The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-17

fPHRAIM CO.'S republican
J. MCLEOD MURPHY democrat.
Senator's Coyin and Spnoa refused sign report.
The following are the resolutions appended
Whereas. the Constitution OF the United States
daned BY and for the people thereof and whereas 1t
establishes the paramount authority 0. the government,
and provides for the perpetuy OF the Union therefore
Resolved Of the Assembly concur, That he people Of
this state, irrespective Of party distinctions do hereby
declare that the rights OF the people OF single State
several States 10 absolye themselves at viii from their
solemn obligations TO the federal Union Scannot be
knowledged. The principle and the objects which the
general government formed to secure repugnant
such authority and the exercise thereof wheesoever
howsoever attempted, is reasonable and must re-
sisted by all the remedies provided in the constitution.
The first duty therefore of the citizens Of New York is
10 be directed 70 the preservation of the Union.
Resolved (r the Assembly concur, That the Iegsa-
ture VIII sustain the Executive OF the the otter
state and that they viii provide for calling the
militia to execute the laws Of the Union suppress insur-
recton and repel nvssons," whether within or without
the state.
Resolved f the Assembly concur) That the state of
New York . faithful TO the federal Unon and will make
every neediu sacrifice 10 maintain II in its integrity AT
the same time New York will make equal sacrifices to
support the several States in ali their constitutional
rights.
Resolved or the Assembly concur) That Congress has
no power to interfere with slavery in the several States,
Resolved az the Assembly concur, That although We
believe Congress the power 70 abolish slavery
in the District OF coiumbia yet inexpedient to
ercise such power unless upon the follow
/. That abolition should be on the vote Of majority
OF qualified voters OF the District and with the consen
OF the state Of Maryand
2 That it should be gradual,
B. That compensation should be made TO unwilling
owners
Resolved Of the Assembly concur) That Congress
should not inhbt or impair the inter State traffic vi
persons held 20 service or labor under the laws Of the
several States or any OF them.
Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That while the
rendition Of fugitives from service labor is plain
constitutional Obligation and should be faithfully OBJ
served the law OF 1850 contains provisions whica seri
ousy obstruct If they do not prevent, its execution
These should be modified.
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1t is understood that Senator Spinola viii make
minority report at an early day.
The entire report Of which the foregoing Is some OF
the important points, will make from six to
columns Oh the HERALD; it may be said to be we'll
written and able document, and shows in its citation
large amount of research Senator Hlhouse the chair
man OF the committee, Is It's author IL was Land upon
the table aud ordered 10 be printed NO action was taken
upon il by the Senate.
The City Chamberlain bill in the Senate again post
poned until Friday, when II comes up for final vote
A large number OF bills were introduced in the House
to-day referring all of subjects many them
OF interest 10 the city OF New York. Mr. Darcy intro
duced bill to reduce the fare OF the Union Ferry Com
pany cent and Mr. Nesbitt bill to provide for
like reduction in the Williamsburg ferries.
Mr. uchings gave notice of bill for the relief OF John
Capcy This is bill TO bring the suit brought by Judge
The prosecutor In this has taken it TO where
il takes its regular turn IL cannot be reached for three
years after the term Of office for which Mr. White elect
ed expires The object OF the bill to change its position
the calendar and have il tried at II will be
pushed by the defendant to immediate vote he is
anxious 20 have the question settled once the
other hand Is understood that Judge White desires
postpone it as long possible.
Mr.. Walsh introduced bill this morning, providing
that the gas companies in the city Of New York shall
charge for the use Of meters.
Mr.. Arcuarius presented the following resolution,
which lays over under the rules
Resolved That the Comptroller of the city county OF
New York be and hereby requested furnish this body
the earliest possible moment the following information
and In the last the Of the several
the paid each; the titles the
surveyors clerks and persons engaged in such
OPENINGS, with the paid each Of them; and
claimed by the several employed thereon
and such other alton connected with the subject
opening for the time specified in and embraced this
resolution
raised the confirmation by this Legislature VI
the sale OF the Middle Dutch church TO the government
for Post Office II Is TO be hoped that this Legislature
cannot with the application Of that be induced
10 force that site upon the citizens Of your city The idea
that the inhabitants Of Manhattan Island should be forced
visit that place fer their letters should never be for
entertained by acting in the capacity of law
makers In the first place the ground too small for the
accommodation Of the large mail that by necessity
passes through that Office and in the next place II Is
outside of the general tide Of the business popu
tlion. This will probably be about the first moneyed
scheme that will be brought up for the action OF the
House. and their vote upon this question viii enable US
opinion the virtue and honesty OF the
lower house. and will enable the public TO form opinion
a. 10 the result OF kindred schemes that will follow
bean Richmond, ex Lieutenant Governor Church. ex
Governor Seymour Isaac Butts, of the Rochester tno~
exMsrshall Jewet and j. III. Parmelee, Of the Buffalo
NOR that consultation H. TO take place amongst pron
nsnt democrats to advise 70 the propriety Of opposing
by al in their power any policy that wll under
sns circumstances, lead 10 civil war.