New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-08

,od bu that their representatives shall act In good
stb tnnarality and rectitude. feel sure iroln 'ne
character IDS S I % not be- az srpone be
hardened for calling your attention 70 me aSv % I
INA tine greatest danger that menances III s
@9 in other states Of the Union Is what is known as
special legislation and grants Of @ his
laon can avoided in the future by " te
n All Sniects involving corporate powers, and by
the adoption, in reference 10 PugeHtc grnn.s, VI a
or helm 10 reduce the burdens OF taxation IN the
localities TO be specially er"tofore existed Of deeV
ing the consideration OF important measures unu late
period Of the session RaTens that Careful and dBerSe
consderaon essential to guard the public interests and
o9r vhanking you, and asking yOur generous c00pera
en and support my trying position, have the honor
vote was then taken for Clerk with the following
sult For Cornelius W. Armstrong 49, for Luther Cald
well IS. Mr., Armstrong was declared duly elected
vote was then taken for SergeantatArms with the fol
lowing result For Jared sanford, 70 for W IL Ben
Clark that VIM Swartwout be elected Doorkeeper
Mr. YOungoye moved to substitute the name Of James
Mr. swartwcut was then elected Doorkeeper
Mr. JACOBS moved that the rules OF the last Assembly
adopted for the government Of the House until other
wise ordered, and that select Committee of Five be
Mcssrs. WILLIAMS and TWEED, Committee from the
Senate ANNOUNCED that the Senate was organized and
Mr. sKEELs moved that Geo. W. Rector be elected first
Mr. PITTS moved as a substitute that Committee Of
Five appointed by the Speaker to consider report
what further officers Of this body and
che amount Of compensation TO be paid in lieu Of all
vices
Mr.. JACOBS said 1t well known that the dOorkeep
ers now in Office held over until their successors were
pointed and this shrewd dodge to continue them
In their places until the proposed Committee should make
report After further debate the substitute OF Mr.
George W. Rector then elected first Assistant Door
pointed stenographic Reporter Assembly with the
same compensation heretofore paid to such reporter
Duncan c. McMlen. Lost.
George wakeman then elected stenographc Re
Mr.. EASTMAN presented the petition of Henry Clau-
Bra om the xXt Dist district HT Of NeWYorR
Mr.; LoUNsBURY moved that a Committee Of two be
that the House IS organized and ready to proceed to
business Agreed to.
Mcssrs LOunsbury and Pond were appointed such Com
pointed inform the Senate that the House is organized
Ind ready TO proceed to business. Agreed TO;
Messrs Clark and Bigelow were appointed such Com
Mr. PITTS presented the petition Of George K Smith,
claiming the seat now occupied by Mr. Sherman of
The Governors Message was then presented by his
Private Secretary, aud read by the Clerk.
Mr. KEADY presented the petition OF John RobeT, con-
Mr. READY asked unanimous consent to introduce q
bin repeating the Metropolitan Excise law. Objected TO-
A recess was taken till o'clock p m for the purpose
THE Assembly met at O'Clock and after drawing seats
adjourned.
MEETING OF THE STATE GRAND ENCAMPMENT
OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
BY
ALBANY, Jan. 1.-THE State Encampment of
the Grand Army Of the Republic met here to-day. Fifty
posts represented by attendance Of several
hundred delegates, and much enthusiasm was
manifested Gen. sckes was elected Grand Com
mander upon the first ballot, Gen. Mexican
having declined denomination. The other officers
elected follows: Col Zero of Syracuse, Senior Vice
Commander Gen. Wnsow Of Jefferson. Junior Vice
Commander; Dr. Farley Of Brooklyn, Assistant Adjutan
General Col Hopper Of New-York, Assistant Quarter
master General
Gen Sickles will arrive tomorrow. and will be rendered
public reception by the officers and members OF the
State Encampment
- 1850.
J COURT OF APPEALS-DAY CALENDAR.
ALBANY, Jan. 1.-The following is the day
calendar in the Court Of Appeals tomorrow Nos g. TO-
III, u, IS, Is, 16, II, is. 10, 20, q, %, a. IS.