New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-07
THE LEGISLATURE AT WORK
nlECTENANT-GOvERNO JONES, IN HIS
ADDRESS OPPOSES THIRD TERMS.
WILLIAM F. SHEEHAN FORMALLY ELECTED
SPEAKER OF TILE AssEMBLY-HIs BRIEF
AND PITHY sPEECH-sCDSEs IN
trRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF TIE 1RIBrSpi


BOTH HOUSES
trRoM REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF rBy 7nrnrSri
Albany, Jan. g." Jones of Binghamton is a
patriot. He is against third term for himself
or for David b. Hill lie Dladc this statement
boldly in speech addressed to the Senate when
that body met this morning. All who know
General Jones will understand that his motive
was entirely disintcrested il has no relation ~
his own candidacy for Governor. lie said
senator's: We again With hearts full Of de.
yout tbankncss and due appreciation Of the mercy Of
overriding Providence hat permits to return
duties without any break in our numbers. Death ha,
,poEsbillties and duties assigned by the people and
ii Is to be hoped, with full appreciation Of their import
ance, and determination that added experience shall
give increased benefits to those to whom account
able There i occupaon in life to which experience
brings greater advantage than legislation but It to be
regretted that there i often danger Of injury O the pso
pies interests through the performance OF our dute, n
perhncOry manner into which are led by familiarity
That Is TO say that there is danger Of losing. through
constant association machinery Of lsw.nsking,
that necessary adjunct Of considerations legislation Pro-
found respect for the majesty Of the power We WELD w
whchawc imOued when fresh from the peo
pie first entering thesc halr
Since adjournment have passed through an I'm.
portant election resulting In political change ths
membership Of m" Assembly which has divided the
sTonsibty and each party will share the merit Of good
stigma Of discrad. May people reap benefit from
the check that each House holds upon rc actions Of the
other Your ASSOCIATION with immediate constituent,
during has offered uncGualod OF information
10 their wants. and the free criticisms OF acts by
your neghbor, VIII enable you avoid sublec,ng your.
selves 70 repetition thereof. II j. probable that much
important legislation VIII be introduced a. this scssIn.
which viii Doubt s receive your hands the careful
consideration expected by tho people
II Is but natural that our Official relations which
% close should be matter II thought and speech bY
at hi, time. This is the sixth successive session that
II ha, been fortune o preside the deliberations OF
the oj the Of N"vYofk, and II matter, not
how pleasant my position. however much desire %
tain Office. / am barred By the mwrten law against
hd terms which has become stronger IN the minds " the
people than a Th, + it should be-. Long
tnrancc in Office j., not I'm keeping with the spirit Of
publican institutions neither j. u justice to others WITH
equal better claims The duties Of public officers under
simple and their faithful execution
doe, require long experience and satisfaction l.
tod b he people they are honestly performed Neither
j. long continuance for he peoples interest for human
i, constituted that pepegity in Office leads
of ownership and t"mpts thn holder forget bis OBJ
legations 10 the source Of his honors-he popeand too
ofn there j. attcpr. to change from servant ~ master
In assuming dutic. pcni: the Chair assure yOu
that VIII b. it. earnest endayor 70 deserve continuance
the respect and goodwill that have in former sessions
20 freely oppressed
The Assembly Chamber was unusually bright
with flowers when the Assembly was called 10
order for tho purpose of organization at II
o'clock this m rninc. Gigantic bouquets crowned
the desks Of the three Wcstchester members,
Hustled, Ne, eliand and Ran: and another tie
de,k OF Mr. BIodsl,y. Upon the s;enosrdphers desI,
in the centre OF the arena. floral chair. life
size gift 10 Speaker Shcehan from Norman 4.
Mack, Editor of " The Buffalo Times
Mr. Shcehan received the votes Of every Demo
crat for Speaker Mr. Acker was voted for BY
every Republican. Mr.. Bumentha and Mr..
Ackcr escorted Mr.. Shcehan to the chair, where
he delivered the following pihy speech:
Gentlemen Of the Assembly fully appreciate
pm.nt my yolI presiding officer implies.
AID recognize grateful acceptance II the position
trust be administered solely Tor the peoples good.
deem th, proper time - dwell matters ot egis
lacn Wa,h viii demand the thoughtful consid ration u
thi, body but prefer to let the people Judge US, not b.
what g., hastily and easily promised but by what IL de-
Ito tltry and intcugently accomplished. Tho WORK Of
this body should be un-ch>hy devoted 70 the promotion
Of public welfare the cud that honest, clean and
Intelligent legislation may be enacted. Let the he Of
this long enough enact laws conducive u
public aud sho;t enough 10 render frues'
pleasure of the House
Senator Cantor presented TO Speaker Sheehan
beautiful gaycl. made of ivory. The heal or
the gaVel i cnclrcled with a ring Of gold.
Charles II. De Frccst was elected Clerk OF the
Assembly. and the members were sworn. Then
the seats were selected by lot. and TIE Assembly
adjourned until tuesday next. TO enable Mr.
Shcchan 20 make up his committees.