Morning journal and courier., 1893-01-04
THE OLD AND THE NEW.

HARTFORD, Jan. 3-[Speciall AT the |
capitol today the general assembly OF 81
passed out of existence without the least
excitement, thus ending long and expen-
sive session, during which the only agree
ing action was the passage of the resolu-
tions paying the members their salaries.
Both bodies met at O'Clock this afternoon
and after the voting down of many minor
resolutions in both houses the senate was
adjourned by President Read, and the
house by Governor Buckley. After the
adjournment the work of preparing for the
caucuses in the evening commenced, and
the many seekers for the Offices of clerk,
doerkeepers and messengers began their
active campaign work among the members.
The caucuses were held at o'clock at the
capitol and resulted in the democratic
senators nominating Senator Holden Of
the Seventh for president pro tenn. of the
senate, with Charles W. Comstock, Of
Montville, clark; Rev. w. II Stone, Hartford,
chaplain; James w. Kelly, Milford, and
Andrew Brennan, Bristol, for messengers;
P. J. Tierney. New Haven, F. A. Gala
CHER, Danbury, J. j. Ryan, Sharon, Linus
Birdsay, Meriden, and B. D. Pardy, New
Canaan, door-keepers, and Daniel Lee of
Norwich, keeper in cloak room. This gave
the democratic side of the senate all the
Offices, and to this it is said the republican
senators::objected, they wanting to have the
sideration of allowing things to run along
smoothly.
The republican senators oaucused
from eight O'Clock until midnight,
when they adjourned, but refused to
state what course had been decided
upon, although they made no nominations.
It was stated on good authority that when
the senate convsnes to morrow the score
tary Of state would refuse to organize the
senate and thus cause deadlock, but the
more conservative republicans did not
things would proceed smoothly and with
out opposition.
At the republican house caucus Isaac N.
Brooks of Torrington was nominated as
speaker of that body, with Oliver f. Gates
of Hartford az clerk, and George A.
Kellogg of Rockville IS assistant clerk.
At this caucus Orlin R. Wood, Manchester;
J. G. Brinsmade, Washington, and N.
| Morse, Meriden, were nominated as house
caucus committee. This committee is all
for Senator Hawley, and from interviews
| with many of the leading politicians 1t
| looks as If Senator Hawley would have an
| easy victory.
| The democrats of the house met in eau
Gus and nominated George M. Gum of
Milford as speaker, bnt made no other
nominations.
| THE SENATE.
| The senate met at 1 p. M, President
pro tenn. Read in the chair; prayer by
| Chaplain Seymour. All the senator's were
| present. Among the spectators were Lieu
tenant Governor elect Csdy and ex-Lieu
tenant Governor Hyde.
| The senate, on motion of Senator Pierce
took a recess to Up. m.
When the senate re-assembled at 2 p. m
Senator Pierce offered a resolution paying
| the salaries of the senators for the session
Passed.
Senator Fox, from The pecial committe,
on senate Bill No. for constitutions
4 amendment, reported no progress, owing
to the absence of Senator Clark, who Is II
the west. The bill WAS tabled.
Senator Cleveland read letter from
Senator Clark, dated in Mississippi, that i
would be impossible to be present on tn
closing day.
Senator Seymour asked leave to with
draw the bill (senste No. 81 and leave wa
Seymour that other bills of the sam
tenor will bs presented to the next gen
eral assembly. He believed that reforr
some practical way, either as provided Il
the bill now Withdrawn, or by some othe
method.
Resolution from the house, continuing t
the session of 1893 all petitions of an ad
| verssry nature. Tabled on motion of Ser
ator Pierce.
Senator Seymour offered a resolution in
definitely postponing all bills, resolutions
communications, etc., not acted upon, an
that all petitions may be Withdrawn
passed.
Senator Shumwsy then took the chat,
and q resolution rendering the thanks Q
the senate to President Read was passed
aud similar resolution thanking the cler
for so carefully fulfilling his duties durin
the session.
Senator Read was then summoned int
the chamber and presented with a hand
J some statue of mercury" by Senate
Shumwsy on behalf of the senators, afte
| which Clerk Comstock received a roll to
desk from the same source, after whic
the senate adjourned sine die.
| THE HOUSE.
, Speaker Paige waited until 1:2O befor
he called the house to order. In his praye
Chaplain Holmes offered thanks for tn
friendships that had been formed durin
the past two years and hoped they woul
last. he also invoked divine blessing O.
the incoming administration.
PAY OF THE MEMBERS.
The first business was the passage Of
resolution raising committee on deben
ture. The speaker appointed Messrs
Morse of Putnam, Crawford of Westpor
and Mott of New Fairfield.
ADVERSARY PETITIONS.
Mr.. Judson of Hartford introduced
resolution continuing to the next genera
assembly all petitions of an adversary mai
ure before the present assembly.
Mr.. Walker thought the passage of tn
resolution would be void, as it would b
contrary to law, and the motion was after
wards passed and later sent to the senate
where it was tabled.
Resolutions were passed presenting tn
gavel to the speaker and providing for
portrait of that official.
Mr.. Wood of Manchester and Callahal
of New Haven were appointed commit
tee to invite Governor Buckley to unit
with the house in final adjournment.
The governor appeared and made shor
address. Sheriff Preston made the proc
lsmstion and Secretary Walsh declared tn
general assembly adjourned sine die.
entertainments.
HYPERION.
Paderewski will give recital to -morro1
afternoon. There has been very lsrg
sale of tickets.
Much interest is manifested in the pre-
sentation of the new society comedy sue
cess, Nothing but Money" Saturday
January Z, by George W. Lederer's stocl
[ comedians. Nothing But Money! |