Mr. Schoonmaker presented the petition of inhabitants of Ulster co. for an agricultural college and experimental farm, which was referred to the committee on agriculture.

Mr. Beach presented two petitions of inhabitants of Montgomery county for a repeal of the charter of the Fort Plain bridge company, which were referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. Guinnip presented two petitions of inhabitants of Steuben co. for a railroad frem Buffalo to the New-York and Erie railroad, which were referred to the committee on railroads

Mr. Robinson presented the petition of inhabitants of Allegany co. for a law restraining the sale of intoxicating drinks, which was referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Robinson presented the petition of inhabitants of Allegany co. for an amendment of the law in relation to the assessment and collection of taxes, which was referred to the committee of the whole having in charge the bill on that subject.

Mr. Schoonmaker presented the petition of inhabitants of Newburgh for an amendment of the charter of said village, which was referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

Mr. Dimmick, from the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, to which was referred the petition for that purpose, reported a bill entitled, "An act making the village of Morrisville a separate road district," 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. Stanton, from the committee on charitable and religious societies to which was referred the bill from the Assembly entitled, "An act to amend the charter of the society of the New-York hospital," reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, which was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Miller, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the bill from the Assembly entitled, "An act for the relief of John Tice, Samuel Shelland, Alfred White and Peter Hynds, late commissioners of highways of the town of Seward," reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment.

Mr. Tuttle moved that said bill be ordered to a third reading. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Upham, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the petition for that purpose, reported in writing, and introduced a bill entitled, "An act authorising the appraisal and payment of canal damages to Jerome B. Ransom," 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. 46.)

Mr. Babcock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill from the Assembly entitled, "An act to confirm the

title to a lot of land conveyed to and by Patrick McGovern, an alien, reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, which was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Babcock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill from the Assembly entitled, "An act in relation to documentary evidence," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, which was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Babcock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the petition for that purpose, reported a bill entitled, "An act to authorise the election of a police justice in the town of Newburgh," 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. Babcock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled, "An act changing the period for the annual meeting of the Legislature," reported adverse to the passage of the same, which was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Babcock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled, "An act to enable married women residing in this State to execute powers of attorney to convey real estate," reported adverse to the passage of the same, which was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Miller, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the bill from the Assembly entitled, "An act to authorise the Westfield and Clymer plank road company to borrow money," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Babcock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred a resolution of the Senate, directing them to enquire and report as to the expediency of abolishing all fees for official services, reported that such a law is inexpedient

Mr. Snyder moved that said report 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. Babcock,

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the report of the judiciary committee, against the petition of Andrew Yates for relief as a stockholder of the Caughnewaga bridge company, heretofore laid on 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. Schoonmaker,

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the report of the committee on claims, against the petition of Orrin Austin and others, purchasers of the New Stockbridge Indian lands.

Mr. Stone moved that the said report and petition be referred to the committee on Indian affairs.

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

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the report of the committee, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The President laid before the Senate the second annual report of the Dry Dock savings Institution of the city of New-York, which was referred to the committee on banks and insurance companies.

The President laid before the Senate a communication from the Comptroller in answer to a resolution of the Senate, showing the aggregate sums paid for printing since the 30th Sept., 1838, which was laid upon the table.

(See Doc. No. 47)

Mr. Crolius gave notice that, at some future day, he would introduce a bill entitled, "An act to amend an act for the collection of taxes in the city of New-York, passed April 18, 1843."

Mr. Babcock gave notice that he would ask leave, at an early day, to introduce a bill entitled, "An act in relation to the court of appeals."

Mr. Williams gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the governors of the almshouse of the city of New-York.

In pursuance of previous notice,

Mr. Babcock asked for and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled, "An act authorising trustees, receivers and assignees to become petitioning creditors under certain insolvent laws," 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 offered for the consideration of the Senate, the following concurrent resolution, to wit:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the Senators and Representatives of this State in Congress, are hereby requested to inquire whether injustice was done to the rights and interests of the people of this State by an act of Congress, approved Feb. 26, 1845, entitled, "An act to extend a patent heretofore granted to William Woodworth," commonly known as the act extending the patent for Woodworth's planing machine, and whether the passage of said act was procured through fraudulent representations, and whether it is not hostile to the spirit and objects of the patent laws; and if they shall be of the opinion that said act is liable to these objections, that then they are hereby requested to use their best efforts to procure its immediate repeal.

Ordered, That the said resolution be laid upon the table.

The Senate again proceeded to the consideration of executive business.

After some time spent in executive session the doors were opened, and the Senate proceeded to legislative business.

On motion of Mr. Snyder,

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the resolutions heretofore offered by him, and having been amended by consent of the mover to read as follows:

Resolved, That the trustees of every society of Shakers in the several counties of this State, entrusted with the care and management of the property of such society, pursuant to the act entitled, "An act in relation to certain trusts," passed April 15, 1839, be required upon oath or affirmation, on or before the 20th day of March next, to report to the Legislature a just, full and true inventory and account,

1. Of all the real estate belonging to such society on the 15th day of April, 1839, with a particular description of each separate tract or parcel, the number of acres, and value of each of said separate tracts, and the number, size and description of the buildings upon each of such separate tracts or parcels.

2. Of all the real estate belonging to such society and acquired since the said 15th of April, 1839, together with the quantity and particular description of each separate tract or parcel, the times when and names of persons from whom the same was purchased or procured, the consideration paid or agreed to be paid for the same, the number and value of the buildings upon the same at the times of such purchase, and the number and value of the buildings and out-houses put or erected upon the same since such purchase.

3. Of all real estate sold by such society since the said 15th day of April, 1839, to whom sold or conveyed, and the price and consideration for which each separate tract or parcel was so sold or conveyed.

4. The aggregate amount of all personal property of every description now owned and possessed by or for said society, and including such as may be in the hands and possession of their agents and others for disposition or otherwise.

5. Of all monies on hand or upon deposit with incorporated companies, banks or individuals, all government stocks and stocks of banks or other incorporated companies, all notes, bonds, mortgages, accounts, demands, evidences of indebtedness, or other securities owned by or held in trust for the use and benefit of such society.

6. The aggregate amount of all monies or property received by or in trust for such society since the first day of February, 1849, for the sale and disposition of manufactured articles, seeds, and the aggregate amount of all moneys and property paid out during the year, property of every description, and of all sums of money remaining unpaid and owing to such society upon or for such sales and disposition.

7. Of all sums of money and other property expended by such society since the first day of February, 1839, in buildings and permanent erections upon the real estate of such society.

Resolved, That the Clerk cause a copy of the foregoing resolution to be served on the elders and trustees of each society of Shakers within this State, by mailing the same, directed to such elders and trustees, and by causing a copy of said resolution to be published. for two successive weeks in the state paper.

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agree to the said resolution as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows:

Mr. Stone moved to reconsider the vote on agreeing to the report of the committee of the whole on the bill entitled, "An act to settle and pay the claim of W. W. Niles for the destruction of his property on the Long Island farms."

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

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said report, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

Mr. Stone moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee of the whole.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the said motion, and the vote thereon was as follows: