New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-01
NETWORK LEGISLATURE.

SENATE. ALBANY, Tuesday JsnL i, IeJo.
Atla O'Clock Lieut.. Gov. RAYMOND called the
Senate 10 order, and roll-ea thirtyone Senator'S
answered TO their names and took the oath of Office
Mr.. ZENAS CLARK Of ST. Lawrence District wes
the absentee.
The PRESIDENT then addressed the Senate as FOL.
lows:
Having thur taken the oath OF Office which the Con-
stituiion prercTbes you are prepared 70 enter upon
the discharge Of the duties which that office involves
Nothing Senators will more conduee To the faithful
and efficient performance Of those duties than pro-
found and pervading sense OF the magnitude OF the IN
forests Ia which they relate II you consider that this
State whose power you hold in trust in population, in
wealth. and the extent of rs material resources, is
nv far the largest member Of this great Republics that
tie protection of its liberties the guardianship OF ts
rights the education of its people, and the develop
nent OJ its benefcent power depend IN large egree
upon the laws you make and the direction you give to
it, social and political energies; and that what you
may do now viii make itself felt IN Shaping tne charac
ter and deciding the destiny of generations yet to come
YOU viii find your functions legislators Tor such
State clothed with the awful dignity and respons bity
which invest the performance OF our highest ana most
sacred duties.
Nv own part Senators in this chamber, is compare
tiyefy humble and unimpcrant. Ny duty - simply 70
give method 10 your business and also 10 the manner
Of its performance; and in this shall have the AID OF
the rules YOU will establish for the government and gull
dance of your deliberations shall endeavor 10 Sc
cure steady and close adherence to these orders and
while promise fidelity and impGrtahty IN their en'
forcement, solicit, in advance, your Indulgence ioT
snch errors as / may commit
Atboneb am NOT admitted TO any share in your
deliberations ~ any voice in your decisions, permit
me to counsel in both careful adherence to the re-
ouremens of Justice and OF rgha constant sence OF
the Greatness Of the State Won representa- watchtul
Guardianship Of its honor and its welfare-a resolute
termination 10 preserve for IT, against the aggresions
of every interest and of every section, It's proper
weight in the councils of the nation-and steady en-
deavOr to build up, not only IN ITS material power
but also in those high intellectual and moral attributes
which constitute the worth Of individuals and conduct
States to the proud heights of immortal renown.
II il by acting thus that you will advance It's best
interests and promote ITS truest glofy-and II Il oniy
nv acting thus that you win probably discharge the
trust that has been committed to your hands.
Mr.. PATTERSON then moved the appointment OF
Mr.. Allen Of Rochester, as Clark.
Mr.. BROOKS moved TO amend by providing that
the Senate proceed to the selection Of Clerk BY ballot
Carried by the following vote:
YEAs-Mes.rs Briggs, Brooks, Ferdon, Hale Hsrcourt
Hotchkiss, Kelly. Nichols Petty, A. NJ smith, = T. sHin'
kAYs-Messs Belinger, Bradford, Cuyier Hssed Hunt
sou Lee Madden Noxon, Patterson, Ramsey Richardson
Rider, Towne, Uphsm, Whi'e-la
Senators WHITE and FERDON were named as
telers. and the ballot proceeded with, showing the
following result:
John J. Reyno.ds...........il Cornelius Ten BTOeck.t
No choice, and the Senate proceeded to second
ballot. when Mr.. Allen Is, Reynolds -, and Ten
Brock 4.
A third ballot gave Alien 10, Reynolds II, and Ten
Brock 4.
Whereupon the PRESIDENT announced the cleo
ton of Mr.. s. p. Allen Clerk, and he was sworn
into Office.
The Senate, then on motion of Mr.. Brooks pro-
ceeded 10 -election of Tereeant. at arms
with the following result s. X. Tnell, lo H. NJ.
Eaton, II; George Woodbridge, 4. No choice, and
second ballot was proceeded with the same result.
A third ballot was then had, when Mr.. Tue received
ls votes; III. NJ. Eaton IL; and George Woodrige 4.
mr. c. p. Smith of the lid District, on this ballot
changed his vote from Eaton to Tuell
Mr. UPIIAM then moved the appointment Of 80
Bede as Assistant Sergeant-at-Ams. Lost, and the
Senate proceeded to ballot for that office
George NJ. Beden received 10 votes; j. 2. Hacks-
ford II; and John Il. Yeo 4.
No choice and second ballot was had when MI
C. p Smith changing his vote for Mr.. Bsdell, he re-
ceived 10 votes, and was declared elected.
Mr. BELLINGER next moved the appointment o.
George Coppenal az Doorkeeper. Whereupon riUa
roce ballot was ordered, with the following result:
George Coppenal Is; George II. Myers II; Peter
Wheeler 4; aud Luke C. Rider l.
A second ballot was had and Mr. {. Z. Smith again
changing his VOTE Mr. COppernal received sixteen
votes, aud was declared elected
Mr. SPENCER next moved the appointment Of
jeremiah Whine as Aassstaut DoorkeePer.
Mr. BRADFORD moved to amend by substituting
the name of Henry w. Shipman. Carried, and Mr..
Shipman was declared elected
For Second Assistant Doorkeeper, Victor Deerborn
received l5 George Bostle II, and Jeremiah Winnie
votes. second ballot gave Deerborn l6, Bost!e g,
and Whine 7. Mr.. Deerbon was then declared
elected.
Commtees were then appointed to wait upon the
Governor and the Assembly and communicate the in
formation that the Senate was organized.