New-York tribune., 1874-01-14
r,1r Nrw1ERsEY LEGISLATURE.

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TpeSTos. JAM 13.-Both Houses OF the Leg
,,,urs orgsnzed to-day. The Senate elected Johh '"
a,, ,f Essex President; Mr.. j. f. Babcock OF MID
49, sacretary: MI ]. ". Newlin Of Cumberland
ozark and b. f. Wood of Salem, EngrossihR 0ierA'
There was long and unexpected struggle IN the senate
Repubcan caucus between the adherents OF ex-senator
Jrck of harrington and those OF Mr.. Bsbcoek Tor the
Secretary ship the vote standing TO Tor neary TWO
hours The Assembly elected Mr. 6. A. HOBART OF fas
sac, Speaker MI. LinnicksOn Chew of Camden Clerk
and Col Applegate OF Monmouth, Ensrossins CLERK
The slight dsafection in the informal caucus oil the
Repub,ican members Of the Assembly last night was
amtcably settled. considerable number OF umnpor-
tant bills was introduced in both Houses In the AS
sembly resolution was passed requesting the Speaker
10 appoint two new cOmmittees-one for revision OF
the laws. and one on railways and canals
In the Democratic caucus to-day the following pre-
amble and resolution adopted unanimously;
whereas Iis currently reported that an effort VIII be
made Dy certain rarUad corporations TO repeal the law
formed ~ the last session OF the Legislature KNOWN d
the General Railroad Law; ana
Whereas We consider the law just and efpedlent ana
would regard it's repeal as an act detrimental To the III
rerests of the people;
Rssoined, That we condemn any attempt TO repeal
said law, ana pledge ourselves to use all means 10 de-
feat any measure looking 10 its repeal.
Whether this is buncombe not II is quite difficult to
tell yet of the members of the caucus were last
year. very Jealous supporters OF monopoly the floor
OF the House There several Of the old lobbyists
here. but the number is much smaller than in former
years The galleries and halls OF the Capitol more
or less deserted, and everything wears peculiar ae
athy The indications that the session will be short
and of special interest aside from the adoption OF
the constitutional amendments The presiding officers
of both Houses will announce their committees tomor
row.
The Governors Message sent in this afternoon
Tho following Is synopsis Of its interesting
features omitug the portion relating to State finances
which published exclusively in yesterdays TRIBUNE
After reviewing the condition OF the several state in
stitutions. GOV. Parker says of taxation
One OF the most important, and the time one
OF the most dcut subjects demanding the attention OF
the Legislature Is taxation. IL Is almost impossible 10
frame tax law that will operate equtaoy in all cases
There a want OF uniformity in the practical enforce
ment of the present law. Where doubtlu points nave
not been adlndeated by express aeHsiop the law
for himself, and different rules OF assess
ment prevail in different sections Of the State Even II
the Legislature should not make any raoca change ~
present system, stll supplement should De passed
declaratory OF legislative intent 10 reference 10 te p
Of the law that admit OF donbt ID CONSTRUCTION, ano
where not uniformity of opinion and practice
Through uncertainty OF the precise meaning OF some
assessed escapes taxation. MANY letters from various
parts OF the state have recently been addressed 20 me
requesting opinions and instructions in reference TO sew
era sections OF the law all OF which have been re-
terred to Tie Attorney General 1t represented ta'
some real estate is assessed a s full value
while IN others rated at more, than onealf It's
actual worth The Legislature should at once act upon
this subject and provide for the equalization or vanes
that every section Will bear It's just proportion Of the
public burdens
On the subject OF fisheries he remarks:
The United States Commissioners OF Fisheries have
furnished several thousand salmon spawn, which have
been placed u the Musconetcong and the head waters
of the Raritan. During the summer camp was estjD-
.ilshed the Delaware for the purpose OF Matching
shad. and thousands were deposited In that rlyeT Al
tenton directed 10 the Recommendations OF the report
OF the Commissioners. Fish culture j. no longer an e1
pertinent, recommend an appropriation with view
OF stocking all rivers and streams with fish.