New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-08
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The Assembly met at - clock. There was rather
q sim attendance. Mr.. CHAPMAN, whe had been
absent from sickness appeared and took the oath OF
Office.
Amor0 the petions presented was one nv Palmer
& Kellogg, and other prominent cTtizens OF Utic3
the atortinn of Robnsons resolutions II relat IN 10
the territory of the United States; also by w. Lewis
on the some subject. d,
MIR. NESRIT gave notice Of hill 10 onen g a"d
street, Brooklyn, and TO amend the Bushwl kave 'ue
act. :,
Mr.. MOORE. of bills relative 10 the collection o.
taxes and Assignments III Brooklyn; amending lhe
Brooklyn Sewer act TO allow the BROOKLYN and ia
mgica Railroad Company 20 extend their tr,'ch'
Mr.. WO0pRUFF-M bill 70 dheld inc rteahi
boiler inspection act. ,.,,,
County.
The following bills were introduced:
Bv Mr.. BENEDICT-To amend the Bribery law
bv DISTINGUISHING a person for ten years when con-
ycted Of taking bibe for vote.
Bv Mr. ARCCLARIUS-ro provide for the ap-
pointment Of three COmuiss uers for opening streets
in New.York--the appointment 10 be made by the
Sureryisor. Judges If the Court Of Common Pleas
and the Superior Court II requires the arnc ~ m OF
a majority of the properly -holders on the hue before
the street can be opened eXcep; the public interest
demand il. .
By Mr.. BIRDSALIl-For amending the Mechanics
Lien Law 20 far as i relates 10 NeS-fork ana
BROOKLYN.
By Sir. DAvIs-To divide steuben County into
three Jury districts.
Mr. Med ERMOTT DEM offered concurrent RESP
luions deprecating the election of sectional Pre-
dent, but DENYING the right of secession; pedgng the
power OF tie State to uphold the rights OF me South
and al the same time maintain the Constitution ana
laws declaring il the duty OF the people 10 acquierce
in the election of Lincoln and calling on the Presient
TO take all steps avert the national Disgrace that
would attend any act of violence u prevent his naug
uratOn. Laid over.
Mr.. BENEDICT introduced concurrent resolutions
anlogisc OF the conduct of Maj. Anderson, and author
ling and requesting the Governor 10 nrocur" aud cne
TO be presented to him a sword as gait OF the State u
New. York. Laid over
Variors other cOncurren; resolutions were offered by
Mr. FINCH resolving that the people still are content
with Tie Constitution az II is, and pledging the people
of The State aid in maintaining the Constitution and
enforcing the lave.
Bv Mr. Notwithstanding that the Constitution
must and shall be maintained against foreign or dunes
lie foes tedcrng The militia of the State IN the Prs
dent to maintain the laws and creating special oin'
Committee 10 inqnre whether any of the existing laws
are in conflict with the Constitution Of the United
STATES, and If so, to recommend their repeal Laid
over.
declaring it revolution aud rebellion 10 be dealt with
ms such declaring il the duty of any State 70 amend
hastv or unwiFe Qislaion az the request OF sister
State; concedng the right of all States 10 regulate
their own domestic affairs and declaring that the clause
of the Constitution for the surrender of fuves should
he comIlied with in good faith; admitting that the
Territories common property but 10 DE goverhou
and regulated in accordance WIN the VIII OF tue uh
ton az expressed in Congress, until they become
States then 10 h. admitted with such Constitutions ~
thev choose pledging the State 10 aid IN preserving
the Uuion al All hazards and expressing confidence IN
our Representative in Congress, and Willingness TO
abide by any adjustment they may deem proper. Lai9
over.
Mr.. ODELL moved tba, oil members who have not
presented Unioa-saving resolutions be requested 10
do 20 at once. Lost.
Mr. ROBINSON moved 10 refer that portion OF the
Covernors Message relating 10 Federal relations 10
Select Committee of Nine. Adopted
Mr. MERRITT moved to make such Committee
Joint Committee II the House and Senate Laid over
Mr. CRAFT moved 20 require the Sheriff, County
Clerk and Register If NewYork 10 report their fees,
but Mr. Pierce and others rising 20 debate the resou-
ton was laid over.
Tie lIouse took mp the Governors Message N the
Committee Of the whole, but, without debate reported
prcgress.
Tie following appointments We're announced by the
SPEAKER: Postmaster, lthamer Smith OF Alleganyi
As istaut Sergeant at. Arms, Thomas Miller, Essex;
.Japitor and Keeper of Assembly Chamber, John +.
Ripley, Wyorng; Ladies' Gallery. A. II. Stouien-
bnrQh New-YOrk; Cloak Room, b. Kirk, Delaware;
Middle Outer Door, Geo. 4. Clifford, Ren5 selaer;
North Outer Door William H. Cornwell, Wayne;
Doorkeeper, Gentlemen's Gallery, ii. \. Davis,
Nefichoster.
The Clerk, Mr. RIST EY, has made the following
a,pointmerts: Assistant Clerk, Charles NJ. Schoo-
field Oneida: journal Clerk {. ). underwood;
Cavnga: Ergrossing Clerk, H. V. Colt, Livingston;
Deputy Clerk, Peter u. Luddington, Sullivan Libra
ian Vi. J. Farrell Schenectady; Assistant Librarian,
r, n. Owen, Oneida. Adjourned.