70th New York State Legislature

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.

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)
Sessions
1stJanuary 5 – May 13, 1847
2ndSeptember 8 – December 15, 1847
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