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

PfTlR p MURPHY, replblicaa.
EPHRalM G0sS, republican.
J. MCLEOD MURPHY, democrat.
Senators GOWN and Spinola refused to sign the report
whereas the CONSTITUTION Of the nited states uas or
dained by and for the people thereof and whereas II
establishes the paramount authority OF the government
and provides for the perpetuty OF the Union therefore
Resolved ar the Assembly concur, That abe people OF
THIS state Irrespective OF party distinctions, do hereby
several States 10 absoiye themselves at will from their
solemn obligations to the federal Union cannot be
knowiedged The principle and the objects which the
to such authority and the exercise thereof whercsoever
or howsoeyer attempted reasonable aud must be
sisted by all the remedies provided in the constitution
The first duty, therefore of the citizens Of New York is
10 be directed to the preservation Of the Union
Resolved III the Assembly concur, That the TegisIa
nre VIII sustain the Executive OF the State the otter
and pledge OF The military power and resources Of the
S,a.e ana .aas .hey VIII provide for calling Tor the
rsction and repel invasions whether within without
the state
New York Is faithful to the federal Union and will make
every needii sacrifice to maintain il in integrity
ibe same time New York viii make equal sacrifices 70
r rsas the several States IN all their
Resolved f the AsfembIy concur) That Congress has
no power 10 interfere with slavery in the several States,
Resolved (f the Assembly concur, That although We
believe Congress possesses the power to abolish slavery
the District of Columbia, yet 1t is nexpedient to
ercse such power unless upon the following conditions
l. That abolition should be on the vote Of majority
qualified voters Of the District and with the consen
Of the state Of Maryland
q Thai il should be gradual,
3. That compensation should be made TO unwilling
Resolved Qf the Assembly concur), That Congress
should not nhibt or impair the ater-State traffic Of
persons held service labor under the laws of the
several States any Of them.
Resolved Qf the Assembly concur), That while the
rendition Of fugitives from service labor a plain
constitutional obligation, and should be faithfully OBJ
served the law Of 1850 contains provisions whcn ser
ously obstruct, if they do not prevent its execution
These should be modified.
sign only as regards the resolutions and in no man
+. b. SPINOLA
It is understood that Senator spinola viii make a
minority report at an early day.
The entire report, Of which the foregoing Is Of
the important points, will make from six to
columns oi the HERALD; II may be said to be well
written and able document aud shows in its citation
large amount Of research Senator Hllhouse the chair
Of the committee Is It's author. IL land upon
the table and ordered to be printed No action taken
The City Chamberlain bill in the Senate again post
poned until Friday when II comes mp for final vote.
large number Of bills introduced in the House
today referring to all manner of subjects many Of them
Of interest TO the city OF New York Mr.. Darcy intro
dnced bill to reduce the OF the Union Ferry Com
pany cent, and Mr.. Nesbtt a bill to provide for
a like reduction in the Williamsburg ferries.
Mr. Hutohings gave notice of bill for the relief OF John
Clspoy This bill TO bring the suit brought by Judge
White for libel against the Leader 10 immediate trial.
The prosecutor in this has taken TO where,
years after the term Of office for which Mr. White is elect
cd expires The object Of the bill is TO change It's position
on the Cllendar ana nave Uicd AZ ohce. IL Will be
pushed by the defendant to an immediate VOTE he is
anxious 20 have the question settled at once the
other hand is understood that Judge White desires to
postpone IL as long as possible.
Mr.. Walsh introduced a bill this morning, providing
that the gas companies in the city Of New York shall
charge for the use of meters
Mr.. Arcularus Presented the following resolution,
which lays over under the rules
Resolved Comptroller OF the city county OF
New York be- and hereby requested furnish this body
the earliest possible the following
The amount paid for opening streets said
commissioners and the paid TO EACH the titles the
works which they were sngaged also the names of the
openings with the paid each Of them also
the various works waiting for confirmation together with the
other with the subject AZ
be obtained from the book, In his
street opening for the time specified la and embraced In this
resolution.
II is rumored that a subscription of $50 900 has been
raised to the confirmation by this Legislature Of
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 sum be induced
force that site upon the citizens Of city, The idea
that the inhabitants OF Manhattan Island should be forced
10 visit that place fer their letters should never be for
moment entertained by acting in the capacity of law
makers In the first place the ground too small for tho
accommodation of the large mail that by necessity
passes through that Office, and in the next place II Is
clear outside Of the general tide OF the business popu
lttion. This will probably be about the first cyed
scheme that will be brought up for the action Of the
House. and their vote upon this question viii enable
form opinion to the virtue and honesty Of the
lower house and will enable the public to form an opinion
to the result of kindred schemes that will follow.
Dean Richmond, ex-Iieutenant Governor Church,
Governor Seymour Isaac Butts Of the Rochester Gnsow
ex-Marshall Jewett and J. III. parmeee OF the Buffalo
Courier at the neevan House today. There Is
that consultation l. TO take place amongst proni
nent democrats 10 advise 70 the propety OF opposing
by all means in their power any policy that will under
any circumstances, lead to civil war