The New York herald., 1879-01-08
DORSHEIMER'S PRACTICAL ADDRESS
Necessity Of Starting Upon USE
full Legislation.
THE SPEAKERSHIP.
Meeting OF the Democratic Mem
bers in Caucus.
[sY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HEnArp.l

ALBANY, Jan. Z, 1879.
Both branches OF the Legislature came together at
eleven O'Clock to-day in the new Capitol The occa-
sion was marked with more than usual interest ow-
ing to the fact of the entrance of the Senate and
Assembly into their new quarters. Beyond that
there was nothing unusual in the proceedings
The fact that no Speaker has yet been
agreed upon. however. still keeps the excitement at
fever heat and this condition of affairs is likely to
last at least until morning In the mean
time the canvassing and wirepulling go At half
past ten O'Clock the Senators and Assemblymen
their rooms in the old Capitol. where a crowd
had assembled to see them. After forming into
limo they Immediately proceeded to the
Capitol, where they entered the Assembly
Chamber. Here the Senator'S formed semi
circle in front Of the Speakers chair. while
the Assemblymcn took their seats. Lieutenant
Governor Dorshemer and Attorney General schoon-
maker stood behind the Clerks desk. In few
words the Lieutenant Governor handed the apart
ment over to it's appropriate and the gentlemen
walked out, followed by the thirtytwo Senators.
FIRST MEETING OF THE SENATE.
Tho Senatorial procession next made its way to the
Court Of Appeals chamber. which the Upper House.
will occupy during the present session. When the
gentlemen were seated. Lieutenant Governor
Dorshcner raped with his gavel and said
sns.rons-I have during the past four years been
90 closely associated with the construction of the
building. the partial completion OF which we
Language in which it would be appropri-
ate for me to address You. / will, therefore
noss 5 onS & o
that have been made for you comfortable and salts
factory. and also that the friendly and agreeable
relations that have enjoyed with each and all Of yoU
may continue to the end of my term of Office. Gen
tleIncn, welcome you to your Senate Chamber.
The roll was called and Senator Thomas Murphy
Who occupied the seat Of the late John Morrissey
was sworn In. Senator Edsick read bill to amend
the Code OF Civil Procedure. and reported behalf
Of the committee appointed to revise the code in
question that the committee had in charge other
bills which would be reported to the Senate
- soon On completed Senator Goebel introduced an
oct relative to common schools in the city Of New
York providing for twentyfour members of the Board
sf Education instead OF twcnty-one. ut present.
The three additional commissioners he would have
appointed from the First. Fourth and Eighth School
districts respectively to hold once until January
Z. $780, the second until January /, 1881. and the
third until January L. 1852. the appointments being
made by the Mayor three days after the passage
of the act The bill also provides that the
Mayor shall. at the beginning of each year.
sppoint eight Commissioners instead Of seven at
y.escnt. The bill refe rred TO the Committee
Literature. senator Ecclcsine early on his feet
with resolution TO the eject that the Committee
ssd S,rseisd 70 1"%r. into the relatve ecu
psdiency, economy aud efficiency of conducting
municipal public works by tho contract system or by
days work. The resolution empowers the said CON-
ittce send for persons and papers aud to report
within thirty days. II was laid over. A few other
bills OF little general interest were read and tho Senate
adjourned until tomorrow ut eleven o'clock. .-
' SWEARING IN AsSYMBLYMEN.
when the Senators had left the Assembly Chamber,
Mr.. Y. ". johnson called the House to order. The
galleries were crowded with spectators among whom
wereA large number Of ladies'. The clerk, had
tho sery yrss tho ans atn.s
female fricuds OF tho state oficials. Among the
ladies present Mrs. Beach. wifc.of the Secretary
Of state: Mrs. Morse wife OF the Deputy Secretary
of fwho accompanied by Miss Ella swan. Of
New Yorkl Mrs. Charles skinner. of Jefferson: Mrs.
Graham OF Orange. and others. On the floor of the
House were leading politicians from parts Of the
State. among them ex-senator Prince. of Queens;
Hsrbor Master McGroarty of Kings; John J. O'Brsn.
Charles II. swan. ex-senator Carpenter, of
Duschess; cx-Judge Hcgaboom. OF Columbia;
United states n Marshal fy.e o. New YORK Work
The proceedings monotonous All the men,
bers prcscnt were sworn in by Secretary OF State
Beach. When that duty was performed Mr.. Nvord
arose and suggested a recess until twelve O'Clock
tomorrow. nconsequence Of the absence Of a num-
~ ,hs .na. h,"esa,e No also aiinded 70 tSs fart
that could be held until after the arrival
of these gentlemen and therefore, an organization Of
routine proceedings of the day. and the crowd dis
persed.
sPEAKERSitIp CONTEST.
The reception nj the State Capitol tonight docs
not detract much from the excitement cngcn-
dcred by tho bitter struggle within the Hines
ship. Farsocns. keen politicians. at present tho
ground prophecy decided dissfEcrion in the repub
csn ranks OF this state no matter whether sloan or
are in CIR, r,uistion a. 20 the probable interests
behind both candidates. Attempts have been msdc
% drag all of into the controversy. The
sd,cnt Of host 81 politicians different parts Of
the state. and more particularly from the city OF
New York. has tcuded to increase the excitement
very materially. ~ course. the majority OF those
gentlemen s~ssrt they have come 20 attend the
reception. but this assertion is merely a
matter Of the spcstcrship Among the prominent
fcv York repubiicaEs who have put In appear
ance to-day are Police Commissioners Wheeler Jacob
Hese and ex-JudRc Dittcnhocfcr. Brooklyn In repre-
sented. moreover, 10y General Slocum. Harbor Mas
ter Mc,ir"srty sheriff Riley and Others. The halls
of the Delasan. Kenmore House and .stanwix Hall
have been parked during the day aud reef was only
had In this respect when the hour rr attending the
rscsp'ion arrived. n,slas q. 70 the result OF the
politicians. the odds being invariably given in favor
of "Oid salt" II 10 iudicrous o. witness the differ
sncss cf opinion thss cAist among tho advocates OF
coxrrprrso VIEWS oy rHr rAnrrssxs
Iconver~cl with several ~ them this evening st
che Deavsn In order obtain their views.
what Do you think y asked sheridan SHOOK.
We'll" he said. ~ rs undoubtedly Alvord; they
sloan Win be the man. mark my words" said
Hsrbcr Master Mcsirvarty.
III apIesr- 20 be about an even ihing:' said Judge
DitteDbosfsr: Il sm not much of an authority. how
ever. % hsvr only arrived about one hour ago."
II have said from the that Alvcr will re tho
man. remarked General iins,cd- III Is impossible
~ defeat HIM"
sloan is gaming ground RAPIDLY. aud are now
sar o. sicsory whispered h'nii'on fish TO .
9 'ola salt vii ~in. beyond shadow Of doubt"
shoutcd Charley sxan.
Dr. Hsycs moves around with impcrturbabic cool
pcss aud koeps his own counsel. HE views much
sought after by different mefnisrrr they ar
rvc from All pGts Of the state. Grave
hints are thrown out 90 tho prob.
shie motive po~srs pushing brhlnd the varied
tntcrcss a. work for both Aivora aud sloan n isa
common thing % mud "rnschine politicians
vigorously ~ vcrk 10 crpwd ont ~ their path
ussn Who may becom- dangerous cofnpesitrrs
IN actual icsdsrship. Many ~ the republican poll
tirisn. hsre are bnsily engaged IA this styla
cf ~srfAr,A Ihc conirovsrsy ~ undoubtedly TOR
sPoils aud pAfronasr aud the nscrs~ary power f"l.
lowing their capture. This 10 the battle rDurh,
and over again. not alonc.in Albany bat AZ every
political gathering which has taken piece in this
country for yesfs I~~t Tho sirnais of the present
struggle Ger, flashed ont sruthfy or falsely all to-
day and tonight with unvxryina psrticularsty
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