New-York tribune., 1873-01-07
ALBANY.
THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE REPUBLICAN
CAUCUS.

THE sENAToRsHIP-ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN
CAUCUS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBUNBI
ALBANY, Jan. 6.-In the Republican caucus,
tonight a resolution was introduced by Mr. Fort, and
passed without objection, to hold the joint for
nominating a candidate for United States Senator on
Wednesday evening next anticipating the usual time by
about days. This practically settles the Senatorial
question before the new Speaker makes up his
Committees. There exists considerable dissatisfaction
at the course which has been taken by the Administra
ton leaders that dissatisfaction has plainly In
creased during the last "a hours and may be expected
further develop itself upon the OF the
Committees. The immediate denomination in caucus OF
Senator Conkling w Of course, secure him against the
III effects of any explosion which might take place after
the Speakers appointments made public.
The caucus this evening fully attended, and the
nominations OF Cornell for Speaker and O'DOnnell for
Clerk, were made by acclamation. Ex-Assemblyman
Goring who defeated last November in the Is Dis
trict of Dutchess nominated for Sergesnt-aArms.
There was prolonged contest the minor offices.
Mr. Rose of ST. Lawrence moved that ballot be taken
for Speaker but no seconded the motion. Mr. Rose
is an old member and is Of those who have made
conceamen of their dissatisfaction at the presence here
OF so many prominent Federal officers from NewYork.
This feeling noticaby strong among those who
Members Of the Legislature of 1872.
1t has been erroneousy reported that there would be
VI lut Stndlt ioi
pose Of oustiug Senator Palmer from the Charmanshp
Of the Committee on Cities The truth is that the
luton under which the Committees made up by
Senator WOodn. last Winter expressly stated that the
Committees were appointed only for the year 1872 so
the present session As the LeutenantGovernor is
in political harmony with the majority of the Senate,
the appointment OF the new Committees VIII be lett In
his hands, according to the usual custom
THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS NOMINATEs CORNELL
FOR SPEAKER AND O'DONNELL FOR CLERK
ACTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
GENERAL PRESS DISPATCHl
ALBANY, Jan. 6.-The Republican members
OF the Assembly met in the Assembly Chamber at D.
70 nominate candidates for officers of the House. On
motion of James W. Hustled of Westchester, Henry r.
Person OF Albany was made Chairman. Messrs. Alber
ger Of Erie and Prince OF Queens conducted Mr. Person
TO the chair He briefly addressed the caucus, thanking
1t for the honor conferred upon him. He trusted the
caucus would conduct its proceedings not only with har
mony but for the good of the State.
Messrs Tobey Of Essex, Van Cott OF Kings and Balz
Of Erie appointed Secretaries. The roll was called
and 90 members responded 8. W. Rose of ST. Lawrence
moved that the proceed to ballot for a candidate
for Speaker. Jacob Worth Of Kings thought it hardly
worth while TO ballot for candidate for Speaker IL was
generally understood that Alonzo b. Cornell Of New
York the choice OF the caucus and he would there
fore that his nomination be made by accamation
lApplause Mr.. Tobey seconded the motion in a brief
speech, lnuOIblnb tuo OF Mr.
Cornell.
The question was put and carried unanimously amid
applause. Mr. Huesed moved that the caucus proceed
20 elect Clerk and said, following the precedents he
would move that John O'Donnell of Lewis be nomi
mated by aeclamaton. Mr. Bachelor OF Saratoga
seconded the motion to make the nomination by accama-
ton In brief speech. The question put and Mr..
oDonnel was unanimously nominated with applause.
Mr.. Batz Of Erie moved that the caucus proceed TO
hp of IA
proposed the name OF j. r. Rhinehardt Mr. Crawford
named Fred C. Fisk OF Madison and spoke 10 his behalf
Mr. Prince OF Queens named L. W. Goring Of Dutehess
County and spoke at some length in his favor Mr..
Burritt named Lyman NJ Newton Of Monroe. and advo-
Gated his claims Mr. Alberger Of Erie spoke for Rhine
hardt. Mr. Lincoln briefly seconded the nomination OF
Goring. Mr.. yedder Of Cattarangus County named
William Cooper OF that county, and paid an eloquent
tribute TO his fitness for the place Mr. Babcock spoke
in favor of Mr.. Newton. Nr. Yeomsns IN favor OF Mr..
Gorng, MI Fort in favor Of Mr. Fisk and Mr. PeIl in
favor Of Mr. Goring Messrs Lincoln and Backie were
then appointed telers, and the proceeded TO
ballot for sergeant-st-Arms with this result;
Rhinehardt, II Fisk, q Gorng. 40; Newton, IA
Cooper, 8 DR.. LarODee. l. No choice.
Mr.. Hustled moved that Mr. Mornings Nomination be
made unanimous; carried. The nomination OF Door
keeper then announced Mr.. Snyder OF Rensselaer,
County moved that Eugene L. Demors be nominated by
aeclamstoD. which was agreed TO. On motion of Mr.
Babcock seconded by several members James Hogan OF
Genesee County was nominated first assistant
doorkeeper by acclamaton. Mr. Ford OF Oswego named
for second assistant doorkeeper r. storms Of Oswego
Mr.. Davidson named Simeon ;. Waldo OF Wyoming. Mr..
Herring named Vim. NJ Yerkes. other nominstio
were also made when the caucus proceeded ballot
with this result
storms. 81; Waldo, TO- Yerks TO- g. Atkln OF Oneida
l5 scattering, T. no choice.
The proceeded TO another ballot with the fol-
lowing result:
storms "a; Atkin, a. Waldo, 49, Yerks O. VIM Wells l.
On motion Atkn was declared second assistant door
keeper by reclamation.
The Democrats members OF the House held their eau
Gus In the Court OF Appeals Chamber The Hon H. Raw
Of Columbia called the members to order and motion
Df Mr. Beebe OF Clinton County John Jacobs Kings
was nominated for Speaker, James Mcconnell OF New.
York for Clerk Mr. Rhodes of Onondaga for Sergeant
ltArms W. III. Creed 0f Dutchess ana A. W. seaman OF
Tor pQQLkasaeLA Ile caQeus then adiQuraad