New-York tribune., 1876-04-07
MR.. MURPHY REPRIMANDED.

REPORT on TIIR CHARGES AGAINST HIM-HE Is
TAKEN BEFORE THE BAR OF THE HoUsE-A CEN
SURE THAT HAD SHADE OF TESTIMONIAL
IrRoa TUE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRiBUNEl
ALBANY, April 6.-The reprimand of Felix
Murphy to-day inulng in the pleasant vice OF In
toxiaton aud practical jokes with the mails took some
thing OF the appearance OF testimonial The report of
the Committee was read. which sharp enough lar
II went and Murphy who sat stod enough while tho
report being accompanied the Scrgeanatarms
TO the bar OF the House, which preserved through.
out the Speakers roprimand the samo un-
moved demeanor. He was no: even staggered
by the Speakers declaration that during his "ex
pcrieuce here member ho had always had the con-
tlencc. respect, AMI esteem OF this Assembly" Mr.
Murphy kept his eyes down during his humilatng
appearance before tue House, and perhaps Gen Huseds
rulogy iad as much to do with this appearance OF
modesty as Mr.. Murphy's own sense or shame The
Sneaker said that he had never heard word spoken
against him. aud added his hope, In which all will Join
him that this would be valuable lesson for Murphy,
and that his future conduct would restore to him the
confidence respect and esteem in wchyou have hereto
fore been held"
Mr.. G. l. Post. from the Committee appointed TO In
yesgate the charges submitted the report that the IN
mttee unanimously OF opinion that there was no
criminal intent the part Of Mr.. Murphy. IL wasa
drunken reckless act. The ComInittce do not beoveH
sufficient for expulsion. hut altogether Mr. Aur-
phys conduct was highly censurabe. by his drunken
reeklessDess he has brought grace upon himself and
the Assembly of which be is member. The sefrespecs
aud dignity OF the House only be preserved by the
prompt punishment OF the offending member. IL Is an
oaense to the dignity OF the House. and the Committee
recommend that Mr. Murphy be brought before the bar
of the House and be rcprmanded by the Speaker inc
House agreed to the report Of the Committee and Mr'
Post also offered the following:
Resoired, That the Sergeant alarms OF the House
bring the Hon. Felix Murphy before the bar OF TINS
House. that he may receive the punishment for the OF
fonse OF which he stands charged
The resolution adopted. and the Sergeant at Arms
by direction OF the Speaker, then brought Mr. Murphy
before the OF the House and the Speaker proceeded
TO reprmand him as follows:
Mr. MURPHY: You arc brought before the bar OF tho
House I'm accordance with resolution adopted Oy Jug
House, which has been adopted IN your presence, aA
which you have heard loa are brought here ehars
with having violated the dignity OF the House 10y ehlo
Ing the PostOice and taking therefrom books peonSns
To other members However, IN eNtenuaton the ooM
mittee who have had charge or this matter, anu hno
have exanined H. have decided that they do not oee,o
that YOU guilty OF any crlnipa in'on% iny
| and that this act committed when !oSS
were not really yourself. l am directed Therefore
the Committee and by vote of the House that III ~
Of the House you be reprmanded for your scs
I'm 40 reprnsnding you desire TO say what pencss
every member will with me IN saying that 1ur,s
your experience here Q member you nave hag nv
the confidence ana the respect and the esteeM Oh
srmbly Never before have heard woru u..sS
against you never before, think, have you oommn.0
any act which would In any way diminish tne resfhsS
and esteem Of you fellow member for you A'f"'' w."