The New York herald., 1862-03-03
NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.

Debate ON the Public Defence BiIi-R0yal
Phelps Defends Engia nd-Rc marks Of
MIR. Hulbursl-Some OF the DeveiSPe-
ments Made by IIim-AIr. Porter ON the
Ignoran nee and Forbearance or sohn
Buii-Svhat the Opponenis OF the Mea-
sure Say Will bo the Fate OF the Bill
The New York Court House, &c., sc.
ALBANY, March /, 1852
The bill providing for the public defence up
the special order in tho Assembly this morning. There
were general indications that TO have an nte
resting discussion, aud tho events OF the day have
shown that the expectations Of the people well
founded.
The discussion for the day was commenced by Mr.
Phelps OF New York. his design being show that the
passage OF such measure necessary; also TO
endeavor to soften down the bitter feeling that
appeared to exist against tho British government
Under the FIRST objection he read list OF appropriations
that had already been ordered by Congress for the or
caiion OF the state which he Considered ma 10 action by
the Stte authorities unnecessary. He then held that In
the set en- mt 81 all difcaes between this government
and England the United States had been the gamer. lie
cited the Northeastern boundary question. the Now
Foundand fisheries right Of Search of San Juan
and Vancouver's islands, held Ia the settlement OF
all Of these had received creator benefs
than England In regard 10 the seizure Of vancouvcrs
Island II England had done what did that occasion
theso would have been war Immediately. In comnorciai
relations England hid beon liberal towards US. far
than we to her. She had repealed her Corn laws
which bad workod greatly to benefit. lilo then
ferred to laws in regard to trade and other i'm
portant questions These questons he said hs referred
to for the purpose Of counteractng Of the feeling
that seemed to exist here and show that the British
government had forbca ing iowa ds us,
de.eau that We blamed England
for recognizing the soath as beligerents France mad
dpu tha yuvn n hpr
In the Trent affair there misaking III fact that
were in the wrong the fact OF al the nations Of Europe
siding against on that point satisfied him that we were
wrong. Hc believed that ir commenced c.c ting for
tca the frontier the British government would
erect iortilicatiens to counteact them IN tanada Il
would in his opion bo inviting England to build such
forlcations He thought the was no possible danger
Of invasion from Cana IA hor million and hall Of Ieopo
would hlrdy undertake the task, and IL would BE- no
easy for them g. bring troops three thousand miles
do that work In his opmion iron clad frgaes placed
on the ocean was the proper mode Of defence against
foreign lowers
NJ. Hubbard next spoke favr Of the bill, and call
ei the attention OF Mr. Phelps to the Caroline affair
and tho fact that on one VI our Cons.ls in Eng
Land Placing over his otilco the American flag, at
fnast. the death Of the Prince Consot marnesand
so passing tho oco to embark for CANADA stopped
to hiss and groan the flag. Ho ated other
instances and real extracts from tho London Times since
the settlement Of the Trent ALTAR, showing that tho
British government had not ceased their preparations AT
this point he questioned by the opponents Of tho bill
regard to some Of the facts, and positively denied by
others without proJ: TO their assertion In fact
the the bill appeared to be quito uneasy and
restless, frequently ntorruptiny the speaker.
Mr. Pierce said that the English side Of the House had
had their say uud he hoped that tho English side
Id keep sill and permit the other side TO have its say
Iaugh,er) Mr.. Hub ard then ad letter from MAJOR
BARNARD OF General Mcclellan staff, arguing the
sty of some action OF the state, declaring that the
United states government not in condition TO
gago in war with foreign over for want Of guns She
would want oa tho sand guns Of larger cabre than she
has present to safely deiend at all times lie also
read letter from Colonel NcIeod Murphy, reviewing
the non action OF ths last LEGISLATURE on the
ed
IL th had be passed at an early stage Of the session
OF 1851 would have been purchased aud tho State
Of New York would have been abo 70 throw twenty Eve
regiments into Washngt on Immediate notice; the
rebels would have becn prevented from fortfyng Ma
hassas and there weuld have been no Bull 10
history lie then called the attention of the House to
the treaty with England Of 1877, by which per
mitted to pace on Lake Ontario but ono mln-ofwar,
of hundred tons burthcn and the largest gun that
could be placed its dock Of the calibre OF
FOUNDER. I'll, gunboats in like limited
by that treaty for tho other lakes and could not
a any more gunboats vessels than thus spe-
cied without givirg six months notice; while England
could send her gunboats up the ST. Lawrence and through
canals around the rapids and have full command OF those
lax Be then referred to the preparations that being
made in Canada that so1ndings had been taken in
waters, and the erection Of fofticaons They had
already commenced their work OF Defence and IL was
time that something should be done sido. Ho thon
reiorred to the violation o tau Monroe doctrine and the
transpring in the Gulf and the soil Of Mexico
all OF which had important bearing upon this question
These events indicated to him that the recent quiet Ct
England more matter oil policy, and that wero
liable at any moment to b, plunged into
Mr.. Porter, Of Niagara. next soke, furnishing s0mo
amusing incidents no met with while travelling in Europe
the ignorance Of British subjects in regard this
try He did not believe that England hal been forbcar
ing towards US, that owed peace 10 her good will,
and went 10 show that hor own selfish interest
pcled her not to hazard war with u.s. and in saying this
no hoped that lersou would for a moment imagine
that ho had been retained by Lord Ialmerston or LOUIS
Maj oieon to deond them hero lie gave US an analysis
OF Inhabitants OF Canada aad their mode Of living,
quito amusing IA many rticulars-
At the close OF his remarks urther debate was post
upt npN Wednesday,. q huv
shown that to have interesting disc ssou rpon
this subject The facts and data furnished By Mr.. HUI
bard In his remarks will give food enough for the op
onents Of the 70 pick at for time. The
amendments cf. cd to-day kok TO tho erection of tho
oicatons by tine consent OF the government at Wash
ington, and undor thor advice or c-opsraion. This
vii. probably be tie shape tho bi when It passes
It's opponents declare that 1t cannot pass without such
anentn ne, and will DO deicaod IL presented in its
pl cs,iit form.
The senate had shcrt session this morning Most OF
the iGie taken up III receiving messages from the
Assembly md the re- orts VI standng committees The
Court House bill for New York reported, ith an
imcnt sith ,rzng the Guy Hall commissioners to
appoint treasurer, with such compensation they
might deem necessary.
The lame the senator the Committee OF Confer
tho Health bl Is Cans n, and not Garrison.
The Conference Committee On tho Health bill have had
meeting. They decided upon taxing the metro
poi,an feature OF tne Grscom biI and to detail tho san
tafy So ad Of pico u the examination of lltiy
pLicesho work which is gene. ally supposed the duty
Of the Health Warucns present This 10 Of the pro
miurnt features OF Dr. fshor Heath bill. since Vacu
and that class or physicians have IstTttonod
for tho passage Of tho Dscnsry BILL hoy will doubt
less OF the prominent features Of that bill and
them Into the bill In other words they
will adopt Of the best provisions ci all three OF the
bills. They hope TO get really 70 report on Monday
but Il considered somewhat doubtful about their com,
p!eting II In time. u is no easy task.
The Assembly Committee on Cities have fixed uron the
lh inst hear arguments for and against the bill TO
amend tho New York charlor
The O. u. AS and Gen. q. w. Smith.
TO THs EDITOR or TIE HERALD.
In your issue Of to-day you copy letter purportng