New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-28

We nave already expressed our entire SATISFACTION
with the result of the triangular contest for cfcers
of the Assembly of this State, except far ss the
waste of time is regarded. We maintain the per-
feet right of the two smaller parties to JOIN their
teams and divide the Offices if they could agree to
do so. II were easy to cry Bargain" g Truck
and dickerr Coalition" but we despse that
sort of electoneering camor. True, such of the
a. Americans" were chosen in good part by
Republican votes would probably have missed
those votes had their action in this contest been
foreseen; but that is a matter between the Mem
Der and his constituents, with which we do
not care to NEEDLE. He who votes for the
candidate OF another party than that to which
his convictions attach him takes the risks of such
vote and must not complain if the investment
proves bad one. Again We say that the Demo
cratic and American coalition is one with which We
find no fault, seeing no reason to find any Those
who made it (unless elected by Republican votes)
broke no faith and did no wrong. Either party
would have coalesced with the Republicans on the
same terms that they did with the other, and we
think at least as promptly and cordially. II they
can excuse their long hesitation to adopt the Phi-
raty rule and finish the contest, they will not be
very seriously blamed for doing the job at last We
await the explanation of their stubborn resistance
through three weeks to the resort which was inev-
table from the first, and to which they accoded at
last.
And while we Justify the course OF the allies, we
more than iustify-we heartily commend-that OF
the Republicans. They stesdily offered the Plu-
ray rule from the outset, and sustained II al the
last. They made no bargains, offered no compro-
misses, but sad Let plurality elect; and If that
puts the Offices all against us, 50 be it," Had those
Americans who were chosen in good part By
Republican votes, and could not have been chosen
without them, seen fit to enter Republican caucus
| and saw. 1--WE are here as brethren and we ask
| that so.and-so be nominated for Clerk, or Door
| keeper, or both" we have no doubt that their
wishes would have been acceded TO. They chose
| rather to act as opponents OF the Republicans
| and were treated accordingly There was no other
course. Honor, then, to the faithful and gallant
| Republicans who, while they have acted through
ont like men intent on speedy organization, have
| steadily preferred consistency TO victory
| The Albany Atlas-a Journal not addicted to see
| inc merit in or according praise TO sdyersares-
| thus testifes:
| "ln the moment of triumph, we will not withhold
| Justice from opponents We concede to the he.
! publcans OIL the floor of the House generous and
honorable bearing during this long struggle, and We
are unite sure that between them and the other mem-
beers the most pleasant relations will continue to exist
| With House divided the present Is, a liberal
course should and doubt not will be pursued by
the party having the organization. We are confident
that in the Speaker elect, the House will lind not only
an able but courteous and honorable presiding officer
| I'VE should do injustice to our feelings, and fail to
express those of the whole House. should We suppress
our admiration of the gentemanly and honorable bear
| mo of Mr.. VAN NALKENBURGH, the Republican can
djdae for Speaker during this long struggle. Had it
brep his fortune TO have reached the Speaker chair
me would have entered il with a unanimous conviction
of his fitness in all the qualifications OF head and heart
| for the position. ,,.-...,-
handsome tribute paid the resolutions OF the House
TO the ability and ubanity with winch MI hlChARD-
son has for three weeks discharged the dhcult and
delicate duties of Clerk and presiding officer He has
won golden opinions every hand ana WIZ long De
iavorably and pleasantly rememberedby all Who nave
| taken part in this protracted struggle