The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-03

Senate.

Albany, Jan. 2, 1861.
Tho Governcrs Private Secretary presented the Cover
nor's annual message, which read
Nr. SrsoIA offered the following preamble and resolu
ton
whoreas treason as defined by the constitution Of tn,
United States exists Of the States OF the confede
racy: and whereas II the religious well the pari
otto duty Of each State, in It's sovereign capacity az we'll
that Of each Ctixen TO make every necessary sacr
fec for the preservation Of this Union Of States as they
were united by Washington and his associates; and
whereas, the State Of New York Is ever has
been and will be, unalteraby and uncompromsing
ly in favor Of the Union as u us therefore,
Resolved, II the Assembly concur, That the Governor
be- and hereby u.s. directed in the name Of the people
the State Of New York to tender to the President Of the
United States the services of the militia Of the State 70
be used in such and at such times the Pres
dent deem best to preserve the Union and enforce
the constitution and laws Of the country.
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be
and hereby directed TO inquire into the condition,
eicercy and available strength OF the military force OF
the e. report the Senate the earliest prac
tcablo day what egsation any, ia necessary to rem
der hat branch Of government fully effective for any
exigeney that may arise and requisite that the ssd
committee report bill TO raise $40 900 900 70 properly
arm the state.
Mr. SrISorA presenting the above, said be believed
the time approaching when old party divisions must
be temporarily laid de and all good citizens unite for the
OF the Union, and put down Northern abo
ton and Southern ianacism, both Of which fatal
TO the preservation Of this conioderacy and Of tho cons
tuition. The present evils, brought about by the utsan
Of both sides fatal alike 10 tho prosperity OF the
laboripg man, the progrce Of commerce. and 10 the
OF free government lie favored giving 20 every
section Of the country lis fullest rights under the const
tuition and to protect those rights Al any hs1ards; but
whoever should attempt destroy this Union must do
~ his peril.
After some debate Mr. Gown offered resolution, that
the Fugitive Slave act unwc Ii not unconstitutional
and should be radically amended When so amended
any tho law would be violation OF the
constitution and would justify Congress IN passing laws Of
protection. The Territories the common property Of
the United States and that final settlement Of the
slavery question the Territories the people Of this state
consent hat the territorial people may determine for
themselves whether slavery shall exist in their Ierro
ries that the Governor transmit these resolutions
70 Senator's and representatives.
Mr. spinolas resolutions with that part Of the Govern
sage relating national Affairs referred to
select committee Of I've Mr.. Covin's resolutions
laid On the table
Several notices Of bills given among them ono BY
Mr. NANSERE TO limit the term OF office in the State mill
ta and repeal all New York city railroad bills passed
hast session
BY Mr. IAwxEyeTo repeal the act Of 1870 to prevent
citizens OF the State being kidnapped or reduced 70
slavery.
by Messrs GRANT and Gos-To repeal the Capital Pun
ishment law of the last session.
BY Mr.. RANsAy-To amend the divorce Laws.
BY Mr. EvNoIA-To repeal the law Of 1860 relating 10
West Washington market and other property in New
York.
Adjourned