New-York tribune., 1869-01-07
THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE-ORGANIZA-
SERMON


THE MASSACHUSETTS LEGISLATURE-ORGANIZA-
TIoN-ANNUAL SERMON.
BOSTON, Jan. Elm the House, Mr.. Plunkett
Oh OH asnSa s oldest member took the Chair and advo-
Council adIninistered the oath the members Harvey
votes against io3 for John Recr of Be2eriy i'1
In the Senate, c. p Weston of the First Plymouth Dis
bers. aud r. G. Pttman Of Ne%.Bedford was elected
President receiving "a votes to for a. o. Brasow last
that the Senators had shown their views on the liquor
question In his election.
Col Gardiner Tufts was elected sergesnt-at-Arms by
the House, and Major Morrssey, present was
chosen by the Senate Tho latter will probably be re-
The Legislators proceeded to Old South Church. the
Governor being escorted thither by he Independent
dets The annual sermon delivered by the Rev. f.
Clark Of Chelmsford. 1t appropriate discourse.
MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA.
HARRISBURG, Jan. 6.-The Governors Mes
sage delivered the Legislature to-day. He speaks
of the prosperous condition Of the State finances showing
retrenchmentin every department. The schools
are in satisfactory condition. but he esmates, thas
$1,000 children In the State without school facilities
and Improvement and also increase In the saa
res for teachers lie urges the adoption OF measures 10
prevent fraudulent naturalization. He audes TO the
case Of Hester Vaughn ard other prisoners under SEN
enco OF DEATH for whose execution warrants have never
to commute death penalty for term OF years.
THE DELAWARE LEGISLATURE-THE SENAIoh"
SHIPS,
WILMINGTON, Del, Jan. G.-The Legislature
organized at Dover yesterday James Williams OF Kent
was chosen Speaker the Senate and John Hickman OF
Sussex Speaker Of the House. After the organization
both Houses adjourned to attend the funeral OF ex-
Senator Martin W. Bates Gov, saulsbury's message was
transmitted today James A. Bayard now serving out
Senate by appointment, will be reelected on Tuesday
II % balance P 2 Of MI the ey %RGn nseS his so Th
+. Bayard will probably be chosen.
ORGANIZATION OF THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE.
DETROIT, Jan. 6.-The Legislature convened
ut Lansing to-day organized and adjourned till tomOr-
The Of the retiring and incoming Govern
THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE.
will meet here tomorrow morning Republican sena-
toria will be held on Tuesday night indications
arc that Lieut.. Gov. Cumback will be nQpipated
MESSAGE OF GOV. STEVENSON OF KENTUCKY.
| Louisville, KY, Jan. 6.-The annual mes
sage OF Gov Stevenson submitted TO the General
Assembly today The Governor says tho people Of Ken
spectlve OF the past In yielding cordial support to all
Cen Grants official acts and measures having for their
States the restoration and prosperity Of the Union tho
support OF the State Governments In all their rights, as
most competent administrators for our domestic
Germs and the buwarks OF our republican tendencies;
economy and rigid accountability OF al officials in the
the civil the military authority sound and stable
circulating currency the preservation OF the public faith
conrse with all nations enangng alliances with none
and the constitutional independence OF the Executive
proper upon the 3lst OF December. s9l426 9S 1t
! IA recommended that the constitutionahty Of the
| Civil Rights Bill be tested in the Supreme Court
There are convics the Penentiary and more room
is desired The establishment OF faState House OF Rernge
Is strongly advocated Increased is recommended
I'm the conduct OF the system OF public institutions Ad
dtons to the building Of the Feeble minded Institute are
highly necessary The people invoked 10 seek safety
alone tho involable majesty and maintenance OF law
and to all secret organizations The Governor con-
cudes by urging upon the General Assembly the
importance OF uslng all endeayOrs to promote foreign
Immigration and the introduction OF skilled labor into the
| State
TIE INTEREST on THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE
DEBT.
RALEIGH, n. c., Jan. Ga quorum was present
to-day in both branches OF the Legislature The Public
Treasurer submitted his report stating that the failure
TO pay the interest the State debt caused by ina
biity TO the necessary S3o500O without pedgng
the stocks &C. Of the state cOlaerals The Legisa-
tnre will rensate the Supreme Court in their proper
rooms.
GOV. REED AND THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE.
TALLAHASSEE, Jan. Ga resolution was offered
in the House to-day directing the Speaker TO appoint
committee Of five TO investigate the conduct OF Gov
Reed In the Senate there quorum OF the men,
bers present, and Lieut-Goy. Gleason presided.