New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-22
ALBANY.
STANDING COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED Nv THE AS
sEMBLY--BILIs IN THE SENATE

! sEMBLY-BILIs IN THE SENATE
ALBANY, Jan. 21.-The agony, but not the
swearing Of the members Of the Assembly is over inc
longlOokedfor committees were announced TINS morn
ing and consequently there was unusual excitement
Lang before the House met nearly every member
was certain he was on good committee, but three-
fourths Of those who had great expectations
we're disappointed The principal places were parceed
ont except in two particulars was eegraphed to THE
TRIBUNE last night The Committee on Cities the
one most desired by members and 1t was arranged last
night exactlas reported in this mornings TRIB
UNE But heavy pressure made today for the sub
stluton Of Mr. Summers for that of some other member
and, contrary to the expectations Of every one, Mr.
Jacobs taken Off and Mr. Summers given his place.
Timothy Campbell is the only Democrat now on the Com
mitee Mr. Hodges represents Kings. Mr.. Gleason the
Chairman, has been member four years. and Is well
posted in all the ntrcaces Of legislation and conversant
with tho duties of his new position. The Ways and
Means Committee is very able one. Mr.. Hitel-
represents New-YoTk City. Frear OF New-York
represents that city Commerce and Navigation, and
Jacobs represents Kings The Chairman, Mr. La Bau Is
probably the best informed man in the House. while Mr.
Huested who IS second knows about the peculiar
duties Of the position than any man who could be
named in his place Mr.. woltman OF New-YOrk
represents the city canals, and irving on rail
roads. The latter gentleman is the only
Democratic member on that Committee. He was on 1t
last year. Mr. Aaben represents Kings. Judge Camp
bell is Chairman and he was urged by tho A. l. stew
art interest 1t is taken Tor granted that he IS hostile TO
any railroad. underground surface, on Broadway.
Mr. Tower of Kings and Burns OF New-York, represent
your section on Banks. Mr.. Richmond is Chairman on
Insurance and Trdinor, his Democratic associate,
Clark OF Kings aud Plunkett OF NewYOrk are given
places committee offs Two-Thrd and ThreeFifth bills
MI Herman on Public Education and Engrossed bills
Mr. Mitchell is placed on Grievances; Hartman of Now
York and OKeefe OF Brooklyn Aliens; ALA
bin is on on Public Health; Keegan and
Calvin will look out for State Prisons;
Mr. Murphy and Porter OF NewYork will look out for the
Militia and Nr. Mosey Of Kings for Roads and Brdges
Fox of Brooklyn. aud Cavanaugh for Public Lands Whn
len and Calvin for the Indians and Nachtman for Public
Printing Halpn for Expenditures Of Executive Depart
ment; and Porter, in addition TO his other
multitudnous duties Twill take care Of the Democratic
theories in the Committee Federal Relations Of which
Mr. Huested is Chairman Mfr. Cullen Of Kings is on
Judiciary j. Bancroft Davis is Chairman OF that Com
mlttee hei also second Railroads and is therefore
better taken of than other member OF the House
Mr.. Bergen Of New York. and Patrick OF Chemung;
are not provided for Mr. Hartman OF New FORK tried
TO resign off Aliens bIt the Houso would not allow IT,
It was proposed by some members In view OF the dis
satisfaction, TO increase the Committee Grievances,
but member had the courage TO offer the resolution
might give out the impression that his toes had been
trOd upon All the swearing and dissatisfaction will dis
HE House under the leadership Of Mr. La Bau. re-
committed the bill authorizing tho Supervisors OF New
York TO raise $4,000 for Soldiers Monument In New
aan the bedaase Sey 5 hs
that 1t was another Courthouse JOB, and not from
Senator Murphy has had the Judiciary Committee to
report fayoraby on his bl to facilitate the erection OF
the NowYork and Brooklyn Bridge. 1t authorizes the
Mayor and Controller of Brooklyn, and the Mayor. Con-
trOler aud Board OF Aldermen OF Now. YORK To act as
eyolfelO members OF the Board Of Directors OF the
Company. AS as thsbi becomes law, both cities
viii subscribe literally TO the stock OF the company.
The bin to widen Westst 10 be introduced again this
Winter, and also TO allow Captains OF Police to take
The Albany Zouave Cadets numbering about 80 men,
gave grand promenade concert last night, which was
attended by of the largest and most fashionable as
semblages ever assembled IN Iwedde han Inc hal
itself decorated in manner which eohpsed anything
ever by your correspondent in Newfork CITY Inc
floor was nearly carpeted. and In tho center was
large fountain inclosed by flowers Of every variety IN
each OF the four corners there was ionntalh w,C
threw up cologne-water over the n0wers Ghlen sur,
rounded it. Along the front OF the galleries the names
of the cadets who were killed in the war; with the
Of the battles in which they lost their lives were
inscribed within wreSths OF eShsy bds. Which were
feppy asIthose who pr9menaded beneath tnem; ne
81 art flowers and fountains In front OF the platform
we're the original models of Palmers White Captive ana
as delightful programme Of music as was ever played
any hall Gov Hoffman was rot present but was rep
Chairman Of the Committee OF Arrangements.
Mr. Kham introduced IN the Assembly Dnl pIo.in IN
re supreme Court shalt by virtue OF tncr oH're. DO
Mr. FTears bin proposes to construe the act Of April
a. 1866 as conferrng upon the Board power 10 grant
licenses persons sell liquors for period not less
than three months, than year Licenses to be
granted to al PSTons applying SSiorg May yon9ss 70
mower policemen 10 Immediately arrest any person COM
hitting any infringement of the Metropolitan Excise law
and convey him before the nearest magistrate.
MI. Pluhkett introduced a bill providing that two
piers shall be constructed North River between Forty
seventh and Fiethst be 40 feet in width and TO be
completed in IIne months The piers TO be constructed
under the direction Of the Street Commissioner
Exspeaker HitchmRn's bill names as corporators on
tho East Side sayinas Bank, A. T. Arnold, Charles s.
Glover Edward Fitzpatrick, John b. Miller, Alexander
sbain. ThOs. Butler, VIM Rutter and others.
the SAINT gentleman reintrOduced his bill OF last year.
directing Commissioners Of Public charities aud Correo-
ton In HewYOrk City superintendent Of Albany County
House the same officers OF Putnam, Full
ton Herumer and Jefferson Counties; the
some officers OF Newburgh and POughkeepie
Asylums making ii an imperative duty 10 make full
ports Of the institutions under their as provided for
IN Sections @ TO- H. of Chapter 20 Of the Laws OF iS2
and Chapter 100 UI the Laws OF 1649.
NETWORK LEGISLATURE.