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proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the Assembly bill entitled as follows:

"An act to legalize the election of corporation officers in the village of Randolph, and their acts."

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

Mr. Pierce moved to reconsider the vote agreeing to the report of the committee on municipal affairs adverse to the Assembly bill entitled "An act to close Flood's alley, in the city of Brooklyn."

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

Mr. Pierce moved to recommit said bill to the committee on municipal affairs.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion to recommit, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Mattoon moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

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Mr. Van Petten offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 500 extra copies of the proceedings of the University Convocation of the State of New York, for 1867, be printed for the use of the Regents of the University, and 500 copies for the use of the Legislature.

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

Mr. Genet moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday evening at 7 o'clock.

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

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Mr. O'Donnell moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

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Mr. Tweed moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday even

ing at 7 o'clock.

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

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment,

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Wyckoff.

The journal of Friday was read and approved.

The Assembly returned the following entitled bill, with a message that they had passed the same, without amendment:

"An act to extend the time for the collection of county taxes in the city of Utica, for the year 1867.”

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Governor.

No quorum being present,

On motion of Mr. O'Donnell, the Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1868.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Father Ludden.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Morgan presented a memorial of the legislative council of the Seneca Nation of Indians, praying for the adoption of certain laws for their interest and welfare, which was read and referred to the committee on Indian affairs.

Mr. Stanford presented a remonstrance of 180 citizens of the village of Fort Plain, against bonding said village for $50,000 for building the Northern Central railway, which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Van Petten presented two remonstrances of citizens of Brooklyn, against the repeal of the Metropolitan Excise law, which were read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Folger presented a petition of Sarah E. James, for release of title to lands by the State, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a remonstrance of citizens of Brookhaven, Suffolk county, against repeal of law relative to election of town officers, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Graham presented two petitions of inhabitants of Liberty, Sullivan county, asking for State aid to build Midland railroad, which were read and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Nichols presented four petitions of citizens of Buffalo, for the passage of a law to prevent incendiary fires, which were read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Folger presented a memorial of John Van Arsdale for relief, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

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

"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."

"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 amend an act entitled 'An act to consolidate and amend the several acts relating to the village of Sherburne, and to enlarge the powers of the corporation of said village,' passed March 18, 1859."

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

"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 legalize the official acts of Joshua S. Bliss, a justice of the peace."

"An act to authorize the,supervisor of the town of Denmark to convey by deed the old burial ground, situated near the village of Copenhagen, in said town, to the trustees of Riverside Cemetery Association,' and their successors in office, and to specify the qualifications of voters in the meetings of said association."

"An act to authorize school district number 10, of the town of Binghamton to borrow money to build a school house, and for other purposes."

"An act to release to Catharine Chadwick, the interest of the State in certain moneys arising on a sale of real estate now held by the surrogate of Oneida county."

"An act to release the interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain lands in the city of Buffalo, to Peter Gowans."

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"An act to provide for the consolidation of the Richfield Springs and Herkimer' and the Richfield Springs and Cooperstown' Telegraph Companies."

Mr. Graham, from the committee on banks, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Catskill Savings Bank," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with an amendment, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act relative to surplus moneys arising on sale of mortgaged premises sold under chapter 8, part 3, title 15 of the Revised Statutes," reported that they have made some amendments thereto, and amended the title so as to read as follows: "An act for the disposition of the surplus moneys arising upon sales, pursuant to part 3, chapter 8, title 15 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Of the foreclosure of mortgages

by advertisement,'" and as amended, recommend its passage; said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Humphrey, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Hudson Highland Suspension Bridge Company, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a suspension bridge, appurtenances and approaches to the same, over the Hudson river, at a point or points between Verplanck's Point and Buttermilk Falls, on said river," reported the same to the Senate, with amendments, for its consideration, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

The President presented a communication from the State Engineer and Surveyor, in reply to a resolution of the Senate, relative to State Canal Harbor at foot of Seneca lake, which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 45.)

The Assembly returned the resolution relative to the improvement of the Harbor of Buffalo, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

Also, the resolution relative to the taking down Congress Hall and State Library buildings, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

Ordered, That the Clerk transmit the same to the office of the Secretary of State.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Graham asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the building of a hydraulic shute for the transportation of lumber from the head waters of Trout brook to Beaverkill river, in the town of Hancock, Delaware 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. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to constitute a separate road district in the town of Palatine, in the county of Montgomery," 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. Nichols asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to regulate the hours of opening and closing the clerk's office in Erie county," 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. Nichols asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Buffalo park," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nichols asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to extend the operations 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,' passed April 23, 1864," 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. O'Donnell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the supervisor of the town of Lowville, Lewis county, to purchase burial lots," 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. Kennedy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to enable the board of education of the city of Syracuse, to transfer the fund belonging to said city arising from the gospel and school lots, to the permanent fund under their control for school purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Genet asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Union Bank for Savings," 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. Genet asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Yorkville and Astoria Horse Railroad Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the commit ttee on railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. O'Donnell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Northern Hydraulic Company," 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Genet asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the general act far the incorporation of societies for the erection of buildings," 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. O'Donnell offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to transmit to the Senate a list of the corporations or companies who have refused or neglected to comply with the Senate resolution of Feb. 10th, 1868, relative to corporations reporting to the Comptroller the amount of taxes paid, capital stock, &c.

Mr. O'Donnell moved to lay the 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.

Mr. Mattoon, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the proceedings of the University Convocation of the State of New York of 1867, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That 500 extra copies of the proceedings of the University Convocation of the State of New York of 1867, be printed for the use of the Regents of the University, and 500 copies for the use of the Senate. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Mattoon, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the annual report of the Regents of the University for the use of the Regents, reported in favor of the adoption of 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.

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

On motion of Mr. Crowley, the Senate took a recess for half and hour.

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