New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16
TIE NEW.JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

| THE QUESTION OF ADJoURNMEST-THE NOMINATION
OF KELSEY TO BE REJECTED-THE LABOR OF
| CoNYICrs-THE LOCAL OPTION BILL WITHDRAWN
IN THE ASSEMBLY.
rFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNS.l
TRENTON, N. j., March 15.-lhe Assembly
this morning passed resolution 20 adjourn sine die on
March 25. The Senate has not determined what action
to take on the matter yet and will not decide until
the Governors nominations disposed Of 30 far as
public measures Of legislation concerned there is no
necessity for postponement but the stalwart sena'
tors are empbahcaly opposed to leaving the Governor
in charge any partisan matters whatever even II the
end does not come for fortnight beyond March 25 AS
to the nominations, the senate Republicans nave
held two caucuses to-day, and after long dis
cussion which indicated that there iS more
spinal vfgoE In the Senators than has been sus-
pected determined almost unanimously TO reject Henry
c. kelsey for Secretary Of State, to confirm george B.
Duryes for Clerk Chancery and the various nominees
for Prosecutors the Pleas and to lay over the nomna
ton of ex Sheriff Lavery for State Prison Keeper pend
ing some ex animation into his qualifications. That this
action will meet with the universal approval OF the Re
publcans Of the State 10 pretty certain, and Is about
what the best minds OF the party and many eminent
Democrats have ve recommended. Tho programme VIII
probably be carried out tomorrow morning.
Tho resolution offered by Senator WortendYke last
eyenipR requesting the Governor to reconsider his
nominations formed the exciting topic last evening and
this morning The worthy Democratic representative OF
Bergen County stated that he had presented the resou
had meant il IN perfect good faith without intending
cast any reflection whatever at the Governor. Inc
latter however had through his Secretary refused 70
zee him the afternoon previous and other course
seeed open to him. On the opening OF this mornings
session Senator mat PSTS ala CS the 10 & ge
ing the resolution with It. This leaves intact the action
fully W. avoids an unpleasant reply from the Governor
The Assembly, very Unexpectedly TO the opponents OF
ence to prison labor which had been lost nd passed 1t
by vote OF 80 10 o. As heretofore sated we mater
alton the Legislature and In politics Tor three years or
without practical result further than inc pnoca-
feet The provisions OF the particular bill IN question
the state Pfisop Act Of 1876 shall be deemed taken
Construed to authorize supel visor Board OF In
% S4 Ga Sta aS Sn # Ss T or
part them, exceeding fifty persons IN numbe at any
branch Of industry trade business OF making or manu-
| featuring goods wares OF merchandise OF any KIND
The effect of this would be harmful for time
TO the convcts, because could not DC pro
to the State yet has been generally demanded and
is probaly best that it should DO left Governor Lud
| low to decide what shall be done with IT,
nayea I Rwaters Of the state Vas rePoted by the
mIttce in the House The measure "a Of course directed
Committee reported adversely the measure, while tho
majority submitted 1t without recommendation. 1t was
placed on the calendar where may possibly serve tue
purpose OF worrying its opponents It's Intimate defeat
unfortunate that 1t must occupy valuable time II be-
rigs to a class OF which give employment TO
| The bill abolishing the Office Of superintendent OF
Weights and Measures passed over the Governors
the House having previously passed the Senate
II political measure and received strict party vote
The Governor vetoed the House bill IN reference to the
Plainheld Fire Department on CONSTITUTIONAL grounds.
The Senate bill aboishing the present Riparian Commits
sion and authorizing the Governor to appoint another
was placed on the House calendar after effort 10
secure adoption OF substitute had failed Accord
the part Of the Pennsylvania Railroad managers 10
move Receiver Latrop, OF the Central Railroad, from
ms position as one Oh Ing , Sup % snnoU, rc % c
present members aud leave MT Lahrop out in the cold
Whether this scheme VIII succeed now depends on me
Senator DeSne Introduced bill creating the office Of
Commissoner OF Insurance He Is 10 perform all the
duties now vested the Secretary OF State az Insurance
ana 70 reSeve ~ S anu S b
House bin reducing the Essex County pO-tax was lost
81 10 90 The bin Tor the collation. and printing OF Colo
mai Documents by the NcwJerscy Historical Society
| was passed by the Assembly. The Senate pas ea
bill 70 abos The Jurisdiction OF Justices Of the Peac
10 cities where there District COurts Tue same BODY
defeated bills exempting savings fund societies and pa
per paip manufactures from taxation, aud creating
game societies, with power 10 exclude spOrtsmen IRON
The mtroduceT OF tue Local Option Temperanc'
bill, With permission OF tue Assembly Withdrew tnt
measure tho flies Of the House this morning The
Dill had been overloaded with amendments It's with
drawAl Is a relief 20 Assomblymen whose constituents
are dylden on the temperance question.
| Tue Senate passed the Assembly bill changing th'
method Of levyng the RchOO tax. The measure h'
most i'm portant general bill that has reached the Gov
srnCr this session. aud will result adysnageCusly to the
school Bystem IL conceived and carried tnfOugn "
speaker Van Duyne. Tue Senate by vote o. 10 IL De
issied tho GENERAL Cities act and laid
ON table. similar fate probably awaits the OLbel
general fiih prepared at much expense of time and
| money The sane body passed the Joint resolution d.
reetlng tie Acknowledgement 70 ascertain the alleged
rights OF the East Jersey ProprietOfs 10 riparian JANUS
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