cially valuable to those who desire a more definite understanding of the exhibition grounds and buildings, and the position assigned to each country represented. I cannot forbear commending Col. Norton to the favorable consideration of the Legislature for his fidelity to the interests of American enterprise, and his constant regard for the comfort of our citizens who attended the exhibition.

R. E. FENTON.

Ordered, That said report be laid on the table and printed.

(See Doc. No. 39)

Mr. Norton gave notice that he would, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the New York Auxiliary State Board of Trustees of the American Printing House and University for the Blind.

Mr. Genet gave notice that he would, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Veteran Soldiers' Business Association.

Mr. Hubbard gave notice that he would, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to prevent encroachments upon grave-yards.

Mr. Kennedy gave notice that he would, on some future day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the Syracuse Savings Institution.

Mr. Morgan, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to provide for the rebuilding of a bridge across the outlet, made by the State, of the Onondaga lake."

"An act to authorize the Whitehall and Plattsburgh Railroad Company to construct its road upon and across certain bays and inlets."

By unanimous consent, Mr. Folger asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Wells Seminary for the higher education of young women," 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. Folger asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of 'The Home 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. Pierce asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to simplify and abridge the practice, pleadings and proceedings of the courts of this State, known as 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. Norton asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend section 1, of chapter 234 of the Laws of 1845, entitled 'An act to amend the law in relation to suits against foreign corporations," 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. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the formation of loan guarantee and warehousing companies," 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. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Prospect Park Savings Bank of Brooklyn," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Tweed asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to afford the same facilities to passengers or property transported by steamboats on the Hudson river as is afforded by railroad," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Tweed asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to regulate the days and hours which the offices of clerks of county and registers shall keep open," 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. Genet asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the 42d Street, and Grand Street Ferry Railroad Company to extend their tracks through and upon certain streets and avenues in the city of New York, and to operate their road therein," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Cauldwell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act providing for the erection of a town hall in the town of Morrisania, Westchester county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Cauldwell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the People's Savings Bank of the town of Yonkers, in the county of Westchester,' passed April 5, 1866," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to permit the village of Fort Plain to subscribe for stock in the Northern Central Railway Company and to raise money to pay such subscription," 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. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for rebuilding the United States Hotel, at Saratoga Springs," 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. Kennedy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act requiring the clerk of the county of Onondaga to cause copies of certain maps to be made and filed in his office,” 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. Kennedy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the appointment of couns to prosecute charges against attorneys and counsellors," 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. Morgan asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act making an appropriation to the Rochester City Hospital," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nichols asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo, and enlarge its boundaries,' passed April 13, 1853, and the several acts amendatory thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

The bill entitled "An act to regulate the compensation of the county treasurer of the county of Onondaga," 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 bill entitled "An act in relation to the excavation and construction of a canal and basin, with piers and wharves, in Canandaigua lake, at the foot of Main street, in the village of Canandaigua, and to authorize the trustees thereof to raise money by bond, and by tax, for that purpose, and to prescribe regulations for the use thereof, and to fix and enforce the penalties for the violation of such regulations," 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 bill entitled "An act to so amend section 1 of title 1 of the act to amend and consolidate the several acts in relation to the charter of the village of Penn Yan, so as to include within the corporate limits of said village the new addition to the cemetery of said village," 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 legalize certain bonds of the village of Watkins, in the county of Schuyler, and to provide for the payment of the same," 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, without amendment.

The bill entitled "An act to authorize the Whitehall and Plattsburgh Railroad Company to construct its road upon and across certain bays and inlets," 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 hour of 12 o'clock having arrived, the Senate went into executive session, and after some time spent therein, the doors were opened and legislative business resumed.

The bill entitled "An act to provide for the rebuilding of a bridge. across the outlet, made by the State, of the Onondaga lake," having been announced for a third reading,

Mr. O'Donnell moved to recommit said bill to the committee on canals, with instructions to amend by adding the following to section one: "Providing that the Canal Board are of the opinion that the State ought to build the said bridge."

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

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:

Mr. O'Donnell moved to reconsider the vote just taken. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion to reconsider, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

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

Mr. Murphy offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be printed of the report of Col. Charles B. Norton, New York State Commissioner to the Paris Exposition of 1867, 2,000 extra copies for the use of the Senate, and 1,000 on fine paper for the use of the Governor.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing.

Mr. Folger offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the petition of Larmon G. Townsend and the papers connected therewith, and the testimony taken in relation thereto by the committee of claims of the last Senate, be taken from the files and referred to the committee on claims, to examine and report upon.

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

Mr. O'Donnell offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That, in the opinion of the Senate, the Constitutioual Convention of the State of New York ought to provide for taking a vote by the people upon the adoption of the new Constitution, but that said vote ought not to be taken until after the general election in November. Mr. O'Donnell moved to lay said resolution upon the table. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion to lay on the table, and it was decided in the affirmative. 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: