New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-04-18
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fear lest an irresponsible interruptions lobby should
exerting influence upon the legislature ineompao
bic with the honor the State and the safety OF the peo
pie. ,, . =, ,oo,.
latiye corruption strikes not simply at the integrity OK
the party chiefly responsible for tue abuse OF thepower
intrused It, bnt at the root OF our republican instt
tons by mparng the confidence Of the people in their
rulers and bringing the Government into contempt ~e
corporation who consents TO offer brlbe, ana every
member OF the Legislature who accepts one Ge n
that such men whatever their party or their standing,
deserve and should receive the execrauoh Oh al soo"
Pssolred That IL becomes the National Union Party,
which it was devoted by slavery and Rebellion and their
Northern sympahizers, TO exhibit pubic virtue
the industry the State already taxed for the debt I'M
posed by the Rebellion, from every unnecessary burden.
can in the Legislature to save the party from the dangers
aud disgrace that always attend doubtful LEGISLATION
conduct Of their representatives and 70 insist upon far
@ OF dee Sa oyerno whose eose IN this re-
gard warmly approve to inter pose MS executive veto
partial and extravagant legislation and from all that Is
tainted with the suspicion or fraud ana so 10 pre-
ground that our State Government instead Of afordmg
protection TO the people Is IN danger OF oeing con-
verted by an immoral clique to schemes OF auo ana OPP
Mr. SESSIONS rep, Chautauqua moved to return the
resolutions 10 the from whence they came AS 10
taxaton he felt Justified in saying that the rate this year
T mot sxce S bs eSG no doubt Il @ possible to get at
the truth it would turn out that at least some OF tne
have hung around the Capitol this Winter-among those
who contributed the defeat Of the Pier and Wharf and
Mr. 0,DONNETL CRep. Lewis thought the motion
ought not to be adopted These resolutions como to us
ntons ought not to be retned and he hoped the sena
tor would consent to let them lay on the table
Mr. SESSIONS could not withdraw his motion. He re-
garded the resolutions insulting TO the Senateso ln
sultng that they ought TO be returned without notce eA
cent with cur most unutterable contempt.
SIr COLLINS Rep Albany agreed with the Senator
from the SD The resolutions are intended apparently
aaa cfIIfltQ fugIl a
Mr.. PERSON Glep., Kings also thought the paper
ought be returned without further notice from THIS
Mi oDONNELL deprecated all such filings insnua;;
not hesitate TO say the present Senate point of ability,
integrity, and economy will compare most tayorapY
many years Yet he was disposed regard these
lntions in the light Of petition, aud while he might
deprecate their Tone and feel that their conclusions arc
unjust he would be adverse TO returning them IN tho
summary manner indicated.
signatures attached
President woopFoRD replied there are none. Tho
resolutions reached the Chair accompanied by Eote from
the Secretary Of the Union League Club;
Mr. LOW Rep Suivan) said in the absence OF any sig
natures he would favor Of returning the resolutions
from whence they came, II possible - 49,,
with the Senator's who favored immediate return.
While he looked upon this method Of making charges as
senator ~ from the XXXiid because he REGARDED
the resolutions in the light OF petition; ana ne
1t was TO be regretted that the charges OF cor
rupti0n which rife against the Legislature are
not made substantial and manly form, especially
the papers OF the City Of NewYork, and yet because
they not he would not entirely ignore such paper as
this easy matter indulge In wholesale charges
OF corruption against pubic servants Is easy lot thVso
who without any responsibility to Indulge IN TINS
practice; but il would be more manly more patriotic to
give few specifications II they have any, and they
have not keep silence. Mr.. W. closed by bearing test-
mouy the industry and integrity OF the Legislature
Mr. FOLGER proceeded TO show briefly that the reso-
buttons contain destinations and mpuatons against the
integrity Of the without sn-
gle specification; imputatons without apparently inc
least foundation. Believing firmly as any one can IN
the right of petition he still denied that right when inc
petitioners chose TO be dsrespectu and all paralnent-
airy denies the exercise OF that right Whenever DIS
respectful language is resorted TO- Therefore whether
regarded in the light OF petition, or Otherwise he IL
| sisted the paper ought to be returned.
Mr.. II. {. MURPHY Dem, Kings favored returning
the paper the summary manner Indicated by the Scna-
tor from the XXXIId. IL hasn't the least element or
character OF petition. IL does not purport TO come TO US
from the people or from the constituents of any SENATOR
does from clique league-a political So
clety-and addressed not 10 the Legislature, nut 70
party in the Legislature And expresses the hope that
the party will display in their converse here fair meas
OF decency, integrity and honesty II there IS gem
teman here who feels that he has been lacking IN these
partcuarsthat his course merits such lecture rom
himself For himself, he would spurn 1t as he would
spurn pestilenee. -.
The motion return the paper was adopted-27 to s.
Messrs Nicks ODonnel and White (all Reps) in mega
tive. - -
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
II recurring twothrd vote 10 take up the Quarantine
bill the Senate refused TO take il up.
assessed ON United states securities recommtted
with instructions amend TO make It's provisions
apply only such counties as are represented by sena
tors who desire II.
The bin authorizing the city OF oswego to borrow
$4,000 for building bridge was ordered TO third read
ing Amended by striking out the State appropriation OK
5000
The Assembly amendment to the Harlem Railroad,
Fourthaye. bill was cOncurred IN.
BILLS REPORTED FAvoRABLY.
To incorporate the Lower California Company.
To incorporate the Cooperative Association