The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-04-25

The Excitement and Commoti0n ut the
State Capital-Passage OF the Broadway
and Cross Town Railroad Bills In the
senate--Arrest OF q Member OF the House
and q Lobby Man-The Charges Report-
ed TO be Made Against Them--New York
City Tax Levy and the Gold Biil-Con-
test Over the Amendment TO the An.
nual State Tax Bill Relative 90 County
Treasurers-Presentat ion OF tho Flags
From Seven Regiments to the state
The Imposing Scene and Speeches ON
the Occasion, &c., Sc.
ALBANY, April "a, 1858
Great commoton existed legislative circles last night
More than ono Senator prevented from enjoying
nights repose by the opportunities OF the conflicting ele
ments the Broadway and other railroads hanging
in the Senate The night was fact. OF intense
cement and uneasiuess No sleep 10 give rest to
the wcsred many patriots Of the third house
pleasant dreams to drive away tho and disap
pontment ths signs Of bghted hopes and the do I
strccton OF brapt fortunes that awaited them
tho Legislature sanctioned their bills The glowing
and Gathering coors Of their hopes began to bear the
form OF desson; and this fact home to them
II touched the chord that always desperate
effort the part Of those Affected 10 possible
the success Of their plans
Mep Tying from hotel 10 boteI from 10 room
at Ill hours OF the night The seunes all on.duty
et1bione0
point. Parties arrived yesterday defend the Common
Council grant We had therefore armies the field
and their sets Of pcksts There the Legislature
Broadway, the Common Council Broadway and the New
York city CrossTow railroads. each watchngthe other
and lighting for their measures
There was constant rush ali the morning between the
Two houses-poroct confusion throughout tho entire
session The affair resulted in passing both the Broad
way and Cross Town railroads ibey 80 the Governor
Tor his approval.
At early hour this morning police oficer WAS seen
walking down State with member Of the Hsuso,
and after that an outsider also
been arrested The member Mr. Brown, OF Monr 90,
and the outsider Mr. Seares OF Allegheny Cattaraugus
county II Is SAID that tue charge 10 that Brown was
seen to receive letter from Mr. Searcs containing two
hundred dollars: but do not know whether they can
bring proof 10 show that this received Affect the
regular business matter disconnected with the Legislature
not Tine will tell. fHt
to the tax levy and the 6i will uow be signed before
the day expires There amendment inserted giving
the Mayor ana 0omp.rSsr the right to select the news
exceed ten N number four 70 DO daily papers Of the
largest daily circulation
The Senate refused 10 With the
the Annual Tax bII of the STATE relative 70
county treasurers, and appointed committee Of
ference. message sent the Assembly and that
body refused 70 recede and would not appoint commit
This acton was communicated oiciaiy 70 toe senate,
when they took up the bi and had spicy debate.
n Resulting 10 mat eSd 20 Sns. out s
and sent TO the Governor they had no right 70
sciud t. The Senate adhered 70 their amendments
ss :. :sas ssa ssss
after lengthy consultation, reported In favor. There
little or 10 prosp.c: Of anything being done on o'as.
lean BILL aud the House to revise the bill TO prevent
bankers Of the STATE from participating 10 Chase's
banking system Deans Gold bul Will NOS have
particle Of effect
AZ twelve O'Clock tho Senate and Assembly vent into
joint session for the purpose or witnessing the
70 the Governor OF tho atered and torn sgs OF several
Of the regiments from this State The Assembly cham
Dor was crowded before the hour fixed and by The time
that the Senate down TO the Assembly there
but little space loft either tho floor OF the House. GAL
eres or Hobbies committee OF the House waited upon
the Governor and Adtutant Gencrnl They soon
announced at the door OF the Assembly aud came in &C
companed BY The bearers Of seven different days that
been fought by the Army Of the Potomac. some Of the
number rags showing the effect Of hard fought
battles.
The Governor being escorted 70 the Speakers chair
stated that they had assembled for the purpose Of
scntipg these ags the State by the Adutant General
Adjutant General Sprague then said
These mute but expressive mouors speak language Of
X: sss u % for 81 ne s They
snry, f1,itnas and ads!y g cur country and g ihs
counifymen IA shis assembIass Ga1es upon them
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OF those men who have fought under and around these ban
ss Sa sSs
50 many ysars has sscarsa to prosperity ana sappnes
and !s .'pss O The sy,sa
sSd they haze
:S! sSs' 9ssn
s s s. sd hs , a. WITH
ONE" e ;ssas
% hose wSoss sassons clustered Around e aoueS
&c hssr:h,,Sns ssny weary days and nsh, have they
painful reality: .aigns waves sr0ls inc domestic
s The .a 40 ss,s . so 81 s s
wh Ee- % Ss s .n gd, oy that hs
and who has give" Of ms psrpssS
warmth ara sascoa ana ,soash relatives
embrace The aud h eagles A.
General sprague gave history OF the days and the
regiments 'ha, bore them. and in conclusion said
Sow commit Ssr 70 % ss
the the officers mentioned. knowing that they viii
ss s Unite. sG~
rs purify es %S Ssn
rebellion shat De crushed and punished children.
snSasia.% narrsss the deeds q their fathers and aiory in
the sacrifice and sorrows which achieved the restoration Of
Tho remarks Of the Adjuiant General we're received
with unbounded enthusiasm There was hardly person
| the Assembly chamber but whose gstcned with
tears. while many gave way 70 regular sobs.
senator Foiger then said that he had many Gags
20 OF this state attractive and beautiful with their
new sk nud the glitter Of their eagles with
bright hopes and high expectations clustering around
tnom newer, Vntti W nave seen any tho0o
cooYs come back with blood stains and battle marks
upon hcm and II s difncut on the impulse OF the mo
nent collect such words and sentiments appro
pirate be uttered ich To my mind the
sensations excited by the scene witness sad
sorrowful We who st home have heard
and read OF the suerngs and trials the heroic actions,
the determined valor OF soldiers and have supposed
that could appreciate them But the sigh. Of these
tattered and bloodstaned flags brings home 10 our
| minds more yvidly than any written words the
| trials and the bravery OF the devoted who have
| gone forth 70 hight the battles OF country.
these silent monitors before have brought the fact
home 10 10 In all solemn realizes and have produced
| 3 sadness which Affects all We have been engaged
here party strife N contest over personal matters,
while those fought under the folds those flags
have suffered trials OF the and battle ned away
nom their homer and have braved all every danger
70 preserve the nation. This &C time consider
what our duty and what be done tolaid In the
| toration OF the Union.
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