New-York tribune., 1884-01-09
THE LEGISLATITE COMMITTEES.

lD6 BldHuluR tOlhlilittNNo WIN "i'iANNiNNN
last evening in both the Senate and the Assem-
bly,. They are judiciously made up the right
men, in most instances, having been assigned to
the places for which they are best fitted Com
mittee making of this sort is always a difficult
and delicate task, no presiding officer ever
succeeding in satisfying all the members.
President McCarthy's and Speaker Sheard's
committees cannot hope to escape criticism, but
the general verdict upon them will, we believe,
be one of approval.
If Mr.. Mccarthy had consulted the expressed
wishes of his associates he would have placed
himself at the head of the Finance Committee.
But declining to do that, he furnished a worthy
substitute in Mr.. Lansing. In the last Senate
Mr.. Lansing stood in the first rank
for both character and capacity. lie will
meet the best expectations. There was gen
eral feeling that the Craftsmanship of Cities for
special as well as general reasons, ought to go
to New-York, and the President recognized
that fact In the appointment of Mr. Gibbs 1t
will be q position of unusual prominence and
responsibility this session, and Mr.. Gibbs has
the ability to discharge its manifold duties sat
isfactorily. The selection of Mr. Ellsworth
for the Chairmanship Of Judiciary could not
be improved upon. He is learned in the law
and has already served his district acceptably
in the Senate. Mr.. Robinson at the head Of
Canals and Mr.. Thomas of Railroads can be
counted upon to take good care of those great
interests Mr.. Thomas is one of the
most efficient of the Senators that
are returned, ana Mr.. Robinson one
of the most promising of the new ones.
Another new member from whom much good is
expected, Mr.. Fassett, goes to the head of Com
merce and Navigation. Mr.. Baker, who won
his legislative spurs in the Assembly, cannot fail
to add to his reputation as Chairman on In
surance. Mr. Gilbert, who also made his
mark in the Assembly is just the
man for Chairman of Internal Affairs,
and Literature. Mr.. Bowen's level-headedness
and wise conservatism admirably fit him for the
chairmanship of State Prisons. The farmers
may well congratulate themselves that so able q
man as Mr. Low is at the head ofAgriculture.
In the Assembly the craftsmanship of Ways
and Means goes to Mr.. LittlejOhn. 1t is an ex-
cellent selection. He brings to the discharge of
its duties great ability, varied legislative eXpe-
rience, and thorough knowledge of State
affairs. In accordance with the general eX-
pectatiOn Mr.. Roosevelt is made chairman
of Cities. lie was member of that COM
mittee in 18S2-'S3, and made an envi-
able reputation for sagacity, trustworthiness
and backbone. lie is certain to render
the people good and faithful service in his
present position. That able veteran, General
Hustled, leads the Judiciary-a field where his
talents Will find full play. The chairmanship
of Canals falls to Mr.. Clinton, OF that banner
canal county, Erie. Mr. Clinton is regarded as
among the most promising of the new members.
Mr.. Scott, of Livingston, who has been the
Representative of that county in the Assembly
during the last three years, leads on Railroads.
He is a thoroughly upright man and
is noted for his sturdy common sensA The
important chairmaDship of Commerce and Nayi-
CATION goes to Mr.. House. of this city, while
another New Yorker, Mr.. Van Allen, is made
chairman of Insurance. Both these legislators
made good records in the last House, earning
promotion by industry and efficiency.
Another capable and experienced Assem-
blyman, Mr.. Erwin, of st. Lawrence,
will preside over the Committee on
Banks. Mr.. Howe, of New-Y York, who has