70th New York State Legislature

70th New York State Legislature
69th 71st
The Old State Capitol (1879)
Overview
Legislative bodyNew York State Legislature
JurisdictionNew York, United States
TermJanuary 1 – December 31, 1847
Senate
Members32
PresidentLt. Gov. Addison Gardiner (D), until July 4
Temporary PresidentAlbert Lester (D), from February 12
Party controlDemocratic (21-10-1)
Assembly
Members128
SpeakerWilliam C. Hasbrouck (W)
Party controlWhig (72-56)[1]
Sessions
1stJanuary 5 – May 13, 1847
2ndSeptember 8 – December 15, 1847

The 70th New York State Legislature, consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly, met from January 5 to December 15, 1847, during the first year of John Young's governorship, in Albany.

  1. ^ Hammond says that this Assembly had 68 Whigs, 50 Democrats and 10 Anti-Renters. The vote on State officers indicates a division of 72 to 56, the "Anti-Renters" being aligned 4 to 6 with the two major parties.