The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-09

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bring peace TO our present excited and distracted
country, cast his vote for resolution that
IN his opinion, would irrita,e rather than
aiay the excitement existing in the South
lie could not look upon the people of South Carolina
any other light than members Of the family who
were now excited whether justly and he trusted
that no act would be consumnated BY this Legislature
tnat would increase that feeling His speech well
that OF MIR Herman was strong breathing those patriotic
sentiments that conclusive evidence that they re-
aiized the danger tina. our institutions subjected
speech and declared that the only return
the insults OF the South, and not hold Cancellation
He wished to see The resolutions adopted.
Mr. Cozans democrat of New York next spoke against
the resolutions He In favor sustaining Anderson
but not by presenting him sword he thought greater
question than this was at stakehe south had felt them
selves aggreyed whether justly not and il was their
duty to hold out the olive branch not in haunting
tone goad them on The question that was now before
the tribunal OF public opinion be decided was whether
they should have peace, prosperity happiness as
nation or civil He hoped that the resolutions would
De postponed LOT the present for mature and de-
LDerate action.
Mr.. Prendergast next followed at first in a mild man.
anything uttered by Wendell Philips or Garrison
declaring that be wondered that the suiphurous Dit OF
hell did not and swallow those that would advocate
the that Of the members had taken on this
floor His speech, well that Of Mr. Pierce was an
insult TO members occupying the floor and holding oppo
site opinions, and was characterized with that narrow
minded Puritaacai bigotry that would burn Quaker
the stake for his honesty With such doctrines einan
ating from member occupying seat in the House,
and his expressions appauded It 10 be wondered that
can see no chance Tor an amicable settlement OF the
existing grievances Civil war; wi ID all its horrors will
be forced upon for all that win be done by the rep,b
licans OF this House to avert it, There are too many
mon acting as legislators who believe the ISLANDERS re-
corded III "Cncle Toms Cabin true as the Bible
to take any positive practical ground the tide
Mr. Tuthll, Of Suffolk in favor of expressing an
opnion III favor OF Anderson but thought perhaps that
medal had better be substituted III the place Of the
sword.
Mr. Herman again spoke, and declared tia. he had no
sympathy WITH those who would destroy the Union the
South or those at tho North who the coust
tuition ga covenant with help neither he willing to
brand those in the South who acting they them
selves thought, in selfdefence with the cpithet Of
traitor He could only look upon them as descendants OF
the patriotic band who secured for us the liberties
that we enjoy He desired TO exhaust all means Of con
citation before taking warlike attitude The reso-
lutions that passed the lower house of Congress
them as substitute His speech was clear aud power
full and evidently had great effect for it was the means
OF pOStpOning action o-day.
Mr. Merritt spoke in favor Of sustaining Anderson
Mr. Robinson was also in favor OF giving expression TO
their sentiments upon the action Of that gallant officer
Dut he thought that should not be by presenting him
sword The State, several occasions had presented
military commanders with swords, but had always been
for deeds done on the battle field and he thought
medal would be sufficient for this OCCASION and for the
purpose OF clipping the wings of the eagle that
had been soaring here and coming down to something
practical, he would move that they adjourn, that
they might consider all the propositions His motion was
carried without dissenting voice. and action postponed
for one day upon the sword controversy.
The debate this morning has shown concusiyely that
the republicans have got men of ability to meet in their
deliberations this winter and that they have opponents
on the floor of the House ready and able to
gumcnts that they may bring FORTH and who, although
unequal in number, can stand by their side
and look down upon them in any open handed
discussion. The attitude of the leading republican
speakers this morning menacng that OF the
democratic members would venture to make any re-
marks for fear of going further the dictates OF pru
dence would bear.
Senator Mcleod Murphy offered a resolution in the
Senate authorizing the appointment of q committee of
three from each house who connection with the pre-
siding officer OF each body should obtain and present
Ayarr Atarn
without debate.
Both houses have been on the patriotic line to-day
The American eagle has been screaming in both houses of
the Legislature.
The usual spasmodic attempts honesty and curtai-
ing expenses the proceedings Of the House
last evening and this morning. The last twenty four
hours have developed anxiety regard the honesty
Of every person about the Assembly Chamber who is
not member that from years of experience legisla
bodies, have without single exception found TO
result in profigacy. Two resolutions have passed this
House, neither Of which in themselves can effect
anything, and were done for buncombe, which
cannot fail to convince any observer Of events
that they were done TO get members the
record Offset for their action upon bills thai would
yet up. There is but way curtail expenses
and correct abuses and that is by the refusal 10 give
place TO those who are not needed, rejecting those ap
pcations OF men who come here claiming to be rep0r
tiers for the purpose Of drawing their stationery then
leaving, and voting down the extras in the Supply bi
Actions OF that kind wbe something PRACTICAL but the
buncombe resolution has the appearance Of attempt
cover up their tracks for future operations.
My prediction is that there viii be extras this
session than for years past have never known the
sign to fail yet and there nothing yet developed that
would indicate that this Legislature would BE- excep
ton.
Several bills have been introduced referring TO New
York city, and others have been noticed indicating
amount OF legislation for the city that would astonsh the
Mayor
senator Ramsay introduced bill in the Senate to-day
remodong the Court Of Common Pleas for the city Of
New York provides that and after the LIST DAP OF
January 1852 the Common Pleas Court for the city and
county Of New York shall OF eight Judges and
the terms of office OF the Judges who now consti-
Dccpn.
Der 1851 but the same judges shall be eligible to hold
the same Office under the election provided for in the act
and that three judges may hold general term thereof
the year 1861 there shall be elected by
the electors OF the city and county Of New York
eight judges Of the Court OF Common Pleas who shall be
OF the degree Of counsellor the supreme Court
and shall have oil the power to hold the said Court of
Common Pleas any term thereof, and all the power
now vested in the First Judge thereof in the said
court and may equally with the First Judge authenticate
the record Of said court and 10 perform all the acts
that may by law be done by the First Judge, and shall
receive the like salary provided by law, aud
shall be Chased -four classes Class one shall hold
their offices for three years, class two for six years,
class three Tor pine years, class four for twelve
years; and after the expiration Of the term
Of each class-ctasses one, two and threc-the term
Of cbce shall be twelve years The class for which the
person voted for is Intended shall be designated the
ballot any ballot vote and all ballots and votes cast
voted for more than person for each class office
80 designated and provided for in this act shall be void
to the Class voted for. No vote ballot shall be
canvsssed or allowed containing the name Of more than
person for each class Of the officer voted for named in
this act The Judge Of the Court OF Common Pleas,
whose election is thus provided for, shall be elected at
the general election the year 1851 and the Of
each person voted for and the class for which he shall
be designated on the ballot and shall be endorsed
Judiciary and at the general election every three years
thereafter there shall be elected two Judges who shall
hold Office for twelve years. Such Judges shall enter
upon the discharge Of their office the first day OF
January following each election All the provisions OF
laws relating TO the Judges OF the Court Of Common
Pleas for the city Of New York and to their election
cept is provided Tor in this act shall apply to said
judges aud 10 their mode Of election.
sec. provides that all acts and parts OF acts neon
sistent with this are hereby repealed.
The present Court Of Common Pleas consists OF four
Judges The main change in this bill is therefore in.
creasng the number 10 eight and the period for which
they elected. Bills viii be introduced remodellng
the superior Marine and supreme Courts of your city
Mr. Arcular1s has intro inced the following bill In the
Assembly
Section There shall be appointed and for the city and
county OF New York from and after the passage this
three who shall be
opening streets.
Sec The said Commissioners shall be appointed by the
supervisors the Justices OF the superior Court, and the
Judges Of the Court OF Pleas said city county
shall