The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-09

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| OUR SPECIAL ALBANY DESPATCH.
| ALBANY, Feb. 8, 1850.
The National Democratic Convention at Syracuse has,
set the managers Of the democratic Regency Tutoring
Caeger, Cassidy Co. have become all at once alarmed
at the strength that Mayor Wood drawing around him.
They see that many persons who have not heretofore
attached themselves to either side are now falling
n with WOOD, and that he is taking with him tho
true democracy, leaving only the trading and specializing
psnd who are running the TAmnany machine and the
Albany Regency as matter Of speculation and nothing
else This Albany mutual admiration and confidence
band are to day under great rbuaton The formidable
show made by the Wood party has convinced them
there great danger that they will not
DO allowed an inside view OF the Charlestoa
CONVENTION. Dean Richmond has been telcgraphed tor.
who came on In hot haste
The Regency has been under great travau ths ancr
noon. Attempts have been made 10 approach Mayor
Wood, on the part Of Csgger with view Of csupro
mise Ths only reply that Mr. Wood has given was thss
he could not compromise principle. Thus have thsy b
come convinced that they have only the once holder
with them, with no to back them up ana are now
seeking protection under the winge OF Me- Wood 70 pro-
rent being let out on the cold.
The Senate has had decidedly rich time In executive
session over the appointments Harbor Msstey After
hbusterng for some time they succeeded confirming
r. Murray and Mr. Barber, and then cas<s a long pull
was no small Of specifying They finally
ed vote which stood tie, Lieut. Governor giving the
casting vote turned the scale against this appointment Of
weeds. A motion made TO reconsider which, after
some discussion lies until the secret session
burg, as foltows:-Mann Hammond, Truman Iapham
Proser, Hillhouse and p. p. Murphy
- Inc next struggle was upon Mr.. Murray, OF BROOKLYN
Upon him Mr. SpnoIa used usual mode Of debating
him by talking in all directions.
The Senators, at seven o'clock, becoming tired and
hungry ard there still being prospect Of adournmsnt
supply OF some four gallons Of oysters sent
battle ragged Fierce and more eree was the se clash e oe
arms with but little prospect of triumph either side
before the gray dawn.
the doors OF the Senate were thrown open for the first
time 10 ten hours. The result of to-day's labor s
Dor Matters and Port wardens but Messrs Van valken
bury and Lounsbury Party diet will put them through
This to be day Of conventions the city Of Al.
bany bias at least her share Of them Last week the
aDtsavery band and the Womens Rights advocates held
Of tho State folding forth in ~ The City Han under
the name of the estate Medical Society," il being
their fifty third annual meeting The attendance is said
to be larger than at any former meeting They are now
considering the health Of the citizens OF the STATE and
II 70 a 70 give . the aches and
have been marked with more practical common sense
than usual with that class Of conventions and should
proceedings will be Of come importance. Their session
this morning has been interesting one and to be
attracting considerable attention from the Abauians
The State Agricultural Society met in the Assembly
Chamber at twelve O'Clock day and organized for the
their finances for the last year to Be in the following con
dition:-
Receipts ............." s2a4lo 20
Balance on hand. .......................s 1886 o.
Elnira was fixed upon as the place for holding tho
next fair, and Hon. B. N. Huntington, Of Rome, Oneida
county, elected as President for the coming year.
solid and su6etapta looking ret Of men who exhibit pac
teal business talent instead Of gas the case with all
political conventions whose members like TO talk instead
OF working
The House commenced it's session this morning at nine
O'Clock in order to give the State Agricultural Society tho
large number OF petitions upon various suhests were
presented aaoriy being the question OF pro rata
into present these petitions order combine certain
interests, which Is probably never thought Of only by
influence M Of Sa the
proposed Albany and SusquehanDa Railroad offer 9
pro rata petition, or one for toling railroads. he s
sure TO follow Il with one for an appropriation
for the Albany and Susquehanna roadas much to in
innate to the friends Of pro rata, you must not forget
believe that an arrangement has between the
riepds Of those two projects TO help their different
The privilege Of the floor Of the House this morn.
ing unanimously granted upon motion OF Mr. Burns, to
Mayor Wood during bis stay in Albany Soon after the
within the bar Of the House, and Immediately
rounded by friends In fact during his stay about the
foreign Ambassador.
resolution also adopted allowing Hon. Joshua R.
At ibe e Of the Of this resolution he was in the
lobby bobbng around amongst the third house operators
many Of whom anxious TO obtain some light In regard
to the John Brown raid; but imagine that they found
themselves about wise when they le they be-
fore they him. This famous representative of the doc
trnes and dogmas Of the Western Reserve Is looking
markably well, and to all appearance could stand many
campaigns in the which he has so long advo
Gated on the floor Of Congress.
There are also number of ex Governors and Senator'S
as well az other notabics, in the city, who, with the
enormous lobby, make Albany exceedingly lively, and
Mr. yaYan made his minority report from the Select
Committee on Pro Rata freight taking the ground that the
capital invested in the railroads. against the best interests
of the Statepjurous TO the commerce Of the Common
in fact taking about the game ground that has been ad
vanced by Mesers. Thompson and Hawley before the
committee His report not as lengthy as that OF the
majority brt presents the arguments against the passage
Of the bill in clear style The report Is not
signed by Mr.. Concklng, although he disagrees
with the majority report. Mr.. Tarian also offered
the following resolution
Retoved That the before the Select Commit
'be the Rata FREIGHT bill printed in
ton with ,be Of the minority Of said committee and
placed upon the files of members
Mr. Fiagler, Chairman Of the Select Committee opposed
the printing of the testimony stating ha& there
testimony that officially before them; certainly
angular statement after the committee have spent two
weeks time listening TO the arguments offered on both
sides Of the question.
There be fear the part Of the friends OF pro
rata that the testimony and arguments will 10 light,
20 that all the MEMBERS and their constituents will
see II.
Mr. Mlken favored the printing OF the testimony but
the eutject laid upon the table until 10 Pro
Rata being put Gown the general order for To
may be able to furnish further evidence Of the fate OF
this bill before the legislature. The friends OF the
sure take every opportunity to press before the House,