The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-12

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days were not fair reflection Of the opinions Of ma
jory Of the House upon the present condition Of the
country Only one or two Of the republican speakers
ngs against the extreme doctrines advocated by him.
There rs unquestionably feeling among majority not
must come the entire North irrespective Of party viii
unite as one man in Q common cause.
:, preamble and resolution that passed the Common
Council OF the city Of New York presented TO the
House this morning. read and referred 70 the Committee
on Federal Relations The Speaker has selected an ex
are conservative, and il contains some Of the strongest
ana mcFt sagacous men In the lower branch OF the L.
port from thai Committee which viii be sa,sSsetorv 10
the conservative interests OF the country Il consists
Of Robinson Birdsan, Herman, Hlingwood, McDermott,
The resolutions that passed the House with a strong
vote this morning were taken TO the Senate, and imme
datey Senator spnola moved to in the preamble
the words guilty Of treason under the constitution
applied to the people Of South Carolina This opened
warm contest IN the Senate, and prevented their
cussed in all It's bearings, and effort 10 get the
Senator TO withdraw his amendment but he insisted
upon IT, vote was taken, and the amendment inserted
and the resolution as amended adopted by vote Of
IL TO 10.
The resolutions retured TO the House before that
body adjourned, and there the amendments were con
tiOns being asked.
The day has been mostly spent upon national crisis
and contemplating the events that transpring in the
Southern States where all eyes this
ed, expecting that every breeze that comes up from
that direction viii upon the clash OF arms the
booming OF the cannons and perhaps, the death Of the
nation that has been the wonder and admiration Of the
civilized world.
Several bills have been presented to-day One by Mr.
Woodruff, 70 repeal section ~ Of the Metropolitan Police
act passed last that portion which refers 70
rests for selling liquor on Sundays
bill was also presented by Mr.. Finch to provide for
submitting the question Of calling convention revise
the State constitution the people at the next general
election The same person also introduced bill for the
unconditional repeal Of the bill passed last winter
ABOLISH capital puD6hment-a that should pass
both branches without the least delay whatever
The Canal Commissioner contest, that the day Of
election by the Legislature has been fixed assuming
mere positive character. Tho republican caucus will
meet next Tuesday night and the election will take place
on Wednesday the 10th inst am told that Mr. Edwards
whom mentioned In yesterdays HERALD as contractor
has only served in that capacity keeping the Black
canal IN repair and during mis- contract for that which
the State only amounted 70 about third of the amount
that characterized tho previous contracts He resides in
Office may therefore be considered as having strong
claims for the position in regard TO locality
MI Geddes. Of Syracuse, Is much talked Of but this
looks like game 20 injure A. H. Hovey 3 chance.
Ex-senator Foote Ia industrously pressing his claims
but have been unable to find any place where be has
ing more numerous every day and Dung army viii.
from all appearances, be In the field by Tuesday.
The Senatorial controversy also becoming somewhat
spicy now combinations and schemes hourly being
developed From all appearances VIM NJ Evarts rs still
ahead understand that he is quite anxious TO know the
Hall and engaged before the Court Of Appeals the Pa
IRISH will but from certain indications that Ia not
a. sas M be the mn most in
but there Is no telling under the combinations that
being made how long he will lead the van
There Is an effort being made by the friends OF Greeley
and Raymond TO compromise their difficulties and unite
upon one man against Evarts. They are trying make
Raymond the compromise man; but as this viii make the
compromise all SIDE or rather ali turkey TO Ray
mond there is not much prospect Of It's being made.
Governor Morgan, understand, has refused let his
name be used In connection with that Office Ex,Judge
Harris of this city, Is much talked Of and from the
standing Of the man. and the quiet yet eectua way that
bis claims are being pressed there fair prospect that
he will become one Of the leading competitors in the
contest.
The speech of Mr. Seward in the Senate 70 morrow is
anxousy looked for and the fact that he had fixed upon
that day to furnish the country his views the Premier
Of Mr. Lincoln, docs more than anything else TO
The conservative and concatoy tone Of the republican
speakers today rs looked upon by many as the fore
shadowng Of the great speech by the New York Senator
The session of the House this morning was closed by
Mr. Cozans presenting series Of resolutions call
tional Convention, as follows
United States, which she ratified with It's barthens and It's
stats holds each other equally with her
The se IN
sentiments and antsgonsm q Intentions have arisen between
\ az
as ps''' ns' sister
Of New request Of Congress that Convention OF
all the States be called to consider Of and advise such amend
TO protect the interests and the
Rssolyed q the Senate eOqou Ths. tho Senators and
store peace 70 the Of all Of
party or Of section but looking to the honor and welfare Of
Rssolvsd That e the foregoing preamble and
ted by the Governor OF the State the presiding
1sd SH' &c s o s
The bill 70 remodel the City Chamberlans ofHes was
There something singular about this BILL and il is cur
renty reported that move 10 get Stout reappointed
AZ any rate there has been bitter fight opened upon
II and this argument is used, backed by assertion
that IL Is measure 10 assist certain broken down stock
brokers TO help them out Of their tight place. TO defeat
IT, These accusations viii have " be disproved, the
bin Is dead.
Governor Morgan has night teIegraphed the resolu
tons adopted by the Senate and Assembly today the
President Of the United States with tho following
eage:-
ALBANY, Jan. IL, 1861.
To his Fxcellency JAMES BUCHANAN President Of the
United States, Washington City
sR-In obedience to tho request Of the Legislature Of
the State transmit herewith copy Of the concurrent
resolutions Of that body adopted this day rendering the
aid Of the State TO the President Of the United States TO
enable him to enforce the laws and uphold the autho-
rity of the federal government.
Whereas The insurgent State OF South Carolina after
sng the Office custom house. monies and fofticatione
Of tie federal has BY firing into weasel erdsrsd
Sumter virtually declared war and whereas forts and
bsma and Louisiana have been unawfully seized with hostile
intentions and whereas further Senators In Congress ayow
and maintain their reasonable acts; therefore,
Resolved ~ the senate concu That the Legislature OF
New York profoundly impressed with the value OF the
Union and determined 70 unimpered hail with
the recent hrn dgnifed and patriotic special message
President OF the United States that tender
him, through the Chief Magistrate Of STATE wha
aid in and money he may require enable him
enforce the laws aud 70 uphold the authority Of the fed
era government and that In defence of he perfect
Union which has conferred prosperity and happiness
The American people renewing the pledge gwen and redeemed
by fathers dy devote lives
and sacred honor In uphodng the Union and the cons
tuition.
Resolved az the Senate concur That Union loving
Representatives and citizens Of Delaware Maryland, Virginia
North Carolina kentucky, Missouri aud Tennessee who Ia
Dor With devoted courage and patriotism 70 withhold their
entitled
tude and admiration Of the whole people
Resolved az the Senate concr That the Governor be
spectuy forthwith copies 81 the fore
going resolutions the President ~ the nation and the
ycrnore OF all the States OF the Unisn.
have the honor 70 be your Excclencys obedient ser
want, EDWIN ID. MORGAN.
The Senate Committee on Federal Relations met again
this evening for the purpose OF making another effort 10
make the report unanimous ore, Tho republicans have