process in any civil action issuing out of any court of law, or on any execution issuing on any judgment rendered or to be rendered in any such action, in every case in which the cause of action arose since January 1, 1871, and existed at the time of the passage of this act.”

The President announced as a committee of conference on the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act to incorporate the Savings Bank of the city of Utica,' passed April 26, 1839, passed April 11, 1870," Messrs. Lowery, Woodin and Tiemann.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have appointed a committee of conference thereon, and request a like committee on the part of the Assembly.

The President announced as a committee of conference on the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 721 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the preservation of moose, wild deer birds and fish,' passed April 26, 1871; also to repeal section 27 of said act," Messrs. Chatfield, Harrower and Cock.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have appointed a committee of conference thereon, and requesting a like committee on the part of the Assembly.

Mr. Bowen presented a petition of citizens of Genesee county for an act regulating railroad freights; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Robertson presented a petition of citizens of Westchester county for a law exempting mortgages from taxation; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Lowery presented six several petitions for the prohibition of the manufacture, importation, and sale of intoxicating liquors; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Winslow gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the water commissioners of the city of Watertown to borrow money for the construction of a reservoir, and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for the settlement of claims against the city of New York not embraced within the provisions of chapters 9 and 29 of the Laws of 1872," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the college of the city of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to consolidate the city and county of New York, and to provide regulations for the government thereof," 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. Tiemann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to define section 5 of chapter 583 of Laws of 1871 relating to the entry of judgments," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Johnson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Reserve Mutual Life Insurance Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Young Men's Christian Association of the city of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Chatfield asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the sale of intoxicating liquors, except in the cities of New York and Brooklyn," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Lord asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the powers and duties of the board of supervisors of the county of Monroe," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act prohibiting the use of steam by the Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island 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. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the supervisors of the town of New Utrecht, county of Kings, to pay over certain money to the commissioners for grading Fourth avenue in said town," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Foster asked and obtained leave to introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the city of Oswego to borrow and disburse moneys for city 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. D. P. Wood asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend sections 304 and 305 of the Code of Procedure," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Dickinson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 345 of an act entitled 'An act for the publication of the Session Laws in two newspapers in each county of the State,' passed April 27, 1868," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the New York, Harlem and Morrisania Railway Company, and provide for the construction of an elevated railway in the city of New York and Westchester county,' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

The bill entitled "An act authorizing the savings banks of the State of New York to invest a portion of their deposits in the bonds of towns in the State of New Jersey, issued to facilitate the construction of the New York and Oswego Midland railroad," 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Union Stock Yard and Market Company," 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the law of limited partnerships," 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 amend an act entitled 'An act to facilitate the forming of agricultural and horticultural societies," passed April 18, 1855," 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to release to Mary Wheleleam the real estate of which John Wheleleam died seized in the town of Canandaigua, county of Ontario," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

The bill entitled "An act to lay out, open, and grade Bay Ridge avenue, in the town of New Utrecht, in the county of Kings," having been announced for a third reading,

On motion of Mr. Murphy, and by unanimous consent, the bill was amended as follows:

Add to section 4 the following:

"The said assessments shall be paid over to the said supervisor, and the same shall be applied by him to the payment of the awards to the parties entitled thereto."

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, 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Winslow moved that the executive session ordered for 12 o'clock M., to-day, be postponed until 1 o'clock P. M.

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Tiemann offered the following:

Resolved, That the comptroller of the city and county of New York be and is hereby requested to furnish to the Senate the names of each

and every officer of, and person in the employ of the city and county of New York, during the year 1871, and also at the present date, specifying the office or department in or under which they were or are employed, their duties, and the compensation paid each, either by annual salary or by fees or commissions, and if by the latter, then the amount so paid during the year 1871, and all departments and officers of the said city and county are hereby required to furnish to the said comptroller, on his request, any information he may require to enable him to comply with

this resolution.

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

The bill entitled "An act to authorize the comptroller of the city of New York to carry into effect certain powers and duties heretofore conferred upon the commissioners of the sinking fund of the said city," having been announced for a third reading,

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

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

Mr. Madden moved to reconsider the vote by which the bill was recommitted to the committee of the whole.

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

Mr. Bowen moved to recommit to the committee on railroads, with instructions to strike out the words "and directed" in section 1, line 2, engrossed bill, and to report forthwith.

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

Said bill 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, 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 bill entitled "An act to authorize the consolidation of the Rochester, Nunda and Pennsylvania railroad with certain other railroads," was read a third time.