Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incor porate the Poughkeepsie Female Guardian Society,' passed April 15, 1852," 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.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend 'An act authorizing the confinement of convicts from Dutchess county in the Albany penitentiary,' etc., passed April 15, 1854," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on State prisons.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a town hall in the town of Rhinebeck, county of Dutchess," 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. Alberger introduced a bill entitled "An act extending the provisions of certain laws permitting municipal corporations to aid in the construction of railroads, to the county of Erie," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Pierce introduced a bill entitled "An act making an appropriation for the improvement of the north branch of the Saranac river," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. White introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the repavement and improvement of Henry street between Pierrepont street and Fulton street in the city of Brooklyn," 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. Bennett introduced a bill entitled "An act to alter the commissioners' map of the city of Brooklyn," 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 to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the improvement of Newtown creek, between Maspeth avenue and Metropolitan avenue,' passed April 12, 1871," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to lay out, open and continue Bushwick avenue, in the town of New Lots, Kings 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.

Also, a bill entitled "An act for the relief of John Lietz, of the city of Brooklyn, Kings county," 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. Aitken introduced a bill entitled "An act to alter the commissioners' map of the city of Brooklyn," 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. Moseley introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the common council of the city of Brooklyn to open Eighth avenue from Tenth street to Greenwood cemetery," 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. Roche introduced a bill entitled "An act relative to the taxation of manufacturing companies and corporations doing business in the city of Brooklyn," 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. Kennedy introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act to secure to creditors a just division of the estates of debtors who convey to assignees for the benefit of creditors, passed April 13, 1860," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Genesee Water-works Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend an act to incorporate the village of Mount Morris, passed May 2, 1835, and the several 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 villages.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend 'An act authorizing the trustees of the village of Mount Morris to subscribe to the capital stock of the Mount Morris Water-works Company,' passed May 3, 1869," 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. Flammer introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Temple Adas Jeshurun to hold, grant and convey real estate for cemetery purposes," 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. Haight introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a railroad in East and West Tenth, Stuyvesant and Christopher streets, and other streets and avenues 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 railroads.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the New York Produce Exchange Company, and to confer powers upon said 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. Hawkins introduced a bill entitled "An act authorizing the board of supervisors of the county of New York to appropriate moneys in aid of the American Female Guardian Society and Home for. the Friendless, 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.

Mr. Twombley introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the New York Homœopathic Surgical Hospital 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 charitable and religious societies.

Also, a bill entitled "An act in relation to the marshals 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 judiciary.

Mr. Swain introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 2 of chapter 203 of Laws of 1863, relating to the village of Niagara City, in the county of Niagara," 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. Alvord introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the National Wood-working Mechanical Union of the United States of America," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on trade and manufactures.

Mr. Sniper introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Soldiers' Home," 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. Burns introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to plank-road and turnpike-road companies," 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. Lincoln introduced a bill entitled "An act to repeal section 2 of chapter 887 of the Laws of 1867, entitled 'An act to enable husband and wife, or either of them, to be a witness for or against the other, or on behalf of any party, in certain cases,' passed May 10, 1867," 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. Fort introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to insurance companies of other states and governments doing business in this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

Mr. Herrick introduced a bill entitled "An act further to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act to prevent animals from running at large in the public highways,' passed April 23, 1862, passed May 9, 1867, passed April 29, 1869," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

Mr. Judd introduced a bill entitled "An act to alter the boundaries of the towns of Middletown and Southfield in the county of Richmond,” which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on civil divisions.

Mr. Houghton introduced a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 94 of the Laws of 1872, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Moose River Improvement Company," 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. Greenhalgh introduced a bill entitled "An act to increase the salary of the assessors of the city of Schenectady," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Schenectady Literary and Scientific Institute," 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. Woolsey introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 907 of the Laws of 1869, and chapter 925 of the Laws of 1871, relating to the bonding of municipal corporations to aid in the construction of railroads,"

which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on local and special laws.

Mr. Loughran introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the service of citations on lunatics and idiots," 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. Niles introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the city of Yonkers," 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. Holdridge introduced a bill entitled "An act for the relief of Seymour Saxton," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. Vedder introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate the sale of ale, beer and lager beer, and to establish a standard for the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

On motion of Mr. Whitbeck, and by unanimous consent,

Resolved, That Senate bill No. 191, general order 698, entitled "An act to authorize the comptroller of the city of New York to carry into effect certain powers and duties heretofore conferred upon the commissioners of the sinking fund of the said city," be recommitted to the committee on railroads, retaining its place on general orders.

On motion of Mr. Squires, and by unanimous consent,

Resolved, That Assembly bill No. 505, general order 571 entitled "An act to incorporate the New York Loan and Security Bank," be recommitted to the committee on banks, for amendment, retaining its place on general orders.

On motion of Mr. Squires, and by unanimous consent,

Resolved, That Assembly bill, general order 425, printed No. 383, entitled "An act to extend the Utica, Chenango and Cortland railroad," be recommitted to the committee on railroads for the purpose of amendment, and retain its place on general orders.

Mr. Jacobs offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That Assembly bill 384, general order 426, entitled "An act in relation to the Brooklyn City and Newtown Railroad Company," be considered in the first committee of the whole.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said resolution, and it was determined in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the members present voting in favor thereof.

Mr. Alberger offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That Senate bill 114, general order 670, entitled "An act to establish a department of police in the city of Buffalo, and to provide for the government thereof," be ordered to the first committee of the whole. Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said resolution, and it was determined in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the members present voting in favor thereof.

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bills entitled as follows:

"An act in relation to the rate of interest upon money, and providing penalties for reserving or receiving unlawful interest."

"An act in relation to the Brooklyn City and Newtown Railroad Company."

Senate, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a department of police in the city of Buffalo, and to provide for the government thereof,' passed April 26, 1871."

And after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Enos, from said committee, reported progress on said first mentioned bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

Mr. Enos, from said committee, also reported in favor of the passage of said second mentioned bill; which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Enos, from said committee, also reported in favor of the passage of said third mentioned bill, with amendments.

The question being on agreeing to said report,

Mr. Alberger moved to disagree with said report, and that said bill be recommitted to the committee on the affairs of cities, with instructions to strike out the amendments made in committee of the whole, and that they have leave to report at any time.

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

Mr. Speaker then put the question whether the House would agree to the report of the committee, and it was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That said bill be read a third time.

Mr. Houghton offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That the Assembly bill, general order 451, entitled "An act to enable the legal voters of any town, county or city to determine by ballot whether the sale, exposing for sale, giving away, or suffering to be exposed, sold or given away therein of intoxicating liquors, shall be prohibited, and to provide for the enforcement of prohibition when a majority declare in favor thereof; also, to regulate the sale for medicinal, mechanical, chemical or sacramental use, and to provide for the enforcement of this act," be referred to the first committee of the whole, not full.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said motion, and it was determined in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the members present voting in favor thereof.

On motion of Mr. Goss, at 10 o'clock and 35 minutes, the House adjourned.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1872.

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Schlesinger.

On motion of Mr. Jacobs, the reading of the journal of yesterday was dispensed with.

A message from the Senate was received and read, informing of concurrence in the passage of the following entitled bills:

"An act to incorporate the city of Kingston."