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THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS. BKOOND GiesstOX. Senate. WaausxGrox, Jao. 13, 1369. {To Suxarors —It ig respectfully suggested to Senatora that their voices are inaudible im the gallery when pitched in the ame key they were wont to use in the old cham ber. This is especially the case during the moraing hour, when, their voices failing to reach the terzo cerwhio— the exalted circle assigned to the press—the business seems to be transacted in dumb show, and the proceed ings have the appearance of a not very expressive pautomime.—Rerorrer. } ‘This morning, after prayer and the reading of the journal, a iarge number of memorials and resolutions, in relation to mail routes and other routine business, were presented. AMENDING THE SLAVE TRADE LAWS. Mr. Sewanp, (opp.) of N. Y., introduced the foliowing bill, which was referred to the Judiciary Committee:— AN ACT DY ADDIMON TO THE ACTS WHICH PROWIGIE THK SLAVE TRADE. Be it enacted, &c., That in addition to the armed ves- sels now employed in the service of the United States, the any guardian of Spanish interests: thus far we are bound to say that appearances are against the presumption that England is not a con- ‘curring party in ber views. Be this as it may, ‘the President is only fulfilling the high responsi- bilities that belong to his office by demanding that Congress sball invest him with ample pow- ermsto meet any emergencies to which eithr of these hypotheses may give rise. If Louis Na- poleon wishes to make a set off of American ac- quisitions against his European delinquencies, it ts but right that we should use our best efforts to keep the accounts evenly balanced. A Finsr Rats Norice.—The Richmond Whig, a will by 4 a candidate, we number not exceed ten ‘steam veer to con expect . racy time to em, Ib pariclarbewern oe ae Soe cy ad ja the Esa to Tat peepio public journalists or Ter- matter, and take pone, farther wo the coast of Cuba, or coast of Africa, incidents of this triangular contest. We can only say that judge attempts ‘the Chevaiier Leake is the ugtest man in Christendom, slave trade by citi- and thet bis competitors have uo beauty in contraven- “Let ‘om rip.” Gay thay ee in ‘That last cut is the unkindest of all. akan Navy, and shall be employed with the Tax Teact Socrery Frovrisuina.—The organ eer) in addition to the acts prohibiting the officers i men der last mentioned. that the bounty authorized by the third to be paid in certain cases shall, iu. ist, and perhaps the same authority will let the | stead of twenty-five dollars, be five hundred dollars, paya- ehurch “hear and know” what becomes of all | mentioned comtltions sad 1s the'gsine manner: as ® Section 8 enacts that when any citizen or other person the money. Is that asking too much ? shall lodge information ‘with the attorney of adistlict oF of any State or Territory, as the case Lagden that any begro, mulatto or person of color has 2 imported therein, contrary to the provisions of such made and pro- vided, or having been so imported into any other district, or shall be brought into such district it shall be the duty of said attorney forthwith to sue out and obtain from the Judge of the Circuit Court a warrant authorizing and directing the marshal to find and bring before the judge or commissioner such negro, mulatto or other person of color, wherever he may be found, together with the person in whose custody he may be, or who may have detained him under any ‘claim or pretence whatever, and such judge or commissioner shall ascertain and examine the matter immediately wu the return of said warrant, and if it shall be asvettaloed by him that such negro, mulatto or other person of color, has been brought in contrary to the true intent and mean- ing ofthe acts In such case made and provided, then such ju or commissioner sbail direct the marshal of E THE LATEST NEWS. AFFAIRS AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL, Seward’s Plan for Stopping the African Slave Trade, Kes Xe, &e. Our Special Washington Despatch. STATE OF OUR RELATIONS WITH EUROPEAN POWERS— THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA—APPOINTMENTS CON- myers peony al mulatto, or other person of " 7 ‘ 7 ._. | color into bis custody for safe keeping, subject to the or- FIRMED— DELAY IN THE BUSINESS OF CONGRESS— | fol0r tnto bis custody for safe keeping, Ananth AN EXTRA SESSION PROBABLE—BAD PROSPECT FOR THE OLD SOLDIERS’ PENSION BILL—NEW TERRITO- RIAL ORGANIZATIONS—THE FORTIFICATIONS OF NEW YORK HARBOR, ET(, Wasmucton, Jan. 13, 1859. The administration is fully assured and satisfied that ‘the past differences with European Powers regarding er who shall have lodged the information shall be entitled to receive over and above the pee of penalties accru- ing to him by Lt bpp the acts in such case made and prov! a bounty of two hundred and fifty dollars for ach and eyery negro, mulatto or person of color, who shall have been delivered into the custody of the |; and the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby authorized and required to be Centra! America are in the way of being settled honora- | Paid the aforesaid bounty upon the of the Clerk of the Court for the district where the proceedings m: bly and usefully to the country, and if present negotiations | have been had, with thoseal of the offlcer thereto anexed, fare not interrupted by fillbusters or revolutions a few months will place us in the position we desire. To this end, it is deemed wise not to disturb the Clayton-Bulwer treaty at present. The administration cannot make public the nature of these negotiations while pending, but it is the number of negroes, mulattoes, or persons of color, #0 delivered; and it shall further be the duty of ‘aid Judge or Commissioner, on finding the probable cause, to commit into custody the person in whose custo- dy such negroes, mulattoes, or persons of color were found, for trial, according to re an that any per- son aggrieved may to the Circuit Court from such fully satisfied of its position. order, directing the delivery of such negro, mulatto, or The House Committee on Foreign Affairs will, at their ron of cole, on executing a bon to the United tes in the Ity of three thousand dollars, with sureties to be approved by the Judge or Com: missioner for each of such negroes, mulattos, or persons of color, conditional to return them to the y With al’ the costa, if such appeal shall be determined Against him; and such appeal be tried by a jury if gither party shall go require. Section 4enacts tbat it shall be lawful for any Legisla- ture of any State to pass laws prohibiting the foreign or African slave trade within its limits, and to deciare and enforce such penalties, forfeits and punishments therefor as it shall deem expedient, provided that such laws shall be compatible witn the constitution of the United States, and do not any way defeat, modify or counteract the laws of the United States. Sec. 5 enacts that no vessel shall hereafter sail or de- part from any port or place within the United States for any place or part of the coast of Africa until after hor master or owver shall have given due notice of his intend- ed voyage to the District Attorney ot the United States for the district; and thereupon said District Attor shall cause due search and examination to be made of said ves- sel, to be continued until her actual departure, to ascer- tain whether she is designed, directly or indirectly, to be engaged in the African slave trade. Every veesel’clear- ing or fitted out, or departing, or atte to depart from the United States in violation of this act, shall be forfeited, with her equipment, stores and aj nances, to the United States; nor shall any vessel belonging to a citizen or nr aes Seema gon tee en lepart from any ign or country ie Coas' of Africa, wi said vessel shall have been sold after ber departure from the United States without first returning to the United States and being duly ig oe in some port of the United States. 6 enacts that the Secretary of the Treasury have power to designate such and places on the coast of ‘Africa as ships and vessels belonging, in-whole or in part, to the citizens or residents of the United States ta toa for the purposes of trade and other communication, and such vessels shall visit such ports aud places, and no other; and at every such port and place there shall be a Consul of the Uni States; and it shall be his right and duty to go on board every such vessel arriving there and examine the same, and if he shall find ber engaged, prepared or intended to be en- gaged in the slave trade, or if the commander shall neglect or refuse to submit’ the vessel to such inspection, it shall be the duty of the Consul to publish such vessel a8 engaged in a contraband trade, and euch vessel, offi cere and crew shall loge and forfeit all claim to any pro- tection by the United States in all cases whatever. Section 7 enacts that all laws heretofore passed which are inconsistent with this act are hereby repealed. Section 8 enacts that a million of dollars, or so much thereof as is neceseary, is hereby appropriated to secure the execution of this act. REVISION OF THR TARIFF, Mr. Smuwoxs, (opp.) of R. 1, introduced a resolution, and asked for its immediate consideration, that the Socre- tary of the Treasury be directed to prepare a plan for raising revenue adequate to meet the ordinary expenses of the government, by the imposition of specific instead of ad valorem duties; also to sapply a schedule containing all needfal information on the subject of specific duties. NEW LINK OF STRAMER® TO GREAT BRITAIN. meeting to-morrow, act definitely upon the question of placing in the hands of the President a sum sufficient to ‘Tegotiate for the purchase of Cuba. They will probably gree upon seven million dollars for that purpose. ‘The Senate went into executive session to-day, and con- firmed a large number of appointments. They confirmed Townzend Harris as Resident Minister to Japan. A spe- Cial messenger will leave here to-morrow for the purpose of carrying out important despatches to Mr. Harris, and ‘also his commission as Minister. ‘The business of the Committee of Ways and Means is ‘Qciayed, waiting information asked for from the Secretary of the Treasury. The committee wants to ascertain pre- Ciscly when the first and successive instalments of Trea- Bury notes, and bow much in amount, will be due, and what action will be necessary, under the low state of the treasury, to meet them. There is some apprehension from the apparent indifference of Congress to the actual necessities of the government, and from the limited term of its existence, that the President may be under the ne cessity of calling an extra session. Such an anomaly and disgrace to the party, as a demotratic President having to calla republican Congress to bis aid, through the neglect of a democratic Congress doing its duty, would be inpre- Codented. The Pension bill, which passed the House last week, meets with no favor from the administration, It is con- gidered that the admission of the principle involved in the bill would open the door to such unlimited claims as Would bankrupt the government, and that it is especially ‘wncaiied for and impolitic at the present tinfe. ‘The Senate Territorial Committee met this morning, and had under consideration territorial organizations for Dacotah, Arizona and Colona. The committee will not report any bills until certain Indian treaties now before the Senate are confirmed. Senator Douglas, since his de- position as chairman from the committee, declines to meet with them. The Senate Naval Committee have agreed to report a Joint resolution authorizing the President to confer upon Commodore Stewart the rank of Senior Flag Officer on the active list, as a recognition of his servicer, Also a Dill giving officers who were furloughed or reserved by the Naval Board, and whose positions have been changed by the President, the difference of pay between the former and the last position. ‘The report of the Secretary of War, with the documents Appertaining to it, is not ready for general distribution. ‘The report of the Engineer Bureau is included in these do- ©uments. General Totten, you are aware, was given Jeave of absence several months ago, and is now in Eu- rope. Col. Thayer was ordered hither from Boston, to take charge of the bureau, but circumstances caused leave | Mr. Kexwepy, of Md., introduced bill to establish a of absence to be given to him also, and Col. De Russy was | line ofsteamers between American and British ports. Re ferred. then placed in charge here. It is said some difficulty occurred in some way in rela. tion to the estimates by the Bureau for the fortifications Deing erected or contemplated for the defence of New York, The interminable delay that has occurred in the Commencement and progress of the fort at Sandy Hook, the snail's pace that characterizes the completion of the work on Staten Island on the site of old Fort Tompkins, ‘gad the procrastination as to beginning the fort at Wil- Jet’s Point, and the consequent complaints, are well known there; and the facts will probably be made generally pub- lic by a call from Congress. The Secretary of War, it ia ‘not doubted, will apply every moans in his power to re- medy the culpable dilatoriousness that has occurred some- where, if Congress makes the adequate appropriations. It appears that Senator Yulee does not find grace with f#ome of the members of the Florida Legislature. Mr. McCall, of that body, recently introduced the following resolution, which was read:— SENATOR HOUSTON’S POSITION. Mr. Hovston, (opp.) of Texas, made a feeling reply to Mr. Ivergon’s remarks of yesterday. He defended the consistency of his antecedents, and said if devotion to the Union has caused his political immoilation he gloried in it as the proudest moment of his life. The offices he bad held sufficed for his ambition, and some of them had been attained through scenes of anguish and peril. He would relieve Mr. Iverson’s mind as to his (Houston’s) having any aspirations for office by saying he would not accept a nomination if it were offered by all the political partis. He had higher, nobler, tenderer duties. His life had been extended to sixty-five years, forty-five of which dovoted to the service of his country entitled him to an honorable discharge. Having performed all his duties with fidelity, he wished to retire to his bumble home, where the ab. sence of wealth best suited his rugged nature. He con cluded with severe but good natured remarks, elicit. MB i the private Interests of the Hon, David i Peeoeaty denon in the galleries, which the President ‘ulee appear more absorber ¢ ement Stopped. the ars of the Florida Railroad than is consatent with rou, Jaman, (dma ) Of Ga., caida few words Im gene- one who si devote entire time and attention to “4 Rervice of the State which has honored him with a seat in tno yostioe corp hty = Constant sete te ee dna tree that that Stato was more in favor of disunion than Mr. Be it resolved by the Senate and ‘House of Representa- @ives of the State of Florida, in general assembly con- ‘vyoned, That David L. Yulee be requested to resign to the Governor of this State his seat in the Senate of the United tates, that this Assembly may fill said seat more ‘worthily. Houston supposed. : ‘THR PACIFIC RATLROAD WIL, ,A discursive debate then ensued on the Pacific Raitroad Dill, the pending question being Mr. Bigier’s amendment to locate the eastern terminus between parallels 87 and 43. Mr. Cor.amsr, (opp.) of Vt., spoke in opposition to the RAL wir. BroDentc ) of Cal., and o ‘THE GEN BEWSPAPER DESPATCH, ir. CK, (Opp. I. Mr. Cranx, (opp.) Wasmuxcrow, Jan, 13,1959, | N.H., supported Sera rote Mr. Dovaias, (opp.) of Til Mossrs. McKibbin and Adrain, the friends of fr. Mont- | gontion of the country UY limiting tue eorelions ee a” mit gomery, and Mesers. Lane and Niblack, the friends of Mr. Without taking vote upon the question, the Senate ‘Rnglish, having, by consent of the partics, examined fully pila Reasee ve session, and, upon the opening of the 5 Anto the facts and circumstances attending tho late difficul- ty between them, have come to the conclusion that while Mr. English evidently acted under the impression that an Insult had been offored him, calling for resentment, yet the evidence does not show that any insult had been of- fered which authorized the violence he used, and he hav {ing exprossed to Mr, Montgomery his deep regret for what she had done, the friends of the parties think this Bpology sufficient, and have mutually accepted the terms 946 final adjustment of the diMculty. A private despatch from a reliable source in New Orleans ‘tates, on the authority of information from Mexico, that General Miramon was clected President by only four ma- Jority over Robles, and adds that it is uncertain whothor ‘Miramon will accept the office, While Juarez is repro- House of Representatives. ‘Wasmixerox, Jan. 13, 1859, ‘THR RELIGION OF THR NAVAL RRRVICR, On motion of Mr. Curry, (adm.) of Ala., it wag resolved that the Secretary of the Navy furnish the number of chaplains appointed in the navy, the religious denominations to which they belong, whether chaplains are required to wear gowns, whether any particular form Of divine service is required, and whether there is any ‘ovidence that the Episcopal litany is used. THE CAE OF JUDGK IRWIN, On motion of Mr. Hovston, (adm.) of Ala., the Commit. teo on the Judiciary was authorized to send for persons and papers, and examiné witnesses under oath, in relation aarcien &t Vera Cruz, nothing is said about the bo} dhewn «rae t Irwin, of the Western distriet liberals having taken Jalapa and Cordova. pei. t ‘THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION Art. Tho resuk of the contest betwoen Goneral Norris and ‘The conts relative to the of the Naval Reany, Neafle & Co., for the contract for the machinery of ‘tho sloop-of war at Philadelphia, is that the latter (9 to ros erin the gontract heretofore awarded, Appropriation bill was ended by sen tee of the Whole on the State of the Un! _RKPRAL OF THOR FISHING ROU NTT Mr, Hovsrow, (adm.) of Ata., inquired of Mr, Joho Cock it to the Comaait- NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14 rane #hat had become ofthe Senate bili to abolish fishing bounties. Was it his imteation to bring it before tue House, 60 that the represoatatives of the people may pars wage ta odious ta? ) of Iit,, objected to the questi . Wasunens, (opp. - » question. Cbairman 4 tee Coniptlioooton teecmaros hen no ' Mr. Hovrron—(ironicall: man frow THnom coutsolled and. preserved the order ¢ the Hovge, I shonid not have asked the question. CHANGING VRSHELS MAMI, Mr. Comixd, (opp.) of Mass., from the Committee oa avers, Nees the Senate rea repeal the law of |, autborizing the Secretary ‘Treasury to change the names of vessels incertain cases. Mr. Comins said £0 frequent were the applications heretofore that i was deemed 1 to pass a general law, but it bad not anawered the purpose designed; hence the Committee on Commerce were unanimous in the opinion that it ought to be repealed. Aftera brief debate the bill passed by 78 aguinat 42. iB CUTTERS. SIRAM REVRMU! Mr. Lanpy, (adm.) of Pa., from tbe Committee on Com. merce, re} & bill for two ocean revenue cutters; one wo be st ied at Philadelphia and the other at New Or- ‘THE 87, CLAM FLATS. * Mr. Harca, (adm.) of N. Y., wished to kaow whei the Senate bill making aa for deepening the St. Clair Flats was. ‘The Srzaker replied—‘“On the table.”’ Mr. Wasimurn, of Ill., moved that it be referred to the cover jeu on Commerce, but Mr. Garnett, of Va., ob- jected, * CODIFICATION OF THE ; Tho House resolved itself into Committes of the Whole on the State of the Union on the special order, the bill to codify the revenue laws of the United States and for other Barxspare, (adm.) of Miss., wished to know from ‘Mr. Jobn Cochrane, who reported the bill, whether it af- REVENUE Laws. fected the tariff. Mr. Grane, ( opp.) of ¥. Y.. who was entitled to the floor, said he would’ it for his colleague to give a re- ply—yes" or «no," . adm.) of N. ¥., declined to answer un- der that limitation : Mr. CLanx said, if this bill was merely for codification, he would have no objection to it, but it introduced feutures entirely new to the legislation of the coun try, and there are ions therein which could be construed to repeal navigation laws and open the coasting trade to foreign commerce. He Jed to show that the chapter in relation to Marine Hospitals aud health Jaws ought not to become law. This part did not Meet with the approbation of the Secretary of the Trea- sury. we. CocHRans, in Tie, said the language of the Secretary was to the effect that he approves the bill. There may be come errors in it which his judgment does not ap: prove, but he is anxious that it should pass rather than be defeated, Mr. Crank said, in the course of his remarks, that in- etead of hospital mouey being spent for sick and disabled seamen, it was diverted to the beneiit of sick and disabled politicians. It was true in one case that eleven thousand dollars a year was spent for the expenses of hospitals and pay of liveried officers, while not a doilar was spent for mariners designed to be benefitted, Mr. Buruincame, (opp.) of Mass., gave notice of his in- tention to offer amendments to the bill, in which, he said, there are three methods by which foreign built vessels may be entitled to American registers, being a de- parture from the present law, which Paseed for the ag) Gage! interests of country. Was it wise for Congreas, while commerce is depressed, to introduce a policy which would operate as a partial repeal of that law, or greatly relax the preseat mode for the naturalization uf foreign vessels, under which our commercial marine has grown to be almost if not the first in the world? It was desirable that so much of the bill as codified the existing laws should be passed. The committee rose, and the House adjourned, United States Supreme Court. Wasunnoron, Jan. 18, 1859. No. 38. Lessee of Wm.C. French and wife vs. Wm. H Spencer et al. Argument concluded for plaintiff. No. 39, Smith vs. John J. Orton Argument commenced for appellant, and continued for appeliee. Election of United States Senator in Delaware. Wrianncton, Jan. 13, 1859, Hon, Willard Saultsbury, of Sussex, has this day been elected United States Sevator for the State of Delaware by the Legislature at Dover. The Lottery bill, which grants six hundred thousand dol- lars to railroad purposes, has been postponed to the ‘25th inet. The Connecticut Republican State Conven- tion. New Haven, Jan. 13, 1859. The Republican State Convention met in this city to-day. Avgustus Brandagee, of New London, was elected Presi- dent. Governor Buckingham and his associates on the State ticket were re-nominated. The first resolution de- clares the republican party of this State re-aflirms the principles which they have heretofore maintained upon mafiers of State and national policy. Message of the Governor of Wisconsin. Manrsos, Wis., Jan. 13, 1859. Gov, Raudall’s Meveuge wus delivered tO-day. *The financial affairs of the State are in a favorable condition, and the Governor thinks that not more than two hundred thousand dollars will be required the present year. Libe- ral appropriations for completing the Lunatic Asylum and House of Refuge are recommended. The Governor favors the Mortgage Stay law, which, be thinks, has been greatly misrepresented at home and abroad. He recom- mends legislation against usury, is opposed to State as- sumption, and reiterates his opinion in favor of slavery restriction and against the admission of more slave States. News from the Plains. DREADFUL SUFFERING FROM COLD WEATHER, ETC. Sr. Louis, Jan. 13, 1859. Colonel Sumner left for Fort Leavenworth yesterday, under orders from the War Department. It is thought that his transfer bas reference to the disturbances in the Southern part of Kansas. John M. Guthrie, who left Salt Lake November 27, gives a painful account of the suffering of men and ani- mals on the Plains, in consequence of the coldness of the weather. Men were frozen to death at nearly every sta- tion on the route. Tenof Major Russell’s men had been frozen at one time. ‘he snow was very deep and the weather colder than had been known for thirty years, the mercury sinking to twenty-seven degrees below zero. Skating Accident at Philadelphia. Purcapecrma, Jan. 13, 1859. ‘The ice, owing to the mildness ofthe weather, gave way in the Schuylkill this afternoon, above the Fairmount dam, precipitating two gentlemen, two ladies and several boys, who were skating, into the water. All were saved by the Skating Club. Fire at Boston. Boston, Jan. 18, 1859. The large building No. 54 Federal stregs was partly destroyed by fire this morning. It was octupied mainly by the Chicopes Manufacturing Company for the storage of cotton goods, and Charles C. Nichols, fancy goods dealer. The property suffered much damage from fire and water, but is fully insured. The new steam fire en- gine was brought out upon the occasion, and worked very effectively. Burning of the Trey Hospital- Troy, N, Y., Jan. 15, 1859. About six o'clock this evening a fire broke out in the Troy Hospital, which, owing to the scarcity of water, was partially consumed, The patients were all rescued in safety. The loss is about $3,000, which is covered by in- surance. Fire in Corning, N. ¥. ConsinG, Jan. 13, 1859. The large stone building owned by R. E. Robinson & Co,, and occupied by several persons as a flouring mill, furniture ware room, confectionery and bakery, &c., was totally destroyed by fire at about two o'clock this A. M. Les $30,000—insurance $14,000. Supposed to be tho work of on incendiary. Fire in St. John, N. B. St. Jomy, Jan. 13, 1859. Four dwelling houses were burned this morning in the village of Carleton, near this city. They were partially in- sured. Philadelphia Navy Yard Employes. Pumapevraia, Jan. 13, 1859. Government orders hare been received at the Navy yard in this city to discharge dve hundred workmen on Saturday. Miantete, nw Ontnaws, Jan, 12, 1850. The sales of cotton to-day were 8,500 bales, at un- changed prices, the market steady. Jan, 12, 1859. Monitx, The cotton market bas been active to-day: sales of 5,000 bales at 11 gc. for middling. raorsr.t ‘ Savannam, Jan, 13, 1859. Cotton unsettled: wales to-day 1,050 bales, ‘The aales of the week odd up 3.480 bale. and receipts 9,800. Re. at ahead 1, 177 000 bales; ditto at til Southern forts 837,000 balee""sinck $0 dales. CHARLERTON, » 13, 1859. cotton , prices weak, with the turu in favor of buyers. At Augusta RLRSTON, Jan. 13, 1850, 1,400 bales; sales of the week of Hho. & Ne. LapELPAA, Jan. 13, 1859. firm, Wheat—Receipts light: $138 a $1 42 for white, and $1 27 a $1 30 for red. Corn advanced 20; new gy me Whiskey—An advancing toudency, sales at . aie, quiet and firm. Mess pork $17. BLK sides —Sales 59, tos. at Qo, Lard 1044, 9 Lie, ai i | Jealous with regard to AFFAIRS AT THE STATE CAPITAL. Beports of the Metropolitan Police and Quarantine Commissioners, &e., &e., de. Our Special Albany Despatch. CURIOUS EFFRCTS OF SKNATORIAL JOKING—THE LOBBY ABOUT TO BE OVERHAULED, ETC., ETC. ALsany, Jan. 13, 1859. A very small aifair has been magnified into a matter of Promineut importance. A day or two since Senator Do. herty, of New York, ina playful manner objected to the committees of the Senate upon which he had been piaced by the Lieutenant Governor, as being of no importance, and to which papers were scarcely ever referred, and desired to be relieved from serving on either of them. Senator Ames objected to discharging Senator Doherty from the Committee on Public Buildings, as he (A.) was one of that committee with the Senator (D.), and in case any important measure should be referred to them, he (Sonator A.), should be extremely happy of the advice and assistance of his colleague, Senator Doherty. After these remarks the Senate refused to excuse Senator D. from serving on the committee, for which he was designated Yesterday Senator Loveland (rep.) offered @ reso- jution referring relates to the lobby to the Committee on Public Buil ‘This motion, emanating from one of the most sedate, quie il sinorty by that body, ow nlenton thats aoe hot a shade of “opposition to it, ‘This morning ‘Senator 0. Rim erencarens ome "3 by resolution of Senator Loveland, , tended as a mere pif fengen f assumed a more Le rosy mapa As the people are ‘very public expenditures, he hoped the n would be now regarded asa mere joke, as in yew it originated, He moved to lay it on the Senator Spinola did not re; it by any means as a mere joke. The Governor had called the serious attention of the Legislature to the influence of the lobby. ‘Was his Excellency joking when he penned his message, 4n important State paper’ If the friends of the Governor, or himself, declares it to be a mere joke to make certain re to the Legislature, then he should be arrai for perpetrating such a joke. The Senator be- lieved that the Governor was as serious in relation to the subject of the lobby as he was in any other recommenda- tion in his message. Senator Loveland remarked that he introduced the reso- lution yesterday merely because he imagined Senator Doberty was Chairman of the Committee on Public Build- ings. The question was then taken on laying Senator Wheeler ition on tle table, and decided in the negative, only rs. Prosser and Patterson (republicans) voted’ with the majority. ‘The remaining republicans present, being tweive, voted to lay ou the table. « Senator Diven, (rep.) then took the floor against its adoption, and his remarks were powerful and his speech brilliant, as he alwa; when entering with earnestuess upon any question, If any special case was alinded to, he would vote for the persons and papers asked for; but where there is no evidence of the nature aud extent of the investigation, he was not prepared to involve a large expenditure of money. ¢ debate then assumed somewhat of a political as- pect. Mr. Ames highly applauded the republican party, asserting that in due time it would reach the White House. This M inola denied most emphatically—the White House built for the republican party. Senator was the ouly republican who advocated the full investigation of lobby transactions, as shadowed forth in Governor Morgan’s message. The vote was finally taken and declared carried—16 to 9. Messrs. Lallin, Patterson, ‘Troman and Williams, republicans, voted with the demo: crats aud Americans. ‘The entire session was consumed in the discussion whe- ther in pointing out the deeds and doings of the iobby of this State, the committee having the matter in ckarge sbould be empowered to examino well known lobbyites of ong. standing, or the parties they have feeced, either in assisting or preventing the passage of claim bills, incorpo- rated companies, or other schemes of public plunder, The committee consists of O. B. Wheeler (American), Chene! Ames (republican), and John Doherty democrat). > Mr. Loveland inay have intended his resolution as areflection a the attempt of Mr. Doherty to decline serving upon the Committee on Public Buildings; although Mr. Ames may have regretied to part company with Mr. Doherty; and notwithstanding the matter originated in a ‘j it is hoped that such an exposure will be made as will satisfy rp that there has been hovering about ‘the Capito! of New York us desperate an organization of cormorants a6 the investigation in Congress proved exist- ed in Washington. Mr, Whecier will please proceed The Governor sent in the report of the Quarantine Commissioners. He states the action of the Commis. sion has proceeded under a misunderstanding in ad. vertising for proposals for filling in Orchard Shoals. He suys the approval by ex-Governor King, Lieutenant Gove nor Selden, and Comptroller Churoh, of ‘Benson's plan, was @ qualified oval, final disposi- ton of the Quarantine remains in ¢he hands of the ature. What did the mean by in- vit oposals when no authority existed therefor? Mr. Gaanter, of New York, presented a memoria! of the Colored Home, which is a practical charity, having for its object the s and relief of poor and decrepid co- lored persons all parts of the State. It certainly is but reasonable that our prosent Legisiature should do something to aid this most excellent institution. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. resolut: ; ana” that t Senate. Ataayy, Jaa. AILS REPORTED FAVORARLY. To incorporate the Mercautile Library Association, Brooklyn. To prevent and punish prize fighting. BILLA ENTRODUCKD By Mr. Marmer (dem.)—Providivg that aliens may take lands by descent in the same manner as citizens. By Mr. J. A. Wittzarp (rep.)—To incorporate the Cor- pus Christi Ship Canal Company, to cut a ship channel through the Mud Flats between Arkansas and Corpus Christi bays, and to extend the same to such place as the corpo ration may deem proper. By Mr. BoanoMan (rep.)—To fucilitate the formation of agricultural societies, By Mr. Scort, (dem.) to extend the term of service of Supervisors of all the counties in the State to four years ir. Scorr called up the concurrent resolitt posing an amendment of the constitution, so as to a! the pas. sage of laws by the Legisiuture providing means to as- certain who are the voters, and punishing bribery at elections by the deprivation of the right of suffrage. Mir. Scort made a forcible speech in tavor of the resolu tions. The resolution to give power to the Committee on the Lobby Investigation to send for persons and papers was modiiied so a8 toenable them to investigate one Case at a time, aud then adopted. Adjourned. 13, 1859, Assembly. ’ Auusy, Jan. 13, 1859. REPORTS OF THE QUARANTINE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS Mr. Bliss, Private Secretary of the Governor, handed in the report of the Commissioners of Quarantine, covered by a communication from the Governor, as foliows:— Stare or New Youx, Executive Derartaen: Aupayy, Jan. 13, 1859. § To He AsseMBLY—I transmit herewith’ the ‘annual report of the Commissioners for the removal of the Quarantine, which ins been this day received by me Itgives a history of the proceedings of the Commissioners during the past year, but I believe mentions 00 fects not already officially known to you, except the fact that the Com- missioners have advertised proposals for the construction of « Block or island.on Old Oreha is upon a Llonte: ‘This action of the Commissioners seems to proceed nding of the course mn by the Governor, nant Governor and Com sone Sat the plan of ptain seen’ ference to the copy of that approval communicated to ‘Assembly on the 12th instant, Tews a qualiied approval, and in substance re ferred the whole matter to the Legisatare. ‘The tine within which proposals are, according to the Com- missioners’ advertisement, to be received, soon expires. In view of these facts, there seems to he a necessity for prompt action on the part of the Legislature. E. D. MORGAN, ‘The Governor also sent in the report of the Metropolitan Police Commissioners, with (the following communica- tion:— State or New You, Executive Derartwent, ? t Asseamy-—T tranamit herewith the abiveal report TH mLY—T trat an of, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan police. ‘The report contains much several counticn comp: anal! be based, not as at present, upon and personal property, but the number of em- loyed in the counties ively, and that re en! the laws = E mn recommend an amendment 860 additional fa akenee Reva, aeavtenecra i B j Ey iE iE m vt a nl 4 7 i # | : ak 3 3: 3 ge E i a aay ,, 1859. visors to authorize the effect, and they ask the Legisiature to authorize the ap- porotment of 350 patroimea in addition to the pape ey a ye patroimen on om Cove only, at $2a day. langerous, dilapidated un- healthy condition of the station’ houses is set forth, and in view of the fact that the Common Councils of New York and Brooklyn refuse to omke the pecessary repairs, it is asked that the law be amended 60 as to authorize the Commissioners to re- pair station houses when the Common Council shall neg- loot, aften thinty deve nation te do 99, and fo furnish sup- plies for the game the officer charged with that duty neglects the same on five days notice. he number of houseless poor lodging im station houses in 1858, in New York alone, was 121,597. At least 40,000 were turned away for want of 4 i- toval faciiities for loaging these unfortumates are asked. The House of Detention for witnesses, was the 9th of February last. Since then there have ‘a1 witnesses lodged there, l E ‘The Commissioners state that the laws of the State in | respect to the observance of the ed at groceries an: ave been prosecuted. ingent summary bya = Prope var for ba omens of the closing of liquor shops on Sundays. i jupposed the - could be twas si that lerly conduct on ‘Sundays averaged forty-five. Now, when it is found that the law may be violated with ig ee they average over one hundred. io provision being made by law for the destruction of counterfeit bank notes and dies, a large pumber have ac- cumulated in the hands of the police and prosecuting offi- officers to transmit Tt is recommended to forbid the discharge of any prisoner bet sunset and sunrise. Aijso, that a law be passed making it @ misdemeanor for any but officers in discharge of their duty to carry concealed weapons, and that some reguls- ppc ee by the Legislature as to the tenement houses in New York. The counties of Westchester and Richmond have refused general expenses shall be assessed on the counties respectively, in proportion to the number of pa- trolmen the; np. The fund for disabled policemen, or their families, if killed in the discharge of their duties, reaches $2,031 36. The widows of Thomas Sparks and Horatio Sanger, 60 killed, are supported from the fund. The bill to repeal all the laws restricting the liquor traffic was reported upon unfavorably. Also the bill in- creasing constable’ fees. Mr. Wooprvrr gave notice of a bill to amend the act for the government of the Central Park. ‘Adjourned. * Bulls Before the Legislature. CANAL DAMAGES. In the Senate Mr. Patterson’s bil! relative to appraisal of canal damages provides that any three or more per- sons having claims for damages, after ten days’ notice to the Commissioner in charge, may apply to the County Judge, who shall appoint a disinterested person to act as appraiser in connection with one appointed by the Com- missioner and one by the claimants. In case of neglect of the Commissioner to name an appraiser, the claimants may select two. The appraisers so appointed to possess all the powers of the regular Canal Appraisers, the awards to have the samo effect and be subject to same aj to the Canal Board. Where no alteration is made by the Cana! Board, the Appraisers’ award isto be paia on the Auditor’s warrant. The law is to remain in effect one year. ASSEMBLY BILLS. ‘THE QUARANTINE TIOTERS. Mr. Jobnson’s bill in relation to the trial of certain of- fences is intended to reach the Quarantiuerioters. It pro- vides that every criminal offence against any property, real or personal, in Richmond county, held by any par: ties for quarantine purposes, and every felony or misde- meanor against any officer or person engaged quaran- tine matters, which bas been or shail be committed in said county, shall be tried in New York or Kings county, unless the Supreme Court shall change the place of trial. Every person who has committed or shail commit any of the above offences in Ricnmond county may be indicted and tried in New York or Kings, and exclusive jurisdiction in such cases is vested in the magistrates and criminal courts of such counties, SUSTICRS’ FRES, ETC. Mr. Van Valkenburghb’s bill to increase the fees of jus- tices of the peace fixes the fees as follows:—For a sum mons, warrant, attachment, commitment, transcript of judgment and adjournment, 25 cents each: subpoena, 15 ‘cents; administering an oath and filing every paper, 5 cents each; swearing a jury, 26 cents; trial, $1; judgment affidavits, 10 cents per folio; drawing bond, 10 cents; en- tering verdict, 25 cents; confession of judgment, 15 cents. M. J. Wilson’s bill to amend building associations in the county of Kings, provides that all associations formed under the act of April 10, 1851, shall be annulled and re- pealed. ie ary claiming to be interested in such as- sociation, r ten days’ notice to the secretary, may apply to the Supreme Court for the appointment of’ a re- ceiver, who shall thereupon take possession of all effects of the association and wind up its affairs. Mr. Grover’s biil to amend the lien iaw provides that a mechanic, laborer or operator, §upon proper proof of non- payment of wages, slia!! be entitled to a lien upon the full e or property of his employer, wherever located, un- til the claim be fully liquidated. Mr. Law’s bill to provide for the payment of travel! ana other Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Justices the Supreme Court, elected prior to 1856, gives to such Judges $250 quarterly during the remainder of their ofti- etal terms for their expenses of travel, offices, fuel, clerk hire, &c. The first payment to be made on Apri! 1, 1859. ‘THE LAW OF DIVORCE. Mr. Spencer's bili provides that divorces may be grant- ed for wilful desertion by husband or wife for five years; for crue! or inhuman treatment by husband, endangering life. The parties applying to have been three years res!- dents of this State. It authorizes the demal of divorces on proof of connivance or concurrence by plaintiff, or of for- giveness or voluntary cohabitation after the offence. Mr. Spencer introduces a similar bill, except that the divorce may be granted after three years’ desertion. THE LAST WORD. Mr. ks eae introdnees a bill in relation to criminal trials, which provides that in such trials the counsel to the peopie must commence and the defence may conclude the argument to the jury. CONSTABLES FRES. Mr. Warner introduces a bill fixing the travelling fees of constables at ten cents, to be computed from the de- fendant’s residence, or wherever be may be found, to the place where the process is returnable. THK NEW YORK FIREMEN Mr. Masterson’s bill relating to the New York Firemen’s act, provides for the election by the engineers and foremen of a Board of Five Fire Commissioners on the The commissioners to hoid vears and be elected one each year. The terms of the five first elected to be fixed by lot. 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