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

ALBANY, Jan 5, 1861.
The Governors Message bad progress in Committee Of
the Whole
The testimony in the contested seat Of Austin Myers
submitted by the County Judge Of 0nondaga county
A number Of bills were noticed among them one by
Mr. Walsh, protect gas companies New York by Mr.
McDermot, to reduce milk freight the Harlem Rail-
road by Mr. yarian, to remodel the Board of Health Of
New York. and others relating to the New York city go
vernmeut.
Bills were introduced by Mr. woodruff to provide for
the inspection of steam boilers and engines in New York
and Brooklyn by Mr. Townsend to authorize temporary
soourn in the State with slaves (t allows the to
remain nine months with his slaves, but ir he
remains longer the slaves to be free); by
The petitions of Messrs Hops and Mclse for the
OF Messrs Kelly and Arcuarus referred TO the Com
mttee on Privileges and Elections
Mr. ROBINSON moved that no extra compensation be
paid to any officer or employe of the House, aud That
postage from the House be confined to twenty cSnts
Adopted-aycs, 49, nays 2.
The election Of Canal Commissioner fixed for We'd
ne5Gay, January 10, at noon.
Mr.. BENEDICT called up the resolution directing the
Governor 10 present a sword TO Major Anderson.
long debate ensued, Messrs HERMAN, EIINGwooD and
CozANs approving the action of Major Anderson, but
time, when Cancellation was necessary.
Messrs. BSxDIcT, PIERCE, PRg>DEGRAsT and FISH advo
Gated the passage Of the resolution.
The debate on the resolutions to present sword to
Major Anderson continued for some time
Nh. HERMAN opposed the resolutions because he deemed
at this time they calculated to rritate the South
While he willing to do all honor TO gallant officer
and to all whosto firmly in the line Of duty this crisis
he not willing to do any act that might even IN
seeming imply the desire Of New York to coerce South
Carolina into the United States The first drop Of blood
shed this trouble would be the final downfall Of the
Upion and while 1t tho duty Of the general govern
ment TO stand firmly up to the line Of duty, it for
the sister States to be concatoy and TO strengthen the
hands Of the Union men.
Mr. BENEDICT indicated the resolutions and declared
the belief that good would be done towards pre-
serving the Union by standing in the defence OF those
who FIRMLY did their duty in this crisis than by
conciliatory tone
Mr. FISH dee gnated the people OF South Carolina as
rebels and traitors, and advocated the passage OF the
resolutions.
Mr EIIsGwooD understood The desire to be 10 delay
and defeat the resolutions He ready fully To
endorse Major Anderson conduct but deemed il
ter OF policy and patriotism TO lay aside the resolutions
for the present.
Mr. PIsaoq reminded the House that Congress had pass
cd resolutions u similar import and expressed the opin
ion that the only to win the heart OF the South
was 70 boldly resent their insults.
Mr.. CozASs spoke warmly in favor Of delay and con
citation, and excused the action of Southern men, who
believed their ghts invaded and their property assaulted
Mr. PRESpszG spoke warmly for the resolutions and
wondered why the jaws Of Hell did not and swallow
those who stood rebellion against the Union.
Mr. MERrT had been at the FIRST favorable TO postpon
ing the resolutions but the debate had occurred and be
believed that they ought to be passed at once.
Mr. KIERsAS replied at length. He reiterated his APP
proyaI OF Anderson's conduct and his willingness 10
stand by all who stood to the line OF duty to the Unon
thought the presentation of sword would be held
TO imply threat OF coercion.
Mr. BsSypcr would be willing to amend the resolutions
by providing for the presentation OF medal instead OF
sword.
Mr. RonrSsoS deemed this more appropriate. The
sword had always been the testimonial presented by
her brave soldiers for gallant deeds in battle,
and the gift OF medal would be more appropriate in
this case.
In order TO give time for reflection and tina, the Senate
resout might also be before the House. he moved 10
adjourn
The House then without taking vote adjourned