The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-06
THE AUGMENTATION LEGISLATURE.
our BOSTON CORRESPONDENCE.

Tho New Radical Legislature of nIussa.
chusetfs-The COlored Members in the
Housc-Governor Bullock ON State Al.
fairs-The State Constablcs versus Rum. &c.
BOSTON, Jan. a, 1897
the amalgamation and radical politicians OF Massa-
ohusetts have together and fairly at work The
two days occupied organization and to-day
have had the inauguration Of Governor Bullock and
his annual address On Wednesday evening compli-
meutary dinner rendered the Independent corps
OF cadets testimonial for their services In escorting
the Legislature from the State House 10 the Ole South
church. where they listened the annual election
mon. II took place at the Parker House, and all wines
aud liquors were rigdiy excluded from tho table,
unless paid for by the guests themselves Formerly the
State paid the bills but in the onward march Of
Purancal hobbies has been to discontinue the
ancient custom. The members OF the cadets generally
INDUCED the sparkling ud. much 10 the chagn and
modification Of many Of the Legislators.
The galleries OF the State House were filled to-day on
tho occasion OF the delivery or the Governors address,
and was listened to throughout with great atten
ton Az an orator Governor Bullock has few peers in
New England and an announcement that he 10 to speak
seldom fails to attract largo audiences. As Chief Mag
strae he was always respected alike by supporters and
opponents until his recent singular course In removing
Adutan General Schouer from Office for his opposition
70 the election OF General Butler since that event tho
Governor has been sharply ana Justly CRITICISED Dy some
who his staunchest friends.
Tho presence OF two coorcd men in the House OF Rep.
rescntayes OF Massachusetts, Is probably tho FIRST in
stance In this country where negroes have taken part In
the government OF the people. tits fact which Massa
chusetts, OF course rejoices in and many buncombe
congraluatory speeches upon her advancement In ele
waiting and recognizing the Intelligence Of the oppressed
race will probably be made by some OF the members
during the session. The most prejudced against their
election will undoubtedly be forced TO acknowe dge the
ability Of the coored member from Charlestown He Is
ebony black. but he has 6ne education thorough
lawyer, ready debater, and, besides, possesses the
qualities of gentleman. He Is much the superior OF
Fred Doglas In intellect but his voice for freedom has
been chiefly In behalf Of ireland rather than FOR his own
race aud he Is therefore worry popular among the Irish,
and democrats generally. The colorcd member from
Boston Is unknown TO fame, and probably vii remain
go He Is moro Of the hue OF we'll colored meer.
schaum than that Of gua percha He represents one OF
che most wealthy districts In the city, and OK Governor
John A. andrew II one OF his constituents.
The Governors message was avolumnous document,
an 10 the people OF the State NJ interest In ac-
pordsncs with ancient custom, his Exeency discussed
10 hs address the condition Of the local interests OF the
Snaon~sslsbs and spoke frankly Of her rspsons n