New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-26

OF the House the gross libel and misrepresentation
contained IN an article in The ". Y. Ecentng Post
of yesterday, designating him as the leader OF I'M
ported rufians and bullies.
He denied the statement, and held that, although
the Democrats Tad resolved to resis. now and d.
ways an Organization based upon fraud and corrup'
toD, and bargain and sale, and everything that was
dishonorablc vet they were ard always had been,
and always would be, in favor of maintaining law
and order.
The Olaf ballot for Speaker was then taken, with
the following result;
Trimmer..'''.''.','''.''''''''
Chlicott.. ...'.......ssss''''''''""''W
DeWey........ ...........s.s..ss.'s.'''s'"
The 92d ballot was then taken. When Mr..
Breeds name was called, he voted for Mr. Calcott,
tbus nsuing him majority as the vote then STOOL
A tremendous excitement followed this vote.
When Mr.. Fields'e name was called be rose to ex-
plain his vote.
immediately several Republican members rose
and called MIR. Fields to ordei the ground that II
was not in order TO "explain vote I'LL the call
was finished.
Mr.. FIELDS arguedlhat during the whole session
explanations OF votes had been entertained at the
time the name Of member was called. he refused
20 give way, and begged leave 10 state thai he had
been informed that plan had been laid down by
David Dudley Field in the Republican caucus that
the Acting Clerk of this Assembly should persist In
calling the roll without taking notice of any Dem
ocratlc member who might rise in order.
Mr. DAVIS endeayored to interrupt Mr.. Flelcss
and excitement.
Mr.. FIELDS refused to give way.
The confusion and excitement now became In
tense, the galleries end lobbies joining IN IL.
Mr.. MOULTON Dem.) rose, ard amid the noise
of the outsiders moved that Committee wait Oh
the Governor and ask his protection
At this time all the members OF the Assembly
were upon their feet.
The CLERK put Mr.. Moultons motion 10 vote,
and declared it carried.
Messrs Davis, Sherwood and Brand Were ap-
pointed as the Committee TO wait on Governor
Seymour.
Mr.. MURPHY declared that the Clerk was only
IN the desk by the suferanCe Of the members Of the
Assembly, and that if he should attempt TO vio-
late the rules, he should move that the Clerk he
removed, and temporary preTding officer appoint
ed who would observe the rulee.
Mr.. FIELDS continued speaking amid repeated
Interruptions.
Much confusion and turmoil also existed in the
galleries.
In the course of his remarks, Mr. Yields read a
letter from John LIVINGSTON OF New ORR 70
Fernando Wood, begging that ne Wood, would go
FOR Caloott for Speaker, and stating that CallicoH
had several times called the Hon. ID. o. BTien, a
Member Of the present Assembly, TO obtain az in
PRODUCTION to Fernando Wood, and that Caliicott
said that if Mr.. Wood would assist him lCalhcott|
20 gam the Speskership, be (Callieott) would DO all
be could to aid Mr.. Wood.
After frequent interruptions Of Mr.. Fields IN hi'
remarks and exciting demonstrations from outsider
begged that the galleries might be compelled TO OBJ
serve order. If this could not be accomplished in
any other way, be should move that the galleries
be cleared
Mr.. MOULTON DEM said that he did not de-
sire TO stop tie freedom Of debate but If further dig
orderly proceedings were bad in the galleries, no
should insist having them cleared III mere was
10 force beie to do IL he shOuld move for Commit
tee 10 request tie Governor TO dep1tize sufficient
number of men TO preserve order here.
Quiet then being restored,
Mr., FIELDS continued his remarks, saying that
every eIort should he made by him to prevent the
contamination Of this infamous bargain. IL should
not be carried tarOugh unless it was done On the
Sabbath.
In the courEe of his remarks, while declaring Mr..
Callicott corrupt and unfit 10 occupy TIE Speaker
chair, be charged that in 1860, when Mr.. Calicott
was member Of the Judiciary Committee, there
was q bill before that Committee IN the defeat OF
which gentleman Of this city was largely inter-
esed, accoun: Of Lis position as landlord OF the
enti-rent lands.
The bill was reported against by Mr.. CalEcott,
"a unfit to pass and ar. Calllcott expressed 10
the gentleman 10 whom he (Fie!ds referred, The
opinion, "that tie bill was most unjust and i'm
proper" The following day lie sent the following
letter to the gentleman opposed 10 the bill:
CONGRESS HALL, ALBANY, March 3, lso0
DEAR SIR: VIII you 20 me the favor to lend me your
sSs Go for to 70 si r o a 6a 10 ssh4 homs
the money. flease ED the sneuet 6ssrsI md
Mr.. FIELDS, resuIning his remarks, sa1d; The
pereon to whom this letter was sent happened TO DO
out Of town ct TIE time il was delivered. Three
days afterward, this Cacott sent to the came gen
tleman, requesting q loan OF $3.50. The geLteman,
seeing the object Of CalcOt, refused him the loan.
This would have been nothing had not Calhcott, i'm
nedattly after this occurrence, gone into The House
and voted in favor Of the passage OF the bill ne hsd
before reported against as " unit 10 pass. tie
FeIdsl held this az conclusive evidence Of corrup
ton and dishonesty or the part Of Caicott, and lie
Fielts) would pause here tn see If Mr.: Calhco1t
would move FOR a Committee OF Investigation.
Mr.. CsllicOtt nOs noticing the charge
Sir. FIELDS continued his remarks, and at this
hour Il o'clock is Still speaking.
AIBANY, Saturday, Jan. 3f-14 p. m.
During Mr. Fields remarks, five minutes ago, the
Clerk was absent from his seat and from the Cham
Der.
A motion wac made TO place Mr.. Saxton Smith in
che chair temporarily.
Mr.. Smith not being present, motion was made
that Judge Dean shouid take the chair during tue
absence Of the Clerk.
Great confusion now ensued, when g motion was
made by several Democratic members that Dir. Muir
ply should take the chair, and the motion waE de-
clared carried by its movers.
Mr. MURPHY Immediately took the chair.
A scene Of fierce excitement ensued.
TIE Republican and Democratic members rushed
90 the front Of tie desk the former shouting Come
down you scoundrei," and the others CRYING out.
"Stand up for your rights" while the friends Of
Mr. Murphy rallied TO hs side.
Mr.. POST placed one hand in bis breast pocket,
In threatening attitude, though about to draw a.
revolver, while 10 held stick in the other hand.
Several other members also placed their hands in
their pockets. apparently about to draw their
weapons.
After the most intense excitement, when a scene
of bloodshed seemed on the point of being inaugu-
rated the Clerk reappeafed and after further shouts
and ordinations, Mr. Murphy gave way to the
Clerk, who again took biz seat.
When order was restored,
Mr.. HUTCHINGS held that it was perfectly In