The New York herald., 1868-01-07

Inc democratic Assemblymen met In the Assembly
Chamber at seven M On motion Mr. Sumner OF Alba
n.y. was called to preside and Messrs Starr OF Sullivan
and Quinn, Of New York, were appointed Secretarsa
large crowd had gathered in the galleries and lobby aud
on the oorto witness the proceedings and considerable
confusion snsued before order attained Tho secre
tary called the roll OF democratic members who with
the reporters, were finally admitted exclusively 10 the
| coor Of the House.
Mr. Ready Of Kings, moved to proceed 10 an infor-
NAL ballot for Speaker
Mr. Murphy. OF New York. moved TO proceed to q
vote viua voce.
Mr. Burns, OF Kings objected. He contsnded that
no such "r!ng'' project could work in thls House
! tAppiause.)
Nr Bergen, OF New York, who had demanded the
yeas and nays on the nrst motion proceed 10
vica voce, conended that intended with no such
The question elected great deal OF acrimonious feel
ing. The Tammany men were determined to have an
open vote TO prevent any treachery and the oppo
silon we're as equally determined TO have ballot. A
laugh went round the House when or the Hickman
mon unw.ngly voted "No' on the question: and
almost Immediately after changed hrs the alr-
native when directed by famous New York Tam
msnyite now member OF the Upper House.
The motion to proceed to informal vote for Speaker
viyd vocs was lost by vote Of 10 TO 81 whereupon the
Hitchman stock went down. and the Tammanyiss began
to dread mschei from the secret workings Of their in
Messrs. Howard Prince and Madison were chosen
Mr.. Ready nominated John @. Jacobs, Of Kings.
Nj. Howard nominated, John L. Fiagg OF Rensselaer,
MI Kiernan demanded to know what section OF the
State was NEST entitled to the honor In his opinion
distinction. (Applause) New York's rights had been
violated by the ato republican Legislature and would
must y He nominated William H,camsn the candidate
OF the New York delegation. (Appause)
A balot was then aken with tke Following result
HttCbv ~. Jncob ckprt IT,, I.
Mr.. Jacobs withdrew his name as a candidate. Mr.
Ackert withdrew IN favor OF Mr.. Fiasg.
The then proceeded to formal ballot with the
following result :-Hitchman, 45: Flagg, 20 Total II.
(Great applausc)
Mr.. Fiagg moved TO make the nomination OF Mr.
Hitchm an unanimous. Carried. Nt
Mr.. Wood. Of Albany, nominated Cornelius W. Arm
Mr.. Ackert, OF Dutchess nominated r. o. Perrin
The ballot resulted MISUNDERSTANDING. 81 Per-
rim, l2 scattering g. Mr. Armstrong was declared the
The nomination for Sergeant -at.A Arms was next taken
up. Mr. Lounsoury nominated Abam Aycr, Of
Ulster, Mr. Bradstreet nominated X. n. Schoo!ey OF
Monroe; Mr.. Lefiler nominated Jared Sandford, Of
Seneca; Mr.. Matnewson nominated G. H. F. Van Horn,
OF Montgomery.
A ballot was taken, with the following result Mr.
Sandford, %; Mr.. Myer %: Mr.. Van Horn, 4; Mr..
echooley, 4. The second ballot was as iolows:-Mr.
Sanford 3S; Nr. Nycr ~. Nr. Sandford's nomination
made ARan,m0us.
The following nominations were then made by acca-
nation ,-Jamos swartout, OF Schonarie. Door keeper;
George W. Rector, Of Niagara. First Assistant Door.
keeper and Mr v. B. Osand Of Duchess, for Second
Assistant UOofkeeper.
The following committes was appointed to call future
caucuses :Messrs. Frear Of New York. Fagg OF Rens-
selcar and Prince OF Erie The caucus then adjourned
CAUCUS REPUBLICAN AssENBLitIE..
In the republican Assembly caucus, this evening.
G. YoungIove, OF Saratoga, appointed chairman,
and Messrs. Kenny OF Orleans and larbox Of Genesee
Secretaries b. >. Puts OF Orleans, was unanimously
nominated for Speaker, Luther Caldwell for Clerk, W.
Davis oi 0nondaga and J. L. Pcst, Of Saratoga, for
Doorkcepers Messrs BRISTOL or Wyoming, B!geiow OF
jefferson, sslkeyg OF Tompk:ns, Windover Of Coium-
IA nndpn Ipiar pf xvar Aunnn I'D
mittee 10 call future caucuses
CAUCUS or REPUBLICAN, SENATOR'S
In tho caucus OF republican Senator's held this
Ing Judge Folger presided aud N,css ap-
pointed Secretary. James TerwilIiger wes unanimously
nominated for Clerk; John Kemper OF Wayne. Tor
geant-at.Arms; George H. Knapp, OF Duchess, Assist.
ant sergeant-st-Arms and for DooEkeopers Charles
Shields, OF wyoming Elisha +. Burd.cx. OF Rensss-
iaer, and NJ. a. Van Vakenourg OF HerS;mer Aessrs.
O'Donneil Crowley and Palmer wore appointed com.
mitteo to call future caucusc5. aats
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE
The Governors message s ready 70 be sent In when
the Legislature ornanzes Az Mr fsn;on - tho pros
pectve candidate for the Vice Presidency the repub
can ticket his uerances at this time on tho questions
OF reconstruction peculiarly Interesting
The following among The porLant state and
Suggestions OF the message:- % ae.
trae over s44 0U0O00. and the estimated aggregate
valuation OF the real and personal property OF tho state
is aoodt a. 500 600 00o The whole aggregate Of federal
state and local taxes upon tins valuation would DO
less than three per cent. As 10 tho national do0,
IL is when all honest men will arec be paid
genital the Preservation OF pubic credit less
than the OF personal, state and
our national honor. There Is hardly Inao, Ncmaa
child that has no. interest securities. Tho
debt Is due from the government which was served
TO the people who saved IT, In It's discharge the pubic
should not be subjected to undue burdens By
forcing tho premature payment OF the prnci-
pal; should we fail to provide for the
prompt payment OF the interest SUCH fnrced
payment Is rnca.lcd for by q prudent regard to
the puhc faith the public good. and requires
continued heavy taxation we may wisely forboar to
appy such test to the forbeaanco and patience OF tho
people We hare been Thoroughly educated In the doc.
trne that every generation 80 ar as possible should
present national debt IS an exception. II will be honor
enough in the rot far distant uture TO Hume our
history with the repeated extinction Of public debt
created in defence of our liberties Congress can aad
doubtless will strike ont many items Of taxation.
In the matter OF local taxation reform ID urged
whereby properly holders should DO compelled 70 make
returns Of taxao'o property. The surplus revenues
nearly s3 900 600 Only $3.50 OOc Of the saic military
claims against the government reiann unad used The
present strength Of the Natona Guard s aoou. As 0o0
officers and men. The improved sanitary condition OF
the Metropolitan district the ast year and Tie decrease
in mortality n New York aud Brooklyn arc important
The message takes ground against special legislation
The last Legislature passed over thousand bills only
nature while tnrcc hundred and thirsy-scven related
exclusively 10 private Interests, and Eve hundred and
twenty-five concerned mercy ioca. rnstte4s
The freedmen Of the South havo shoN themselves
faithful and willing Iaborers and have indicated the
wisdom aud justice Of Congress in admitting thom TO
OF the freeman's right Of sufrave II
was desirable that those who exercised that
right should bc educated and intelligent but the more
important quail Hcaon tina, Of loyal allegiance
the governments vital consideration under tho cir.
cumslancss. The President had right 10 Institute
civil government for the nsurgent States HIS policy
as TO their reorganization was TO the preroga
tves OF Congress and to exercise In those States the
powers rcinquished by the Confederate leaders He
not only proposed his terms 10 them, but also TO
the nation and by reinstasing the rebel authority with
increased political power to confer upon tho vanqused
the fruits OF victory His plan embraced no less tnan
immediate representation at Washington the Congress
| at Richmond having been overturned II was further
proposed by him 10 restore the defeated TO the govern
ing power. II . policy revolving to the general
sense OF national justice and manhood Congress pro-
posed In the form OF constitutional amendments condi
tons OF restoration generous and just In rejecting them
the southern states put beyond doubt that they
st animated by tue spirit OF the rebellion, and Con-
gress Nalled itsof Of the ouy remaining available
\ resource. .IHf r...
Tho work Of reconstruction has progressed, though
for time sowy, and there Is every reason 70 believe
that the work OF restoration the eve OF nnai
The people were never more united Than now IN