The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-25
Albany, Jan. 81, 1861
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Albany, Jan. 81, 1861.
The do nothing policy agreed upon by the republican
caucus Tuesday night - already brought their heads
against wall Governor Morgan has received the reso-
utions from Virginia requesting that this State win ap
point four Commissioners, to meet like number from
other States in Washington the 4th of February. The
action Of the caucus, if followed up would lay this
muncaton upon the table and thus reject the offer that
has been made by Virginia to bring about amicabs
settlement Of the existing difficulties To prevent that
summary disposal Of the question, Governor Morgan
sent for large number OF tho leaders in
the House to meet in the Executive Chamber
this morning, for the purpose of prevailing upon Thorn
reconsider their action at least far would apply
to the communication received by him from Virginia.
and especially dwet upon the injustice Of this disposal OF
the question by in the manner that they did
There some fifteen present. including Messrs Robin
son, Prendergast, Birdsal and Pierce II decided
that this should not be laid upon the table
with the Others but BIO given that consideration TO which
the high source from which It comes entitle it.
Between and two O'Clock the Governor sent
to the House message accompanied by these
resolutions. viii be seem by reference to the message
that the Governor has again arrayed himself against the
action Of the Legislature Last year he took stand
New York city affairs against the majority of his
party both branches Of the Legislature He has to-day
opened out in liberal platform upon national crisis
His message is written In calm but decided tone, and
carries upon ono OF the severeet rebukes that
could be made against the action Of any party
in caucus, and in a manner that cannot DO
overthrown by the members without creating an
/" irrerrcssble conflict that cannot fail 10 work to
s 'as nd TIE an up
certain measures acted upon by thai body The people
took up that ISSUE sustained the Governor and epuda
ted the Legislature. The Governor has ag arrayed
himself against the Legislature but on different Ques
the public mind IS more sensitive than on any other and
that men Of all parties will take sides upon and the
deter mnaton Of the Legislature to carry out TO the letter
the programme agreed upon by the caucus will only
serve to build up the Governor and make him
a tower Of strength in the state. Let SEQ
they desire Gov Morgan the greatest in
Stale Already the ruinous action OF the is reco
ing IN alarming proportion upon the heads Of its chief
STATE Nrw YORK, ExEcuuvK DErARIxxs,,
ALBANY, JAN "a, lS5i.
have received from the Governor OF Virginia copy Of
x that state ON the 18Th day Of January copy of
which herewith submit 70 your Consideration
such states whether slavehodng a. are
unhappy eonroyersle, in the spirit II which ne
was Ssy V5 5n and 20 Ne With the
States adequate security Of their rights
% Se cs WssSinpon similar s
pointed by Virginia 10 consider and sactcnbc agree upon
j. viii sso Be i1a, wiz view to give practical effect
pointed four eminent citizens Of that State as Commissioners
The great Of the people this State
North acuated by desire that honorable
The American Union as i has existed or almost century
y ssDs erenes By he oya an
Holding sentiments IN iul harmony as do with these pur
IN securing the OF and
corresponding number q citizens q this state in whose
with view Of meeting, in spirit which prompcd
osss VIZ Be- See PRESENT. hs
The objects Indicated in the resolutions herewith submitted
And may not be- improper in the present threatening at
AFFAIRS respectfully call your attention 10
o. Acting oA 1 . Ss %sA
guardians Of hs q the rnur we SHOULD
sc, no, with the hand Of prejudice or q fsyo, but With
fesfcss tie duties sie6
As soon as the message and resolution were read Mr.
Pierce moved to refer TO the Committee Federal Re-
lstions.
Mr.. Prendergast moved that tho said committee be
horized IL they deem proper TO report the OF ave
conferees on the part OF this state to act in pursuance OF
said proposition, and providing also that all tho
ceding states are represented in said conference; and
which, in order that all such states may be represented
therein ought not to be held before the Goth day OF Feb
ruary next.
Laid over under the rule.
The same communication sent in to the Senate aud
lengthy debate had upon The question there IN which
several Of the republican senators repudiatcd the
platform laid Gown in the Virginia resolutions.
A resolution finally adopted 10 appoint select
committee Of three The part OF the senate The chair
man OF the Committee on Federal Relations, Mr. Hill.
house, TO be the chairman OF the committee
This evening Ia apart by the House 10 consider
Robinsons resolutions, and the republican leaders are
putting their heacs together 10 they shall move
the resolutions up for indefinite post
popement for the purpose OF preventing all debate
the message Of the Governor had not been sent
in to day, the motion for postponement would
have been made aud carried; but as II is,
different may be pursued but up TO this dve
O'Clock NJ the leaders wsverng upon the subject.
Mr. Robinson determined not TO be choked Of and viii
make his speech II not to night, upon other
sion One year ago he stood by the
OF the bitter opposition the floor OF the House. and
for the time being borne down. but hardly handful
OF those arrayed against him day light, politically
speaking, after going home 10 their constituents and
they rely upon that like result Will follow them
II the same course y pursued upon this question An n
reprcssibe conflict has commenced let US bde our time
and patiently await the result.
An attempt made In the House under the caucus
programme TO table petition spon this question Of
federal relations Mr.. Wager, Of Livingston, made the
notion the and nays called by the democracy
and then the republicans tried 10 back out, but
too late; the motion, however, was voted down
Progress reported upen the bill Of Mr. Pierce to
punish those aiding and abettlng seeding States after
considers debate also upon the bill 10 provide for the
immediate enrolment OF the militia Nothing else OF
any particular importance transpired in the House.
The City Chamberlain bill came UP for third reading
In the Senate this morning, and after two at
ternps amend u. killed by vote Of III to H. 10
" TO be hoped that 1t will be allowed 20 sumbcr there
until some really for the benefit OF the city, aud
not parcel Of small banks and politicians IL proposed
understand however that u Is 10 appear OF
the houses in another shape. A bin however under
stand, IL being drawn up by altogether different
party, providing for a. sab.treasury, Which
The democratic members Of tho Assembly were In
again ths morning and after q short consala
tooi egrcei TO remain quet ua tho republicans show