The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30
Assembly.

ALBANY, Jan. 20, 1861.
Mr. WOODRUFF presented petition from members OF the
New York Common Council for compensation for services
in 1868 and 1859.
Petitions presented by Messrs. CANT, McDKRMorr
and BREWSTER for the reduction Of freight milk tho
New York and Harlem Railroad.
Among the notices Of bills was one by Mr.. W. Lewis,
to providc for the erection Of monument 10 the memo
~ of Baron Won Stcuben.
The annual report Of the State idiot Asylum was pre-.
sented
through the > aker, series OF resolutions adopted by
the association oondemnng the action of the seeding
States and processing devotion to the Union, aud ex
pressing the readiness Of the association to hold them
selves in preparation at all times to aid In enforcing
obedience TO the constitution and the laws
The bill relative to the attendance Of petit jurors at
County courts and Courts Of sessions was passed
The following bills were introduced:-
BY MIR. FARAHAM--Tu amend the charter Of the Pough
keepsie and New Paltz Ferry COMPANY.
by Mr.. wArsoS--Io construct a bridge the Black
Rock harbor Buffalo.
By MIR BrSEprT-Rclatye to the sale Of lard obligng
those who sell lard under penalty Of twenty five dollars
for each offence to have the packages properly branded
in three qualities.
Mr. ROBINSON brought IN two bills TO amend the Gene
eal Life Insurance act, by requiring foreign companies
doing business here through agencies 10 make annual
reports OF the condition Of such companies at home and
only OF the condition Of their agencies here also re-
quirng such companies 70 deposit with tho Supernten
cent OF the Insurance Department securities to the
amount q one hundred thousand dollns of the same
Kind as required for companies OF this state, and TO
appoint attorney in this state on whom process OF law
may be served
Mr. MpoRE moved that the privileges OF the floor be
extended to Hon. N. A. Childs, member, during his
stay III the city.
Mr. RomssoS obo,ted to the resolution and gave notice
that be shouo offer resolution TO reconsider all similar
resolutions aiieaoy passed. There great many
members of mbiy and while the House doubtless
respected them very highly he deemed Il unnecessary
to tender them all the privileges OF the floor.
Mr. Bergen moved to refer the resolutions OF Mr.
Co2ans, favoring the calling Of National Convention,
10 the Committee Of the whole House. Laid over for de-
bate.
MIR HARDY called up the resolution for inquiry into
the Affairs Of the New York Institutions OF the Blind,
and 1t adopted
The bill for the better enrolment aud discipline Of tho
militia Of the state debated Ia Committee Of the
whole discussion took place on tho question Of sub
shutting tax counties Tor the Communication tax ana
progress was reported.
Adjourned ill eleven o'clock tomorrow morning.
ALBANY, Jan %, 1851.
The whole morning was occupied in considering bills In
The bin amencing the Agricultural Society law, by al
loving such societies 70 hold real estate TO the amount OF
$50 600 and personal property TO the amount Of $000
OrGcred To a third reading.
The bill aDg the present law relating 10 capital
into two classes providing death penalty for the first
degree and Imprisonment foe LIE for the second degree
came up
Mr. CRn1 moved to do away entirely with the death
penalty.
Mr. KEENAN, opposed the motion, on the groundof public
Mr. Ro,ussos and Mr.. CHArmAS spoke in favor or the
adjustment OF the death penalty.
The other business was Of purely local iatercst.
EVENING SESSION.
The Assembly held evening session for the discus
sion Of the resolutions reported by Mr. Robinson ON ede
Mr. BALL. republican, made an eloquent speech, favor
ing compromise and concession for the preservation Of
the Union.
Messrs. Angel Birdsal, Prendersast and Dwight spoke
Messrs. Hutchipgs and Conans spoke in their favor
The resolutions MADE the special order for Tues
day OF next week.
Adjourned.