The New York herald., 1869-01-30
THE STATE CAPITAL.

Resolution In the House ON Governor Hon.
nenn,p Messaae-Special Night ST. 1slon Ap.
pointed for the Disc ussion Of Far Mesropo-
Titan Commissions-Thc u.esaiction Of No-
tarIes Public-A Tilt Between the Dclega-
tions Of New York h1aa Kings Counties.
= ALBANY, Jan. 20, 1859.
without burdening themselves with much heavy
legislation to-day both houses of the Legislature
adjourned at IN early hour until Monday evening
next. The standing committees OF the House VIII
probably be ready by that time to make reports on
some of the important bills before them ANA legsla
tion viii sail Oh swimmingly, with the assembled
wisdom OF Albany at her helm.
Colonel ldurphy introduced bill to-day
for the Incorporation OF the Irish Brigade
Association OF New York. The incorporators
are Colrnes John N. Byron, James Cavanagh
James, Quinlan, James r. MCGEE, Major
General Hancock Brigadier General p. II. Jones and
othe ocers The object OF the association Is stated
to lie the collection OF historical scientific and liter
arJ material and mementoes having connection with
tne services Of the Irish Brigade during the war, and
the preservation OF the same In q suitable
building in the city OF New York. Mr.. Kier-
mans resolution commencing the message
OF Governor Holman to the general atten-
ton OF the public. approving Of its general
tenor and statesmanship and cpngratslating the
people of the State upon the election OF the Gov
erncr to his present high position, was received
with q universal laugh from the republican men,
bcrs. There viii be in all probability a very brisk
debate on Thursday evening at the special session
appointed by resolution of Mr.. Bergen to consider
That portion OF the Governors Message relating TO
government by commissions. Mr.. La Bau tradicall
was OF opinion that the democrats ought to nave q
chance TO ventate the Governors views on that
question, and he hoped the majority would give
them full opportunity to do so.
good deal OF time was taken up and some anuse-
ment created discussing the bill reported from
Ixn Dgn xyft,
siding in one county the privilege OF exercising their
functions in adjacent counties The argument was
made to hinge upon the cities OF New York and
Brooklyn although the law is general one. The
keegan-thati Is Messrs Herman Burns Mitchell and
Murphy-opposedt the bill vehementy, and the Kings
county men, Jacobs O'Keeffe and Alaben as stouty
stood up for it. The discussion twice verged
towards personality several sharp hits passing be-
tween the members TO the great amusement OF telr
country colleagues. The bill passed to third read
ing, but will be fought over again.
AT the evening session OF the Workingmen'8 AS
sembiy the committee appointed to investigate the
allegations relative to the President and Treasurer
reported that they had interview with Mr..
Mcneil, who stated that he had no knowledge that
improper Influences were brought TO bear upon the
officers OF the Assembly except from rumor. The COM
mttee also presented afdavits of the officers ruly
that there was nothing whatever to justify the
charges that had been made. and deprecltIug the
circulation OF the runlors. After lengthy discus
sion the report was read and adopted Mr.. Alex
recording secretary. As a portion OF the general
committee to be composed OF one member from
each county in the State the President announced
the loiowing:-NessTs. ID. Campbell, J. Clute, p. j.
Walsh, J. :. Graw, I. Clure, L. Garrison and ThOs.
Alder.
Adjourned sine die