The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-03
Assen lbly.

ALBANY, Jan. I, 1851
The House called order at quarter past eleven
O'Clock, by William Richardson Clerk Of the last Assem-
bly,, and the members elect appeared and in
by the Hon David R. Floyd Jones, secretary OF State
Protests were presented by Mssrs Hops and McCabe
against the right Of Mcssrs Kinney and Arcuiarus TO
their seats Laid on the table.
On motion Of L. @. Aspnus, the House proceeded 70
rira rocs vote for Speaker and Dewitt c. Iitejohn
elected by the following vote
For Mr. Lteiohn republican .....,.............e 90
For Francis Herman democrat. 81
Mr.. Herman voted for George ". vsran, Of New
York
Mr.. Littlejohn dill not vote AZ all
Mcssrs Herman aud Robinson conducted the Speaker
10 dctk and taking the chair Mr. LnnEroS SAID
GENTLEMEN OF ASSEMBLY, not unconscious
the arduous dutics which your Partially has called
me, but them with Arm purpose 10 discharge
thtm fairly and mpariaIy. The rules which you may
ad, pit for your government shall be faithfully and firmly
administered The rights Of the minority and q the
jorty shall be equally regarded aud VIII be my highest
ambition 10 exercise the power which you have conferred
upon me in such manner AZ u command Your conf.
denee. We have assembled at time when our beloved
| country is envroned with fearful pers sovereign
State iogetfu Of her allegiance 20 TIE Union, has
4 sumed an attitude Of open rebellion TO the laws and
government Of the republic Other states threaten TO
follow her bad example In this crisis IL becomes US
the representatives Of the people Of this great state to
prove attachment TO the Union, and our purpose to
It's Integrity sy pro%P, and - soa
sary without abandonment Of principle TO contribute to
this patriotic end However nhy differ on questions
| have divided counsels. While ! would, gentlemen
under any circumstances, administer the duties OF this
chair with the strctost mpartaly 1shali DO dsuby
bilious 70 say or do nothing which may disturb the
mony deliberations when the condition OF the
y % ha4 ae FOR honor
you have done me- enter upon the discharge Of the
duties OF the chair.
On motion Of Mr. Straw the House proceeded, coc,
Mr. Rsiey was voted for by the republican members,
and y O. Sutherland, Of wesch~tcr, ny the democratic
on motion of Mr. FIs, Charles D. Easton, Of Albany,
was elected Sergeant alarms.
Mr. OprrI moved TO substitute the namo Of John N
On motion Of Mr.. CinH, Geo. G. Dcnnis was elected
poorkeeper.
Mr. DARCY moved 10 substitute the name Of Michael
Kennedy, which was lost
On motion Of Mr.. RIer, Henry Henderson, Of Erie,
elected first assistant doofkcerer
Mr. DARCY moved TO substitute the name q Silas NJ
bible, which was lost
Lawrence, elected secon1 sssistant dcnkeeper
Mr.. WOODBURY. moved to substitute The OF Joseph
Wallace, which was lost.
N,ssrs Pierce and Herman we're appointed commit
t.e 20 wait upon the Governor and inform him Of the Or
ganization ~ the House.
NeseTa. Prcndergast ant Varpsn wore appointed SINH
bar committee 20 wait upon the Senate.
The rules Of the Est assembly were adopted, subject
The clergy Of the city invited to open the daily
Sessions oi the House with prayer.
The Governor Informed the House that he would CON-
munlcate with the Legislature To- by message.
Mcssrs Benedict, Pierce, Bingham, J. Smith and yarian
were, motion Of Mr.. Benedict, appointed committee
70 report the number OF vIoreis snb1d lnste officers
and clerks "a b. appointed. Adjcnrn.d.
Tie House took recess I'll four r. ~ then 20 meet for
tho purpose Of draw Ing for seais.
AfHASY, jan. ., 1851
yhe Sossrnors Nessass referred 70 the ootnctse
oS the Whole end motion . priui extra copies
fersd ande the rule.
Mr. RssxDsc1, from tie Select Committee, reported in
favor Of rssesviaa only fifteen the noec FOR The
reporters permanently attached 20 ncy-spa4 am Of
appointing ave e,tsG doorkcepers, making eight 10 s
mi twenty Eve pages Cor zach half session. Agreed TO-
The saLna reports VI the Sapcr nleLdcnt OF the Bank
she Canal FuBd were presented.
VI ReussoN gave notice d bin W repeal all The
New yck city railroad bills passed at ths last
Vi. WosIxs gave po.es q q BIZ 70 amend the sOs 70
Asc OF = bill for Nc~ YORK Sunday law.
br. AnuscT gave lciee a bill " almond thc bribery
Nr. wccssr11 gave notice OF b, 10 repeal section
The foilyx n resoln were introduced into the As.
-u,hy BY Hon Lucus nobinson--
wh.ress, the government u The Territories long
e gwen H. 70 Ss e an. Sss pp no
e $ protect :Is. 4 *: n
ha shall prohibit y and sIl another tsss shsl not In
isrfre enc vsy or the othsr ..o.-..,...,-
tn ~c Az sasS State Be- the sole and exclusive power
~ q icfm,r'cs i,s own acmsst,s insli'u!sous-.
LEND "a ta serais concur I'm. Senators and Rep
isss spss = ccr 80 iSquslsad 70 Ne their 'nnhens