The 52nd New York State Legislature, consisting of the

New York State Senate The New York State Senate is the upper house of the New York State Legislature; the New York State Assembly is its lower house. Its members are elected to two-year terms; there are no term limits. There are 63 seats in the Senate. Partisan com ...

and the

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, met from January 6 to May 5, 1829, during the short tenure of

Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren ( ; nl, Maarten van Buren; ; December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was an American lawyer and statesman who served as the eighth president of the United States from 1837 to 1841. A primary founder of the Democratic Party (Uni ...

Governor of New York The governor of New York is the head of government of the U.S. state of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has ...

, and—after Van Buren's resignation—during the first year of

Enos T. Throop Enos Thompson Throop ( ; August 21, 1784 – November 1, 1874) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat who was the tenth Governor of New York from 1829 to 1832. Early life and career Throop was born in Johnstown, New York on August 21 ...

's governorship, in Albany.

Background

Under the provisions of the

New York Constitution The Constitution of the State of New York establishes the structure of the government of the State of New York, and enumerates the basic rights of the citizens of New York. Like most state constitutions in the United States, New York's constituti ...

of 1821, 32 Senators were elected on general tickets in eight senatorial districts for four-year terms. They were divided into four classes, and every year eight Senate seats came up for election. Assemblymen were elected countywide on general tickets to a one-year term, the whole Assembly being renewed annually. On January 31, 1828, a caucus of Jacksonian legislators nominated

Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was an American lawyer, planter, general, and statesman who served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before being elected to the presidency, he gained fame as ...

for U.S. president. State Senator

Charles H. Carroll Charles Holker Carroll (May 4, 1794 – June 8, 1865) was an American farmer and politician from New York who was a descendant of the Carrolls of Carrollton and married into the Van Rensselaer family. Early life Carroll was born on May 4, 179 ...

resigned in March 1828, leaving a vacancy in the Eighth District. On June 10, 1828, a state convention of Adams men met at Albany, and nominated U.S. President

John Quincy Adams John Quincy Adams (; July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States, from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States S ...

for re-election. On July 22, a state convention of Adams men met at Utica; James Fairlie was Chairman; and

Tilly Lynde Tilly Lynde (October 9, 1782March 1, 1857) was an American merchant, judge, and politician in the U.S. state of New York. He was a member of the New York State Senate (1820–1826) and the State Assembly (1818, 1826, & 1828), and was the f ...

and

Thomas Clowes Thomas Clowes (August 5, 1791 Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts - April 9, 1866) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life His father and uncles were seafaring men. While a boy he went to sea with his uncle, making two voy ...

were Secretaries. They nominated U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Smith Thompson Smith Thompson (January 17, 1768 – December 18, 1843) was a US Secretary of the Navy from 1819 to 1823 and a US Supreme Court Associate Justice from 1823 to his death. Early life and the law Born in Amenia, New York, Thompson graduated ...

for governor, and Assemblyman

Francis Granger Francis Granger (December 1, 1792 – August 31, 1868) was an American politician who represented Ontario County, New York, in the United States House of Representatives for three non-consecutive terms. He was a leading figure in the state and ...

for lieutenant governor. The Anti-Masonic state convention nominated Assemblyman

for governor, and State Senator John Crary for lieutenant governor. Granger declined to run for this office on this ticket, and expected Crary to decline too, so that he, Granger, could be endorsed by the Anti-Masons for lieutenant governor. Crary, however, did not decline and ran on the Anti-Masonic ticket with

Solomon Southwick Solomon Southwick (December 25, 1773 – November 18, 1839) was an American newspaper publisher and political figure who was a principal organizer of the Anti-Masonic Party. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, Southwick attended the University of Pe ...

for governor. The Jacksonian state convention met at Herkimer and nominated U.S. Senator

for governor and Circuit Judge

for lieutenant governor. At the time of the election in November 1828, there were three political parties: the "

Jacksonians Jacksonian democracy was a 19th-century political philosophy in the United States that expanded suffrage to most white men over the age of 21, and restructured a number of federal institutions. Originating with the seventh U.S. president, And ...

" (supporting the election of

for U.S. president; led by U.S. Senator

), the "Adams men" (supporters of the re-election of President

), and the " Anti-Masons". After the defeat of Adams, the Adams men became known as "Anti-Jacksonians".

Elections

The State election was held from November 3 to 5, 1828.

and

were elected governor and lieutenant governor. 18 presidential electors for

, and 16 for

were elected in the congressional districts; and they co-opted another 2 Jacksonian electors-at-large. Stephen Allen (1st D.),

Samuel Rexford Samuel Rexford (October 14, 1776 Claverack, then in Albany Co., now in Columbia County, New York - February 24, 1857 Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania) was an American politician from New York. Life He was in the lumber business. He was ...

(2nd D.),

Lewis Eaton Lewis Eaton (February 17, 1790 – August 22, 1857) was a United States Congressman from New York. Life Eaton became a farmer, also becoming active in politics, including serving as Duanesburg Town Supervisor from 1819 to 1820. From 1821 to 182 ...

(3rd D.),

John McLean Jr. John McLean (April 20, 1793 - December 5, 1858) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He was the son of State Senator John McLean (1760–1834) and Mary (Van Kirk) McLean (1762–1835). He married Maria Blanchard (1796–1827 ...

(4th D.),

William H. Maynard William Hale Maynard (November 23, 1786 – August 28, 1832) was an American lawyer, newspaper editor and politician from New York. Life He was born on November 23, 1786, in Conway, then a town in Hampshire County which in 1811 became a part ...

(5th D.),

John F. Hubbard John F. Hubbard (February 15, 1795 – October 5, 1876) was an American newspaper editor and politician from New York (state), New York. Life From 1816 on, he published the ''Norwich Journal''. In February 1820, he married Almira Mead (1800-1878; ...

(6th D.), Hiram F. Mather (7th D.) and

Moses Hayden Moses Hayden (June 1785February 13, 1830) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He was the son of Dr. Moses Hayden (1742–1813) and Triphena (French, Childs) Hayden (b. 1756). He completed preparatory studies, and graduat ...

(8th D.) were elected to full terms in the Senate. George H. Boughton (8th D.) was elected to fill the vacancy. McLean was an Adams man; Maynard, Mather, Boughton and Hayden were Anti-Masons; the other four were Jacksonians.

Sessions

The Legislature met for the regular session at the Old State Capitol in Albany on January 6, 1829; and adjourned on May 5. Peter Robinson (J) was elected

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. On January 15, the Legislature elected Charles E. Dudley (J) to the seat in the U.S. Senate vacated by Martin Van Buren after his election as governor. On January 27, the Legislature re-elected Secretary of State Azariah C. Flagg, Surveyor General

Simeon De Witt Simeon De Witt (December 25, 1756 – December 3, 1834) was Geographer and Surveyor General of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and Surveyor General of the State of New York for the fifty years from 1784 until his death. Life ...

, and State Treasurer Abraham Keyser, Jr.; and elected Congressman

Silas Wright, Jr. Silas Wright Jr. (May 24, 1795 – August 27, 1847) was an American attorney and United States Democratic Party, Democratic politician. A member of the Albany Regency, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, New York ...

to succeed

William L. Marcy William Learned Marcy (December 12, 1786July 4, 1857) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as U.S. Senator, Governor of New York, U.S. Secretary of War and U.S. Secretary of State. In the latter office, he negotiated the Gad ...

as State Comptroller; and

Greene C. Bronson Greene Carrier Bronson (November 17, 1789 in Simsbury, Hartford County, Connecticut – September 3, 1863 in Saratoga, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He was the son of Oliver Bronson (1746–1815, a music tea ...

to succeed

Samuel A. Talcott Samuel Austin Talcott (December 31, 1789 Hartford, Connecticut – March 19, 1836 New York City) was an American lawyer and politician. Life He was the son of Samuel Talcott (1740-1798, grandson of Joseph Talcott, List of colonial governors of C ...

as attorney general. On March 12, Gov. Martin Van Buren resigned to take office as U.S. Secretary of State, Lt. Gov. Enos T. Throop succeeded to the governorship, and

Charles Stebbins Charles Stebbins (June 23, 1789 – March 23, 1873) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Stebbins served as a member of the New York State Senate and as acting Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1829. Early life and educatio ...

(J) was elected Temporary President of the State Senate. On April 2, the Legislature enacted the Bank Safety Fund Law which, among other things, created the office of Bank Commissioner. On April 15, the Legislature enacted that henceforth the

presidential elector The United States Electoral College is the group of presidential electors required by the Constitution to form every four years for the sole purpose of appointing the president and vice president. Each state and the District of Columbia appo ...

s should be elected statewide by general ticket, instead of in single districts.

State Senate

Districts

* The First District (4 seats) consisted of Kings,

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Richmond Richmond most often refers to: * Richmond, Virginia, the capital of Virginia, United States * Richmond, London, a part of London * Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town in England * Richmond, British Columbia, a city in Canada * Richmond, California, ...

and

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counties. * The Second District (4 seats) consisted of

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, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan,

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and Westchester counties. * The Third District (4 seats) consisted of Albany, Columbia,

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, Rensselaer,

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and Schoharie counties. * The Fourth District (4 seats) consisted of Clinton,

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, Montgomery,

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, Saratoga,

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and

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counties. * The Fifth District (4 seats) consisted of Herkimer,

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and Oswego counties. * The Sixth District (4 seats) consisted of Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Otsego, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins counties. * The Seventh District (4 seats) consisted of Cayuga,

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, Wayne and Yates counties. * The Eighth District (4 seats) consisted of Allegany, Cattaraugus,

Chautauqua Chautauqua ( ) was an adult education and social movement in the United States, highly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Chautauqua assemblies expanded and spread throughout rural America until the mid-1920s. The Chautauqua bro ...

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, Monroe, Niagara and Orleans counties. Note: There are now 62 counties in the State of

. The counties which are not mentioned in this list had not yet been established, or sufficiently organized, the area being included in one or more of the abovementioned counties.

Members

The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued in office as members of this Legislature.

Employees

* Clerk:

John F. Bacon John F. Bacon (February 2, 1789 – February 25, 1860) was an American lawyer, diplomat and politician from New York (state), New York. Early life Bacon was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Great Barrington, Berkshire County, Massachusett ...

State Assembly

Districts

* Albany County (3 seats) * Allegany County (1 seat) * Broome County (1 seat) *

Cattaraugus County Cattaraugus County (locally known as Catt County) is a county in Western New York, with one side bordering Pennsylvania. As of the United States 2020 census, the population was 77,042. The county seat is Little Valley. The county was created ...

(1 seat) *

Cayuga County Cayuga County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 76,248. Its county seat and largest city is Auburn. The county was named for the Cayuga people, one of the Indian tribes in the Iroquois Confed ...

(4 seats) * Chautauqua County (2 seats) *

Chenango County Chenango County is a county located in the south-central section U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 47,220. Its county seat is Norwich. The county's name originates from an Oneida word meaning 'large bull-thist ...

(3 seats) *

Clinton County Clinton County may refer to: *Counties named for George Clinton, first and third Governor of New York, and later the fourth Vice President of the United States: **Clinton County, New York ** Clinton County, Ohio *Counties named for DeWitt Clinton, ...

(1 seat) * Columbia County (3 seats) *

Cortland County Cortland County is a County (United States), county located in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of Cortland County was 46,809. The county seat is Cortland, New York, C ...

(2 seats) * Delaware County (2 seats) *

Dutchess County Dutchess County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 295,911. The county seat is the city of Poughkeepsie. The county was created in 1683, one of New York's first twelve counties, and later organ ...

(4 seats) * Erie County (2 seats) * Essex County (1 seat) * Franklin County (1 seat) * Genesee County (3 seats) * Greene County (2 seats) *

and Montgomery counties (3 seats) *

Herkimer County Herkimer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 60,139. Its county seat is Herkimer. The county was created in 1791 north of the Mohawk River out of part of Montgomery County. It is named af ...

(3 seats) * Jefferson County (3 seats) * Kings County (1 seat) * Lewis County (1 seat) * Livingston County (2 seats) * Madison County (3 seats) *

Monroe County Monroe County may refer to seventeen counties in the United States, all named for James Monroe: * Monroe County, Alabama *Monroe County, Arkansas * Monroe County, Florida * Monroe County, Georgia *Monroe County, Illinois *Monroe County, Indian ...

(3 seats) * The City and County of

(11 seats) *

Niagara County Niagara County is in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 212,666. The county seat is Lockport. The county name is from the Iroquois word ''Onguiaahra''; meaning ''the strait'' or ''thunder of waters''. Niag ...

(1 seat) * Oneida County (5 seats) *

Onondaga County Onondaga County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 476,516. The county seat is Syracuse. Onondaga County is the core of the Syracuse, NY MSA. History The name ''Onondaga'' derives from ...

(4 seats) * Ontario County (3 seats) *

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(3 seats) * Orleans County (1 seat) *

Oswego County Oswego County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 117,525. The county seat is Oswego. The county name is from a Mohawk-language word meaning "the pouring out place", referring to the point at ...

(1 seat) * Otsego County (4 seats) * Putnam County (1 seat) * Queens County (1 seat) *

Rensselaer County Rensselaer County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2020 census, the population was 161,130. Its county seat is Troy. The county is named in honor of the family of Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original Dutch owner of the ...

(4 seats) *

Richmond County Richmond County may refer to places: Australia *Richmond County, New South Wales, a cadastral division Canada *Richmond County, Nova Scotia United Kingdom *Richmondshire, the original Richmond County in Yorkshire, England United States ...

(1 seat) *

Rockland County Rockland County is the southernmost county on the west side of the Hudson River in the U.S. state of New York. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is about from the Bronx at their closest points. The county's population, as of t ...

(1 seat) * St. Lawrence County (2 seats) *

Saratoga County Saratoga County is a county in the U.S. state of New York, and is the fastest-growing county in Upstate New York. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the county's population was enumerated at 235,509, representing a 7.2% increase from the 2010 popul ...

(3 seats) * Schenectady County (1 seat) *

Schoharie County Schoharie County ( ) is a County (United States), county in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 29,714, making it the state's fifth-least populous county. The county ...

(2 seats) * Seneca County (2 seats) * Steuben County (2 seats) * Suffolk County (2 seats) * Sullivan County (1 seat) * Tioga County (2 seats) * Tompkins County (3 seats) *

Ulster County Ulster County is a county in the U.S. state of New York. It is situated along the Hudson River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851. The county seat is Kingston. The county is named after the Irish province of Ulster. History ...

(2 seats) *

Warren County Warren County is the name of fourteen counties in the USA. Some are named after General Joseph Warren, who was killed in the Battle of Bunker Hill in the American Revolutionary War: * Warren County, Georgia * Warren County, Illinois * Warren County ...

(1 seat) *

(3 seats) * Wayne County (2 seats) *

Westchester County Westchester County is located in the U.S. state of New York. It is the seventh most populous county in the State of New York and the most populous north of New York City. According to the 2020 United States Census, the county had a population o ...

(3 seats) * Yates County (1 seat) Note: There are now 62 counties in the State of

. The counties which are not mentioned in this list had not yet been established, or sufficiently organized, the area being included in one or more of the abovementioned counties.

Assemblymen

The asterisk (*) denotes members of the previous Legislature who continued as members of this Legislature.

Employees

* Clerk:

Francis Seger Francis Seger (March 12, 1796 in Berne, Albany County, New York – April or May 1872 in Lyons Falls, Lewis County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He was the son of Garrett Seger and Catherine Seger. Seger was ...

* Sergeant-at-Arms: John C. Ellis * Doorkeeper: James D. Scollard * Assistant Doorkeeper: Alonzo Crosby

Notes

Sources

''The New York Civil List''
compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858) [see pg. 38f for Safety Fund and bank commissioners; pg. 109 and 441 for Senate districts; pg. 127f for senators; pg. 148f for Assembly districts; pg. 207ff for assemblymen; 322 and 327 for presidential election]
''The History of Political Parties in the State of New-York, from the Ratification of the Federal Constitution to 1840''
by Jabez D. Hammond (4th ed., Vol. 2, Phinney & Co., Buffalo, 1850; pg. 288 to 315) {{NYLegislatures 052 1829 in New York (state) 1829 U.S. legislative sessions