New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-07
ASSEMBLY.

ASSEMBLY
Clerk O,DONNELL called the Assembly to
ORDER and Secretary Of State WnLERs administered the
oath Of Office each member On motion Of G. 8. SPEN
CER TO the election OF Speaker and
other officers RIGA When the name Of Mr. ALvoRD
was called he named James W. Hustled, upon which
there was longeontinued applause. The following off,
GERS elected:
Speaker James w Hustled Of Westehester County, the
Democrats voting for Smith NJ Weed OF Clinton Clerk
John O'DOnnell Of Lewis the Democrats voting for
James Mcconnell; SergeantatArms, Fred. C. Fisk Of
Madison, the Democrats voting for j. Stanley brown
DOorkpep ers, Eugene L. Demers, Michael Maher, and
James Hogan the Democrats voting for their caucus
nominees; 5tenographer, Worden f. Payne.
On taking the chair, Mr.. Hustled spoke as follows
GENTLEMEN OF THE ASSEMBLY For the honor and
expression Of confidence contained IN the vote just
announced beg you to accept my hearsful thanks.
fdentiy rely shall seek TO discharge the duties OF
5n asn s5s and the in
legitimate sphere hamonzing with the broader action
10 themselves aud command the approval of those
represent Our labors will be watched by four millions
shall be judged ought to be judged BY the char
actor and influence Of what we do in the session
before u.s. and with the faithful fulfment OF all
obligations legislators, may be ready to invite
constituents TO apply that one true rule OF pubic
iudcment A short session, with the prompt yet de-
nberate dispatch Of necessary business, and distin-
gushed by pure. just and frugal legislation passed IN
the interests OF the whole people, the paramount OBJ
ject be kept constantly IN view TO complete our
isbors within the hundred days contemplated by the
ConsttutioD demands best efforts As contributing
to this end emlnently saury In itself, the en-
aotment of comforting special franchises and prvi
leQes upon individuals corporations OF acts framed
in the Interest of monOpOes and Of all kinds Of special
legislation should 80 far practicable be sudiousy
avoided Our work should be directed TO puDhc anu not
TO private ends.
Among the subjects requiring action at your hands
ing already passed Legislature and received very
wide and general sanction they VIII doubtless commend
to IN the future they are equally fitted
80 applicable for our guidance IN the present ana
| at
trlctng the scope Of special legislation, and accomplish
ing legitimate public objects chiefly by general laws;
THE interests great State vast complex and
mutiplex. Foremost among them, and closely
and the development Of her splendid COM
meroe To preserve her cominerc.ai SUPREMACY macy
petOrs pressing forward with their enterprises and
thus equally vital 70 supply the demand, OF ner own
nation the necessity Of such Increased facilities as
order @ 20 Object
people from taxation for canal purposes the ast Legs
iatnre proposed an amendment the Constitution
yidng for the funding the canal debt This subject
of internal commerce, with Its various aspects Will
again demand our attention ana In harmony %ta inc
spond Just public sentiment which Asks Tor the
tSns ful9ine our oDIigatons We shall have the
scousness deserving relying upon stern bus JUST
the appreciation Of our constituents keeping before US
the highest standard Of duty and bearing IN mind thas
houd 40 labor that our trust returned to those
Who gave H. IL will meet with the plaudis OF Well
doneI Our purpose and work will be measured By
the results, and from that test no legislator should
shrink.
Mr. CouoHLrN asked consent to offer the following.
which he said had been agreed upon by the NewYork
Senators and Assemblymen:
Whereas The financial panic, which recently spread
throug this country carrying destruction 70 700
many Of our largest capitalists and moneyed insu.
lions and parayzng every branch OF trade sna Sus
ness, has been unusually severe upon ouI woIAink
classes thousands Of whom md themselves guy OF
employment at tho very beginning OF vna' pf"A0es W
Whereas, BY ludicious legislation, prepared with
view Of pushing forward In the several CUES snfSu1a.
out the State and particularly in the CITY OF New-1orK,
snch nuic works As most needed mucn OF the pres
ent suffering might be allevlated wtnous oosrment 70
the public welfare therefore be u
Resoteed, II tho Senate concur tnst commIvooo OF
Az =" meet with a similar committee from the Senate,
e nnonted by the Speaker To examine into the matter
in 0nestion and prepare ct aa early date ~ possi-
HE s;,ch hill or bills may meet the emergoncy by
work for suffering mechanics and labOrers
md renort the same this House for It's action
Mr. ALyoRD said that this resolution embraced pro-
nosit,ou which should be thoroughly discussed and he
oud not therefore consent that should DO acted upon
now The resolution thereupon LAID on the table.
On motion of Mr.. PHILLIPs IL resolved that the
ocers Of the House shall receive extra pay beyond
their salaries and the Speaker requested not 70 sp
point any officers than actually necessary.
The Governors annual message vas then received
and read.
MI BATcHELLER introduced bill for the further i'm
provement and enlargement OF the Champain Canal