floor of each chamber. I solicit the same cordial assistance in my endeavor to relieve you from their presence during the coming session. The rules of the last Senate were framed to accomplish such object, and I suggest that they should be readopted. There are already numerous indications that these lobbyists are here in full force surrounding this Capitol, and waiting to renew the disgraceful efforts to control and influence your legislation that have characterized their proceedings in former years. Freed from the restraining influence of the courts, some of them are evidently reassured of the safety of their occupations, and the improbability of their detection and punishment, and will undoubtedly resume their nefarious work with renewed bold ness. It is respectfully suggested that more diligent attention during the first half of the session to the measures contemplated to be adopted, will lighten the labors of the latter half and prevent much crude and ill-considered legislation near the close of the session. The objectionable bills are always reserved for the closing days. The salutary measures should be progressed at the earliest stage in order that an opportunity may exist for a more rigid scrutiny of the others at a later period. To subserve the best and truest interests of the State should be our only aim. Let our work now commence with the patriotic resolve that the record of this Legislature shall be as pure, its measures as beneficent, and its work as practical and valuable as any that has preceded it, and in a few short months we can return to our constituents with the consciousness of duties well and faithfully performed to the honor and credit of the State. Mr. Davidson offered the following: Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, John W. Vrooman be and he is hereby appointed Clerk of the Senate, to commence from the date hereof and to continue during the years 1884 and 1885. Mr. Titus moved to amend said resolution by striking out the name of "John W. Vrooman" and substituting the name of "E. Galusha Nott." The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative. The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Vrooman appeared and took the constitutional oath of office. Mr. Baker offered the following: 31 Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, George A. Goss be and he is hereby appointed sergeant-at-arms of the Senate during the years 1884 and 1885. Mr. Titus moved to amend the resolution by striking out the name of "George A. Goss" and inserting the name of "W. H. McIntosh.” The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative. The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Senator Kiernan asked to have his vote recorded in the affirmative upon the resolution adopted for the appointment of John W. Vrooman as Clerk of the Senate. The President stated that the vote could not be now recorded, but that the request of the Senator would be entered upon the journal. Mr. Bowen offered the following: Resolved, That Rev. Samuel V. Leech be and he is hereby appointed Chaplain of the Senate for the years 1884 and 1885, and that his compensation be the sum of $500 per annum. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Low offered the following: Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, David W. Bogert be and he is hereby appointed doorkeeper of the Senate, to continue during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Vedder offered the following: Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Adelbert E. Darrow be and he is hereby appointed postmaster of the Senate during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows : Mr. Ellsworth offered the following: Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Daniel McVean be and he is hereby appointed assistant postmaster of the Senate during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Lansing offered the following: Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Hudson C. Tanner be and he is hereby appointed stenographer to the Senate during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Gibbs offered the following: Nelson Newbold Otis Robinson Titus 30 Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Michael J. Murray, Julien A. Van Wie, Charles V. Schram and Sylvester S. McMurray be and they are each appointed assistant doorkeepers of the Senate, to continue during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows : Mr. Esty offered the following: Resolved, That pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Albert Niedeck be and he is hereby appointed janitor of the Senate during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Otis offered the following: Resolved, That, pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Nelson Parker be, and he is hereby, appointed assistant janitor of the Senate, to continue during the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Resolved, That, pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879, Lester C. Dickinson, Charles A. Dunning, Harris A. Corall and Marvin R. Wait be, and they are hereby, each appointed general clerks of committees of the Senate, to serve under the directions of the Clerk, for the years 1884 and 1885. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Daggett offered the following: Resolved, That the Senate meet daily at eleven o'clock, A. M., until otherwise ordered. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Gilbert offered the following: Resolved, That the rules of the last Senate be and they are hereby adopted for the government of this Senate, excepting so much of Rule 3 as relates to the appointment of standing committees and Rule 47 relative to executive sessions, until otherwise ordered. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Bowen offered the following: Resolved, That a committee of two be appointed to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the Senate is organized and ready to proceed to business. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President appointed as such committee Messrs. Bowen and Titus. Mr. Gilbert offered the following: Resolved, That a committee of two be appointed to wait upon the Honorable the Assembly and inform that body that the Senate is organized and ready to proceed to business. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President appointed Messrs. Gilbert and Jacobs as such committee. The President having left the chair, Mr. Ellsworth offered the following: Resolved, That Hon. Dennis McCarthy, Senator from the Twentyfifth District, be and he is hereby appointed President pro tempore of the Senate. Mr. Titus moved to amend said resolution by striking out the name of "Dennis McCarthy" and inserting the name of "John C. Jacobs." The Clerk put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative. The Clerk then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows: |