The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-09

AraASv Feb 8, 1861
The Senates resolution appointing Thurlow Weed in
place Of Addison Gardiner a Peace Commissioner to
Washington was announced in the House. and by consent
Immediately considered.
The resolution was adopted by nearly a unanimous
vote, under call for the ayes noes Only thirteen
republicans voted nay, and they explained that their
cetef mined hostility TO the Commission alone Induced
them to vote against the gentleman whose Judgment
and ability they had full confidence.
Mr. AINswog1H introduced concurrent resolution to
adjourn over from February 2s 20 March to give such
members may wish the opportunity TO attend 10 the
inauguration Of The President elect Abraham Lincoln
at Washington, the 4th Of March laid over.
large number of bills, mainly Of local character
were presented from standing committees.
INTRODUCED
BY Mr.. BuoKmss-To provide for the efectual sup
BY Mr.. jouSsoN-Giypg residents OF the state the
power to he an affidavit, in the County Clerks
office, stating their intention 70 become residents
OF foreign country, and absolving then from
citizen ship from the date OF fling the affidavit,
provided that they actually leave the State within thirty
days.
by sF. WMsoN--TmpcsIng half mill tax to pay the
canal debt created under the constitution.
Also bill to authorize the Commissioners OF the Canal
Fund to loan 5000 600 IL needed, the half mill tax
for the completion Of the canals.
BY Mr.. CHAPMAN prohibiting the OF the shower
bath Ia the state prisons as a punishment.
BY Mr.. NEsmT-A btl TO reform the Harbor Masters
Department II prohibits harbor masters from employ
ing deputies or assistants makes them forfeit their office
ahd subjects Them 10 two years and six months mprson
mcnt for directly or iect taking any nsideration
above The legal fees for the discharge OF their duties and
provides for o Ike punishment fr all Who offer thom
extra conn ensa.on or Wesrns, and for all wharf slip
and dock owners who chsge than the legal ices.
by MI Mo.hF-lo incorporate the Metropolitan I'M
provement Company, with $500 0d0 capital, TO
buy land, lay our streets and avenues Brooklyn
Ry Nj. Misunderstanding Commissioners OF Excise
10 give bones.
Iis Nh. iIEscE-To increase the fees Of hawkers aud
pe.iiars' Licenses
Recess iii sey On O'Clock.
EVENING SESSION.
The House was in se.s'cn until twelve O'Clock.
The bill eppfop iatns $500 OC0 % arm the State was
taken up In nsmmittee # the Whole, and an amend
mont offered bg Mr. HARDY 10 the see by pro-
vcng for FIVE sxet OF mill tax 70 meet the ap
propr ation. long debate took place, Messrs Kerhan
johnson and Hardy advocating the amendment and op-
posing The bill Nrsars Pierce, Fullerton, Fish and Bling
ham sustaining the bill. At haif-past eleven tho com
mee and reported progress the first section OF tho
bill only having been read
IN the House, Mr. PIERCE moved 70 order the bill to the
third reading.
fessrs. ksRs and CozsNs oppressed the motion on the
ground that ,hcy bad important amendments to otcr
and chance had been given TO debate amendment
the bill The prevailed by 81 ayes, SO nays
The Governor sent IN letter from Thurlow Weed de-
Ginning the appointment commissioner, as follows:
ALBANY, Feb. s, 1861.
To ExoxIIKNoY GoyFtSoR MORGAN
DEAR Sr have just received the resolutions Of tho
Sc, ate and Ass nhly appointing ccmmissi nor TO
meet mu.fsonsTs from other states nov convened IN
tho city Of Washington upon The invitation OF the iegis
latWe VI the state Of Virginia. though sympt
intensely anxious that il may avert the worst OF
national calamities, imperative considerations constrain
70 decline the appointment. in communicating this
TO yourself and to the Legislature beg T.
express deep and grateful sense OF the honor and the
obligations which atteriDg expression OF confidence
imposes upon yours, truly, THuRlOW WEED.
at twelve o'clock the House adjourned till Mon
DAY evening.