was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties. Mr. Geddes gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the resignation of county judges. By unanimous consent, Mr. Miller asked for and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act more effectually to prevent gambling," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. On motion of Mr. Dart, Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to report to the Senate the amount paid for printing and binding for the State from 30th September, 1848, to January 1, 1850, designating the amount paid for legislative printing, the amount paid for printing for the canal department and for each of the State officers respectively, and giving the names of the persons to whom the same has been paid and the amount paid to each, and also the aggregate sum paid for printing in each year since 30th, September, 1848. Mr. Carroll offered for the consideration of the Senate, a resolution in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That the Clerk be authorised to procure the binding of copies of the codes of civil and criminal procedure, not exceeding one copy for each Senator, officer and reporter of the Senate, and twelve copies for the library of the Senate, to be comprised in not more than two volumes for each copy, and to cost not more than twenty-five cents per volume. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said resolution, and it was decided in the negative. Mr. Carroll, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bill entitled, "An act to amend the charter of the Schenectady and Catskill railroad company." Ordered, That the said bill do have its third reading. The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill entitled, "An act to amend the act to authorise the formation of railroad corporations," and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Morgan, from said committee, reported progress, and asked for and obtained leave to sit again. By unanimous consent, The bill entitled, "An act to amend the charter of the Schenectady and Catskill railroad company," was read the third time and passed, 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. Mr. Curtis offered for the consideration of the Senate, a resolution in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That the Attorney General be requested to transmit to the Senate, at his earliest convenience, his opinion as to the constitutionality of a law, operating restrospectively, obliging towns and counties to pay for property destroyed by mobs; and also, (if he shall find such law would be constitutional,) how far back it might be made to extend; and also, whether in his opinion the State (if suable, the same as an individual,) would be liable to pay William W. Niles for his property on Long Island farms, which was destroyed on the 26th of May, 1847, as appears by the evidence on the Journals of the Senate and Assembly. Mr. Curtis moved that said resolution be laid upon the table. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President laid before the Senate the report of the Canal Board, in answer to a resolution of the Senate of Jan. 27, in relation to the supply of water from the Honeoye, Conesus, Canadice and Hemlock lakes for the Erie canal, which was referred to the committee on canals. (See Doc. No. 40.) The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill entitled, "An act to amend the charter of the Canandaigua and Corning railroad company," and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Brandreth, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the same. Mr. Carroll moved that the said bill, as reported by a committee of the whole of the Senate, be referred to the committee on the judiciary, to report whether in their judgment said bill can be passed without conflicting with the provisions of the constitution. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. Onotion of Mr. Miller, The Senate then adjourned until 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1850. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Frazier. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. Mr. Stanton presented the memorial of the bar of Cayuga county, in favor of the bill for fixing the terms of the supreme court in the 7th judicial c'istrict, which was referred to the committee of the whole having in charge the bill upon that subject. Mr. Robinson presented the petition of William Fisher, for interest accruing on canal damages awarded by the Canal Appraisers in the year 1848, which was referred to the committee on claims. Messrs. Robinson and Owen presented two several petitions of sundry inhabitants of Allegany and Chautauque counties, for a law compelling the N. Y. and Erie railroad to construct their road on the original route in said counties, which were referred to the committee of the whole having in charge the bill upon that subject. Messrs. Babcock, Stanton and Robinson presented seven several petitions of sundry inhabitants of Erie Seneca, Wayne, Yates and Wyoming counties, for aid from the State to the Genesee College, which were referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Williams, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the petition for that purpose, reported a bill entitled, "An act granting to Henry C. Murphy the land under water in front of his land at New Utrecht," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Schoonmaker, from the committee on claims, to which was referred the petition for that purpose, reported in writing, and introduced a bill entitled, "An act for the payment to Asa Baxter of the amount of his damages appraised by commissioners appointed under the act for the appraisal of his damages, passed Dec. 14, 1847," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time, and committed to the committee of the whole. (See Doc No 35.) Mr. Miller, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the petition for that purpose, reported a bill entitled, "An act for the relief of the Rensselaer and Columbia turnpike road," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Miller, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the bill entitled, "An act to repeal the charter of the Hector and Catharine road and bridge company," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which was committed to the committee of the whole. A message was received from the Governor in the words following: To the Senate: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, In answer to the resolution of the Senate, adopted on the 18th day of January inst, requesting the Governor to communicate to the Senate any statistical and other information in his possession, relating to Asiatic cholera, I have the honor to reply, saying that there is no statistical or authentic information relating to Asiatic cholera in the possession of this department. HAMILTON FISH. Ordered, That said communication be referred to the committee on medical societies and colleges. The President laid before the Senate a report from the Canal Commissioners, in answer to a resolution of the Senate, relative to the supply of water for the Erie canal between Tonawanda and Montezuma, which was referred to the committee on canals. (See Doc. No. 41.) Mr. Cook gave notice that he would ask leave, at an early day, to introduce a bill to prevent and punish champerty and maintenance. Mr. Johnson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to open and extend a highway from the city of Albany to the town of Watervliet, in the county of Albany. Mr. Dart gave notice that the would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill appointing commissioners to codify the laws of this State, increasing the present number of such commissioners and extending their term of service. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Skinner asked for and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act to authorise the sale of certain arsenals and other property, and to provide for the safe keeping of the arms and property belonging to the State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the militia and public defence. Mr. Cross gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act authorising the appointment of commissioners to lay out and open Division avenue, fixing the boundary line between the city of Brooklyn, village of Williamsburgh, and the towns of Bushwick and Flatbush. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Geddes asked for and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act in relation to the resignation of county judges," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Stanton gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the relief of Oscar Granger and Walter S. Todd. Mr. Upham offered for the consi eration of the Senate, a resolution in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That twice the usual number of the report of the Canal Commissioners and accompanying papers in relation to Conesus, Honeoye, Hemlock and Canadice lakes be printed, and also 500 copies for the use of the Canal Board. Ordered, That the said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing. Mr. Upham offered for the consideration of the Senate, a resolution in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That twice the usual number of the report of the Canal Commissioners and accompanying documents, in relation to the size of the canal between Tonawanda and Montezuma, be printed, and also 500 copies for the use of the Canal Board. Ordered, That the said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing. Mr. Dart offered for the consideration of the Senate, a resolution in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That the committee on the militia be, and they are hereby instructed to brin in a bill repealing all existing militia laws, except so far as the same may relate to cities or incorporated villages. Mr. Dart moved that said resolution be laid upon the table. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Johnson, Resolved, That it be referred to the President and Clerk to ascertain whether or not more suitable accommodations can be furnished to the reporters of the Senate. The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill entitled, "An act to amend an act to authorise the formation of railroad corporations," and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Morgan, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments. Mr. Geddes moved that said bill be referred to a select committee consisting of five Senators. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered, That Messrs. Geddes, Babcock, Mann, Dimmick and Brandreth be such committee. The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of Executive business. After some time spent in executive session the doors were opened, and the Senate again proceeded to legislative business. Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Beach and Mr. Beekman for three days each. The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill entitled, "An act to provide for a donation of blocks of |