New-York tribune., 1867-04-30

THE SERVICES OF THE OFFICERS -"F BUN HOUSES
LOBBY AGENTS FORCED TO CONTRIBUTE TO cHARlTA
BILE PURPOSES
From Orr Special Correspondent
ALBANr, April 27, 1867,
The angels in disguise as Assemblyman Oakley
called them, have all LEFT Albany and the Legislative
halls do not contain the clerks who always re-
main behind TO finish up the work 1t is only in the
Governors that there is any evidence there mas
been Legislature in session, and in little while even
those apartments will he free from the bills which now
lie upon ms Excellency's table ready for examination
Up 10 last evening SOC bills had been signed, and there
are not many more receive the Executive scrutiny.
The Assembly Chamber is being cleaned so as to have
It ready for the assembling of the Constitutional Con
venton The Jantor found of the chairs had been
taken away although there grave fears expressed
before the House adjourned that member would
take such a liking to his seat that the temptation could
not be resisted. Even Kmball OF Franklin complied
with the request contained in the resolution which re-
eeived the approval OF the members Saturday evening
last and left hs chair behind him. II Is certainly
blessing every citizen except those VINO provide 1urn
ture for Legislature, that the frankng privilege Is
NOT capable of being strung out here ike 10 is in Wash
ingOn, else furniture would 20 the same direction some
lobbyists money has.
Speaking of lobbyists money reminds OF incident
which pretty generally known throughout Albany -
hours before the final adjournment and 1t coupled
with reports that OF the members were to be ar
rested for corruption IL created no little talk 49,,
ground Railroad bin canvass OF the lower House
had by of the lobbyists in charge OF the measure and
II found there were more votes needed thah
could be counted upon Seeing the lobbyist we, was
in trouble, NewfOrk member went TO INN,
and told him that for $500 ne coud procure
the votes Of four "cOuntrymen" said countrynm
being among the honest members OF the legsaue ms
member knew these men would vote Tor the pl hecaus
il the only that had even the slightest chance q
success and hsy We're Wiling to GITT SUI rd13
although at the same time thty were aware thty WcItlO
recorded by side with who would not vOtefOr
any public bill unless they were ald Tor H. Inc money
paid 10 the NcwNOrkcr and of course he held On 70
IT, The next day the lobbyist talking 10 one of the
members whose vote he had supposed he had bought
when the fact came out OF he pSfi,9y @I Ihe
acc0stcd the latter and Threatened to eXposo the whole
thinG 10 the Legislature unless he would give up thc
money The lobby st felt ~ getting this back but
the country member was too sharp for him, and threat
encd on his part to expose all unless the money Was
member finally concluded 20 do this aud S4oO sent
90 hc American Tract Society and the other SOC t. an
Orphans Home In tho northern part Of this state.
No Legislature hadev more capable and obheing oin
GERS. aud OF the pcasantest episodes of the
mously paid those gentlemen weldeseryed compliments
Although believe II was Lieut. tOov M00dfords nisl ek
well as to win he honest praise Of the oldest member. OF
the body which he prcsided-nnd when he received
occuped the Chair temporarily In Gov woodfords sb
sence. and lac II well known II - unnecessary 70
thanks Of the Senate. No man who over occupied the
Speakers chair had more opposition than Mr.
II with better record The opposition arose partly from
jealousy and partly because of Mr. ittsa weEkn0wn 0p
al and quick his decisions. he yet such vigilant
OF the wrong That's when he could rot oppose u so well
the Speakers chair the floor he never hestnted
the latter To him and the Citizens Association
of your city your tax payers indebted los the chech
mating o many OF the corrupt designs Of your politicians
upon the tax lcvics These cvss arp bad enough but
they might have been worse II II had not been
FOR the untiTug vigilance and bold efforts OF
the Citizens Association and the courage of
Speaker Pitts in appointing mcIrruptlblc conference
GOV. WoOdf0rd j. entitled 10 the same
recognition for like services IN the senate. Before the
adjournment the members OF The sshaic lre'ehte1 10
James Tcrwger. the principal clerk, substantial re-
COgnon OF his valuable services. aud none deserved II
more for ne il exactly the officer for that poyiti0n
Charles T. Dayton ms capable Journal Clerk received
beautiful gold Wacn and chain from the same body The
members Of the Assembly did forget their officers
giving 20 Speaker Pitts. Luther Caldwell, Chef Clerk
Cornelius Underwood FirsAssistani. and J.. VI. John
son. Journal CLERK each. magnificent watch ana chain
Major Caldwell proved. during the session just closed
that executive officer for large body lac Is un
eXceled. Thoroughly posted In parliamentary rules, he
has beside u ick Of doing business quickly aud thor
ghly n voice which would fll the largest hall n the
state. aud any at all acquainted with the d,lberp
Of legislative body kEOws how valuable this j. 20
the members