unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities. On motion of Mr. Twombly, said bill was ordered printed at once. Mr. Aitken introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate a ferry between the cities of New York and Brooklyn," 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. Mr. Hawkins introduced a bill entitled "An act to confirm orders of the court of general sessions of the peace in and for the city and county of New York, continuing the last November term thereof," 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. Hawkins moved that said bill be printed immediately. Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said motion, and it was determined in the affirmative. Mr. Greenhalgh introduced a bill entitled "An act to legalize and confirm the election of Harrison Clute as superintendent of the poor of the county of Schenectady," 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. D. B. Hill introduced a bill entitled "An act for the better protection of the mechanics of this State, by the abolition of the contract system in the State prisons, and for other purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on State prisons. Mr. Tucker introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the trustees of Unadilla Academy to sell and convey the property of that corporation and to dispose of the proceeds of sale," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education. Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend an act to provide for the incorporation of companies to construct plank-roads, and of companies to construct turnpike roads, passed May 7, 1847, and the 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 roads and bridges. Mr. Squires introduced a bill entitled "An act for the extension of the Utica, Chenango and Cortland railroad," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads. Mr. Speaker administered the oath of office to Eugene L. Demers and James H. Lee, first and second assistant door-keepers. Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of the following committee on privileges and elections: Messrs. Strahan, Twombly, Springsted, Burns, Marcy, D. B. Hill and Moseley. Mr. Whitaker introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Wawarsing Savings Bank," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks. Mr. I. H. Babcock introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Lockport Driving Park Association," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. Alvord offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That twenty-five hundred copies of the Governor's message be printed for the use of the Governor, of which two hundred and fifty shall be bound in cloth. Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing. On motion of Mr. Prince, Resolved, That the seats in the rear of the Assembly chamber be reserved for the use of ladies, and the gentlemen accompanying them. Mr. I. D. Brown offered for the consideration of the House resolutions, in the words following, to wit: Resolved (if the Senate concur), That section 8 of article 7 of the Constitution of this State be amended so as to read as follows: § 8. No moneys shall ever be paid out of the treasury of this State, or any of its funds or any of the funds under its management, except in pursuance of an appropriation by law, nor unless such payment be made within two years next after the passage of such appropriation act; and every such law making a new appropriation or continuing or reviving an appropriation, shall distinctly specify the sum appropriated and the object to which it is to be applied, and it shall not be sufficient for such law to refer to any other law to fix such sum; and no gift, loan or appropriation of public money or property shall be authorized or made by the Legislature, or by the corporate authorities of any county, city, town, or other municipal organization, to, or in favor or aid of any institution, association or object, which is under ecclesiastical or sectarian management or control. Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the foregoing amendment be referred to the Legislature, to be chosen at the next general election of Senators, and that in conformity to section 1 of article 13 of the Constitution, it be published for three months previous to the time of such election. Ordered, That said resolutions be laid on the table. Mr. Bennett offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following, to wit: Resolved (if the Senate concur), That when this House adjourn on Thursday, January 4th, it adjourn to meet on Monday evening next at 7 o'clock. By unanimous consent, said resolution was considered. Mr. Prince moved to amend by striking out the words "Monday evening next at 74 o'clock," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock." Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said motion, and it was determined in the affirmative. Mr. Speaker then put the question whether the House would agree to said resolution, and it was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Senate, and request their concurrence therein. Mr. Speaker presented a message from His Excellency the Governor, in the words following, to wit: To the Assembly: 1872. } EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, I transmit to you a report made to me by the commissioners of quarantine, in response to my request that they examine into alleged abuses; and the answer of the health officer thereto. JOHN T. HOFFMAN. Said report was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 10.) Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of the following committee on rules: Messrs. Husted, Prince, Rose, D. B. Hill and Jacobs. On motion of Mr. Alvord, at 11 o'clock and 45 minutes, the House adjourned. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1872. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Selkirk. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. The Senate sent for concurrence a resolution relative to the adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Speaker presented the annual report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 7.) Mr. Speaker presented a communication from the Attorney-General, in answer to a resolution of the Assembly, passed April 21, 1871, relative to the New York Elevated railway. On motion of Mr. Prince, said communication was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 12.) Mr. Speaker presented the annual report of the State Engineer and Surveyor, on the canals, for the year ending September 30, 1871; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 11.) The Senate returned the concurrent resolution relative to adjournment, with a message informing that they had passed the same with the following amendment: Strike out the words "this House," and insert in lieu thereof the words "the Legislature." Also, strike out the words "eleven o'clock," and insert in lieu thereof the words "7 o'clock P. M." 66 Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said amendments, and it was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Senate, with a message informing that they had concurred in said amendments. This being the day assigned by the rules for the consideration of general orders, By unanimous consent, said order of business was laid on the table. Mr. Mackay introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide public lodg ing houses in 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 affairs of cities. Also, a bill entitled "An act in relation to appeals in criminal cases,' 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. Woolsey introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Bruynswick Rural Cemetery Association, in the county of Ulster, to acquire title to property for burial purposes," 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. Mr. Hyatt introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section eleven, subdivision three of the Code of Procedure, relative to the time of bringing appeals," 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. D. L. Babcock introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to filling vacancies in the board of public instruction of the city of Albany," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public education. Mr. Griffin introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 925, of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 907, of the Laws of 1869, etc,'" 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. Alvord introduced a bill entitled “An act to confirm the title of certain persons to real estate questioned by reason of alienage of former owners," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on petitions of aliens. Mr. Marcy introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 156 of the Laws of 1868, entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Greenport, Suffolk county,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages. Mr. Prince introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to extend the powers of boards of supervisors except in the counties of New York and Kings,' passed May 11, 1869," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. Judd introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Port Richmond,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages. Mr. Fort introduced a bill entitled "An act to facilitate the construction of the Lake Ontario Shore railroad and to amend the several acts in relation thereto and to authorize any life insurance company or any trust or loan company or any savings bank of this State to invest their funds or money on deposits in bonds issued by any county, town or village of this State in aid of said road," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads. Mr. D. B. Hill introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the filing of the certificate of incorporation of the Keating Lumber Company," 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. I. H. Babcock introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the city of Lockport and the 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 the affairs of cities. Mr. Pierce introduced a bill entitled "An act to establish the rates of toll on the western plank-road," 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. Mr. Lott introduced a bill entitled "An act to confer upon Horace C. Tracy and Peter Fish the right to establish a ferry across Cayuga lake and to extend in their behalf an act to establish such ferry, passed April 5, 1844, and extended by chaptar 31, Laws of 1868, to Horace C. Terry and Isaac A. Brokaw for the term of fourteen years from the fifth day of April, 1858," 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. Mr. Hawkins moved to discharge the committee on the judiciary from further consideration of the bill entitled "An act to confirm orders of the court of general sessions of the peace in and for the city and county of New York, continuing the last November term thereof," and that said bill be referred to the committee of the whole. Mr. Alvord raised the point of order that, under the rules, no bill can be considered in committee of the whole until it has regularly passed through the hands of a standing committee and they report thereon. Mr. Speaker ruled the point of order not well taken. Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said. motion of Mr. Hawkins. Pending this, On motion of Mr. Smyth, at 11 o'clock and 53 minutes, the House adjourned. |