New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-01-04
NETWORK LEGISLATURES.

SENATE. .AIBAsr, Jan. J, 1860.
The Serste was called to order at IL o'clock by Ii
Gov. CAMPBELL, who made no remarks, following
in this the precedent OF Lieut. Gov. Se!den.
The lobbes were densely crowded.
prayer was made by the Rev. Mr.. PARKER o.
Troy.
A List of the Senators was then called, and all were
prese except tbose from the vth and IXth Disricts
The oath Of Office was administered to those in at
tendance.
The following officers were then elected By vote
Of % Z:
JAMES TERWILLIGER, Clerk.
JAMES c. CLARK, Sergeat-at-Arns.
GEORGE ii. KNAPP Assistant Sergeant-at-A Arms
PETER KILMER, DOorkeeper.
j. G. JOHNSON, and JOHN III. FRANCE, Assis
tants.
The Senate then proceeded to the reception of pc.
titions, &c.
Notice was given Of the following bills:
TO amend the act relative to diputed wills.
To repeal the State Tax Equalization law.
TO amend the Brooklyn Wafer act.
To repeal the Registry law.
TO authorize Notaries Public to act az Commission
ere OF Deeds.
To legalize the acts of Notaies Public for the past
year.
To establish in New-York Reformatory School for
the reclamation of juvenile delnquents.
The Senate then took recess for half an hour.
The usual Committees were appointed TO wan upon
the Governor and Assembly, with the information
that the Senate was duly organized and ready TO pro-
coed to business when
Mr.. BLISS, Private Secretary Of the Governor,
handed in the Governors Message, which was read,
and
The Senate adjourned to II o'clock tomorrow.
ASSEMBLY.
The House called to order at II o'clock, by WIN.
RICHARDSON, Clerk of the last House.
PRAYER was offered by the Rev. Mr.. CAMPBELL.
The Hon. II. X. FLOYD JONES appeared and ad-
miDsiered the oath of Office to the members.
The House then proceeded to the election of officers.
On the frst ballot, DEWITT G.. LrTLEJOHN
was elected Speaker. On taking the Chair the Speaker
said:
Gentlemen of the Assembly, assume the position
of presiding officer with Just appreciation of the
honor conferred and full knowledge of the response
bilities and labors you impose upon me, while ain
cerely thank you for this, TO me- most gratifying ex-
preston OF your continued confidence, let me assure
you in return that such experience as possess shall
be zeaously devoted TO the discharge Of the duties
devolyine upon me.
The SPEAKER then asked the cooperation Of mem
bers in carrying out the rules and enforcing order such
being essential to the preseryai on OF order the dg
nifty for which the Legislature is distinguished and the
despatch of business In conclusion, he called the
members TO invoke the guidance of Divine Providence
the source of al wisdom and gver of every blessing
The remainder Of the officers were elected a. nom
mated in the Republican caucns.
The usual resolutions, relative to the opening Of
the sessions prayer, the hour Of meeting &c were
passed.
Committees to inform the Governor and Senate
that the House was organized and ready TO do busi
ness We're appointed; when
Mr.. BLISS, Private Secretary OF the Governor
handed in the Message of the Governor, which wa
read: when
The House adjourned to IL o'clock Tomorrow.