to provide for the introduction of the European system of steam towage upon the canals of this State.""

The Assembly returned the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to stenographers in the circuit courts, courts of oyer and terminer and special terms of the supreme court 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."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled An act to incorporate the village of Port Byron,' passed May 12, 1869." Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act for the laying out, opening, and closing of streets, roads, and avenues in the town of Morrisania, passed May 19, 1868," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Adams asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Brooklyn City and Newtown Railroad Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Cock asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Long Island City and Maspeth Railway Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Cock asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to enable Long Island City to raise money for the maintenance of prisoners and for health purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Bowen asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to encourage steam to wage in the canals of this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Perry moved that the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the rebuilding and repairing of certain wharves and piers in the city of Brooklyn," be recommitted to the Senators from the county of Kings. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Woodin asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Auburn city hospital," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities. The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Portchester Savings Bank,' passed March 14, 1865," 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. Mr. Baker moved that the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to trustees and directors of charitable and benevolent institutions," be recommitted to the committee on 'charitable and religious societies, retaining its place on general orders.

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

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to extend the operation and effect of the act passed February 17, 1848, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical purposes,' and entitled, as the title of said act was amended by an act passed April 28, 1866, 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical, chemical, agricultural, horticultural, medical or curative, mercantile or commercial purposes,' 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the city of Buffalo to raise money to extend the supply of water to the city and its inhabitants, and for that purpose to issue its bonds," 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act for the division of the town of Huntington, in the county of Suffolk, and the erection of a new town from the southern part of said town, and for the apportionment of the town property and town debts," 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. Mr. Tiemann moved that the bill entitled "An act relating to courts of record, and other courts, in the city and county of New York," be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place on third reading of bills.

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

Mr. Baker, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act making provisions for the support of the Albany City Dispensary," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

The bill entitled "An act to restrict the power of the city of Brooklyn to issue bonds or loan its credit for local improvements," 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.

Mr. Benedict moved that the bill entitled "An act to authorize the recorder and eity judge to hold sessions of the court of general sessions of the peace in and for the city and county of New York at one and the same time, and confirming a resolution of the board of supervisors of said county relative to the judges thereof," be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place on general orders.

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

Mr. Madden, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill entitled "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 pneu.

matic 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," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

The Senate then 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 for the better prevention of the procurement of abortions and other like offenses, and to amend the laws relative thereto."

"An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act relative to the improvement of certain portions of the county of Westchester and New York. including provisions for communication between said counties, and for improving of the navigation of Harlem river and Spuyten Duyvil creek,' passed April 15, 1851, so far as relates to the town of Westchester, in the county of Westchester."

"An act to amend 'An act to provide for the incorporation of religious societies,' passed April 5, 1813."

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

Mr. Benedict moved that said bill, as amended, be printed.

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

Mr. Bowen, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, with amendments, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act relative to the improvement of certain portions of the counties of Westchester and New York, including provisions for communication between said counties, and for improving the navigation of Harlem river and Spuyten Duyvil creek," passed April 15, 1871, so far as relates to the towns of East Chester and Westchester, in the county of Westchester," which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading. Mr. Bowen, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill.

Mr. Bowen moved to disagree with the report of the committee, and that the bill be recommitted to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

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

Mr. Baker, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was recommitted the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to trustees and directors of charitable and benevolent institutions," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Madden moved that the bill reported above be referred to 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Graham moved that when the Senate adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet on Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock. 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 amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled An act concerning the proof of wills, executors and administrators, guardians and wards and surrogate's courts,' passed May 16, 1837, passed May 11, 1869."

"An act to confirm the title of citizens of this State to lands for which they have heretofore taken conveyances from aliens."

Assembly, "An act in relation to trustees and directors of charitable and benevolent institutions."

After some time spent therein the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Baker, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first and second named bills, which report was agreed to, and said bills ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Baker, 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 to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Madden, and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended and said bill was ordered to be now read the third time. Said bill having been announced for a third reading,

By unanimous consent, on motion of Mr. Benedict, the same was amended by striking out the second section thereof.

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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

Mr. Johnson moved to lay the present order of business upon the table, for the purpose of considering the order of business of "motions and resolutions."

Mr. Madden moved to adjourn.

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