ter 6 of part 2 of the Revised Statutes," 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. Tweed asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Deaconess Institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church," 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act appointing railroad commissioners of the town of Johnstown, and modifying their powers and duties,' passed March 13, 1867," 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. Edwards asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Astoria and Hunter's Point railroad to change their route," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Campbell presented the 28th annual report of the Managers of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica, which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 46.)

Mr. Folger presented the report of the Trustees of the Willard Asylum for the Insane, which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 47.)

Mr. Crowley, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide for an additional supply of water in the city of Albany," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Banks and by unanimous consent, the rule was sus pended and said bill 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 protect ice-ponds in the counties of Westchester, Rockland and Putnam against willful injury," 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 supplemental to the act entitled 'An act to provide for the erection of an armory in the city of Schenectady,' passed April 28, 1866," 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, with amendments.

The bill entitled "An act to change the number of Accord Lodge No. 421, Independent Order Odd Fellows, incorporated under chapter 852, Laws of 1867, to Accord Lodge No. 160," 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 authorize the trustees of the McDonough Village Union Cemetery Association to construct certain avenues in their grounds, and repealing chapter 412 of the Laws of 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, 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 provide for the erection of wharves and piers in the Harlem river, below the Second avenue," 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, two[SENATE JOURNAL.]

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thirds of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof,

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

The bill entitled "An act relating to The Village of Niagara City,' in the county of Niagara, and to provide for the more efficient collection of village taxes and assessments therein," 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 incorporate the trustees of the Minard Fund, for the benefit of widows and orphans of deceased preachers of the Genesee Annual Conference," 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 in relation to the Second Particular Baptist Church and Society of the city of Troy," 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 amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the sale of lands for non-payment of taxes, and for the collection of

unpaid taxes in the county of Westchester,' passed April 16, 1860; and the act amendatory thereof, passed March 26, 1861; and the act amendatory thereof, passed May 5, 1863," 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. Chapman presented the 84th annual report of the Regents of the University, which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 49)

Mr. Chapman offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 1,500 extra copies of the annual report of the Regents of the University, with the accompanying documents, be printed for the use of the Regents, of which 500 shall be bound.

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

Mr. Van Petten offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 1,500 extra copies of the annual report of the Regents of the University, with the accompanying documents, be printed for the use of the Legislature, of which 500 shall be bound.

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

Mr. Nicks offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the papers and evidence relating to the claim of John E. Westlake and others, be taken from the files and referred to the committee on claims.

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

Mr. Mattoon moved to take from the table the question agreeing to the report of the committee on printing on 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.

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

Mr. Mattoon moved to amend by striking out the words "on fine paper" where they occur, and adding said words at the end of said resolu tion.

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

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

Mr. Van Petten moved to recommit the bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to authorize the construction of a railroad from the village of Herkimer, through the village of Mohawk, to the village of Ilion,' passed June 7, 1865," to the committee on railroads.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, 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:

Assembly, "An act to extend the powers of the French Benevolent Society, and amend chapter 221 of the Laws of 1819."

Assembly, "An act authorizing the trustees of the board of education of Union Free School district No. 2, of the town of West Farms, Westchester county, to raise money to build an addition to their schoolhouse."

"An act to incorporate the New York Elevator Company."

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

Mr. Genet moved that the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of said entitled bill, and that the same be ordered to a third reading and printed.

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

Mr. Creamer, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Creamer, from the same committee, reported progress on the last named bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

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 in relation to the duties and compensation of the county clerk of the county of Rensselaer."

Assembly, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to charter the village of Randolph, Cattaraugus county,' passed May 21, 1867."

Assembly, "An act to incorporate the Rensselaer Park Association." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Tweed, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first named bill, without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Tweed, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Tweed, from the same committee, reported progress on the last named bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

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 section 3, title 5, chapter 1, part 2 of the Revised Statutes, relating to real property and the title thereto."

"An act to enable the United States Accident Insurance Company of Syracuse, to withdraw a portion of the securities deposited by it in the Insurance Department."

"An act to authorize the trustees of the village of Warsaw, to lay out, open, alter, widen, repair and improve highways, public grounds and parks in said village."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Genet, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of said bills, without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bills ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and