New-York tribune., 1871-04-15

gentleman
| 'uj'' a Nembei~it nI was no, cr made.
Mr. Campbe-Mr. Good rich said that
Mr.. Goodrch--One mola'n viii state what NJ,
designate man TO vote wit5 the Democrats and fulld
the pledge, deny however, that it ever made
what said on'the subject was Qis believe said to
the speaker at she breakfast table and call upon him
10 remember H. speaking OF the lamcutable occurrence
in the House which has since made the vacancy in the
representation of the XVIII District. said that
heved nat the Republican party IN this House felt ag
geved by the outrage which had been committed that
II me Democratic party would expe Mr.. Irving the Re
pnDhcans would he willing To designate man vote
with them upon all party questions.
me speaker-Ihe gentleman from Kings stated that II
the Democrats In the House would do justice the prem
se then such action would be taken by the Republican
Mr.. Goodrch-I have stated what I believe said.
opinion.
Mr. Goodrch-Yes. stated 1t as nv opinion Of what
would be the action Of the Republicans, if the Demo
cratic party would take the action that mentioned but
pei the offending member Common runor asserts that
there was no intention that Nh Irving should even re-
sign; that he came from Ncw-Sork on Monday without
any such intention, and that the plan afterward ar
ranged here Whyl Because seven members Of the
Irving that they said that either he they must leave
this house More than that say that the Democratic
party this floor will certify to the people OF the
state that their action in that matter taken solely at
such pledge cam be carried ont Let say one hs
further. have not spoken TO single member of this
House upon what am now about to saw speak with
ont authority aud without consultation with The
bers OF my party but presume that every Republican
member Of this House would be willing 10 resign, and go
10 the people upon the whole question Now, word as
to the XVIII Senatorial District The Democratic party
express great sensityeness ab0u the nonreprosen
tatOn of the XVIth Assembly District, ana the gentle,
man from Osweg0 lNlr Lttejohnl very properly asked
them while ago. "Why then do you allow the saratoga
Senatorial District to go mreprcsented {" The answer
Is made that II s because the senate does not take the
iege of any mem6er OF introduce bill for
that purpose without waiting for the action of the Sen
atef Now. our Democratic friends complain lhat W" we
nave maze cCIthh measures caucus mV''lIco. A'I.
what is the difference whether single measure or half
dozen measures are caucus measures lheN com
plain of our action and yol last evening on TIE
very heel Of the TRADE of the gentleman from Newfork
House, the Speaker called secret caucao.
Mr. Goodrich~Wer he called n caucus" and With
draw the word secret" But he called caucus Of the
Democratic members ior a party pnPose; withdraw
when the name Of Mr.. Jacobs was called, he said
Mr. Speaker asked to ne excused rom yclng or no
purpose of asking question desire to Know how
Republican members OF this House pledged them
selves the majority that in the member from the
NNlth District left the House, no matter IN what way,
they would not interfere with any ordinary party tslS-
lation. ask the gentleman from suiiolk (Carmm).
Mr JacObs-I understood that great many did. I
withdraw my request to be excused, and vote yea
When the name Of Mr.. Littleohn was called, he sad
Mr.. Speaker asked to he excused from voting.
ings since In the excitement oi the moment mene.S
Of the Republican party here knowing that 10y the re-
mOyal of one Democratic member of the House there
would be no constitutional mGOHty upon Als lloof tu
undoubtedly say for themselves that, II the menier
be willing to vote with the Democratic party upon party
questions but that was momentaTy ebnliton OF feel
binding obligation upon the party. That, hoTeycr's
not claimed; nut say uIthci, hat shoud not be held
binding upon individuals. vote "Nay.'
When the of Mr. Moseley called. he asked 10
he excused from voting and said: MI Speaker my col
league from Kings Glr. GoOdricm speaks oi bargain
made last year. but he refucs his own argument by read
ing what a DISTINGUISHED senator iron NcW-NCIb (Ii.
Tweed said the subject in the Senate that after We
% h,I Psiseu as F a% 70 t,y~ itrgcrcd Inv law sib
fla IL %
thot in nnTS9re of tof law the T5vyYard in hs ais
trct filed with about 60j0 men. who were armed at
The election districts of New-YorE and Brooklyn driving
dcterug persons from the polls; and he Knows fur
ther that ii there had been fair election. even he l-
self might not have occupied seal here. go
Mr.. GoodIich-if my very complimentary friend will
allow me- wish to say tat If he asserts that that was
my knowledge or belief or suspicion, he is mistaken.
lLaughter Now TOO say that If TIE Federal GGYerni
have adhered to the arrangement made last year; but
insist that the action of mat Government absoved US
from agreement But let hat pass. and proceed
another consideration which hope the people of tins
Democrat Will bring 10 his recollection next fan There
are pending before this iouse Important measures
OF legislation, seriously aiiectug The tCicsts Of the Guy
of New-YoIK. The XVIII District in that city is not
papers that the who support those measures cannot
is necessary Now all that we ask is that viii pass
bill giving the people Of that XVIII District an op-
p5unlty TO soAd representative here DO thft' ana
the mOcIatc senators Of tLc City OF %eW YORK Wal et
content with the verdict Of ta people You say these
gentlemen c0LspiratUrs, who DO not represent le
people OF NewlOIA. You cannot, therefore, consist
entity object To letting tnS bu pass, 80 rs To give Inc
people OF the XNIth District opportunity T. say
whether they want this legislation or not. wlthda"
my request 10 be excused. ana vote " Yea
When the name Ol MT. Prince was caIicd ne asnsh 70
be excused from voting, and said; Nh SpcdheI GteH
10 than due self man 10 say tat were
there no other way N winch ne people 0i tie si.i
District could representation upon tins moor tah
10y the passage OF tins bill i would NOte i0r inns pH,
without regard what the other members OF my parry
might do But have examined the Law, ana ma lhdt
there full and ample opportunity iOI Tie rOpc OI th
District represented here without the lusd-" ul
any special bill such presented mere ms A."rLhlE
This LegislatuIe on ~ usual ana pass IAc UI45
which majority Of ts members are IN favor Oh ana
adjourn within a day Or two. The Governor can then
call an extra within % or 80 days acr ana can
IN the meantime order special election III that District
Nj FiedS-Oh. that's too thin! iLtuHLlcrJ
Mr. Prince did not understand The gentleman from
NeW-GOrk (NlT. FeidsJ.
Mr. Fled--I said that too thin lHcnewed
laughter.]
special session Of this Legislature and can In the ea-
time call special election III tine XVIII District ana theh
suppose that the Democratic party here Will have thcr
constitutional majority ana can go on ana pass whdt
they choose to take the responsibility o.
The bill was lost by a vote OF G3 TO Ga.
Mr. Jacobs VINO had changed his vote TO the negative
for that purpose moved reconsideration and That thtt
motion lie upon the table.
ON that motion Mr. AlvOrd called for the Yeas and
Nays. which were ordered, and the motion agreed
and met again 7SO p. M but adjourned without trans
acting any business.
WEATHER REPORT