The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-10
Our Albany Correspondence.

Our Albany Correspondence.
ALBANY, Jan. z, 1904.
VIM. H. Serard and HIS CAdnces-Dr. CAapsn ~ Ms
Rochester Orator-Yhe Personal Liberty Biu-Pro Rata
Iare Feigh-Nr. Flagler to Be Chairman Of the 0om-
midee of Ways ana Mems, dc.
Albany 10 nearly deserted to-day. Tho law makeus
and the hangers in general having left home every
thing quiet The few that have remained here ds-
cussng the prospects of VIM h Seward Presidential
candidate for 1850 As might BE- expected he looked
upon by the republicans about the Legislature tho only
for the republican standard bearer in the Pre
dental contest needless for to assert that he s
fully endorsed by the republicans in and about the LegA
lature-not few are constantly arguing that IL nSm
naed certain localities that have heretofore gone against
the republican party would for Seward Recognising
the Rochester orator the embodiment OF the republican
party rather the platform Of the party, they very
naturally object laying him aside for any other person.
and thus virtually rspudiate their platform (Seward)
cognized by them in all their acts
Conjectures as the course Of Seward his appear
ance In the United States Senate also largely into
the conversation Of his friends here The general impress
that he viii remain quiet and let others do the talk
ing Whilst this point, may not be undressing 10
give the opinion Of Dr. Chaplin upon the of Seward
The preachers N the Northern pulps form essential
part Of the republican party and WELD an immense inu
in their ranks their private views therefore q
importance.
Leaving New York Thursday morning for this CIV.
happened TO obtain seat in the car near that az Dr.
Chaplin, who discussing the political affairs Of tAe
country with those around him with that freedom charac
tsrstc Of tho stump orators Of the day. One geuenan
seated near him, asked Dr.. c. what he thought ssnaA
Seward would do In regard 10 the John Brown raid upon
taking his seat in Congress To which the reverend
gentleman enphaticay repied-nHc will not say any
thing . no time 70 talk now and Seward wise enough
The Personal liberty bin is now being drssted BY
preminest seward republican; and win il . few days
BE- presented q The House The numerous petitions pour
ing N upon this question, the result q concerted
Of that kind must be pasd by this session. From pre-
sent indications IL win alp through the House wnh but
bitter opposition. whether the republican Governor WIN
allow bill OF that kind TO become one OF the laws OF this
State upon the heels Of the John Brown excitement 70
little doubt but that he will have an opportunity
to sanction or veto IT, The passage Of bill Of that kind
feeling between the North South but viii add fuel
TO the flame. The fact Of its being party win
insure its endorsement by this Legislature.
The avalanche Of petitions coming IN from the interior
and western counties upon the rata freight bill ndi
Gates an exciting time upon this question The western
ton Of their constituents In favor Of the BILL whilst tho
eastern members will be bitterly arrayed against it,
The course adopted by the mn railroads leading TO the
great West whilst bidding for the business Of far OF
point, and carrying freight at less than from some
point along the me OF tnelr ROAD, mas Al iepgtn
stirred up bitter feeling amongst those living the
line Of these roads, who are now asking that their
freight may be carried at the proportional rate
from Chicago any other competing point in the West
The railroad companies will not find an easy task
overcome this prejudice, which finding echo in the
Legislature The pressure here in favor Of its passage
enormous The appointment Of the select committee in
the Senate upon this subject considered triumph Of
the railroad interests.
MThe repairs done to the Capitol Buildings, including
fresco painting since the adjournment Of the last Legs
lature, will exceed ten thousand dollars.
Mr.. F1agler, of Niagara will be the Chairman OF the
Committee Of Ways and Means in the Rouse. He will
however, find it easy task to arrange the supplies
committee under the financial control Of Mr. Conkling Of
your city, who arranged the supplies within SIS 900 OF
the amount raised for general government expenses
That may be considered close calculation and evidence OF
financial ability, when compared with that Of the Legs
ature Of 1857 which appropriated the fund Of tho
State to the tune Of $4,000 The committee Of last
having thus shown that the expenses Of State 60
vernment be kept within the amount raised for that
purpose, the action Of the Individual members Of the
committee, especially the chairman, will be closely
watched this session.
ALBANY, Jan. !, 1850.
Into What Hands has the Empire Ssat FdIlen'-WAo
the Men Controlling its DestinyS-7M Way the Great
Csty Is Rspreseted- Insurance Dspartmen-Unicn Kse-
ing, dc.
The republicans having the entire control Of the
State government In the executive ministerial and legs
latve departments, have taken upon themselves heavy
responsibility. The condition Of the treasury the unex-