New-York tribune., 1867-08-22
Discussion

The Convention met at 81 o'clock. Discussion
was resumed Mr.. Rumsey's amendment.
Mr.. ALVORD Rep., OnOndaga) favored the idea of
giving the Governor ten days after the adjournment OF
the Legislature in which to sign bills He would limit
the time In order prevent abuses existing, as he
had been Informed that within few days the Governor
had signed bill passed last Winter.
Mr.. Rumseys substitute adopted. 50 10 80.
Mr.. ALVORD moved to amend as to authorize par
tial veto with reference to appropriation bills, ana 10
allow the Governor ten days after the adjournment IN
which TO sign bills
Mr.. EvARTS Nlep. Ncw-York) opposed the Idea OF
giving the Governor days after the adjournment In
which sign bills. During that time the Governor would
act the supreme legislative authority His veto during
that time would be absolute, and without appeal IL
allowing the Legislature To shrk responsibility The
Legislature was the lawnaking power, aud they should
he held TO account He would not have bills signed after
the adjournment Let the Legislature remain In session
until the Goyenorbas disposed Of all the bills passed and
then they whave discharged the duties with which they
are charged by the people ,, ,o,,sroc,,
Messrs. CHURCH dem. Orleansl and COMSTOCK
dem, Onondagal sustained this view of the subject
Mr.. oPDYKE Glep.. New-Yorkl thought 1t would be
sign bills after the adjournment
Mr.. SMITH favored the plan Of limiting the signing Of
bills to the session OF the Legislature.
Mr. T.. BROOKS dem. Rlchmondl said II would i'm
pose duty the Governor which II would be impoesi
Die ior nun TO perform In 1867 sl1 hundred Ds were
sent to the Governor within ten days Of the adjournment
and one hundred and thirty five bills were sent to HIM on
the very last day OF the session 10 woud Therefore, be
that 1t was physically impossible for the Governor
to examine and sign these bills within the time Of the ad
iOurnment In this view he would favor The plan 10 give
the Governor ten days after the adjournment
Mr FOlHER liop. Onarol said II the plan was adopt
ed TO have the Governor sign all the bills before the adj
lournment, would prevent crowdpg legislation into the
of the session. IL would De seen that ~
necessary pass bills In time. In order that the Governor
may examine them. In this way, salutary effect nu
be produced 10y preventing the wasting OF the bare
part OF a legislative session.
After further discussion, the question taken
first part Of Mr. AlvOrds amendment authorizing pa-
tial Yeto and 10 was lost.
Mr. VAN COTT rep, Kingsl moved 10 amend. that
every bill be sent to the Governor ten days before
the adjournment, and must I've signed by the Governor
before the adjournment, In order to become "A law Lost
Mr. BICKFORD moved to amend that She Legislature
shall not dOun until all bills shall be acted upon by tho
Governor.
The last part OF Mr. Alvords amendment. allowing tho
Governor ten days after the adjournment In which To sign
bills, was lost.
Mr. Rumsey's substitute was then adopted as the
section
The Committee and reported the article relative To
the Governor and Lieutenant Governor 60 the COnycn'
ton and II was adopted as amended and referred 10 the
Committee on Revision. .
Adjourned 10 tomorrow morning.