The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03
GOVERNOR ROBINSON'S MESSAGE.
Important Suggestions as to NUM-
cipal Reform.
THE PRESIDENTIAL TROUBLE DISCUSSED.
Mr.. Sloan and His Election to the
Speakershp.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


ALBANY, Jan. q 1871
There little more to be said about the organization
OF the Legislature of the State Of New York to-day
than that Mr.. George b. Sloan, OF Oswcgo, whom
predicted few days ago would be made Speaker,
elected. This contest Tor the Speakership very
bitter. Hustled has had goes all the railroad
interest at his back while the other supported by
somewhat equally powerful influence, composed of
the canal magnates against whom Governor Tilden
waged that great crusade that ended in recommending
him for the Presidency Of the United States Governor
Robinsons message, which well received. though
Senator Prince has expressed himself to the effect that
It would have been wiser and more polite If
the Governor had kept silent national
issues There is, nevertheless every dis
position shown TO help up Governor Robinson by
the republicans of both branches of the Legislature
Judge Robertson of Westchester, who s perhaps the
lucid light OF republican IDEAS a CENTRE says
that Governor Robinson is personally unobjectonabe
to the republican party; that he is wise, prudent,
conscientious business kind OF gentleman, and that
whatever he suggests will be listened to with much
moro attention than anything that emanated from
Mr. Tilden. The proceedings the lower house, after
the morning hour, were marked by
LITTLE EPISODE
that would seem to indicate that to have
lively time In the Assembly this session 'Bob"
Stahan, of the Fifteenth district of New York. offered
House. Up jumped General Frank B. spinoa and
moved amendment that the Journal should be
placed on every members desk Twelve hours after the
lays proceedings in place of forty eight az is
tho order He stated that his object ~ offering the
amendment was that members should be in position
10 know what they were voting talk ing about Mr.
Etrahan, whose sensible and level head never
ter displayed, wanted the resolution referred the
Committee on Rules for future action, when such
= venerable gentleman of seventy years, commonly
tailed "Old Salt got up his feet made speech
that made spnola wink bis eyes and think himself
rather small potatoes. Alvord Is something on the
1ratorica bounce and soar into the ethereal
Of colly wash much after the fashion Of "Elijsh Po
gram" But spnoa can't do that Gtyle Of thing,
his oratory bold to DO alarming. For
the minority seeking through poppycock" means. by
delays, &C. to defeat measures OF public interest that
his ancient friend rom onondaga might be very wise
and learned, but he couldn't bulldoze the minority Of
the Assembly. Prior to Spnola's display
THE HOUSE CALLED ORDER
by the Clerk Mr.. Edward johnson, and Mr. Hogcboom
pnered resolution about procee ling TO the election of
Aspeaker The roll was then called, with the result Of
The total number OF votes OF 126:-That George b.
Bloan republican, got 81, and Luke H. Cozans, 81;
then the Clerk announced that Sloan was elected, and
he braced himself up with much dignity and spoke 10
tho following enect:-
SPEAKER sLoANs SPEECH.
Speaker Sloan taking the char said
GENTLEMEN OF THE AssEMDLY-I am deeply sensible
Of the honor conferred upon by the vote just an
nounced which deslgnates as your presiding officer.
While Offering you my grateful Acknowledgements for
this expression Of your confidence. may well
that you have honorcd me moi only beyond my desers
but beyond any aspirations have let ut liberty
TO entertain, and may also add that when call to
mind the delicate and often times trying duties OF this
position and the signal ability displayed In the same
relation by my Immediate predecessor, well as by
Dther gentlemen whose accomplishments have graced
The office occasions, It is not easy 10 es.
cape sense OF oppression which burdens me even
perform / might well shrink from ASSUMING these
responsibilities were / not encouraged by circum-
recognize many members of this body largely expert
enced in public affairs, among whom only
gentlemen who served with distinction this branch
OF the Legislature but those whose names are honor
nhly written IN the journal OF the Senate US
well; and to such | believe may con.
which shall stand IN need. Others there are OF
whom 1t may be said though yet untred IN the work
OF legislation they nevertheless strong IN the
knowledge OF practical affairs, who ready will
Ing JOIN their efforts in producing those sautary
suits which have think are desired by every
member OF this House; and persuaded AS am that air
are animated by common purpose to uphold tho
honor aud integrity OF the State ancipate such wise
and judlcous action shall feeling OF
greet that we have had part III It's accomplishment.
We meet at time OF universal sollctude and interest,"
time when the public attention is anxousiy directed
the late Presidential election. The differing
opinions as 10 Tho methods to be employed
III solving the question entertained by gentlemen OF
distinction in the two political parties, ard may
huenced to greater or less extent by the predictions
OF the Individuals themselves. But, however, this
may be- so pronounced is the determination OF the peo
pie for just ana peaceful settlement OF the matters
controversy that violent or unconciatory counsels
regarded by thoughtful and rIgh minded men
oil either party as e less than vagares not worthy
OF serious consideration II may therefore, be assumed
that pariotic effort united Win patriotic Calm de!ib
GRAFTON, having the support OF an assuring public
tmen looking 10 the welfare Of the country above
aud beyond ali partisan considerations Will be found
cncctual arriving such results under che co nstu
ton shall alay existing irrations and be ced
IN by the people generally as just equitable TO all
Turning the broader field OF national AFFAIRS to
glance at what may be regarded more lcgitimalciy
within the province Of our own duty we and promise
Of being able the reasonable o
the people. The desire cvinced all parts of
the state for rgId economy in every depart
fnent oil the pubic service Is likely
oversladow demands that might otherwise
be made upon 1t s therefore, satisfaction TO
know that the present condition OF the finances and
the diminished public debt are elements exceedingly
favorable IN adjusting the rate OF taxation CORE
spond with the prevailing depression la all depart
mcnts OF commercial and Industrial pursuits. so lar
reduced are The financial obligations OF the state that
the requirements Tor the payment OF principal aud IN
tcrcst comparatively trding. We have. therefore,
only ~ exercise moderate prudence IN approp
burden Of taxation light AS TO DC In degree OPP
prcssive. IL Will be part OF your duty 10 consider
the question Of reapporonng tie senate and Assem-
bly, districts oil the state in conformity 10 the prov
SION OF the constitution, which demands such
supplemental action alter cacn enumeration OF the |
Inhabitants is made. Another subject OF moment |
Will also engage your attention The form oil legislation
required to give effect TO the TO The con
stuuton approved by TWO previous Legislatures aud
ratified by the people at the last election refer TO
The amendments changing the system oil the manage
ment Of the canals and the State prisous IL is not
necessary Tor me TO urge the dcsIrabty OF carry aud
painstaking consideration OF these measures, since |
you FULLY understand and appreciate their mporance
but may not IN this connection take the liberty OF
suggesting the great advantage to be gained by |
promptly acting all matters that may be brought TO
your attention. Close earnest application by the
various committees OF the House 10 the work In hand
during the early part Of The session VIII render practi
cable that necessary attention to measures which, IN
der other circu to be mperiectly
pared and much Too hastily enacted. by carly action
In the direction Indicated ~ also be assumed that
bills OF doubtful ntility VIII be likely 10 be
defeated than VI allowed to lingcr on your files
until the hurry OF the closing days OF the
Session shall lend facility TO their passage
Other suggestions might he made did dozen, them
needlu but believe my duty IN that regard Is already