New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-06
THE ASSEMBLY CAUCUS.
AN oPFN MEETING IN TnE ASSEMBLY CHAMBER
sPEECuRs ny DIR. HAYES AND MR.. SKINNER
lnY TEIEGRArH To THE rRIBUSE.l


Chamber tonight for the purpose of selecting
candidates for officers of the Assembly on
the meeting Of the Legislature tomorrow.
IL was the first time that the grand
room has been used for many months. and coose-
auently the galleries were filed with residents OF
Albany. The floor OF the chamber was crowded by
politicians from all parts of the State. The seats
Of the members were occupied by former and pres
ent members Of the Assembly. Owing to the large
number Of Repubcans-91 out of 12S mem
bers-thc Assembly at first glance seemed in ses-
sion.
Excellent as was the character Of the last Repub-
ican Assembly, this one seems upon short ac-
auaintance. 20 surpass ID in the number of men OF
good repute and ability belonging to it.
Looking over the Assembly Chamber. fire.
quenters of the Capital every Winter
noticed that there was smaller number of young
and also of very old men among the Assemblymen.
The body consists largely of middle-aged men, who
look like settled men Of business. The young Demo-
Gratis from New-York and Brooklyn will furnish,
however, picturesque element.
Ex-Speaker Alvords gray head could be seen in
the midst of a crowd In the centre aisle. lie oecu-
pied a seat that he has taken for many years. On
the left aisle sat ex-Speaker Hustled serene and
amiable as usual. Near him sat ex-Speaker Sloane.
SPEECH BY DR. HAYES.
The caucus was called to order by Dr. !. l. Hayes,
OF New 1Ufk, WHO III ltllc eVctSH tApiVScVu BtdO
iacation at the harmonious spirit among the Repub-
lcans of the Legislature. DIR. Hayes said
GENTLEMEN Caucus: Pursuant TO instructions
FROM the Caucus Committee OF last year. 1t devolves
gentlemen. perform act which will complete the
establishment OF tine republican parry % III Tue eenuOi
while our acts are o pG fse s,s9 S9Ts
The approved candidates OF this caucus will be the
officers OF the Assembly tomorrow. To US, RepuDli
result Of the State election 10 is79 i hafbpgcr
audSHbteSy W Win 20 the Union A. Republicans We have
grave responsibilities Let us remember then that "
viii 10 order that victory may be perfect aud last
ng IN ,hat spirit s sure we mse, here 81 ,!
caucus.
The nomination was adopted unanimously |
by the caucus, and Mr.. Skinner was con-
Quoted 10 the chair by Messrs. Travis, |
of Westcbester, and Hurd of Erie. This |
honor fell to Mr.. Skinner from his having been the
eading candidate in opposition to the nomination
Of General Sharpe.
Mr.. sKINNER's ADDRESS.
In taking the chair Mr.. Skinner spoke as follows:
Gcntemen, for this compliment thank you The |
Paye S hebS S as his sssceae and we
meet tonight for that purgoss aiter irendy sse S
upon honest maOEties and nave not been issued |
to US by tricky Governor aud his Council There's no
Name law in ours. We representatives OF |
great party which has filed The page of history with re-
cords OF IT'S brilliant aceyenents which crushed out
lions; paid millions debt,and made the historic Green
back good gold Although cmeet thus as prssns
our first duty the people, and The next 20 our own
party Let make the two interests inseparable Repre-
senling such parywe may congratuate ourselves tnat
behind stand people who nave expressed Their con-
hdcnce by overwhelming majority WHO are |
ready applaud good legisia ION who expect IT. who
believe IN tue p,inclpe OF rght IN honest measures
free ballot aud an honest count who believe in Re
puDlcanism for the good it has done and who have
iath pledges OF righteous government for the f
Nre who condemn alike political crime, whether com
mitted in Mississippi or III Maine.
The Republican rs about 70 assume tne response
bilty Of legislation for the Empire State Great as IS
State-as pathway OF commerte as the centre OF
National wealth aud cutureust so great are our re-
G 1s ose y then a IS me qS po% SSr
we hold in our great majority e, US lot imagine bat
in mind the greater the power the party possesses
the more magnanimity we may display, not only
fellowrepresentaves on the other side vino are now
that Your deliberations may be Harmonious aud the
results thereof NAV be not only satisfactory TO our
party but beneficial to sa.e, await your further
AN INDEPENDENT REPUBLICAN.
Mr.. Curtis, of Chenango, and Mr. Russell, of
Kings, were chosen secretaries, aud Mr.. Van
vakcnburg, of Niagara, and Mr.. Steele, Of Oswego.
tellers.
The roll of members was then called When the |
name of Mr. Tallmadge, Of Brooklyn, called, Mr.. |
Alvord protested against his being permitted to |
vote on the ground that he was boting Republi- |
can and had defeated the regular nominee of the |
party.
Mr. Wren, of Brooklyn, asked that Mr. Talmadge |
might be heard in his own defence This was
granted, despite Mr.. Alvord's protest.
Mr.. Tallmadge then took the floor aud claimed
that he always had been and now was thorough
going Republican. He explained the circumstances
which controlled his running for the Assembly last
Autumn saving that the first nomination was made
In manner which the Republicans did not approve
Of and they begged him to accept nomination
and run. He told them he could not
run against regularly constituted Re-
publican unless they could prove to him
that his nomination obtained by fraud and cor
ruption. This was done, and he ran and was hand
somely elected He therefore claimed seat, and
did not think the Republicans of his dis
trict should be rebuked in the manner proposed
his expulsion from the would be a rebuke to
the wealthiest and most respectable Republicans of
Brooklyn.
Mr.. Alvord said he thought the gentleman had
made out a against himself. He shows
that he did not get the regular NOM
1nation. and the caucus could not 30 INTO inves-
tgation OF the charges he makes. But ii was clear
that be had run against the regular nominee, and
that was wrong. He tMr. Alvord had understood
that there was no Democratic nominee, and that
the gentleman had been elected by Democratic
votes.
Mr.. Tallmadge said he received no Democratic
nomination. The Democrats made no nomination,
and his opponent received as many Democratic
votes as he did. The fact was that 1t was an even
votes ''0 -''''
Mr.. Alvord replied that his only object was to
prevent rebellions against regular nominees OPP
was called.
GENERAL SHARPE NOMINATED.
T.. A. Carpenter, Of Suffolk, new member, nom-
mated General George n. Sharpe, of Ulster. for
Speaker. Mr.. Carpenter is pleasant and
strong speaker and will undoubtedly be one of the