The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-04
iMPOR TANT FROM ALBANY.
The Democracy Repudiate spinola-De-
claratiOn ofWar-The Resolutions o. nir.
Robinson Endorsed by Democratic
Cnucus-What the Party I'm the Mino-
rify Intend 40 D0-Excitement i'm Re
gard 10 the National Crisis, &c., sc.


The numerous propositions presented 70 both houses
yesterday in reference the crisis now existing u
national affairs, has created intense excitement
smoags, all classes here both republicans and democrats
The democracy have been especially exercised over the
preamble and resolutions introduced by Senator SQno,
and throughout last evening and this morning they could
heard denouncing il in bitter terms many calling it
infamous Tho universal expression that Il Il
scheme to help George Law dispose his muskets and
is plainly TO be that if it is adopted il will have TO
be by the vote OF the republicans, and them only.
Tho democratic mcmbers Of both branches Of the leg
stature met in caucus this morning IN the room Of tn
Committee Of Cities and Villages, for the purpose o.
agreeing upon course Of action in regard to the
preamble and resolutions presented by Mr. Robinson to
the Assembly yesterday.
Nearly all the democratic members were present also
the Secretary OF State, D. K. Floyd Jones well Mr.
Conlstock, OF tue Alias and Aryus.
As soon as the object of the meeting Was stated Mr.
Kieenan addressed those present stating that whilst the
wording Of the resolution was such as he would de-
sire IT, yet he free say that gave his hearty
approval and recognized III coming did from OF
the leaders the republican party, il evidence
of change the policy Of that party for the better and
be thought that I the duty OF the democratic
bers give their united support-nore SO from the
that the extreme republicans loud in their
denunciations OF it.
Mr. I'll Dgrood Of Staten Island followed ia the same
strain, and said that for his own part he
would have preferred that there should have been
any reference to Kansas in the resolutions but did
think It wise for them to suggest any amendments lest
by dong they would destroy the desired effect in its
passage lie wanted the democrats unite with the
conservative republicans and present record that will
carry moral weight with It. Tho fact of the extremists
OF the republican party opposing it, evidence that
members and for one be felt that il would be great
step in advance
Mr. Jones Secretary Of State was then called for and
said that It looked to him that the only consistent
course FOR the minority party in this Legislature to
pursue to give the resolutions referred to their
united support and he was glad TO coming from the
source that it did. He looked upon ii step in ad
Of the principles advocated by that party and
that the democracy could well afford to support His
vice would be that the democratic members present
undivided front upon il when ii up for consdera
tor The present condition Of the country demanded
prompt action and he hoped that this question would
ceive the support Of the democracy in the way that it
would carry moral force with II. That would in mea
make satisfactory TO the South Perhaps if
he had written the resolution he might have worded il
different but he hoped to IL adopted it was and
under the present circumstances believed to be great
triumph. -
OF the resolutions taking about the ground Of the
speakers that preceded him He said that he frank
Kansas should be admitted without further DELAY as he
believed that they already had than the requisite
population For one he reoiced to see disposition on
upon this subject lie believed this practical and
would quiet Affairs quicker than amendment to the
constitution that would take so much time to
comphsh " the democracy acted discreetly in this
matter he believed the time at hand when
the people would again place them in power He
cans would be met by the democratic members
in spirit that would carry with its passage weight
and influence which it would not if opposed by the demo
| crazy.
Nj. Arcularus then moved that the democratic mem
be-s there agree TO give it their undivided support in
Of IN Sa 90
| conded from all parts Of the room.
Mr. Taber of Queens asked il it would not be best Ia
wait upon Mr. Robinson and If there could not be
81 ght change in the wording Several OF those
present stated that from tho tone OF the rabd republican
members and their denunciaon OF 1t in tie hotels last
evening" modification TO make It stronger could not
passed.
senator Gran, said that he had not seen copy of the
resolutions but from the best information that he could
get TO their general import he free 70 say that
be would give them his support AS to the resolutions
inrodu cei in the Senate yesterday by Senator Spnoa
| they could not receive his support.
Senator Mcleod Murphy stated that the Senate had
ferred that portion Of the Governors message relating
of senators SpinolA and Coin perhaps would not be
right FOR him to anticipate their action, but speaking in
his individual capacity he ready TO give the resou
tion OF Mr.. Robinson his support and glad to see
the proposition coming from the source that it did.
issuo--did not, in his opinion, come up to the
| requirements Of the times. II looked TO him as
only Eostponns the ,, evil hour and leaving
bic FOR their Sinking the responsibility the outset
lie did not wish 70 see hasty action, but full fair and
frank consideration OF the subject He believed the
only practical mode for the final settlement Of this ques
ton by Congress- calling national convention hear
ing the complaints Of the SOUTH agreeing upon basis
for final settlement and forever. This would bring
the issue directly before the people, and the election of
members to the next Legislature in all the States Of the
had no fears of the result. plainly TO be seen
that the present Congress- both House and Senate were
Sys "a y see the HosS hs
preserved, and he hoped that resolutions would
be adopted requesting members In Congress TO favor
the calling Of convention at an early day That was the
only proposit on that he could tangible upon which
the Union men, North and South could rally TO put down
the extremi ats In both sections
one Of the members thought that Mr. Cozaus did not
meet the question before them. The only point that
under consideration how they should vote upon the
resolutions offered by Mr. Robinson He feared that
OF the Southern States would be out o the Union before
National Convention would assemble.
The vote then taken upon Mr. Arcularius resolu-
ton, and il was adopted without dissenting voice,
thus committing the democratic members in both
branches OF the Legislature to the support OF the
measure
The republicans have held caucus, but Is the uni
versa subject OF conversation amongst them-some do
nounciDg and others favorng IT,
Mr. Robinson called the resolutions up this morning and
had them ordered TO be printed, with view Of taking
action upon them the first Of next week, he be-
eyed that the present condition OF the country demanded
prompt action they wished to do any good by passing
some compromise has got TO be made, the States
long prosperous under government will be arrayed
civil De the result. / doubt
II there Is member present but who realizes the impor
lance OF doing something quiet the excitement the only
question Is what shall they do Next week viii DO an
important week at Albany The events that win
pre here fraught with good evil for the country
The most free and heretofore prosperous Of any the
fsce OF the globe II is 70 be hoped that their delbera
tons will be characterize with that concatory and har
monz.ng spirit that will give confidence 70 the conser.
vstve OF the South that their rights viii be better
guarded and protected in the Union than out.
The Albany Frc-7ing Jofrn1 which to-day appears in
an enlarged FORM fully endorses the resolutions intro
ducod by Mr. Robinson for the admission of all the Terri
tores two States and Should these resolutions
adopted, hope they may be By united vote they
will exert saluary Influence. The voice Of New York
uttered through It's representatives, upon question of
great public importance, will do more than command the
respect Of her own representatives In Congress"
Several notices given in the Assembly this
ng for important bills relating TO the city Of New York
Among which Aas by Mr. Camp, Of Westcheser,
repeating the usury laws far they relate to New
York city. This Is Intended H. obvatc difficulties that
are experienced there but nowhere else In the State
~ Craft gave notice Of bill remodelling the Fire De-
p~-0ent. This Is the bill to create paid Fire Depart
msnk in the city.
w h-cularius also gave notice OF bin 10 provide for