Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-06-09
ALBANY.
Exciting Scenes in the Assem-
bly, To-day
Committee Appointed 10 IRVestI-
gate Alleged Bribery.

Dlr. patterson called up his resolution
for the adjournment of the legislature
sine die on the 10th inst
The speaker decided that the reso
luton was privileged and in order.
Mr.. Patterson read the law Of con-
gress to show that an adjournment was
not in conflict in that law.
Mr.. Alvord hoped not a single re-
publican would vote for the resoiu-
ton.
Mr.. Condor also opposed the reso-
luton, declaring that he would stay
here all summer if necessary to fill the
vacancies.
Mr.. Bradley rose to a question OF
privilege, and stated that he had re-
ceivod $250O to pay him if he would
vote for Chauncey NJ. Depew instead
Of Platt, which sum he had handed
over to the speaker. He therefore
asked for committee of investiga-
ton.
The speaker corroborated this state
ment, and said he had the money in
his pocket.
Mr.. Alvord suggested that the
money had come from the other side.
The chair stated that the question
was on the appointment of commit
tee of investigation.
Mr.. Brooks hoped the committee
would be appointed, attended by
stenographer and the sergeant-at arms
and have power to send for persons
and papers.
Resolution adopted.
Mr. Russell moved that this com
mittee have power to extend their ju-
risdction to any other similar case.
Mr.. Brooks thought that sufficient
unto the day is the evil Thereof" "
When similar case is presented, it
could be acted upon.
Mr.. Baker said it was true that but
one case had been brought to the sur
face here, but accusations Of like char
acter had been made and it seemed to
him proper to provide for all.
Mr.. Hickman said it had been
broadly charged in newspapers that
money has been and is in use. He
therefore wanted the whole matter
investigated.
Mr.. Lord read from the Lockport
Daily Union that he could have re-
Ceived ten to twenty thousand dollars
for his vote at any time. He branded
that statement as false as hell, and de-
manded a full investigation. He also
said he had heard that one member
who had voted for Roscoe Conkling
F had been Influenced improperly. He
wanted that charge investigated.
Mr.. Casper said he heard a member
was offered $4,000 10 vote for the de-
feat Of the oleomargarine bill. He
denounced the statement as false He
said be was told he would get some
thing if he would sign the caucus call,
but there was not money enough in
the state to induce him to sign
such a call. But he felt there was
something wrong here, and he wanted
an investigation.
Mr.. Beaver said he had heard that
money was being used in this canvass
and wanted the charge investigated.
Mr.. Russell's motion extending the
inquiry to all like cases, if any, was
adopted,
The chairman announced the ques-
ton be on the resolution for final
adjournment.
Dir. Draper moved to lay the reso-
luton on the table till after the joint
convention.
1t now being four minutes to twelve
it was carried.
The joint convention met at twelve
o'clock, Governor Eoskins presiding
and proceeded to vote to fll the va
cancy occasioped by the resignation Of
Roscoe Conkling.
aenate-Donkling, 8, Jacobs, 6 +,
Wheeler, 5; Rogers, 6; Cornell, 2;
Lapham, q Folger, l; Bradley, l.
Assembly-Conkling, 3d. Jacobs, 4S,
Wheeler, lSi Rogers, s. Cornell, III
Lapham, I; Tremaips, 81 Folger, Ii
butcher, l; Harris, |.
The combined vote was as follows:
Conkling, 81; Jacobs, 40; Wheeler, %;
Rogers, II; Cornell, l6; Lapham, g.
Tremaine, 3; Folger, 2; Bradley, /;
butcher, 1; Harris, l. No choice.
The convention then proceeded to
vote to NIL the vaeaDcg caused by the
resignation OF Platt. Result. Senate
Herman, 7; Platt, z; Depew, 10; Cor
nell, 8; Folger, 2, Assembly-Ker-
nan, 43; Platt, %; Depew, 40; Cornell,
8; Tremainc, ]; Folger, 2; Crowley, 5;
LaphAm, ., COmbiEed voie-Kernan,
so; Platt, 80; Depew, 50; Cornell, 8;
Tremaine, /; Folger, 4; Crowley, g.
Lapham, 3. No choice.
Convention adjourned To. II m. to.
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