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do-night. Herald Special Report from ‘ London. Mr. Field’s Banquet to the Telegraph’s Delegates in Rome. B World-Wide Representation in the Cause of a Universal Communion of the Peoples. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HEPALD. The following special despatch to the Henatp has been received from our corre- | Spondent in the capital of Great Britain :— Lonpon, Jan, 1, 1872. Mr. Cyrus W. Field entertained the mem- of the Telegraphic Conference assembled Rome at a banquet given in that city There were present in the hall the repro- Sentatives of twenty-one countries, of six bun- Mired millions of people and of twenty-six Gifferent languages, ~ prifate companies were represented to the | mount of 300,000,000 francs. Mr. Field delivered an eloquent address, in the course of which he invited the members to Sreassemblage of the Conference in St. Peters- burg {n the year 1875. The other speakers, with Mr. Field, urged fhe necessity of union and of aid from the gov- ‘ernments in the cause of telegraphic com- | pannication. A telegraph conference will be held in Naples to-morrow, FRANCE. President Thiers’ New Year's Reception of the Foreign Ministers—Germany Not Repre- eented—A Grand Banking Project— Politics and the Press Law. WTELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD, Paris, Jan. 1, 1872, President Thiers gave the usual reception to the Oiplomatic body to-day. Count Von Arnim, the German representative, ‘Was absent for the reason that he had not yet pre- Bented his creaenuals as ambassador of Germany ko the President. No speeches were made. President Thiers simply @xchanged the customary congratulations with the ministers, NATIONAL FINANCE. Negotiations are on foot for the creation of a Danque des communes, with a colossal capital, One rm has already subscrived 40,000,000 of francs. The object of institution is to utilize the credit gt the communes for munioi; urposes. pepe ge ORES. The Minister of the Intericr has forbidden the sale ‘of political caricatures, GEN, SHERMAN IN FRANCE, Arrival of the American Party in Marseilles. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Pants, Jan. 1, 1872, General Sherman and Lieutenant Grant arrived ‘Bs Marseilles yesterday from Gibraltar. SPAIN. Mho Ministerial Crisis and Mission to Washing- ton in Madrid—Rumors and Reports. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. MapDRID, Jan. 1, 1872 The ramors of the existence of a fresh Ministerial Crisis are contradicted, Neither is there any official confirmation of the feported recall of Minister Roberts from Washing- ton, but it is intimated that, should the latter re- Port prove true, Admiral Polo Barnabe will be Sefior Roberta’ successor. GERMANY. National Honor to General Von Moltke. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. BERLIN, Jan. 1, 1872. Asnubdscription has commenced for the erection pf a monument in honor of Genera: Von Moltke in ‘pis birthplace. ITALY. Ring Victor Emmanuel’s Reception and Speech at New Year. TELEGRAMS 10 THE NEW YORK HERALO. Roms, Jan. 1, 1872. His Majesty King Victor Emmanuel received the Ministers, members of Parliament and chief Officials of the government to-day at the Quirina). The King thanked them heartily for their patriotic labors and expressed hope for the con- tnuance of that spirit of concord which had con- ‘ributed so much to the accomplishment of unity for Italy. Mazzinl Dangerously Tl. Rome, Jan, 1, 1872, Joseph Mazzint ts seriously il). ENGLAND. Queen Victoria and the Meeting of Parliament, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonpon, Jan. 1, 1872, Her Majesty the Queen will probably reopen the @eesion of Parliament in person. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Continued Improvement in the Condition of the Convalescent, TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD Lonpoy, Jan. 1—5 P. M. The condition of the Prince of Waiesis reported 4a the a00n bulletin to-day to be much improved. EUROPEAN MARKETS. Lonpow Money MARKRT.—Lonpo: 5 . Bugg Eechange id markets genoraily closea, V4 T Tog Boukss.—Panis, Jan. 1.— NRTORT nies have deciined to FRA ar tee br A ee mT, Jan, 1,—United a Cotton i prt AVERPOOL, Jan. 1-4 P, 'ROVIBIONG ARKET.—LIVERPOOL, Po ty ty Mt 36s. per cwh for abort vibbod LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.—LiVERPOOL, Jan. 1. R.e—Bolile turvealine auoved Vo-aar si Gigs” 14 NEW YURK HERALD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1872. TELEGRAPH CONFERENCE] THE STATE CAPITAL, Caucus of the Republican Members of Assembly. Henry Smith, of Albany, Nomi. nated for Speaker. Grant Victorious and Fenton and Greeley No- where—Scenes Before aud After the Con- teat—Great Excitement and En- thusiasm—The Melancholy Democrats in Counoil. TERWILLIGER CLERK OF THE SENATE. ‘ “Feeling the Enomy”—How the Scouts of Te care who ia - elected after uis first term. He'll use all ace Rosen, to do a a ne ba "ALMER—Bog pardon, Senator, dn! Mappen—I aay he did. PaLMER—Jackson began It. MADDEN (moditatively)—Weil, I think Jefferson did; but no matter, Greeley would do the same thing if he was President. LANIGAN—He wouldn't, Drew—He would, PaLMBe—The main thing ts to have a fixed term. ONE “ERM TALK, Mappen—It can’t be done. PALMER—It must be done. Let it be 80 arranged that a man can’t be re-elected immediately after his first term. Let a period of tour years elapse betore mince IEE: ie nurs o DDEN—Make the tenure of ofMice depend upon the man’s goed comduct, Let Cp be ‘done P Congress, n we Won't have a man com- im ee 5 nd saying, “You hold an office; do as I PALMER—And make it imperative upon him not to run the macaine in his Own interest in any Way. Therefore I say only one term. going to be Speaker ? Deew jaleepilyy—Wh poser, and evidently made ‘This question was the quartet feel ill at ease, for they at once wok themselves off to a dark corner of the room, where thoy had their heada together up to two o'clock in ne morning. ve he Speakerstlp Dorided in Favor of the Administration Party—Venton and Greeley Nowhere—Terwilliger Triumphant. ALBANY, Jan, 1—11 P. M. the Opposing Forces Skirmished—Something | qn pattie has been lost and won, and the Custom out Jimmy O'Brien—A Discussion in the | rouse is triumphant. ALBANY, Jan. 1, 1872. Hour by hour the fight grows warmer, ana the | Corridors and hallways of tne Delavan House were clogged all day to-day by noisy, demonstrative | crowds, different from what have appeared here during te past few years, but fully as mercenary and actually more disgraceiul. As was stated in the correspondence published tn the HERALD of to- day, the contest for Sypakership has settled down into a fight between the Grantites and the anti- Grantites, and both sides are using every means } known to political warriors to insure success, Alas for the cause of reform! How sadly dis- appointed will the people be who expect reform in good faith from this Legislature! Reform! why there are evidences already ol the fact that a more corrupt crowd than this coming Legislature will be never existed. A most pitiable sight it 18 to see legislators—law makers of the Empire State—await- ing their turn to be admitted to the room ana pres- ence of a well-known lobbyist. They do not know exactly beiore they go in how they may vote, but they can say after they come out that they “non- estiy (!) think” Mr. Such-a-one ts pretty certain; and yet they are all honorable men, Smug- ging could be carried on at the port or New York at the present time in the most liberal manner, and the smugglers escape with all they wanted, if all the people here wearing Custom House badges come legaliy by them. The meanest looking crowd, and in tt some hard-looking characters, are themselves, in and out among the crowds, buttonholing this one, whispering to that one, exhibiting a customs 10- spector’s shicld to another, and showing by their every movement that they are performing the work assigned them as much as if they were “guarding!” some Havana stpamer laden with cigars such as Wey are sporting in profusion around here. That TH# CONKLINGITES ARB DETERMINED to win cannot be doubted, The scouts are flying in and out of the roems of the State Central Commit- tee all day jong, and each one wears a look of Seriousness, the purport of which cannot be | doubted. Saratoga and Syracuse must be repeated if no other means avail, and from what 1 sald above it will be seen that the machinery is to be greased, if necessary, with all the ‘soap’ that can be ob- tained from the immense resources of the Customs and Internal Revenue Departments, The Fouloaltee on th Hse arty using the power and purses of the canal and railroad riugs and | the immense patronage of Now York city, espe- cially tue Departments of vaublic works | and Police. = Hank Smith is still pro- tessedly jrashing Twombiy, while ‘the Hepburn, who it 1s said does whatever Smith or In- spector Dilks may tell him, 1s using his influence in { Twombly’s favor. New York mustexpect some sharp | bites from the vultures during the comiag year. It seems ominous that Hank Smith and his immediate followers should he so earnest for Twombly—to se- cure him,of course, on the Vommittee on Cittes—and that an active little democrauc worker, formerly of the Eignth ward, who went up tothe Twenueth ward + and “did some lively work’ for Jimmy ©’Brien and his reform movement in the late cloction, should be also very anxious to have Twombly auead. TAMMANY AND O'BRIEN. Thattnere is some understanding between the late Tamminy Ring and Jimmy O’Brien cannot be | doubled. T'wWeed’s anxiety to hold on to ils oifce | atthe head of Pubiic Works until Mayor Hall should appoint O’Brien’s man (Jud Bixby’s brother) as his successor, may be regarded as indl- | cating an understanding between the Sachems and } Of history is faulty. As I stated in the eariler portion of my despatch, the Gonkhngites had deter- mined to win at all hazards, so the afternoon trains brought up additional crowds of Custom House ' oMicials and other adnerents of the udmintistrauion, and the buzzing and caucusing went on with redoubiea vigor. The Alvord men looked on amazed at the crowds flocking to Dean Richmond's old room in the Delavan where the State Central Committee held open house, The lobbyists and members of the canal Ring became alarmed, and hurried to and fro to make assurance doubly sure. The lower hatiway of the Delavan was like a bedlam all the afternoon and evening, the crowds shuilling to and fro, all talking at the same time tn most excited style, Buttonholing, Whispering and calling one to another over the heads could be eeen going on all around. The Cus- tom House folks laughed aloud at every little word to make the others feel discomtited. They certainly succeeded, for the canalers showed thelr alarm quite plainiy. Greeley—who, by the way, is quartered in the rooms formerly occupied by Tweed as his family neadquarters—never came Out of his lair, but re- ceived the news from hia trusty scouts. He would notgive it up, and, despite the pretended confi- dence of the Alvord men, it was plain that they teit shaky. They charged openly that nine members had been BOUGHT UP BY THE CONKLINGITES. In duo time the crowds wended thotr way to the Capitol. In as short time as it takes to tell it tho gallery was packed with Albany roughs, Custom Mouse officers ana adherents of the administration and some of tho friends of Alvord. None were admitted to the floor of the House by the ordinary entrances, except members, reporters and attaches of the Assembly; but by some arrangement a large number of Smith's friends, adherents of the administration, found their way into the room—General Sharpe, William Batley, the law partner Of Si:nith, railroad Ramsey, and several otiers of more or icss note, Outside the doors were immense crowas thundering for ad- mission, and at every window opening on the street were numbers of anxious faces peering through the window panes. It was soon shown that the Fen- tonites were determined if possible to force the Dusinogs; for at tng yery moment of seven, Mat Bemus, who never was @ Irend to railroads, ry everybody wiil be astonished to learn, jumped up, called the caucus to order and named Twombly for chairman, He was elected with @ sort of “hurrah,” as the New York boys would callit, The other 1or- malities of . * THANKING THE CAUCUS for great honor and all that sort of thing was tn- dulged in, and as xwombly spoke as it he had @ bad aiarrh, or as if his iuxuriant mustache iniericred with his respiration, one iAember looked at another as if to say he would never do fy Speaker. ‘Tae secretaries Were chosen and the roll was calied from the printed division lists, and the title ‘Mr Speaker,” being called out, ‘Twombly an- swered, “Here.” ‘This called forth a general laugh, and it looked as if everything was to pass off happily. It soon changed, however, when Bemus jamped up and nominated Alvord tor Speaker. Then up rose the mighty Hawkins, wich his hair parted m the muddle, his mustache neatly trimmed and his imperial looking Ike that cele- brated pompon of his on the wrong portion of his head. Hawkins is the successor of Larry O’Brien, and tries to be as handsome, He was deter- mined to make his mark at once, and he commenced in a vigorous and carnest manner, Although @ colouel, his memory He pliched into the tegions of corruption, and would vote for no mau who could be bought by canal or ‘Tammany or Ventral Park cr auy Other rings, He was standing immedi- ately behind Alvord, and, swinging hiniself into the passageway, he brought down his ponderons leit Jimmy, as may also the apparenily well founded rumor that Tweed contributed $50,000 to secure O'Brien's ciection. And now those who may be regarded as O’Brien’s avant courrvers are lovbying and hoping for the success of Hank Smith's man (Mr. Twombly), while the Fentonites generally refer freely to the patronage of the Public Works. A CONVERSATION IN THE DELAVAN may be divined trom the following rather mixed confab Which took place at a very carly hour this morning (before bedtime) bet ween General Palmer, ex- United Siates Appraiser; Senator Madden, Mark Lanigan and Jeremiab Drew, of Orange couaty. What brought the quartet together is a mystery. but it will be seen from the conversation that took place that each bad his own opinion of matters and things:— General PALMER (rather mysteriously)—What we | want todo is to take a hold of the question of the | inspectors of election. If tuey are attended to properly New York will have gained a great deal, All that the peopie of the metropolis require is that the Legislature silou!d give it good laws—that ts, £0 leyislute for Its beneflt that the people wili really have control of aifairs. 1do not believe in expedieuts, nor do I think it 1s rignt, for the mere sake of engineering the success of one party when Spoils are alone concerned, to choke down anybody, WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH NEW YORK. MappEN—Pshaw ! now, Geveral, you can talk a: you please about New York, but you know as well ag I do that two-thirds of the men who hold office in New York, and of the men who put them in ofice, are thieves, Mark Lanigan here looked at Paimer, Palmer | looked at Drew, and Drew looked at Mad: den, and then the quartet looked around | about them as though they were in doubt Madden’s statement and were fearful souie eavesdropper had heard how the two-thirds ruie had been laid down, Finally Palmer broke out:—*My candid opinion {3 that Lie Legisla- ture will make a serious mistake if it takes New York in hand as though it were a child which had done something very naughty aud deserved a good spanking. Gtve the people to understand that on are their own masters, that they are not to be trod- den down or hampered tn their rights by legislative iterference, anu all will be well. To effect this, get rid of all the bad elements that have had such a@ control over city ailairs, clear out whatever corrupt traitors we can find, anu put everything on @ good, solid, popular basis, and then no one can grumble.” MADDEN—Well, how on earth are we to do it? Two-thirds of the voters who manage New York elections are thieves. PALMER—Oh, come, Now, We must talk coolly on this subject; calmly, you know, and withoat preju- dices, Tie point 13 simply this, looking at tne Matter according to every theory of law and jus- tice. The Legisiature must say‘to the city, “Here, we will a4) you good laws, but you must exe them. Take care of yourselves. If you can’t, why, then, we will take care of you.” ADDEN—Yes, yes, that is all very nice, and we'll Wait quietly and see how the thing works. Butl tell you what, General, do you know 1 thiuk that politics are getting rather too much of @ good thing ior the peopie when oflice holders are made the omMcial wirepuilers ? PaLMER—' 13 80. LaNIGAN—Thav’s 80, Drew—Psbaw | PADvER—I don’t belleve in everybody holding onice, PaLMER—What can you do? A WISE RESOLVE. MADDEN—I don’t want to say anything against oody, but J will aay that we must do one thing or the other. This remark was 80 profound that Palmer, Lant- gan and Drew contented themselves with nodding heir heads in a knowing sort of way, until Mark finally exclaimed:— Mt ae see, this office-holding business 1s gottli play . Put @ good man in the White House, an: hen everything will be lovely,” Here Mark cast # side glance at Drew. The latter knew what Mark was driving at, and, stuMng his hands into his ample pockets and trying to look very dignified, exclaimed:— “Greeley has got the Presidency on the brain, and that’s all about 1,’ “He hasn't,” said Lanigan. “Hie has,” said Drew; and Palmer and Madden, secing that the commotion was likely to cover the whole subject of national politics, as well as State, hand, with his index finger directed to Old Salt. ‘The latter sat A SPLENDID PICTURE OF RIP VAN WINKLE after waking from his sleep, and stared directiy in front of him, never moving a muscle of his face; but the blood was rising in lis veius and his welt- bronzed face grew red by inches from his chin to his scalp, a3 the warrior of New York city hurled his nuendoes onjhim, and concinded by nominating Harry Smiin, of Albany. When Alvord was named there was ggood round of applause from all parts of the House; but when Smith's name was mentioned there was . A PERFECT YELL, Tne government officials in the galleries shouted and whistied in a way Which would have done credit to the Bowery gods, and repeaced the scene every time thereafter that Smith’s name was mentioned by anybody. Prince was nominated, and in a school- boy’s Speech intimated how badly he was needed for the position and his magnanimity in withdrawing. Then the Bald Kagie Husted got up, and in ms loudest shriek gave poor Hawkins a dose that irom its very vehemence brought down the House. He showed Alvord to be the purest man in the State and how the republican party had honoret itseif in honoring nim, and closed with the afirma- tion that tue man who would make such tnsinua- Uons should forever after have his tougue Cleave to the roof of his mouth, Poor Hawkins was “grayvelled.’’ He turned red and then pale, and then crouchea down into his chair without lilting his nead. Hart and Hawkins were appointed tellers and the informal ballot was commenced, Everybody spoke in whiapers, tor they telt that Hawkins was right in his speech when he sald that their acts to-night may seriously affect more than the State of New York. When the bailots were all in the tellers still heid on to the box as if it contained the hopes of their existence, TO BR OR NoT TO BR? ‘They counted the votes at the Clerk’s desk, while several members, messengers and uthers crowded behind and counted for themselves over the tellers’ shoulders. Smith’s law pariner was among the number, and as soon asthe jast ballot was opened the resuit was passed like lightning. Several Alba- niaus rushed to the windows at which the crowds were peering, and havibg made the figares in large style suowed them to the crowd. In @ moment there was not a Jace at a window, @ yell ‘went up when the tigures were shown, and then the crowd vanished. When the result of the vote was anvougced—smith, 5v; Alvord, 44; blank, 2~in the House, the Bowery gallery scene was repeated, ALVORD’S MAGNANIMITY, During the din Alvord stood up and remained stand ing until comparative order was restored. He asserted that the unpleasant and uncalled-for re- marks dt not make him a bit less fondly attached to nls lifelong friend, and he moved that the nomt- nation of Mr, Smith be made unanimous. ‘This maqnanimity on the part of an opponent took the Custom House folks by surprise. They could scarcely believe It for a moment, and then came a general cheer from ail parts of vhe house. The ‘Word was passed to the crowd in the hailway out+ side the doors, and they in turn made the building ring again and again, Then came a pretty and touching scene. Mr. Smitn stood up, brushed back his venerable curis with his leit hand, and, with M3 right outstretched, ad- vanced slong the aisle to where Mr, Alvord’ ant. The latter stood up to mect him, and the two gray heads smiled so biandly and shook hands so heartily that everybody present was affected and gave solid rousing round of cheers and thundering clap- ing of hands. The interest in the adair was but fk, after this, and ‘THE OLBRESHIP Naving been settled by the election of the venerable fi Underwooa, the remainder of the proceed- went along ip the usual style. The caucus of the demucratic Assemblymen, which was held in the chamber of the Court of Ap- ‘oeedingly melancholy gatier- ing. It was far different from the cau- cus of the year previous, when every- body was ‘full of jollity and fun and when the poor minority of republicans had to take @ pack seat in the Senate Cnamper, while all the boys from New York had their triumphant say in the Pyranche 4 Chamber. To be sure, novody dlabbered outright, but it was really paintul tosee how the New Year's greetings were given, and to hear the how-d’ye-ao’s pronounced in a tone of dejection that would have brougnt prudently held their tongues. 80 Lanigan con- ng to the eyes of the most hard-hearted of lobby- tnued:— “Why, Greeley, you saw him go up stairs just now, didn’t you? Well, ho was THE FOUNDER OF THE REVUBLICAN PARTY; - and what 1s that man Grant? republican ticket in his life, the fraud, He ts trying to get elected ainst the brains of the best men in the party. ADDEN—Now it’s coming to the oMice-holding Question again, Anybody would 49 ad Graal det He never voted the | an Tom Fields was on hand good and early, but he did not seem to like the general look of Ly The simple thought of how he had been allowed to play the role of whipper-in last year, what a different role he would be com- pelied to play this year, must have been a again by pitting the ofice-holders | very bitter one to him; tor though ho tried to look Keare and made strong etiorts to joke and poke fan out of tne situation, the ghost would not orn ond the Jokes aud the lug fo stale and dat Hi by act | President, he will do his best to | ‘Tim Campbell worn black gloves and crape around his hat he would have made ni A FIRST CLASS “MOURNER"” for a funeral, for he 1ooked all the “boys" looked dow tne ‘solly” air they put on @ bantering that | panes cept ya i beaoneaings expense during the ening. 10 were very short, ag Sammy Tilden did not attend, i = Mr. D. 8. Hill, of Chemung, was chosen chair- ma and John 0. Jacobs, of Kings, was nominated for Speaker. all the old oficers of the House were renominated. The republican met im caucus in the Senate Chamber while the re- ublican Assemblymen were holding their caucus iow stairs. The new members from New York were the cynosure of all eyes, and met with quite a hearty reception at the hands of the coun- try members. The proceedings consisted almply ol the Sepcening of the new oMicers, It was ex- pected that a little rumpus would be made Over the question of the Clerkshtp, but a letter trom. Wiliam G. Weed, the only candidate who hung out almost to the last against Terwilliger, settled every- | thing nicely for the latter, Weed, in the letter, make ing the best of what he conidn’t very well help [s | getting out of the way in the usual “aeclnng? fashion, Co;onel Loomis, of Chenango, succeeded, atier ten ballots had been taken, in capturiog the Position of Sergcant-at-Arms, after which the other ; Intnor oices were filled in tue usual way. A'ter the Battle—{tejoicing in the Ranks of the Victors—Pleasant Smiles’ on Black Re- pudlican Faces—Exit Horace Greeley, as Usual, ALBANY, Jan, 1—Mldnight. The news of Smith's triumph in the caucus has } Created a periect furor among the Alhanians, with whom he seems to be very popuiar, and, a8 a matter of course, atter the adjournment the excitement was intense In and about he various ; hotels where the outside politiclans have been quar- tered by the scores for days past, The Custom House folks went nearly crazy with joy, and a great rush was made for A. B. Cornell's room, where overyboyiy was congratulating everybody else on the victory that had been achicved. Wine flowed freely and toasts were drunk tn with all the honors to Grant and everybody and everything in the remotest way connected with the administration, Cornell played the character of the Boss admirably, and ag the small fry, who depend for their bread and bulter on the way they work for the friends of the Central Committee magnates, pushed and elbowed and crowded about him to tell how happy they felt, ne deigned to notice even the smallest of them with a kindly smule and a grasp of the hana It was far different in THE QUARTERS OF THE ALVORD MEN. The gloom was general there, and do the best they could they were unable to hide sheir teelihgs. Twombiy’s quarters were almost deserteu, and at midnight a simple card party, who smoked a great deal and said very little, were the sole inmates, Even poor Horace Greeley could not stand it, and as soon @ he could pack his car- pet bag and pay his bill he made a bee line for the railroad depot, where be arrived just in time to take the late train bound to New York, Now that the long agony is over, and that the members ore not afraid to speak their minds freely, the general impression seems to be that the victory of Smith will work some very Hpedaie changes in the general plans supposed to have been already fixed for the traming of THE NEW CHARTER, for New York. The idea is that a charter wilt be framed and passed that will really be for the benefit Of the people, even though it may be some- what partisan in character instead of in the interests of the new city ring. The canal ring especially-are iu the wildest despair over the prospects ahead, and it may be safely sald that from this out the Lords, and the Dennisons and the Bel- deus will no longer wield that peculiar power they | and 1s powerful. have cone heretotore at Albany, THE CAUCUSES, Detailed Eeport of the Proceedings of ti Republican and Democratic Senatorial aud Assembly Caucuses. ALBANY, Jan. 1, 1871, The republican Senate caucus met in the Senate Chamber, Mr. woodin in the chair, and nominated the following Senate oilicers to be voted for to. morrow: Clerk—James Terwilliger, of Syracuse, Sergeant-at-Arms—(Alter ten ballotings)—Colonel Loomis, of Chenango, Assistant Sergean(-at-Arms and Postmaster— Herman Auliason, of Jeilerson, Assistant Fostmaster—Capiain John Laidlaw, of Cattaraugus, Doorkeepers—Mr. Bchraw, of Oneida; Colonel Younge, of Orange; K. Stout, of Oswego; Lemuel Huriwwurt, L. L. Chaitee, ‘Thomas J. Briages and John Db, sounergan, ‘ Janitor of Capitol—W liam H. Johnson, of Alvany (colored), Keeper of Senate Chamber—Jeremiah Pierce. Committee to Call Future Caucuses—Messrs, Robertson, D. P. Wood and Lewis, On motion of D. P. Woon it was resolved that the standing committees of the Senate be appointed, Adjourned, The Republican Assembly Caucus met im the As- sembly Chamver, Horatio M. Twombly, of New York, was calied to the chair, ‘The Chairman briefly thanked the caucus, and trusted the pro- ceedings would be conducted tor the best interests Or the State and the republican party, On motion of Mr. STRAHAN Uharies B, Morton, of Kings, and Ira D. Brown, of Cayuga, were ap- pointed secretaries. Un motion the Chair appointed Messrs, Hart and Hawkins tellers, On motion of Mr. ALVoRD the roll was called, and it was found that only four members were absent. - Ou motion an informal ballot for candidate for Speaker was ordered, Mr. #URNS, of Onondaga, ina brief but eloquent speech, nominated Thomas G, Alvord, of Onondaga, lor Speaker, Mr. Rusu ©. HAWKINS satd:—so long asthe poll. teal history of the State of New York is remem- bered, so long will the 7th day of last November form one of the greatest epochs m our political his- tory. It was nothing more nor less than another grand uprising of the peopie of this great State, who marched to the {vont when Fort Sumcer was Ored upon. That was simply a reveilion of | arms, an exhibdition of physical force. Not so in 71, What foe had we in '71 to meet? The cor ruptions of Tammany Hall—villainous, black and cerrupt, That is the force we have got to meet now. It is the force we have got to meet during the whole session of this Legislature. While the head ol the monster 1s bruised he still lives if you doupt tt you have only to look al the lopbics of the hotels of this city to-day. | The most important step to taxe in the organiza- Uon ol thts Legisiature 13 to elect the right man for Speaker. in order to elect the right man we must nominate liim here to-night, in this caucus, be- cause the republican party. once more reigns supreme. (Appiause.) If we make the fata! mistake of electing a man of easy political virtue, or @& man Whose political record docs not stand above reproach, che fault 1s ours, and our constituents will noid us responsivle, I come here as a represeata- tive of the honesty, intelligence abd earnestness of the better viass of the people of the city of New York, That element has not been represented here before for a long time, I don’t propose to vote for any man for Speaker, or for any officer or measure this winter, that is not abo.e reproach in every particular, [goin for honest, capable men that cannot be corrupted—men that do not belong to any corrupt ring, any Tammany Ring, any Central Park Ring, any canal ring, or any ring Known to the potittes of the State. I don’t care how long a man may nave been in political harness, unless his record 1s clear. The man we nominate to-night should be, like Cwsar’s wile—above suspi- cion. Our acts to-night affect more than the State of New York. The cyes of the whole country—I might say of the whole world—are upon us, We must not shrink from our duty. I haye the honor to nomynate tue Hon. Henry Smith for speaker, (Appiause.) Mr. NILES, of Westchester, in a few remarks named L, Bradford Prince, of Queens, a8 candidate. Mr. Prince, after returning thanks, withdrew his name. Mr. HUSTED said:—Mr, Chairman, it was not my intention to say & word to-night in this caucus. All the members of this House who have met me Within the past three .days will certify that have occupied an ntirely independent position, I intended, sir, to occupy that by implication by ntleman rose upon the retiections upon the ition § to-night until, Insinuation, by innuendo, & floor and sought to casi character of one of the ablest, one of the purest and one of the best men of the State of New York, lause.) TI ‘epublican party honored itself when jt honored 7. £. Alvord by making him Lieutenaot Governor. ‘The republican party in Onondaga honored itself by sending to this House the bravest and ablest chieftain, and any man who would rise on this floor and on ms republicanism or his should forever aiter allow his tongue to be bi ed in silence. (Applause.) I trust that Thomas G, Alvord Seite bee the cordial and enthusiastic support of ths '. Mr. Springsted, of Albany, advocated the nomi- nation of Henry Smith. An informal ‘baitot was then had and it stood:— For simth, 60; for Alvord, 44; scattering, 2. i! nl Fa al aera vd this result called forth pro- longed cheers and applause. ir. ALVORD sade while I regret tne allusions made here to-night I desire to say that It does not lower my respect or esteem for the honorable gen- tlemen frou Albany. For a long time we have veen Warm personal friends. I know of no man in the Stace whom I would desire more to honor, Ex- pression has been made here upon an informal ballot. J trust, with the consent of those whose generous support L have received, I mi be permit ted to move that the nomination of Hon. Henry Smith may be made unanimous, Great applause followed, which lasted some minutes, When Smith crossed over to Alvord and shook hands With him, on which the applause was renewed. The OHAIR put the motion, and it was carried unanimously, ‘On motion an informal ballot was had for Clerk, * aud it siood—, 5. Underwood, Cayuga, 39; B yon. indeed foriorn. In fact, notwil q $$$ con, af Stennen, 95: & F. (nderhill, of Ohautauque, ‘Tio name of Coie was with? rawn. IL witarawing is iver oF son O0, a wee vi Another pallortas had, which stod—Underwood, 50: Johnson, 38; Undernuli 6 ‘the nomination of Underwood was made unant- mous. On motion, an informal ballot for Sergeant-at- Pa iD rt mie, but fora. ouinasioe. or , Khinehart was foun 80 popular that it was made by acclamation. - The following were then nominated Noor- Roapersics Eugene L, Demers, of Rensselaer; James HL of Cayuga, and James Hogan. On motion of P, D. Brown, Hudson CO. Sauner, of Oswego, Wus nominated for Stenograpner. On motion ot Mr. Beams, the Chairman was to appoint a committee of five to call Mme Ghait appointed Messrs, Bemus, Hawki e appoin' lessrs. Bemus, Hawkins, Husted, Hart and Lord, ‘The caucus then adjourned. The democratic Assembly caucus met in the | Chamber of the Court of Appeals, D. #. Hill in the | chair, Hon. John ©, Jgcoos, of Kings, was pomt- nated for Speaker, and all the officers of the last House were renominated. The democrats of the Senate held no caucus. THE OHIO LEGISLATURE. Lieutenant Governor Lee's Casti Vote Favoring the Republican Nominations for “Office”—Debate on Sumner’s ‘One Term Bill’?—Govern Haye’s Message— ‘The State Debt and Financial Condition. CoLumBus, Ohio, Jan, 1, 1872, There was a large number present in the Senate thia morning to witness the organization. Licu- tenant Governor Lee called the Senate to order at ten o'clock. All the Senators were present. E. T. Hall (rep.) was elected Chief Cierk, The vote stood 18 to 18 for his opponent, U. B. Flood (dem.), The Lieutenant Governor gave his casting vote, and at once decided Mr. Hall duly elected. Mr. Putnam, (dem.) of Ross, rose toa point of order, but the Lieutenant Governor said no business was in order except nomination of Assistant Clerk. Mr. Putnam asked if an appeal from we decision of the Chair was in order? ‘he Chatr said nothin was in order but the nomination of Assistant Clerk’ and at once swore Mr, Hall in as Chief Clerk. Nominations were then made for assistant Clerk, and all the republicans voted for their caucus nominee. The democrats cast seventeen votes for one of their nominees and one for another, thus presenting atie, Nine ballots were had without election, and on the tenth a republican was elected by the Lieutenant Governor's casting vote. All the other republican nominees were elected by the Lieutenant Governor's casting vote, except for unimportant offices, The House organized by electing N. H. Van Voor- hees, of Athens, Speaker, and B. J. Loomis, of Franklin, a8 Chief Clerk, both repubitcans, Alt other republican caucus nominees were elected. The Senate adopted a resolution, introduced by Mr. Beesil (democrat), asking Ohio Senators and Representatives in Congress to vote for Sumner’s proposed amendment to the constitution making any person ineligible to the oMce of United States President tor more than one term, the vote standing 16 to15, all the democrats and two republicans, Gage and Casement, voting for lt. ‘The annual message of Governor Hayes was read in the Senate during tne afternoon session. Il isa briet document, confined entirely to affairs of Ohio, ‘The finances of the State are represented as being in goo condition. The interest bearing debt ty $8,956,211 06; the non-inteerest bearing $44,515 30, MISSISSIPPI POLITIOS. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 1, 1871. The Legislature meets to-morrow, with a full at- tendance. The contest for the Speakership of the House will be very warm between Howe White and Lynch, colored, both republicans. Senator Ames will remain tillthe 8th. Governor Alcom is ex- pected to-nignt, The city election to-day resultea in favor of the citizens! ticket by 150 majority. Marion Smith was ence Mayor, with @ full board of Aldermen, all white. CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN 8T VENTION. CON- HantTForD, Vonn., Jan. 1, 1872. The Republican State Convention 1s called to | meet in this cily on Wednesday, January 24. LOVE AND SUICIDE. A Jilted Typo Fires a Bullet into His Hend— Ho Wants to Go to Thaddeus stevens’ Hell. West MeRIpEN, Conn., Jan. 1, 1872. Some five months ago a young man named Frank Marker, a compositor on the Republican of this city, became enamored of the daughter of his boarding house Keeper, Miss Ko-a Fauikner, Rosa was very prepossessing, and the girl, telling him to keep from liquor, promised to wed him. He did so, and two months ago went on his way rejoicing to his Parents in Toledo, Ohio, and having obtained their consent returned to marry the girl. While walting for the wedding garments to be prepared ne sud- denly left the city, the prevailing opinion being that he had changed his mind and “felt o’er young to marry yet.” He was aged twenty-three. The girl, it would appear, reproached him in a letter, and re- fused to have any further correspondence with him. In sheer desperation he last week came to Meriden, two pistols he had purchased on the way having been each taken from him. He obtained @ third before arriving here, and sought @ man named Fitch, whom he claimed had influenced the gir] to his disparagement. ‘his Fitch, who 18 married and also a compositor, de- nied the charge in the presence of the young lady. Marker left the room, saying to @ triend thal “the girl had cleared Fitch to save him, otherwise he (Marker) would have shot him. Now,’’ says he, “T will shoot myself.” His friend tried to get the pistol away trom hin, but faiued, and tie young man escaped. He was last seen alive at half-past four o’clock on Saturday alternoon. He was discovered dead on Monday moroing, lying on his face in the snow | in a belt of woods near Hemlock Grove, ‘distant avout half a mile from the city. He had vakea his life with a pistol, having placed the muzzie a little to the left of the right ear. ‘The vall lodged in the base of the brain and killed him in. stantly. He had taken off his overcoat and bat and left a letter announcing his intention to take his life for love. He added:— “And if there is @ heil hot enougn tor Taaddcus Stevens let me go to it; if not, give mea barrel of tarand some kindilug and | will make one of my own!” In his memorandum book was a brief | prayer asking forgiveuess. At lis feet lay the trag- inents of a lewer from his sweetheart renounclog hin. A jury of inquest was summoned and a verdict returned to the effect that deceased came to his death by @ pistol shot, and that his death was caused by his own hand. Oficer Goodrich seav of the remalus the same evening to Tolcdo. FUGITIVE KU KLUX. A Scene in the United States Court at Colum binmAvery, One of the Prisoners, Not To Be Found—Judge Fond Tareatenus to “Seratch” His Attorney—Fortciture of the Bail Boud. Conomsra, 8, C., Jatt. 1, 1872. | At the opening of the Court for the trial of the members of the Ku Kiux organization this morue ing, Avery, the defendant, was absent, The prosecution proceeded with the rebutting evidence and called attention to Avery’s absence. Mr. Wilson, counsel for the defefice, said Avery had gone to York county to visit his family, and it was understood he would return by the next train, Judge Bond wanted to know of Mr, McMaster, & THE WEATHER. Wan Deracraenr, ? Orrice oF THE Catay Signal Ovetone, | WasHinoton, D. C,, Jam. 2—1 A. i. Synopsis for the Past Twenty-four Hours, The barometer has risen since Sunday afternoon in the Muidle and Eastern States, it has fallen from Ilinois westward, with southeasterly winds and increasing cloudiness, Clear weather prevaua from Michigan to Georgia and eastward, with light northerly winds and falling temperature Probabilities, The barometer will probably continue steady om the Atlantic coast, with partially clouay and clear Weather, on Tuesday, followed by talling ba- rometer and easterly winds on Tuesday nigtt; an area of low barometer develop m whe Miasourt Valley, and threatening weather, wite southeasterly winds, extend slowly eastward over the Lakes. Dangerous winds are not anticipated for to-nignt. The Weather in Vais Viiy Yesterday. The following record wilt show the changes tn the temperature for the past twenty-tour houra ta com. parison with the corresponding day of lass year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut’s Pharmacy, HERALD Building, corocr of Ann sireet:— AST, 1872, ASTL, 1872 34 40 38 43, 3h 41. 6 38 a 34 “a 8 35 BS 38 7 12 Bt ature yesterday Average temperature for corre: last year... NEW YORK CITY. A lad named Poter Soanaie ee acidentaliy shot with a pistol on Sunday last by some unknowa person. ‘I'he ball was cut Out by one of the police surgeons, George Harkins accidentally shot bimself in the hand yesterday and severed one of the arteries, The wound is @ dangerous one, and necessitated his. being sent to Bellevue Hospiial. There were seventy-six prisoners arraigned be fore Justice Cox, at Jefferson Market, yesterday morning, the majority of whom were charged with intoxication aud disorderly conduct, On Sunday evening a stranger, much under the influence ot liquor, was taken tnto the premises 10@ Greene street, where he expired soon afterward, Coroner Keenan Was notified to hold an inquest. At hal{-paat four o'clock yesterday morning Henry Winans, of 418 East Thirty-second street, wae struck on the forehead with an tron bung-starter, in a saloon in Rivington street, by Charles Wagner, who Was arrested. John Reilly, of 247 Clinton street, stabbed Johm Herrick, of No. 4 Pelham street, yesterday, during an altercation that took place in front of the Hquor store 247 Cherry street, The wounded man was sent to Bellevue Hospital, Coroner Keenan held an inquest, at 107 East L19tm street, on the body of Ida G. Burton, a htéle girl, only five years of age, who was fatally burned py her clothes taking fire from two matches which she had lighted in sport, ‘The accident occurred om ‘Thursday last, John Fehn, of 372 West Tuirty-soventa street, was held in bail in the sum of $100 yesterday morning, charged with violating the excise law. OfMcer Dark, of the twentieth precinct, testified to finding the place open at five mimutes past cwelve o'clock. yesterday morning. Charies Fichen and Michael Malley became ene gaged in an altercation at No, 3 Forsyth street yes- terday morning, when the latter shot the former ta the hand with a pocket pistol. Malley was arrested and taken to the ‘Tombs Police Court, where Judge Hogan held him to ball in the sum of $690. On Sunday evening an intoxicated man, whose name is unknown, jumped from a Belt Railroad car, and, proceeding towards the waiter, staggered and fell from pier 46 East River, and was drowned, ‘Tne body was recovered yesterday morning and taken tothe Morgue, where Coroner Keenan will hold an inquest. Deceased was about thirty-four years of age. The death of OMicer James Gillen, of the Tombs Police Court squad, has awakened much regret, not only among his comrades, but in mercantile circles, where he was well and cordiatly known to business men. Many years ago he furnished the newspapers and periodicals Of the day on the floating palaces which were then the new wonders of the Hudson River. This business he relinquished, and, at bia death, had been for twenty years one of the most trustworthy of the city guardians. He died at nis penicenies on Saturday, corner of Pearl and Park streets, The body of au unknown man, thirty-five years Of age, five feet eight anda half inches in height, | light compiexion, sandy hair and whiskers, was found floating in the dock foot of pier No. 50 North River by Join Anderson, a watchman, and Israet Littell, of 56 Lewis street. Deceased wore a black Sack coat, brown pants and vest, white muslin shirt and white knit undershirt, brown woollen socks and galier shoes, In the possession of deceased was found @ silver watch, No, 104,827, Gustave Ray- mond Locle, straight itne lever, full jewelled, with gold cham attached; pocketbook, containing about $8, a yellow pocket handkerchief, a ring, five keys, two ferry tickets ol the New York and Brook- lyn Ferry Company, and a foot passenger pass. He also had a plain gola ring on one of the fingers of the right haud. The body was sent to tue Morgue, aud Coroner Keenan notified. SNOW BLOCKADE ON THE UNION AND CEN- TRAL PACIFIO RAILROAD, SALr LAKE, Utah, Dec. 31, 1871. The snow blockade on the Union Paciic Rallroa® and the temporary refusal of the Central Paciiie Railroad to receive freight are very embarrassing to the inercantile interests here, Trade is almost sus- pended, and the supply of some of the necessaries 1s about exhausted. The newspapers are in want of paper. Yesterday's edition of the Herald was printed on paper smaller than has been used, THE DOUBLE MURDER IN NEWFOUNDLAND. HAirax, N. 8., Jan. 1, 1872. Tn the double murder case at arbor Grace, N. 8.. the girl Hamiiton confesses that Geehan murdered ius Wie by knocking her down and then smothering her with a feather bed. He then shot ber brother, Say fs Fie on She says she heiped to dispose of the es. TELEGRAPHIv NEWS ITBMS. A new national bank will be ed SBI eatamal, tas opened during the coming United States Senator Cole, of California, is at Salt Lake City awaiting the opening of the road East, Gardiner W. Lisson arrested in Boston on Monday cl ed with commit bighway robbery last Thursday ww Warren, R. L., will bi a there for trial. A Harrisburg des; sh says that on Saturday night a fami of five persons bad a narrow escape from suffocation by ct gas. 1 par tee retired without properly arranging the stove ipe, which ran through the upper rooms, The waster of the pouse managed to crawl, down stairs, and, calling the neigh vors, the rest of the family were immediately relieved, Farly yesterday morning the sub-station house, known ae the Farm, corner of Eighth and South strects, Pliladelpbia, was totally destroyed oy fire. The lire t# supposed to have been the work of an incendiary, It was partially burnet about a week ago. The Church of the Messiah, corneror Fourth and York 1 for defendant, where his cleat was. cour, MeMaster said he hoped the Vourt would ex- cuse him from answering the question. Judge Bond ordered Mr. McMaster to show cause why his name should not be stricken of the roll of attorneys. The Court signed an order for the forfeiture of Avery’s bail and issued @ writ of se/re facias, re- turnabie on Wednesday. istrict Attorney Vorbin asked time to consider whether the case should go wo the jury in Avery’s absence. ‘The Court adjourned uhtil to-morrow. Avery’s bondsman {is J, tT. Lowery, of York county, to the amount of $3,000, The general im- ression is that Avery, believing conviction inev- table, has absconded. DISGUSTING OUTRAGE. A Negro Devoyed a Little Girl Into n Wood Near Rochester, and Alter Raping Attemted Her. be aia Rocuest#e, Jan. 1, 1872 On Saturday last @ negro, twenty-five years of age, decoyed a little girl named Ochs, ten years of age, into @ little wood just outside the city and there committed @ terrible outrage upon her. He idently intending to Kill her, striking ner on the frcowith his Aste She wandered Into Le town of Brighton, having to cross on the ice of the canal: river ‘ond feeder to do so, She sougat refuge in a house where pd eres ‘was ascertained and word sent to the policq, ‘The girl gave fach 2 description of the Scoundrel as enabled the Police to suspect who he was, and he was captured this morning at the house of a rela. tive iu the town of Penfield. He was brosens the city and taken before the girl, who iden’ him. ade an attempt to lynch Howard, but the police fought them of, Sie ey een in doing #0, The excitement o ene ae tae and threats are made against pegra. streets, Lomisviile, Ky., was almost dest: tire carly: yeneriay morning. {t'was one ot, the bat wo enurenes n the cig, and cost $70,000, (It had been completed only few months, and was insured for $35,000, Thomas P. Hughes, of Pawtucket, fell the foe om Saturday last while trying to lesye'a vowel lying at Appo- Dang, and was chilled th before assistance arrived. Last evening the boiler of locomotive No. 225, of the New York Central Ratiroad, while the engine was standing at the North street crossing, Rochester, N. Y., exploded. The engi- neer, firemen and three boys, who were on the engine, were more or less injured. ‘The St. Louis blican publishes the statement that the recently tt Klux outrages in Saline county have ‘no other foundation than @ fight in Marsbali, in waich one white man was wounded, The St. Louis morning ublish the most elaborate and exhaustive statements’ of the business of St, Loule dur: ing tl bags year ‘ever compiled. The showing is very satis- db Arion SAFES, A.—Herring’s Pa roadway, corner Murray atreet. c 4.—Vevoo’s Hi Grade Oil, Preparce Sapreaaty for family ae pure, white, odorless, a re Muminator, and warranted non-explosi¢e. irunrantecd equal (9 any that is made, . Wor nie fm pelea cans and in barrels, at favorable rates, The DEVOE MANU FACTURING CU., ‘ork. 117 Fulton street, New ¥: AR Lotte &CO., Bi 4 box 4, t and Sold.—Geo. OC. 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