New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-22
TIE NJ Y. LEGISLATURE YESTERDAY.

MEMBER OF THE ASSEMBLY ARREsTED-DIs-
CUSTOM on THE TARIFF QUESTIONABLE
PEABODY RESOLUTION TABLED-THE EXCISE
BILL.
ALBANY, Jan. 21.-The Assembly was tempo
rary startled from its proprety to-day by the announce
ment Of it's members had been arrested at an
early hour ana hurried of to Saratoga under civil pro-
cess 1t seems that Mr. Ray Of Ontario had been sum
moned several days as witness by Court In sara
tOga Not having obeyed the summons, 1t was repeated
Yesterday, when he again refused compliance. Before
daylight this morning he arrested and hurried OH by
the first train for Saratoga resolution expressing
sympathy for Mr. Ray when offered by Mr. Burns OF New
York was at first considered Joke and the Speaker
returned the resolution TO the propOser with mild sug
gestioD about ltimed levty. But, presently as the
facts brought ont considerable excitement was pro-
duced. Mr.. Field and Mr.. Herman Of New-York, Mr..
Alvord OF Onondaga. Mr.. Lttlejohn Of oswego. and
many Others took part in the discussion and the House
referred the subject TO the Committee Grievances for
their immediate action AS remarked by several, an
allowance OF such things might be made the means OF
turning scae-reversng the whole power Of the Leg
saturen any close party contest or where other large
interests depended close.vote. The arrest ls now
ever such violation OF the rights Of the Legislature as
must quickly cause a settlement OF the question and
prevent repetition The Committee have not yet agreed
on the course 70 be pursued for the Liberation Of the AS
semblyman, and Furnishing his captors.
Curiously enough the main topic Of discussion, after
ton Of tariffs the necessaries OF fe-a matter on
which Mr. Ray has been very active.
The discussion WAS opened by Mr. LtlejOhn on behalf
| Of majority Of the Special Committee on Tariff CUES
| tons who concluded brief oral report by submitting
the following resolutions expressive OF the views Of
! that majority;
Nhereas The articles of sugar. salt and coal among
the @ OF NE n1a a and Sg fxeI ac
and coffee essential 10 the comfort or the great
majority OF tho people and that therefore the aforesaid
! ari icles shall be admitted free Of duty. And.
Whereas The admission Of railr oad iron free OF duty
will reduce the cost Of the same and tend 70 stimulate
thereby iDores in great degree the wealth. pros
perity and population OF the whole country. And.
Of articles Of merchandise and material demanded in all
| the leading interests Of the country; therefore,
be Instructed and our Representatives, in Congress
requested 70 use their influence and give their votes 10
road iron any import duty whatever ana OF making
liberal reelection Of the present duty on pig iron'
| Mr. Alyord on behalf Of the minority Of the Special
Committee read report, discussing the principles OF
thrift and of the protective policy ard concluded with
the following resolution;
Resolred II the senateconcur that the Legislature OF
state Of . s 40 10 bdsvor 80 70
mold the action OF that body III tho adjustment OF
nScessary for the wants OF body Of the people
aud moi produced manufactured at home shall be ad-
d o N prG1ncions Which do come directly
tact and competition with the labor skill and capital OF
raHged and adjusted as to give the largest amount OF
nrnecOp 10 home labor consistent with inc receipt anu
collection OF the volume OF the CUSTOMS uulIeS
! for tho usos OF Government
Mucl interest was shown In fixing an enry uue IOr
ul consideration OF the matters and after ordering the
prptlng OF those documents the House assigned next
| Tuesday evening for discussion and decision.
The Assembly reeonsidered Its vote OF yesterday for
at the Peabody oDSeques copy OF the
p.e resolntou had been TO tho Senate. but that
hoa tabled IT, and the Assembly, resoDsdering tho
also tabled IT, some members saying that however
communicable the benevolence OF the departed, there
eas no special reason why the State Of NewYoTk should
take such pleasures.
me hin for allowing the Utica Mechancs' Association
IN bld and borrow money therefor was passed. aiter
some amendments from Mr. LOwery OF Oneida for oDvi-
atipg obiecuoDs The permission given TO tho Uuca
Hanks 10 invest the bonds OF this Association
IA thought 20 be 40 peculiarly well guarded as to render
a investment safe--and many voted FOR TINS Diii VINO
eoneur with TIE TRIBUNE In ITS aversion 10 any sHeRon
inc ~ the laws governing Savings Banks generally
The action OF the senate the Excise question To-Day
re,ulted I'm the adoption Of substitute for Cayanaghs
Assembly bill The substitute, instead OF virtually apro
0anO the nresent Excise systo0 provides only lhat mo
eolIertion Of fees shall be suspended TIL March j. "hen
the fee TO bo maid shah De In accordance with te IA"
that may then DO IA force ..,..,,.,,.
Mr. Uuested OF Westchester introduced INC resoiuton'
forcshadow wed In these dispatches pro'ai"s lor S""
ling 10 tho people, at the next eecon some stringent
amendments 20 the Copsluoo ig reslraains ah9 Vu"