New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-13
RALLYING TO THE CAPITOL.
POLITICIANS PREPARING FOR THE MEET
ING OF THE LEGISLATURE

ELECTION CANvAsSERs APPOINTED
MANY CANDIDATES FOR SENATE
AND ASSEMBLY HoNoRs.
Trenton. Nov 70 (speciaD.-For The first time in
thirty years Republican Governor-elect oined IN
New-Jersey's Capitol to-day
\ sooiy number Of Republican statesmen were
on hand 10 greet Mr. Grisgs In spite of the fact
that his coming was unannounced and unexpected
lie arrived ct the Capitol at II o'clock this morning.
He came down early 10 attend TO legal business De-
fore the Supreme Court After greeting his numer-
Gus political friends. the Goyernor-elect went d.
rcct,v to the Executive Chamber and paid his re-
spec;s to Governor Werts. who insisted that the
incoming Chief Executive dine with the outgoing
Executive in the Governors private room Ihe IN
vltstioa was accepted, ana the Two Governors
dined alone.
Chancellor McGiu was also al the State House,
holding court in Chancery Chambers and Allan L.
McDcrmott tame down to pay his regular weehE
visit TO the $50 BERT! which he Will soon 'aca'c
for Republican. - =,
Governor Werts announced the appointments VI
the State Board OF Canvassers, who are 10 go oVei
the election returns and formally declare John W.
Griggs elected Governor OF New-Jersey. Inc sen
ators selected for this work are Edward L otoNe7'
Of Cumberland: Robert Williams, Passac' Ae"''
4 THOMPSON Somerset; Henry d. Winton' Bergen
William d. DAILY, Hudson. and Christopher F.
Stats. OF Warren County. The senators ea'" &c
ceived q notice summonng them 10 attend 'he
Governor at Trenton on Tuesday. November ~ al
. o'clock for the purpose OF canvassing ana esu-
mating the votes that have been given Tor each
person for the office OF Governor
Governor Werts also issued his 1hahkssNins
prociamation calling upon the people OF New
Jersey 10 give thanks for the States prosperity ana
The peace OF the Nation.
senator Rogers OF Camden, was one OF the first
Senators TO arrive lie came for the purpose OF DO
ing missionary work in the interests of senator
Thoupson's candidacy for the presidency OF the
Senate United States Senator William j. Seweh
wes also here to-day. He is member OF inc o'ate
Military Board and was here for the purpose Oh at
tending the regular meeting. held late TINS AFTER
CANDIDATES FOR THE sPEAKERsHIP
Among thu newly elected Senators who made
call on the Governor was Senator Enge, OF ocean
,,onn,v He WAS Introduced to the State officers and
his ssa, In the Senate was shown TO him. Assembly
man Lower, Of ocean. was with MT. Ehgie ne CAME
al the way from Toms River to announce himsen
as 4 candidate for the Speakership or the House
But Assemblyman Lewis De Rouse. OF Camden
was on hand to counterfeit Mr.. Lowers influence
He too IS a candidate for the Speal;ership. Both
3ssemblvmen were told that the sentiment among
the politicians favored the selection OF brainy As
Speaker 1t is not improbable that Assem6Iynsn
De Rouse viii throw his strsngS TO a sSH
which he could probably get by making an carry
senator Daiy, OF Hudson, here and he received
me coodnatrred thruss OF the Republicans without
complaint. He says he IS under opigauon 10 man man
paign and that he does not intend TO forget ms
friends He good -nauIedly inquired OF senator SKIN
ner into how many parts the Democratic Senators
would have divide themselves in order 10 GO lhel
duty on each OF the Senate COMMITTEES Sehator
Skinner promised to figure up and mail Senator Daily
That bright young Republican Congressman from
the Essex District. Mahlon Pitney was here to-day
to take the full significance or the great Vcto!y
which he so materially aided bring about. There
is rumor TO the effect that the Congressman may
g (.ri
Ex-senator Large OF Hun;erdon. who promptly
nailed one Of the many campaign lies about senator
ARD Reading to meet Governor Ciriggs. Mir. Large
and Mr.. Griggs served IN the State Senate together
NEW OFFICERS OF THE SENATE.
II was reported at the State House to-day that
Senators Voorhees,, Stokes. Skrm. and two
others had had conference IN which the question
Of the Senate officers considered. One rumor
mad it that the new Senators and some Of the old
ones. too thought there should be an entirely
new list of officers this year, as the present
have held on for two terms Another said that
Mr.. Robinson would be reelected secretary OF the
Senate. and that there would be changes IN tho
minor Offices.
According to the arrangements Major Carl
Lentz has been making in Trenton the ESSEX
figure in the inaugural Of Governor Griggs. N.
third Tuesday in January. The Major has engaged
he Masonic Temple provided hrst,class caterer
AMI hired the eth Regiment Band. of New-York, for
4 number Of politicians took dinner in the State
House restaurant to-day and among them was
Senator Daily and Allan L. McDermott Both
had been rather severely handled by, the Repub-
bean statesmen, but in a good-natured way
one statesman OF The Chancery Clerk.
oh, well DON, know exactly. Let me- see
piled Mr. McDermott, and ali enjoyed a hearty
laugh