New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-01

Republican AeoemDAy Co0cu0s
ALBAsr Monday, Dec. 81, 1850.
The Republican members of Assembly held csucas
at the Assembly Chamber at o'clock this evening. =
was called to order by a. A. Pendergsst OF Chsuts'
que, WHO moved that A. Bigham of Rensselaer, oct -
Chairman 4,
Mr.. Bingham, on taking the chair said:
GrkTLEnEs or THE ASSEMBLY: Permit me to thank
Won for the honor done me in calling me to preside or
this meeting. Permit me to say, on no occasion stnes
the adoption Of the Federal CONSTITUTION has the Lsg
laurs been called together when more prudence 60
wdom necessary in conducting its deoer.tsgnss
and have no doubt the meeting will be guarded ~
such considerations tonight.
Messrs Fullerton of Orange and Fish Of Montgomery
were chosen secretaries.
The Roll of the Republican members was called, ss4
30 members answered to their names. Er
Mr.. Merritt of St. Lawrence moved for caucus h
nominate candidate for Speaker rira roce.
Mr. Finch of Essex moved to amend by voting "
ballot.
A warm and spirited debate ensued Mr. Pis0se II
Ulster taking strong ground in favor of EZRA yose
vote.
Messrs Pendergast, Fish, and Morgan, advocated
the amendment. The amendment by ballot was
carried, 81 to %.
The roll was then called with the following rsslk:
Robinson, 42i Lttlejohn, 3d. Pendergast, Ii Bins-
ham, 3.
The second ballot resulted: Robinson, 30; Little
John. 81; Penderpast S; Bingham, 4; Blake 4.
Three more ballots having Been taken without
ehoice Mr.. Robinson withdrew his name, thsnkan4
the caucus for the honor conferred upon him ~ thg
votes already cast. He moved that Arson BingAR -
Renseea be nominated Speaker Of the Assembly.
XII. Bingham thanked the gentleman from Chs~mg
for sbe honor intended, but he tBingham) oen-
PEELED by considerations Of personal character 10 a.
Dir. Pierce again nominated Mr.. Lucius Robinson for
Speaker.
Another ballot was TAKEN which resulted as follows
Ii,lejohn'
Robinson. .....''''..."'.'T
Blank.
The announcement of the result was received VIA
loud al plause from the House and lobbies.
Mr. Pierce desired to offer preamble and resolGicux
which be said he did in good faith and In the be Of
spi in order 10 enable those gentlemen who bad ep-
posed the nomination of the successful candidate 20
support him as the candidate Tor Speaker IN the hs<
tomorrow. II must be remembered that he and csss-s
here had been elected the direct issue OF approval
or disapproval Of the Governors vetoes, and hal ~
their approval of the Governors policy and ys,oss
alone been elected.
The preamble and resolution are as follows:
whereo, Certain of the last session Of the Le
ture ere and subsequently
b. so .a md "a. tie
ks'rs Tha. ,hs Republican member. % the Assembly, ~.
messages Of the Governor And faithfully cary out s -
This was greeted with spp lauss and Kisses.
Mr. Benedict regretted ba. this resolution ha6 Been
offered, for it would obiige the members to inform
themselves in regard to every measure vetoed o. tes
Governor, or confne the voting to thoss who wsra
members Of the Last Assembly. He believed that t5s
mo,ves Of the Governor were pure but while he APP
proved OF of bis vetoee be could not commit h-
one measure which had been vetoed last Winter which
he should favor and support this session. Applaise
Dir. Fish could See no objection to the psssass q
the resolution.
FOR having by their votes tonight, signi6sd their cs
belief in the insertions that had been made, tht ~
had been influenced by CORFU motives In any vote oe
had given last Winter He said here az he had 80
elsewhere that never in the course Of his legsasve
career, I'd any person, directly or indirectly, SR.
proaeb him Improperly in regard TO any vote he nsd
ever csss on this floor. He could see no rsssea
for he corld not after the explanations that had Sesn
made consider il rejecting upon him, nor did no ~
gard 1t n binding him to the views Of the Governor o.
would be unanimously adopted in order that Rsyzh.
cans might unite 1t .his time when danger threaees8
the Union and when their efforts needed oulsSs
the State well as inside.
The resolution was then unanimously adopted.
Much excitement was occasioned about this tirae b{
the announcement thst telegram had been recefvs4
stating that Gen. Scott had been appointed Secretary
of War.
Enthusiastic cheers were gvea for Gen. Scott fos
several minutes.
voice. aThree groans for Buchanan" .ea
Cries OF mol No! Nor .a..r.f
Another Voice" Three cheers for Buchanan, FOR
appointing Scott" The cheers were given, fonowea.
BY rome hisees.
A voice--"Oh, cheer him; you haven't had such -
opportunity before" Laughter.
ballot was then taken for Clerk, with The fsucy~
ing result. w. Richardson, 30; H. A. Rsless w
c. Nj. SchoHeld, -; balance scattering. .U8
Mr. Rice Of Erie urged the claims Of Rsley a. 80
didate Of Western New York .F..s .s
On the second ballot, II. A. Risiey wss nomtaasses
receiving 50 votes to 70 for Richardson
The result was received with loud applause.
The following nominations were also made:
Sergeant. at Irms--Chss. ID. Easton. t 81
Doerkeeper-Goorge c. Dennis Assistaat-Heas1
HendeI son. .ltgLk 4
Messrs Sanders, Wilson, Pendergrast, Farp1m, snA
Merritt, were appointed Committee to call ndsn
caucuses. ID
From Pixies Peak.
FoRr KEARsrr, Monday, Dec 81, ise':