and telegraph wires; reported, and returned the same with the opinion that the matter came directly under the local government.

On motion of Mr. Whitbeck, said report was laid upon the table.

Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act supplementary to, and ainendatory of, an act in relation to a public park in the city of Albany, passed May 5, 1869, and the acts supplementary to and amendatory thereof, reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act to extend Bedford avenue and Herkimer street, and to widen Perry avenue, and to change the name thereof, and to close parts of adjoining streets and roads, in the city of Brooklyn,' passed May 11th, 1869," reported adversely thereto.

On motion of Mr. Jacobs said report was laid on the table.

Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act conferring power on certain officers of the city of New York, and for providing moneys for the use of said city," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to and the bill rejected.

Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide for the liquidation of the indebtedness of the city and county of New York, as it existed on December 31, 1871," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to and the bill rejected.

Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to extend, widen, alter and improve Banker street, to close a portion of the same, and to improve Union avenue, in the city of Brooklyn," reported the same for the consideration of the House; which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled An act to establish a bureau or department of gas in and for the city of Brooklyn,' reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to.

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Mr. Hawkins, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide public lodging-houses in the city of New York," reported adversely thereto; which report was agreed to.

Mr. Pierce, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of fire limits in the village of Tonawanda, Erie county," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Pierce, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the village of Flushing, Queens county, to borrow money and issue bonds therefor for the purpose of paying the floating indebtedness of said village, and for the general improvement thereof," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Pierce, from the committee on affairs of villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the village of

Potsdam," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Pierce, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Senate bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the act incorporating the village of Plattsburgh,' passed April 13, 1859, passed April 20, 1871," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, aud said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Goring, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate Smyrna Lodge No. 116, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the State of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Prince, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act for the relief of Patrick Mullins," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, and title amended so as to read as follows: "An act for the relief of Patrick Mullins by relieving his real estate from the lien of a bond executed by him," which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Prince, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the election of a police justice in and for the village of Flushing, Queens county, and to prescribe his duties and compensation, and regulating charges in criminal proceedings in said village," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. White, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act for the extension of the Utica, Chenango and Cortland railroad," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. White, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act in relation to the Chemung Railroad Company," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. White, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 254, of the Laws of 1867, entitled 'An act in relation to railroads held under lease, passed April 3, 1867,' and to extend the same," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. White, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act passed April 19, 1871, so as to authorize the formation of railroad corporations to organize for the purpose of constructing and operating railroads of the gauge of not less than thirty inches within the rails," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, and title amended so as to read, "An act to amend an act passed April 19, 1871, entitled 'An act to amend au act entitled An act to authorize the formation of railroad corporations, and to regulate the same,' passed April 2, 1850," which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

The bill entitled "An act for the better prevention of the procurement of abortions and other like offenses, and to amend the laws relative thereto," being announced for a third reading,

On motion of Mr. Mackay, and by unanimous consent, said bill was amended by striking out the word "eighth" in line 1, section 2, engrossed bill, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "ninth.”

Said bill, as amended, was then read a third time.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was determined in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in faver thereof.

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

The Senate bill entitled "An act in relation to filling vacancies in the board of public instruction of the city of Albany," was read a third time. Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was determined in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Senate, with a message informing that the Assembly have passed the same.

The bill entitled "An act to extend and define the jai liberties of the city and county of Albany," was read a third time.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was determined in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present.

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

The bill entitled "An act to legalize the vote of the town of Mt. Morris, in the county of Livingston, at the town meeting of said town, held on the 7th day of March, 1871, by which certain moneys were voted to be paid to the estate of McNeil Seymour, deceased, and to Noble Denison, and authorizing the board of town auditors of said town to audit and allow, and the board of supervisors of said county to levy and collect the same," was read a third time.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was determined in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present.

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

The bill entitled "An act to legalize and confirm the election of Harrison Clute, as superintendent of the poor of the county of Schenectady," being announced for a third reading,

Mr. Jacobs moved to recommit said bill to the committee on internal affairs, retaining its place on third reading of bills.

Debate was had thereon, when

Mr. Alvord moved the previous question.

Mr. Speaker put the question, "Shall the main question be now put ?" and it was determined in the negative.

After further debate,

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said motion of Mr. Jacobs, and it was determined in the affirmative.

The bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 539 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act in relation to jurors in the city and county of New York,' was read a third time.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was determined in the affirmative, a majority of all the members elected to the Assembly voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present.