The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-13
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
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Caucus OF Members Favorable to . Pro
Rata Freight BilI-Proposition to Force
tho Bill to Vote in its Present shape
Xhe Friends OF General Cameron Urging
HIS Claims f0r the Presidency, &c., &c.
OUR SPECIAL ALBANY DESPATCH.
ALBANY, Feb. IL, 1860
Inc members Of the Legislature favorable the passage
ofa Pro Rata Freight law met caucus on Saturday az
ternoon in the room of the Committee Of Ways and
large number OF the members OF both houses pre-
SENT a. well as Hugh Allen, Secretary Of the Clinton
League, and his aid de camp c. Cobb Buffalo forward
er Hon. Thomas T. Flagler acted as President
Speeches made by number Of persons including
the Speaker OF the Assembly Messrs Van Horn Cobb and
others The question Of allowing any amendments TO the
bill discussed at length. few thought that the
bill should be amended in some particulars but most Of
them for pressing to vote in the precise shape
that it now is. proposition was preached to
fix certain rates TO DO charged between a given sum
from New York TO Syracuse and another sum from New
York to Rochester; but this did not meet with
much favor The question OF forcing II to vote the FIRST
day that comes in the House for consideration was
discussed Delay in the matter, they thought danger
GUS, every hour that postponed gave too much
advantage 70 the railroad There seemed to be
fear them that number of their supposed friends
would dodge the question: and they wsud not be able 10
get full vote upon it. was, however, considered i'm
polite for them to decide this point at this meeting for
the that number Of their friends were absent
whose wishes should be consulted before action was
taken upon that point In fact, number of the members
have prepared speeches for home consumption which is
necessary that they should deliver before vote is taken
in order to place them in safe precedence for another
term. After lengthy discussion Of nearly three
hours, they adjourned, to meet at the call of
the chairman. The friends Of this bill leaving
no stone unturned carry through this Legislature and
every mode Of tactics that will give them any advantage
over their opponents will be resorted to. They have
been considerably down in the mouth for the last day or
two
1t that the friends Of General Cameron are mov
ing in earnest to push him into the White House. The
republican members Of the Legislature have each received
pamphlet containing biographical sketch showing up
his good points, but forgetting many important ones On
the other side purports to be address of Cameron
Club in Philadelphia.
Bills Still Being Observation-Disclosures
to Inquire into the Fees OF tho New York
Sherin-Communicati on from Greene G.
Bronson, &C., &c.
ALBANY, Feb. II, 1860.
There was lively time in the House this morning arising
UetWeen
came down from the Senate, signed by Mr. Lapham who
has been elected President Of that body to act in the alb
sence Of the Lieutenant Governor. The Assembly sent
back message refusing to recognise the signature the
ground that they had received notice of the election Of
Mr. Lapham. committee was sent down by the Senate,
headed by Senator Hammond who made his appearance
with the usual wink in his addressed the Speaker
Of the Assembly a. Mr. Charman stating that they had
seen 1t stated in the papers that Dewitt uttej0hn had
been elected Speaker, but they had received official
notice OF the fact
The Speaker informed them that the notice Of 0rganza
ton was all the notice expected
There was general expression Of good feeling Of the
bic to keep down their rsibiiites.
large number Of bills introduced a the AFTER
noon session yesterday as well as today Notices are
still pouring in by the showing the work for
the Legislature is not fully marked out YET but fair
prospect OF heavy amount of work, still in the back
ground, to be brought forward at some future day.
Every kind Of schemes being attacked, and no
question sacred to be free from the touch these
think when the hundred days up that this Legs
ature has been the most proge Of any that has been
IN albany for years When they commenced the session
word is now lost sight Of, and they are all work.
ing as though the State had funds to give away.
lively discussion took place in the House upon the
luton Of Mr. Conkng authorize the Judiciary Commit
tee TO make inquiries to the fees OF the Sheriff Of New
York and to make such suggestions necessary for the
equitable arrangement Of said fees.
Mr. jacques moved 10 amend, by including the Clerk Of
Mr.. Miller opposed the resolution He did not desire to
strike g. the oiGe because y was occupied by democrat
had ME Nv ne
cal purposes whether there had been any complaints
mace against that officer He was opposed to striking 1t
any office held by their opponents unless called for In
justice to the public. They had been charged
with special legislation for the city Of New York. and he
opposed this unless there better
than be had seen yet
Mr. Conkipg said that few days since the leading re-
nna
tees ard had In that article called upon him to move in
the matter. he hoped that all amendments would be
voted down. that this resolution might not be encountered
with any thing else. He charged Mr.. Miller with inconss
tency, by advocating measure few days since which
legislated out Of Office thousand (nspec
and canvassers); that made him blush
republicans advocating and now find him wonder
fully patriotic at the resolution Of inquiry into the affairs
Mr. Ellsworth moved amend by authorizing the cleo.
ton Of q second Sheriff
length, and thought necessary tat the affairs of
the County Clerks office should be inquired into, well
that Of the Sheriff Before the taken upon
the question the House adjourned until eleven O'Clock
Monday morning.
ing None Of any importance acted upon although
q number ordered to third reading, and several
passed finally That body has also adjourned TO meet
eleven O'Clock on Monday morning.
The members Of the legislature to be all at
getting wonderfully INDUSTRIOUS the House is trying to
night and day This may be owing the enormous
outside pressure from the third house. who are becoming
clamorous that something must be done. The multitude
Of bills noticed and introduced would indicate that was
what before them the one hundred days The work
of this week has been important than that of any
preceding from the fact thai they in the
heart Of their abors and are considering bills gilmore
importance.
The following communication, memorial and bill are
worthy OF attention at this time
OFFICE OF COUNSEL CORPORATION
NEv YORK, Feb 9, le6Q !
ERIn pursuance Of resolution Of the Board OF Alder
of this city Transmit herewith memorial To the Legis
laure behalf Of the Corporation, relation
which memorial desired lay before the
House which presde. Although have nstruc-
has tn mr. he
hight not have perfect the details
phehg the object In view and that might be expedient
has done In other confer the
upon the Common Council and leave body 70 frame
the proper and remedy the exp IhAve
therefore prepared the ara Of for the attainment OF
that end which also encoeed and which desire TO have
laid before the committee which may have the In
charge for heir consideration am, respectfully,
yours GREENE 9. BRONSON.
To The SPEAKER ASSEMBLY.
MEMORIAL.
To TIE HONORABLE LEGISLATURE THE STATE NEW
YoRK, IN eESA1E AND ASSEMBLY CoxyESED:-
The memorial Of the Mayor. Aldermen and Commonaty OF