Senator asked what the
question wasp The President replied that it was on the
main resolution to suspend the rule, and 60 into Com.
ately sprung TO their feet crying No. sir "No, SIR"
Mr. Spnoa then said, No. sir that is not the question
before the Senate and before will submit to such rulings
will 20 under arrest" Mr.. Diven Immediately spraag
to his feet and exclaimed, at the highest point OF his
voice, Then you shall go under arrest move that the
The scene Of excitement following surpassed anything OF
the kind witnessed in tho Senate Chamber After
Of motions, examinations and recriminations Mr..
Owen sent to the Clerk the words used by Mr. pnoa and
upon which he moved that he be aragned at the bar Othe
Senate the words as cent Up oy Mr. Dyen ds
arrest first Mr. Spinoa declared that these were not
the words he used, as furnished by reporter. They
wereNo, sir that is not the question before the Sc
nate. And before will submit TO such ruling will 10
under arrest" The sense 81 the Senate Oh the
question whether the words sent up by MIR. Diven were
the words used and the vote stood ten to
Senator'S saying that they were not the exact words but
something similar n ne rule requires that they shall be
! and declared the question carried.
| Mr.. Spnola was then called upon to explain, and
|
uttered. The words not the words used"
Mr. Owen then said he would accept the words up
Mr.. Spinola, and called for an explanation. Mr. s. ex
planned that he believed the ruling Incorrect and that
when he was certain ruling was Incorrect be had
other alternative but to resist IT, let the consequences
what they may his words had given offence TO the Sc
nate he would Withdraw them The explanation not
deemed satisfactory. He then put under by
| order of majority Of the Senate.
When Mr. Diven announced that Senator spinola should
go under arrest Mr. Doherty, greatly excited, and
exclaimed-"And will go 10 Jail with him. Send TO
| W tn On
Mr. Ames moved that the Senator be also arrested but
this being cut Of order nothing further done this
motion.
Subsequently Mr. Doherty took the floor and on being
called to order by the Chair refused to take bis seat when
(D) in custody. Mr.. Doherty kept his seat, however
| and preserved better order.
After all this unprecedented action in the grave and dig
niaed Senate OF the State Of New York. the City Charter
bill was through the Committee OF the Whole with
lightning speed The session ended at three o'clock this
morning.
| At early hour after the session was opened
Senator Sloan rose upon question Of privilege, re-
lave TO the occurrences yesterday. He was des rons
| that the Senate would review the action taken on
| Mr.. Spinolas case. The transactions took place ia
the heat Of debate, and he, Mr. Sloan, believed that
Mr. Spnoa, his colleague, had offended the dignity Of
the Senate transgressed any Of its rules he ought
have the privilege Of making explanation. He hoped
the Senate would restore Mr. spnoa to his position in this
| body.
Mr. W. A. Wheeler said the dignity of the Senate had
been insuted, and the presiding officer deed in the
cution Of the rules Of the Senate If Mr. spnoa desired
to make apology for the insults offered then he
W., would b. willing 70 allow him the privilege.
Mr. Smith offered resolution allowing Mr.. Spinola the
privilege OF making statement but the resolution did
not suit the views OF the majority Finally, the motion
OF Mr. Owen the subject was dropped in order
tain what kind Of statement Mr. Spinola felt inclined TO
make.
The Governor, up to twelve o'clock day had not af
fixed his official signature to the Susquehanna Railroad
bill Some fears entertained that he intends put
his veto upon it, Should he take the responsibility OF de-
featng the uet expectations Of the large number Of peo
pie on the line of that road be may learn from the
ties Of Schohare Delaware Otsego Chenango aud roome
some new lesson. Those isolated counties have, for q
quarter OF century, contributed their quota for tho
const uction Of the canals the Erie road has assisted all
the favored localities in the State towards their wealth and
prosperity and when they have ut length discover
ed by which the light Of heaven may be permit
ted TO shine upon them giving them exalted hope
FUTURE to have those expectations disappointed by
cutve Veto after all the labor they have expended get
the law through the Legislature, seems TO be unjust and
unmerciful.
There much disappointment In the defeat of Senator
Eys bill to amend the present license law. He intro
duced his report in the Senate last night but the MAORI
ty was too temperate TO allow action upon bill which
would be generally agreed under which all liquor dealers
would willingly pay their licenses aud thereby greatly
the for the support OF the poor
various counties Of the State The prohibtory awtes
would rather free trade In than allow the passage
| of a right, Just and popular excise law.
The hl providing that ten per cent OF all license fees in
the State shall be paid to the Inebrate Asylum passed
the House last night by mere constitutional majority Of
e5. supposed to be lost, when Mr.. Woodruff, of
from defea Under the present license laws ten per
cent appropriations will not aid the nsttuton much.
ALBANY, April 15--Evening.
The Quarantine bill and Richmond county bill
| thrown overheard.
Senator spinols is still under arrest He will not apollo.
gise
| There will be no adjournment tonight.