The New York herald., 1862-01-10
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.


The Treasury Controversy-Present
TO the Late Secretary OF state-Rumors
About the Com mmittees-The Contest for
Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
Broadway Concert Saloons-Col. Bell
Exchange OF Prisoners-Relief OF Ire
land-The Negro I'm Congress, sc.
Albany, jan 0, 1852.
The Treasury controversy still unsettled Dorsheimer
and his officials have possession of the books and the
Teaeurers Office, while the Treasurer occupies
desk in the Comptrolles Office, and is conducting the
business the best that he under the circumstances
The Comptroller will not recognise any Of DOrsheimers
drafts but countersigns those Of Mr.. Lewis Mr. Dor.
shemer, at early stage Of the difficulty, notified the
banks having the funds of the State deposit not TO
recognise or pay the orders Of Mr. Lewis; but the
bank officers finding that the Comptroller only recognized
the new official, they paid attention to the notice Of
Mr. Dorsheimer and pay all drafts presented, drawn by
Mr.. Lewis, countersgned by the Comptroller. The
that this affair has taken has led to general
suspicion in political circles here that there is some
screw loose something wrong in the Treasurer's De-
partment which Dorshemer anxious to have covered
up before he evscuates at any rate 1t will be the duty
of Mr. Lewis when he takes possession Of the books
he ever does to give them thorough overhaulng Mr.
Dorsheimer pretends that he has taken this course
to protect his bondsmen, apparently not realizing
the fact that the that he pursuing is the
one that will affect his securities more than any other
Should judgment be obtained against the State for
damages growing out of the interruption Of business his
bondsmen will be the that will have to stand It,
Summary proceedings were instituted against Mr..
Dosheimer this afternoon to compel him TO deliver the
papers and books of the state Treasurer to Mr. Lewis
The case was argued before Judge Peckham tonight
John h. Reynolds appearing for Mr. Lewis, H. Hand and
Lyman Tremane for Mr. Dorsheimer Judge Peckham
reserves his decision.
The deputies and clerks under the Secretary Of
State, d. r. Floyd Jones have presented him with mag
nihcent silver pitcher appropriately engraved as mark
Of esteem for him. 1t forwarded TO Mr. Jones' at his
residence at South Oyster Bay Long Island yesterday
There numerous foot in regard to the
rangement Of tho committees by the Speaker of the As
sembly. One rumor coming from what is considered by
many reliable source. places A. G. Rice, of Cattaaugus
in the position of Chairman of the Committee Ways
and Means According to all usage and courtesy the
legislature that position belongs TO Mr. Hulburd Of St.
lawrence the strongest competitor OF Mr. Raymond In the
caucus for Speaker but notice that his friends do not
feel sanguine Of his appointment to that position. The
names Of Bush and Mcleod Of New York and Alvord of
Syracuse those that Madam Rumor has placed
at the head Of the Committee Cities and Villages
Whether either one Of those some one else placed
there no one at present tell for the simple reason
that the Speaker has not decided it himself.
The contest for Superintendent Of Public Instruction is
already assuming definite shape. The names that are
being canvassed Emerson W. Keyes the present De-
putty Victor NJ Rice of Buffalo, and John f. Stoddard, of
New York. AS far as can see Mr. Keyes has the inside
track but nothing definite has transpred to exhibit
the positive strength Of either candidate. New may
enter the field and change the whole aspect OF the
Mr. Keyes however the advantage being urged by
the School Commissioners In almost every county Of the
State
The Senate was in session only about an hour this
busnessEthe presentation Of petitions, giving notice
Of and the introduction of bills. Among those in
troduced the Metropolitan Cab bill Of the last session.
also the Bale Hay bill both introduced by Senator Bad
ley.
Senator Robertson introduced a bill 70 regulate the
concert saloons Of New York, and Immediately after
wards the presentmen Of these saloons by the Grand
Jury of New York read.
Senator Willard introduced resolution declaring II 10
be the duty Of all governments to do all within their
power to relieve the suerngs OF those who have been
taken prisoners while fighting tho battles OF their country
RI
soners possible
About the same routine gone through with in the
Assembly. large number of petitions were presented
all manner Of subjects Some thirty or forty bills
York. such regulation Of the concert saloons repeal
Of Sunday laws extending certain Streets repeating
the law appointing inspectors OF elections, and sundry
others Of similar nature Mr.. Kenny introduced bill
appropriang the Of one hundred thousand dollars
out OF the State Treasury for the relief Of the suffering
people Of Ireland.
resolution was offered by Mr.. Doyle (demo-
crat) declaring that whilst the people were ready
to support the administration in putting down
the rebellion, yet they could not sanction,
10 the neglect Of questions OF vital Importance the
agitation by United States Senators the subject OF
giving rise to debate, was laid over.
The balance of the morning session was spent in de-
Gliding the question whether the lady spectators should
occupy the North the South gallery. resolution was
adopted adj,urnng from Friday TO Monday evening 10
give the Speaker opportunity make out his list Of
Royal Phelps appeared in his seat for the first time
this evening.
The Board Of Regents Of the University held their
nua meeting to-day.
Hon. John " l.. Pruyn was elected Chancellor in the
place Of Garret Y. Lansing, deceased.