introduce a bill entitled "An act to promote mechanical towage upon the Erie canal, and other 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Van Petten asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act providing for relief against illegal taxation in the counties of Herkimer, Otsego, Chenango, Madison, Onondaga, Saratoga and Fulton,' passed May 17, 1867," 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. Creamer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Empire Skating Rink 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 the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Creamer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the better prevention of steam boiler explosions, and for the better regulation of steam-boilers in the Metropolitan Police District," 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 to release to John Woollard the estate, right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York, of, in and to a certain piece of land situate in the city of Rochester, county of Monroe, and State of New York, of which Ralph M. Crysler died seized,” 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. Cauldwell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the extension of Central road or avenue, in the county of Westchester, from its terminus at or near Wood Lawn Cemetery, in the town of Yonkers, to a point at or near the village of White Plains,' passed April 16, 1867," 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. Pierce moved that the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of the Erie railway, have an extension of time until Tuesday next, to report the result of their investigations, and that meantime the Clerk be instructed to have the usual number of copies of the testimony taken by said committee printed.

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

Mr. Genet offered the following resolution;

Resolved, That 2,000 copies of the annual report of the New York Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, be printed for that Institution, 500 copies for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and 500 for the use of the Senate.

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

A message from the Assembly was received and read, in the words following:

IN ASSEMBLY, March 25, 1868. Resolved, That a message be sent to the Honorable the Senate and the Court of Appeals, informing the members thereof, respectively, that the

House of Assembly have adopted articles of impeachment against Robert C. Dorn, Canal Commissioner, and appointed Managers to conduct the trial, and that they are ready to exhibit the articles to the Court of Impeachment.

By order.

C. W. ARMSTRONG, Clerk.

On motion of Mr. Edwards and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to define and establish the boundaries of school district No. 5, of the town of Flushing, in Queens county," was recommitted to the committee on literature, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Kennedy and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the bill entitled "An act to enable the First Free Methodist Church in the city of Syracuse, to elect trustees," was recommitted to the committee on charitable and religious societies, with power to report complete. •

On motion of Mr. Kennedy and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to facilitate the construction of the Skaneateles railroad, and to regulate the weight of rails for the same,' passed April 18, 1866, and for the appointment of a railroad commissioner for the town of Skaneateles," was recommitted to the committee on railroads, with power to report complete.

Mr. Morgan offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 899 of the Laws of 1866, entitled 'An act to provide for raising the berme bank and tow-path of the Erie canal from the aqueduct to a point ten chains east of Lyell street, in the city of Rochester,' passed June 21, 1866," be committed to the first committee of the whole, not full.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

On motion of Mr. Mattoon and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize certain acts of the trustees of school district No. 14, of Schroeppel and Volney," was recommitted to the committee on literature, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Mattoon and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to enable the electors of the town of Lenox, Madison county, to vote by districts for town officers,' passed April 16, 1866," was recommitted to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Banks and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act releasing to Mary McGrau all the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York, in and to certain lands in the city of Albany," was recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Banks and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act for the relief of certain religious societies in the city and county of New York, and in the counties of Kings and Westchester," was recommitted to the committee on charitable and religious societies, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Cauldwell and by unanimaus consent, the rules were suspended and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the towns of Morrisania and West Farms to widen, make, extend and improve a highway in said towns, to be called

the Southern Boulevard,' passed April 9, 1867," was recommitted to the committee on roads and bridges, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Cauldwell and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the village of New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester,' passed April 20, 1864," was recommitted to the committee on municipala ffairs, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Crowley and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize the election of trustees of school district No. 14, in the town of Ridgeway, Orleans county, New York, at the annual election of trustees held in October, 1866 and 1867, and to confirm and legalize their acts, and to allow said district to elect their trustees in said district," was recommitted to the committee on literature, with power to report complete.

Mr. Kennedy moved that the bill entitled "An act in relation to the Police and Fire Department of the city of Syracuse," be recommitted to the committee on municipal affairs.

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

Mr. Thayer moved to take from the table the motion to reconsider the vote referring to the committee on the judiciary the bill entitled “An act to incorporate the Producers' and Dealers' Milk Company."

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

Mr. Thayer moved to refer said bill to the committee on manufactures. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

On motion of Mr. Kennedy and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Syracuse," was recommitted to the committee on municipal affairs, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Parker and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the St. Lawrence University and Theological Seminary,' passed April 3, 1856, by changing the manner of electing the trustees thereof," was recommitted to the committee on literature, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Parker and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act to authorize certain life insurance companies to make annual dividends," was recommitted to the committee on insurance, with power to report complete.

Mr. Folger offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That a message be sent to the Assembly, respectfully requesting that the Assembly return to the Senate the Assembly bill for the incorporation of the "Irish Corcoran Legion."

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

On motion of Mr. Nichols and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo, and to enlarge its boundaries,' passed April 13, 1853, and the several acts amendatory thereof," was recommitted to the committee on municipal affairs, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. Nichols and by unanimous consent, the rules were

suspended, and the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge Company,' passed March 31, 1855," was recommitted to the committee on roads and bridges, with power to report complete.

The bill entitled "An act to incorporate the German Savings Bank, of the town of Morrisania," 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 to authorize and empower the Society of the First Baptist Church of Boonville, to sell and convey certain real estate," 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, without amendment.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act authorizing the sale of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Brainerd's Bridge, Rensselaer county," 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:

Hubbard

Kennedy

Morgan

Morris

Murphy

Nichols

Norton
O'Donnell

Palmer

Parker

Thayer

Tweed

Van Petten

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Cauldwell Creamer 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to enable the trustees of the Mendon Central Congregational Society of Mendon, Monroe county, New York, to sell their church property,' passed April 23, 1867," 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, without amendment.

The bill entitled "An act authorizing the trustees of Cortlandville academy to convey certain real estate, and to remove academy building and appurtenances," 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 provide for draining certain swamp lands in the town of New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester," 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 incorporate the Security Savings Bank, of the city of New York," 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 Deaconess Institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church,'" was read a third time.