The New York herald., 1870-03-31
The Genius Of Harmony Trinmphs Over
the "Angel Of Destruction.
ssI1alf n Loaf Better Than
No Bread.o
Scenes and Incidents Of the
Debate.
Yhe Brooklyn Police Bill Passed
in the Rouse.

in the House.
ALBANY, March 80, 1870.
This days work in the Assembly will long be
remembered BY the people OF New York and Kings
counties aud III fact Of the entire State The adhe
rents or
THE IRVING HALL DEMOCRACY
have been completely routed, and the reign OF ward
cigues has ended. AT least such may now be re-
garded as the inevitable result OF the action to-day
In the Assembly. or the youngsters expected
this Waterloo defeat, but they could not possibly
avert 1t, and when 1t was evidenced beyond doubt
inat the bill would pass they did the next best
thing-accepted the situation and, as good demo.
Gratis, voted for the bill to give the government OF
the city into the hands OF the direct representatives
Of the people OF the city.
THE SCENE IN THE HOUSE
was peculiarly interesting but by no means as
exciting as on the memorable Tuesday OF last week.
Long before the hour for opening the galleries and
lobbies were crowded, aud loud talking, tobacco
smoke, roughs and small boys filed the anterooms.
THE NEW YORK ALDERMEN
were on hand III rul force ana mad private boxes on
the gallery benches and during the proceedings
watched intenty the lowering blade which was to
chop of their official heads. Conan, large as life
Cuady, as handsome as ever; Croker. as demure as
higher and lower branches of the city government,
were here and chatted together In low tones about
Their impending fate
When the hour FOR opening arrived the Speaker
called upon the Sergeantat Arms for the
ENFORCEMENT OF THE FIFTY-sEyENTH RULE
anu announced that all passes for to-day were re-
v0ked. This Of course compelled all persons not
entitled TO the privileges of the floor to retire. ana
there was accordingly much dodgng by many to
escape the observation Of the Sergeant at Arms and
the doorkeepers, but 1t was Of no avail, they had
togo.
THE MEMBERS
were almost all in their apparently ready
for the days work, which they expected would be
heavy. Jim Irving gazed on during the preliminary
proceedings, and chewed the end Of one OF his int
mltable cigars-such az he presents only to Cas-
tians-smoothed down his auburn locks. ebowed
his quiet side partner. Mr.. Flanagan, and
admonished hm TO "Hod on; just see II what tell
you amt So" Richard did not seem to appreciate
the advice and was looking for something to '.hold
onn to, Dut did not ind 1t. He, however, assured
the solid Eighteenth warder with the corrugated
'front.' "That's all right, Jim." Near by sat Larry
Herman the bewaier OF the flight OF the 'Destroy
ing Angel" evidently brooding some dire mischief.
The member from Sligo tugged at the n0wing locks
on his Shakspearlan Uranium In frantic effort to
make them shine like those of his next mate,
THE PHILOSOPHICAL BERGEN
VINO must nave worn q hair brush half out in getting
MS venerable caputal hrsute adornments into such
good shape
GARRYOwEN MURPHY,
on the other side Of the Sligonlan Cicero stroked
his firm goatee or arranged the diamond trefon
ms shirt front and gazed at the eagle over the
Speakers desk. Colonel Murphy vainly endeavored
10 get his chin under his shirt collar and surveyed
the enemy's forces, which were all prepared for ac
tion. The natty little Peter Mitchell combed his
glossy mustache with tortoise shell comb, and
chatted to the blooming Johnny OBrien, who sa
near HIM, hopeful for his friends.
CULLEN, OF KINGS,
one Of the best natured boys In the House, sat In
his seat, had pleasant smile for everybody, moved
his Prince Arthur scarf the eighteenth part OF an
inch to show his pretty cameo breastpin to oct
ter effect and announced himself in readiness to
conquer or die HIS colleague, Jacobs looked rather
wearied and somewhat worried, but had withal the
appearance OF yeoman firm in his adherence to
democratic principles
MIDLAND LTTTLEJ0HN,
who can sink partisanshp for craftsmanship
when 1t is needed, sat solidly In his seat
and carefully conned the new charter. The
sage OF Onondaga pinched hts venerable
nose with his venerable eyeglasses. gazed
metropolitan charterists ana, looking at the munci
pal Frear would shake his venerable head wnen he
came across some passage which his venerable wis
dom did not commend.
LITTLB ALECK
wond only ram his huge cigar further in at the side
ol his mouth and look as II lie would say in reply
Shake not thy hosry locks at me,
Thou canst not say did II.
THE BALD BAGLE or wESTcHEsTER,
MI. HucsLed, looked as happy as lark, and nad
no doubt, fellow feeling for the fathers Of this
newly born baby for the city Of New York. All the
members had some peculiarly characteristic look
about them, ana, Notwithstanding the diversity OF
opinions existing, seemed remarkably good nu
mored TO o casual observer. even, 1t was evident
that
THg THING WAS FIXED;
that this charter was TO pass by overwhelming
vote and tnat any fght against it would be OF no
avail except an evidence OF adherence to pledges
and 70 the principle Of consistency. This was shown
beyond q 0oubt when klernan rose and asked to
have the consideration of the special order post.
poned. The young Demosthcntan was in deep ear
nest; his words were eloquent, his delivery forcble
and his face red as boiled LOBSTER.
THE GAG LAW
OF the previous question forced and the efforts
OF Klernan and Mitchell to get a word IN edgewse
were fruitless. Talk about railroadng-why creased
lightning even wasn't q circumstance TO the rapid
lty Of tO-day's legislation. When the vote on the
final passage was beng taken Kiernan, Mitchell,
Irving aud others OF the young democracy ackn0w-
edged
manned the ropes and helped pull along the machine
In good style. The question Of being excused from
voting was raised BY several, for the purpose OF
enabling them TO get of some pent up eloquence
RED on GOOD nasuredy. however, except BY
THB ROCKLAND COUNTY RAIL SPLITTER,
who attempted TO be funny. and Dy raking up past
suoOsodeo in again stirring up the bitterness which
was past evaporating BY pointed remarks IN re-
latQn p the action OF certain democratic members
Gommis6ioners bulls last year, ne succeeded In draw
ing laugh from
TIE "HsAD swELLRRs"
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