New-York tribune., 1869-01-06

matter OF necessity 10 provide "ayB or commerce
East neghbors OF the North all Of whom meet for
interchange in the commodities OF the world at your
metropolis will always demand at the hands Of her law
makers, 1t demands to-day at yours, wfom in their
councils and integrity in their acts In yo state
is located the emporium OF commerce tina ltinent
the heart or seat OF life from which radiates V arteries
with every interest in our broad land; whose
every pulsation vibrates through the WHOLE
and Is interest which demands legislation The great
interest there concentrated as wei as the best interests
and prosperity of our own people, are largely dependent
provements OF state. and in regard 20 which
you will be called upon TO legislate And while 1t your
FOR the of capt labor commerce and ev
cry industrial pursuit, other calling Of people as
to insure economy, integrity and faitnfuness in what
that while you dispense your favors with Just and i'm
partial hand and provide for the necessary demands the
OF taxation upon the Industries Of own people.
You especially called 10 be prudent discreet
in your demands upon the public treasury While it
fitting that you should have due regard every legt-
mate and proper object should be especially cautious
about imposing any taxation OF any kind While the peo-
pie generously and cheerfnly making great sacrifices
to discharge one OF the most solemn obligations ever IN
CURED by any people II is Gpgatory upon you hat IN
and that you do enact any special laws where the OBJ
ect 10 be obtained be gained under general laws In
my own judgment this provision Of the Constitution has
OF late years been quite too often dsregrded treated
nullity respectfully urge upon yOn that you VIII
ignore the reprekensble practice. which has not unre
quently obtained IN previous assemblies OF delaying the
consideration OF some OF the most important nils until
! almost the closing hours OF the session, and
then with the hot, haste Of frightened deer,
put them through with whip and spur.
have confidence that from the character this body
this practice will not now obtain, and in this hope not
TO be disappointed have no doubt that any question
in regard 10 National affairs which may before
will be treated in manner fully equal to ITS demands
press my personal grathcation which will doubtless
meet with cheerful response from millions OF loyal
hearts at the practical shape which matters will soon as
sumo at National Capital and have abiding faith
that the earnest desire and fond aspirations OF our own
people well as of Others the time is coming aud
Is near at hand when our National Government shall he
without reproaoh; when stern sense OF justice shall
where life, liberty and prosperity shall be as
safe and as much respected all over our broad
land 1t is here to-day, and where every
man, whatever may be his condition, race, or color,
may walk forth in the ero Hen OF all the endowments
y0uchsaed him by his CIear ana oil the rights OF lree
dom without the terror OF the masters revolver or the
Shareholders lash Permit me before closing to express
10 you my profound thanks for the great obligations you
have placed under In calling Inc TO preside over your
deliberations, and while enter upon the discharge OF
the OnerOus and responsible duties OF the position dls
rustful OF my own ability 20 discharge those duties III
manner fully satisfactory either TO yon or myself be-
cause claim exemption from the fraltes incident to
humanity shall crave advance your indulgence and
orbearance; shall lean upon you for counsel aud sup
port ask you TO bear with me and overlook and Tor
give any indiscreOns Of which may be guilty IN your
government, or any errors which may
fS@ Ss ORGANIZATION anyns and MSG Of s bod
shall endeayor TO preside your deliberations with
mparality, and with strict regard TO the rights OF al,
and faithfully administer your rules His Exeelleney the
Governor viii doubtless soon communicate with YOU but
cannot close without invoking upon your depefatos
the blessing and guidance Of that Divine Providence IN
whose hands all desnes, and without whose ad
and support all labors In vain. Again thanking
| you, desire 20 know your further pleasure
The ballot for Clerk Is follows T. i. Inderh 70;
c. W. Armstrong. 80. The whole number OF votes cast
was l2s. Mr.. Underhill was declared elected
The following Is the ballot for Sergeant t-atArms: The
whole number OF votes cast l25, follows: Samuel {.
Pierce, "a Jared Sanford, 81 Mr. Pierce was declared
| elected.
Mr. LABAU moved the appointment, by resolution. OF
John Hitchcock DOorkeeper and Franklin Hutchinson
first Assistant and Isaac Turner second Assistant Door
keepers.
Mr.. KIERNAN offered an amendment, naming James
SwarhOut Doorkeeper and Geo W. Rector and Michael
HOm1l Assistants. The amendment lost. The orig
| nal resolution was then adopted.
| Mr.. HEUsTED moved that Hudson C. Tanner be ap-
| pointed StenOgraphcr
| Mr.. BERGEN moved an amendment naming George
Wakeman for Office The amendment rejected
| and the original motion carried
The committees appointed TO inform the Senate and
the Governor Of the organization OF the Assembly duly
| reported -
The annual message OF the Governor was received
through his private secretary Col Van Buren, and was
| read by the Clerk.
The House met for the drawing OF seats; which bus
being concluded Mr W. NJ. Ely offered a concurrent
resolution that when the House adjourned Thursday
be until Wednesday the 18th inst, at II o'clock III tho
| forenoon.
House adjourned