, 1862-01-09
Organization of the New York Le1Is-
tatHFes

1ature.
The telegraph has failed to inform Us Of the
organization Of the New York Legislature, on
Tuesday, but from the nominations made in
Caucus, Aonday evening, it would appear that
the following were chosen = Senate, James
TerwlligeS Of Syracuse, clerk, reelected;
sergeant-at-arms, Richard Owens Of On"ida;
doorkeeper, 0r11e Griffin of Washington.
House, Henry J. Raymond OF Scx York city,
speaker; Joseph B. Cushnlan Of Oneida, clerk;
Levi n. Gano Of Cattaragus, sergeant t-at- arms;
Norman B. sprague Of Erie, doorkeeper. The
legislature is peculiarly made up, politically.
In the House, those Of republican and demo-
cratic antcccdents number 81 each, according
to the careful table Of the Etcning Journal Ill
manae. The Senate is 1argely republican. or
the members Of the House 10 (ss republicans
and 80 deuocrats) were elected on "Union"
tickets. It was long time doubtful on what
basis a Caucus should be held, and nominations
made. After three or four "calls II had been
made, it Eas finally agreed that the call should
be upon the issue of ga vigorous prosecution
Of the war; This CAUCUS was attended By all
the republicans and nearly all the "Union" "
democrats, and nominated as above. MI. Ray
mond had % votes on the first, and II on the
second ballot. His leading competitor was
Samuel 7. Hurlburt (rep.) Of st. Lawrence.
Mz. Raymond was Speaker Of the Assembly
some ten years since, and afterwards, as lien
tenant Governor, presided over the Senate,
His choice is happy one.
E A Richmond paper draws dismal pic
fnya ri f},o ron5it1nr eF 4hc fnd1 In
on tie line Of the Potomac Rcgimental drills
have q ceased entirely" The men spend their
time in spreading greasy packs Of cards.''
Disguised F. F-'s are offering large sums for
substitutes. Enlistments stcannot go on''-
thousands who would enlist being deferred by
the discouraging condition Of the army. The
troops are niserably clad. Blankets and tents
command enormous premiums, and boots arc
selling for twenty-five dollars pair in Rich
mond! The army is suffering the most terri.
| BILE priyations. Decentralization has began it5
Euinous work, and its raVagcs are spreading
with fearful rapidity.
There may be some exaggeratfon in the
above; but that it is substantially true there
| is no reason to doubt. It now remains to be
| seen whether our leaders hare the wit to take
| advantage Of this Generalization of the enemy,
| and strike promptly and decislvely at the
| heart Of the rebellion. We have six hundred
| thousand men in the field. They are confess
| edly among the best material In tic world
| They arc well clothed, fed and armed. They
| hare had ample time to learn the rudiments
I of war. The time'ha come when the people
have the right to expect something else thar
"grand reviews" Shall the opportunity to
attack the enemy in their weaknees-bcfore
| snccor comes to them from across the sca-be
taken advantage of? If the Generals and off.
GERS appointed to command our volunteers
| are at heart loyal, and really want to have the
/ rebellion crushed, now is the time to strike
Nothing but treason among our {West Point,
Gencrals can rob the country Of victory and .
speedy peace.