New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-11
MASSACHUSETTS.


lFRoN OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Boston. Jan. 6.-The members Of the Massachu-
sets Legislature Of 1869 met in the State House this
forenoon under favorable circumstances, and took
ntiatory steps toward the performance Of the work
for which they had been chosen by their constitu-
ents. The body. as a whole, compared very favors-
bly, with the Legislatures of the past, and as usual
all hands predict short session, and tho people hope
the prophesy may be fulfilled to the letter. though
they rarely enjoy such sight. The Senate Is COM
posed of an able body of men, and includes many
old and experienced legislators, among whom may
be mentioned Mr. Dewey of Worcester. Mr.. Howe Of
Cambridge, Mr. Marshall of Lowell. Mr.. Griswod Of
Greenfield. Messrs. Crane and Mclean of Boston,
Mr. Brastow of Somerville Mr. Monroe of Roxbury.
Mr.. Dewitt of Taunton, and Mr.. PItman of New
Bedford. There are also some others of note who
have not had much experience in the halls of legis
lation whose debut this year will show their fellow
citizens that they evinced wisdom in selecting them
for the responsible duties they will discharge.
OF the $40 members of the House of Representa-
tves less than 10 are old legislators, the remainder
being new men, who are about to add novel and in
teresng chapter to their lifes history. Among the
ablest members are the Hon. Harvey Jewell lwho
was the Speaker last year., the Hon. Moses kimDall
and Dir. Avery Plumer of Boston, Mr. Richie OF Rox-
bury. Mr. Baker of Beverly Mr. Hurd of Framing
Mr. Francis of Lowell, Mr. Kent of Milford, Mr. Mel
son of Worcester Mr. Haines Of Springfield, and Mr.
French of New-Bedford
large number of spectators were in attendance
this forenoon when the two bodies assembled in their
respective rooms whose arrangements had been
greatly altered and improved since last year.
In the House Mr.. Punkett of Pttsfeld oldest
member took the chair and advocated short SEES
sion. Gov. Bullock and the Executive Council adj
ministered the oath 10 the members. Harvey Jewell
of Boston reelected Speaker receiving 1S2 votes
against 1OS for John Baker of Beverly In the Sen
ate G. p Weston Of the First Plymouth District took
the chair The oath was administered to members,
and K c. Pittman of New-Bedford was elected Pres
ident receiving "a votes to 10 for G. O. Brastow last
years President In his speech of acceptance he said
that the Senators had shown their views on the liquor
question in his election Col Gardiner Tufts was
elected Sergeant-at-Arms by the House and Major
Morrissey present incumbent chosen by the
Senate The latter will probably be reelected. The
legislators proceeded to the Old South Church. the
Governor being escorted thither by the Independent
Cadets. The annual sermon was delivered by the
Rev. B. T. Clark of Chelmsford 1t was an appro-
pirate discourse.
The Republicans have large majority in both
branches there being only two Democrats in 40 MEN,
bers and about score of gentlemen Of the same POI
litical persuasion in 24O members of the House of
Representatives The only possible good the Demo
cratic members can do is simply to show that there
Is such faction in the State There was a larger
number last year. and they were fortunate enough
to have the personal influence and ancestral fame of
Mr.. j. O. Adams to assist Them but this was caused
by the energy Of the rum party 1t was remarked by
a speaker In political meeting during the recent
campaign that Massachusetts stopped to take drink
last year, and that this was why she gave such
comparatively small Republican majority. Some
body remarked that she had her fill, too" and that
both observations pat ard truthful is shown by
the complexion of this Legislature. The Prohibi-
tonists have three-fourths of the Senate and more
than two thirds of the House, and among the very
first matters to be considered is the repeal of the
lquor-hcense law, and the enactment of prohib-
itory law.
A Legislature which did not have the Hoosac
Tunnel under consideration in these days would in
deed be novelty and this Of 1869 to be no excep-
ton to the general rule although the subject will not
occupy so much attention it has in years past 1t
is generally known that the Messrs Standby have
received the contract for finishing the tunnel there
fore the Legislature will only discuss the matter
briefly and allow the contract to go into effect,
there seems to be no disposition to interfere with
the work of the Governor and Council.
The workingmen Of this Commonwealth, among
whom unity is as incomprehensibe and impossible
udgingby their past eOrts-as is brothery love with
"Brck Pomeroy and Bianton Marble, will again
bring their scattered forces temporarily together 10
work for an eight-hour law. Fewer theOrizers and
more practical men should appear in their behalf than
have argued and testified of late years.
Within fortnight from date the Hon. Charles
Sumner will be reelected. There seems TO be OPP
position whatever to him; and il there other
didates they are working secretly and-in vain. He
will receive o vote which will DO an honor to the
wisdom and integrity of the Republican party Of this
State, and eminently flattering and complimentary
to the deserving recipient 1t is whispered that this
Legislature may also elect another Senator to fill
vacancy to be created by President Grant through
Cabinet appointment, but this is of profile
NAUTICAL.
INAUGURATION OF THE HON. WIN. CLAPLN AS
GOyERNOR-A BRIEF SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
HIS MESSAGE-wAGRs OF FEMALE TEACHERS
THE TEMPERANCE QUEsTIoS-QUEER FACTS
CONCERNING MASSACHUSETTS INDIANS
THE NATIONAL VICTORY AND GEN. GRANT
PRESENTATION.
lFRoM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
BosToN, Jan. 9--0ne Of our most eminent citi-
GEMS the Hon. Vim. Canin was to-day maugurated Gov
ernor Of this Commonwealth in the presence Of the
ber Of both branches Of Legislature prom
nent gentlemen who came invited guests. and many
ladies and gentlemen the galleries which command
view Of the hail OF the House Of Representatives could
accommodate. He enters upon his duties under most
auspicions The financial condition Of the
State is gratifying; her institutions generally IN
hOurishng conditions the country enjoys peace through
the deeds OF the valiant soldiers who vote as they
fougbt-and nothing be discorned In
the horizon OF the future which indicates that the
administration Of Gov. ClaIn will be other than tran
quill, successful and prosperous That 1t viii hA salts
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