The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-27

the bar OF me senate at ten O'Clock ths morning. ana
Immediately upon the approval Of tho Journal the
rcvug senator Mr.. Williams, called for the reading u
ss y yGs shSa him
know If The Sergeant Arms hSs and ,,,. S,. =,
nA'0' stated o. -.endsi to his ns' duty
..,,al over hiS' a. --'t the Sergeant at Arms had
,he rules Of the Senate ana Ss css ne ma
reading OF rules 70 II he was in ,or the
SENATOR Iamn insisted ~ TO-, that the Senator should
The inTeslsut pro tenn ce..ded that the only thing
70 order was arIayng tie Senator's Tor before the
bar OF the Senate the Sergeant at Arms immediately
brought Up Senators Williams and Connolly
senator Williams being asked for his excuse for being
Out OF DIS scat last evening said that hewss in the Senate
and took part in the proceedings Of the Senate
commenced ON half hour strain at casing He found
nai there was no hope Of business being done and
ne LETT for bis hotel the Senator from the Twenty
seventh would conduct himself became Senator,
and not interrupt the proceedings OF the Senate
BY his casing and nonsense he would always
Do found at his post but whenever any
SeDator commenced such nonsensical, gassy and
tous opposition for the special purpose preventing
the progress Of business in the body he felt himself per-
fccty UNSUITABLE In leaving his seat That was the excuse
which he had to otter.
Senator Hammond objected to the excuse stating that
II was not statement Of facts In ali respects and
Senator Williams, interruptng him. said that he would
DC willing to yield one point TO the Senator from the
respected any Of the rules OF common courtesy
Inc senator was then excused by vote Of the
give his excuse He stated that he was in his sea-,
until late hour last evening" and saw the disgraceful
farce that was being enacted there his mind went back
formed Of the dignity and honor Of the Senate New
York. His heart sank within him, and with feelings Of
lett for his That the only excuse that be had
70 otter BE was excused by vote Of the Senate, and
last scene Of the KIND that win be enacted IN the senate
chamber this winter That body has been lowering itself
In public estimation the entire winter has, however
n n TSn tuh orA
practice Of making motion and sending for Senator
wthouta call Of the Senate, is strictly in violation OF all
parliamentary rules except those established by the
school boys In the Senate Chamber, who have new
edition on that subject.
The balance Of the morning session spent in third
reading of bilisnone, however, Of public importance
read. The Long Island Railroad Company replied
" the resolution Of inquiry passed in the Senate some
time SINCE but did not give the information sought
tor, but simply stated that tho books Of the
company would be open for examination for thirty
days previous To the election OF directors After short
in regard TO the affairs of tho company by
Senator Manierre, and Senator Connolly reading letter
from Of the stock and bondLoders showing why he
had offered the resolution originally, the resolution
reecinded. 1t Is impossible, however, to come TO any
other conclusion than that the resembling OF the resolu
tion injustice to the stockholders Of the company,
II the letter which read by Senator Connolly from
of the members who is interested the extent OF
$50 000 is correct in It's statements No company that
CONDUCTS us affairs honestly will resort 70 that mode Of
treatment TO their own bond and stOckt olders.
Two OF the passenger and baggage bills for New York
city were reported by the House committee last
Cities and Villages Committee. Another will be re.
ported from the tane committee In day two, and
there are two or three more laying around the Capitol
which will be presented in few days This indicates
quite rush for that job In your city Ono Of the bills
cont mplates giving this privilege to squad Of rural
gentlemen out Of business and anxious to SQUAT down
New York. The best thing the Legislature do in
regard to this matter is to voet all Of these special bills
DOWN and pass general law covering the whole subject,
leaving open TO any responsible party and not create
monopoes The days for passing laws to bring into
stepce monopoies have passed away
Ihe Capital Punishment bill under discussion in the
House a. ain this morning Mr.. Herman made strong
speech ags inst IT. and that evidently had some effect
upon the House. HIS rema ks were directed against the
substitute of Mr.. Angels to tho bill reported by tho
mittee, which, in reality, ia to encourage murder And
ms remarks timely and TO the point arguing that
the millennium day had not yet arrived, when men
not controlled by passion murdercrs honest mon,
TO be protected by the laws Of the State in their nerious
deeds.
Mr. Angel read speech in favor Of his substitute but
did not OF the objections raised by Mr. Ker.
but was in favor Of being enent with the murdeers
has taken singular conrse. am unable to Comprehend
why the man who Tavihhes, robs and MURDERS should
have the sympathy Of the public, and his punishment
made az light as possible No punishment is too
for him who murders woman TO cover up his lcndish
act Of gratifying his pass shoots down the person
who attempts to stop him whilst carrying from any dwell
ling his booty There need be other favor OF
the galows ,han the enormous amoln. OF murder that
has been committed since the passage Of the act o. last
winter, and If this legislature will not repeal that
and the law that repealed IL B TO be hoped for
the sake of the protection the lives Of million OF peo
pie on Mannattan tney repoa ~ as ls
the city and county of Now York is concerned and give
them OF the law 10 bring tho numerous murder
ers who stalking forth In daylight and striking down
their victims TO just, wise and righteous punishment
Progress reported upon the BILL and 1t made tho
special order for Wednesday evening
The balance OF the morning session OF the House
spent In the Committee Of the Whole local bills.
The bill noticed by Mr. Huchings In regard 10 the Cen
trail Park is the the Senate bin presented by the
Investigating Committee with the exception that 1t gives
the teccton Of the Six Commissioners to the Board OF
Supervisors instead Of the Governor
There has been meeting of several members OF the
legal profession in your city who have appointed
draft memorial to the Legislature asking for
passage Of bill TO increase the number Of judges in
the Narinc Supreme and Common Pleas Courts in the
city OF New York. The memorial has made its appear
ance signed by j. r. Whiting VIM NJ. Evarts, Caudius
l.. Mcneil, L. Delafeld smith and John Fitch.
The New York Tax levy bills for county expenses
made their appearance In the House this morning The
following some Of The items
Advertising ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Sc 900
Construction Of county jail ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. % 900
Contingent les 20 900