West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-04-11

an act providing for the supply OF water in
the State Prison, SO to /; supplement to the
act relative to chosen freeholders about
bridges, lost, Is to 80; an act relating to Ii
censes, 30 to 8; an act authorizing muni-
cipal authorities to pay for street improve
ments out of funds appropriated to street
department., 35 too
watchmau be placed in the Assembly Cham
Der tomorrow to protect members ink
stands aud baskets from the ravages of ap-
pie gamins, Adopted.
TRENTON, April 9th, 1878.
Yesterday being the last day of the
session, large number of bills were indefi-
uitoly postponed in both Houses. The Sem
ate occupied considerable time over the In :
cidental bill, and the two Houses were in
session until one o'clock this morning owing
to II disagreement as to several items con-
tanned therein The closing scenes were
quite exciting.
At 1885, Mr. Sewell offered the following ::
ReSolpcd, That this Senate desires to ex-
ageous aud conscientious manner in which
the Hon. Geo. c. Ludlow has performed
the duties devolving upon him as President
of this Senate, and TO thank him for the
uniform courtesy extended towards each
member in discharge of the same.
Mr.. Sewel said.
Mr. PRESIDENT: In presenting this reso-
luton, which | believe to represent the
,yiamc nf avarv unapn har of thic Sapato 7 do
sire further to say that they are not offered
simply as matter of custom; not offered
because it is usual to do so at the end of
our session, but offered in spirit of kind
ness, of respect, of high appreciation for
the character of our presiding officer Many
able men, Mr.. President, have presided over
the Senate of New Jersey. Will any one
say that George &. Ludlow is not the peer
of any of them? We who have sat here
from day to day, and witnessed the able
manner in which he has handled the deli
cate intricacies of parliamentary law. How
he has, while giving evidences of being a
strong party man, been strictly impartial in
his decision. How he has under all circum-
stances been kind and considerate to the
minority, treating us with that high toned
courtesy, in that straight foI ward, honest,
open manner which has endeared him to us
L OF III lNStll MI. IcSIlcuG anu lOr Uue InluOr-
ity in this chamber, desire to convey him
our thanks, not those of the lips alone but
heartfelt expressions of full grown men, for
Gus himself as to impress it on our hearts
and minds that we have been presided over
by gentleman.
Mr.. Magic seconded the resolution, en-
dorsing every word uttered. Messrs. Rabe,
Ward, Kirk and Ridgeway followed, express
sing the deepest affection for and apprecia-
tion of the President. Mr.. Hobart, being
in the Chair, followed with few appropri-
ate and feeling words, and the motion was
carried, all the Senators standing.
President Ludlow Io,poutled in his Usual
modest, tasteful and appreciative manner.
He expressed his gratitude, saying he had
striven to do his duty, ahd thanked them
for their unvarying support and kindness.
In conclusion he wished them safe arrival
at their homes and all future happiness.
| Mr.. Kirk offered resolution, which was
adopted, thanking the Secretary for having
performed SO we'll his varied duties
Messrs. Rabe, Ridgeway and Kirk were
appointed committee to wait on the Gov
ernor and inform him that the Senate wa.
about to adjourn, and to receive any mes
sage he might have to send
Mr.. Rabe reported that the Governor hat
no communication to make, except to thanl
them for the courtesy shown him, and te
wish them God speed.
In the House on Friday morning ther,
was long discussion over the following
resolution:
Res0yUed That our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress be instructed to op
pose the passage of the Wood Tariff bill
now pending in that body.
Messrs. Blodgett, Rider and several othe
Democrats made speeches against the adop
tion of the resolution, as did also Speake
Eagau.
Mr.. l. T. Nichols obtained the floor, an,
argued in favor of the resolution. He sal,
in substance that the Wood Tariff bill wa
a step in the direction of free trade, ant
calculated to depress and ruin our home in
dustres. 1t was in the interest of Brittisl
capitalists. TO prove this Mr.. Nichol
read an article from the ~ Y Tribune Civ
ing the views of the London Times, whicl
latter journal rejoiced over the prospective
passage of Mr.. Woods billy Mr.. Nichols
said that he represented a district largel,
composed of glass and iron industries TIL,
manufacture of those great articles of civi
lization needed the fostering care of the ma
tion through a protective tariff. There
should be no reduction in the tariff on man
ufactured goods, and as a member of thu
House, he was here to protest in behalf O
his constituency, against the enactment o.
such an odious measure as that now pro
posed by Wood. He should vote cheerfully
for the adoption of the resolution of instruc
ton, and trusted it would pass by unani
nous vote.
The yeas and nays were called, and the
resolution was adopted. Every Republican
in the house voted for it, and seventeen
Democrats against it.
Messrs. Nichols and Loughran, of Cum
berland, W. T. Stevens, Of Cape May, and
Quiuton Keasbey, of Salem, were recorded
yea, Mr.. VIM. G.. Hates, of Salem, Demo.
crat) made speech against the resolution,
aud voted no.
House then took up the Incidental Bill
THE INCIDENTAL BILL.
The consideration of the incidental bill
was resumed.
Mr.. Pierson moved to strike out the item
in favor of McAvoy Brothers for 81, ,347. A
statement in reference to the matter was
read from the committee to the effect that
John B. Fell, sergeant alarms last year,
testified that the stationery had been re-
ceived and distributed to the members.
| Mr.. Pierson said that last year the item
had been stricken out. In his Judgment
the stationery had been received, and
an outrageous price had been charged for
| it.
ftpr discussion tho itau, uoc rof,;,od