New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-02
NETWORK.

In the House of Assembly or Wednesday the
following Message from the Governor received:
STATE OF NEw.YoRK EXECUTIVE DRPARTMEET.
ALBANY, Feb. l, 1865.
To TIE LEGISLATURE: A proposition to amend the
Federal Constitution by forever abolishing Slavery
throughout the United States has been adopted by DON
branches of Congress. lose no time In calling your
attention to this great event for the purpose OF recon-
mendng that immediate measures be taken for a ratid
cation of the proposed amendment by this State. The
Importance of this action Of Congress In opening TIE
way for the exnguishment Of Slavery cannot DO over
estimated Our national history presents nothing Of
equal consequence The institution Of Slavery always
an element discord has than once threatensA
the country with civil At length the menaced
evil came, but the strength Of the rebslous power v
waning and under Providence the violent and wicked
outbreak which has severely tried the endurance and
patriotism OF the people is giving way At this oppor'
tune period Congress proposed measure which VIII
forever this Of strife and national dsss-
ter If the States exhibit the wisdom Of the National
Legislature, as / hope may be done. To this
end let Us hope and let US act Thea
the day is not distan. when the Constitution
Of the United States will harmonic with the Declare
ton Of Independence. The Nation will be Free 1 sn
confident that the ratification Of the Amendment by the
u
peity security and peace Of our common country and
see no reason why the Legislature may not act m this
matter at once Such a course would comport with the
dignity and power OF New-York. as well as with beg
conceded influence in the ssterhood States Let her
Legislature be the first TO act Let Slavery be abolished
so far as New.York can do it and could wish that 70
might be done without dissenting voice. Is it not A
occasion for rs TO act together Why then csnnos We
unite that the opportunity is presented to remove
an institution which has not only been productive Of
evil but which has done so much to demoralze our -
cal condition and embittcr political action.
r. 4. FEsroS. Governor.
In accordance with tho above recommendation Mr..
BAILEY moved resolution, ratifying on behalf OF the
people Of the State Of the act Of Congress-
The resolution being concurrent one lies over Toe
one day. Adjourned.
From Our Special Correspondent
ALBANY Wednesday, Feb. l. 1858.
The passage of the great measure of the age
was first made generally known by the thunders OF oan
non fired in the Capitol Park, while the Assembly Wn
in session The Arsus having seen fit TO be silent upon
the subject this morning. Soon after message from
Gov Fenton confirmed the glorious news. IL WAS re-
ceived in the House with deep and almost universal
Of delight though these less tumul
uous than upon the occasion Of the great and almost
expected triumph at Fort Fisher. Measures were -
once taken TO ratfy the Constitutional Amendments By
tie introduction Of Joint resolutions in the Senate BY
Judge Bailey Ia the Assembly by Mr.. Gleason Unsni-
nous consent was necessary for the consideration OF
the resolutions this time but objection was made By
Democratic guardians. rather executors OF Slavery.
in either House and the resolutions in consequence lie
over under the rules.