The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Haverstraw Savings Bank of the town of Haverstraw, in the county of Rockland,' passed April 27, 1871," was read a third

time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the

same.

The bill entitled "An act to provide for the improvement of the hydraulic power of the Little Salmon river, in Franklin county, and to check freshets therein," was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to revise and amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the village of Canton," passed May 13, 1845, and the several acts amendatory thereof,' passed April 22, 1865, and amended April 6, 1871," was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, with an amendment.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the purchase of a steam fire-engine in the village of Tonawanda, Erie county, and for the more effectual protection of said village against fires," was read a third

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to

the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Chateaugay, in the county of Franklin,' chapter 413, Laws of 1869, and an act amendatory thereof," was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage. of the same. The bill entitled "An act releasing the interest of the people of the State of New York in certain real estate to the Five Points House of Industry," was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it. was decided in the affirmative, twothirds of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled “An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a Homœopathic Asylum for the Insane at Middletown, New York,' passed April 28, 1870," having been announced for a third reading,

Mr. Benedict moved that the same be recommitted to the committee on charitable and religious societies, with power to report at any time, retaining its place on the third reading of bills.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Safe Deposit Company of the city of Rochester,' passed March 30, 1868," having been announced for a third reading,

On motion of Mr. Lord, and by unanimous consent, was amended as follows:

Section 2, subdivision 10, line 2, after the word "trust," insert the words "in bonds and mortgages on unincumbered real estate within this State worth double the amount secured thereby."

Said bill, as amended, was then read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of the special order, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act supplemental to and amendatory of chapter 842 of the Laws of 1868, an act entitled 'An act to provide for the transmission of letters, packages and merchandise in the cities of New York and Brooklyn, and across the North and East rivers, by means of pneumatic tubes, to be constructed beneath the surface of the streets, squares, avenues and public places in said cities, and under the waters of said rivers,' passed June 1, 1868; and of chapter 512 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An act supplementary to chapter 842 of the Laws of 1868, in relation to carrying letters, packages and merchandise, by means of pneumatic tubes, in New York and Brooklyn, and to provide for the transportation of passengers in said tubes."

"An act to authorize the Metropolitan Transit Company to construct and operate certain railroads in the city of New York, and to construct and use for railroad purposes two bridges across the Harlem river."

After some time spent therein the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Palmer, from said committee, reported progress on the first named bill, and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. D. P. Wood moved that said bill be made the special order for Thursday next at 12 o'clock.

Mr. Benedict moved to amend by substituting Tuesday next after third reading of bills.

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 motion of Mr. D. P. Wood, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

Mr. Palmer, from the same committee, reported progress on the last named bill, and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. Robertson moved that said bill be made the special order at the same time with the one already made.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

Mr. Bowen offered the following:

Resolved, That hereafter the daily sessions of the Senate shall commence at 10 o'clock A. M.

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Bowen offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Legislature adjourn, sine die, on the 10th day of April next, at 2 o'clock, P. M.

Ordered, That said resolutions be laid on the table.

Mr. Benedict moved that the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Gilbert Elevated Railway Company, and provide a feasible, safe and speedy system of rapid transit through the city of New York, be made the special order for Thursday next, immediately after the consideration of the special orders already set down for that day.

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

Mr. Benedict moved that the bill entitled "An act to amend an act relative to sheriffs' certificates upon the sale of real estate, passed March 2, 1857," be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to establish the compensation of county judges and surrogates, pursuant to the fifteenth section of the amended sixth article of the constitution."

"An act to amend chapter 539 of the Laws of 1870, entitled ‘An act in relation to jurors in the city and county of New York,' passed May

2, 1870."

"An act to extend the powers of notaries public in the city and county of New York, and in the county of Kings.'

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Perry, from said committee, reported progress on the first and second named bills, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

Mr. Perry, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Baker offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a respectful message be sent to His Excellency the Governor reque: ting him to return Senate bill No. 6, entitled "An act to amend an act in relation to stenographers in the circuit courts, courts of oyer and terminer, and special terms in the sixth, seventh, and eighth judicial districts, and to repeal chapter 41 of the Laws of 1867, and chapter 672 of the Laws of 1869," for amendment. By unanimous consent, the rule was suspended in order that said resolution might be considered immediately.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

By unanimous consent, the rule was suspended and the Clerk ordered to deliver said resolution to the Assembly, and request their concurrence

therein.

On motion of Mr. Graham, the Senate took a recess until half past seven o'clock, P. M.

SEVEN AND A HALF O'CLOCK, P. M.

The Senate again met.

Mr. D. P. Wood moved that the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Syracuse Driving Park Association," be considered in the first committee of the whole.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act revising, amending and consolidating the charter of, and the several acts relating to the village of Geneseo, in the county of Livingston, modifying the powers of the corporation, and the duties of its officers."

Assembly, "An act relating to the New York and Long Island Ferry Company."

"An act to incorporate the Syracuse Driving Park Association.”

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Weismann, from said committee, reported progress on the first named bill, and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. D. P. Wood moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from further consideration of the bill, and that the same be recommitted to the committee on the affairs of villages with power to report complete. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Weismann, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Weismann, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

Assembly, "An act in relation to the village of Canandaigua, and to provide a police justice and police constables in said village, and defining their jurisdiction, power and duties."

Assembly, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act, passed July 21, 1853, entitled 'An act to amend an act to provide for the incorporation of companies to construct plank roads, passed May 7, 1847, and the acts amendatory thereof, passed April 14, 1855."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act to incorporate the village of Goshen, passed April 18, 1843, so as to enable the inhabitants of said village to obtain a supply of water for public and private uses,' passed March 27, 1871.1

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Winslow, from said committee, reported progress on the first and second named bills, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.