The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. Johnson, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Johnson offered the following:

Resolved, That Senate bill No. 187, entitled "An act to regulate railroad freights in the State of New York," be made a special order for Thursday next, immediately after the reading of the journal.

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. Madden, the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1872.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Harrower.

The journal of Saturday was read and approved..

The President presented a memorial of the Chamber of Commerce relative to the exempting from taxation bonds and mortgages and liens upon real estate; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary, and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 51.)

Mr. Graham offered the following:

Resolved, That Senate bill No. 122, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to the establishment of a normal and training school in the village of Plattsburgh, to be called the Plattsburgh Normal and Training School,' passed May 7, 1869," be recommitted to the committee on literature, retaining its place on the general orders.

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

The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

Assembly, "An act granting jurisdiction to the United States over a certain piece of land within this State, to be occupied as a site for offices and storehouses, in the construction, repair and maintenance of a pier, for the formation of a harbor, at Oswego, New York."

Assembly, "An act for the better prevention of the procurement of abortions and other like offenses, and to amend the laws relative thereto." "An act for the relief of Robert G. Ostrander, a commissioner of a certain highway in Hamilton county."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. J. Wood, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. Wood, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. Wood, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to provide for the repair, improvement, construction and protection of bridges on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, in the counties of Erie and Cattaraugus."

Assembly, "An act to authorize the village of Silver Creek, in the county of Chautauqua, to purchase, hold, use and convey certain real estate, and to legalize proceedings relative thereto."

"An act concerning the duties of assessors and collectors of taxes in the several towns and counties of the State, except in the counties of New York and Kings."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Benedict, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first named bill, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Benedict, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Benedict, from the same committee, reported progress on the last named bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to incorporate the Little Valley Water-works Company." "An act to protect purchasers on sales of real estate of infants by special guardian, prior to January 1, 1852."

"An act to alter the map or plan of the city of New York."

After some time spent therein the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Foster, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first and second named bills, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bills ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Foster, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of the general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

Assembly, "An act releasing the interests of the State in certain lands of which Hannah Jane Butcher died possessed, to William Butcher, her surviving husband."

Assembly, "An act to release the interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain lands in Sullivan county to Henry Eisner." "An act to incorporate the Union Stock Yard and Market Company." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Cock, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first and second named bills, which report was agreed to, and said bills ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Cock, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Chatfield, the Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 1872.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Grant.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Messrs. Allen, Bowen and Madden presented remonstrances against the repeal of the Erie classification act; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Lowery presented a petition of electors of Boonville to raise money to improve highways; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Robertson presented a petition of citizens of Westchester county for the passage of a law requiring the New York and New Haven Railroad Company to furnish suitable accommodation for passengers; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Harrower presented a petition of merchants of Wellsburgh in regard to local freights; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Palmer presented a petition of citizens of Dutchess county for local prohibition and Ohio law; which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Tiemann presented a petition of president Barnard and others, for a separate health department in the city of New York; which was read and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities. ·

Mr. Benedict presented a petition of the Woman's Hospital of the State of New York for aid; which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Harrower presented a remonstrance of citizens of Steuben and Yates counties against legislation in favor of obstructing the waters of Crooked Lake; which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Bowen presented a remonstrance of firemen of Batavia against exempting foreign insurance companies from paying a percentage to Firemen's Benevolent Associations in this State; which was read and referred to the committee on insurance.

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

"An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act relative to the improvement of certain portions of the county of Westchester and New York, including provisions for communication between said counties, and for the improving of the navigation of Harlem river and Spuyten Duyvil creek," passed April 15, 1871, so far as relates to the town of Westchester, in the county of Westchester."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled "An act concerning the proof of wills, executors and administrators, guardians and wards and surrogates' courts,' passed May 16, 1837, passed May 11, 1869."

"An act to confirm the title of citizens of this State to lands for which they have heretofore taken conveyances from aliens."

"An act for the relief of Robert G. Ostrander, a commissioner of a certain highway in Hamilton county.

"An act to provide for the repair, improvement, construction, and protection of bridges on the Cattaraugus Indian reservation, in the counties of Erie and Cattaraugus."

“An act to alter the map or plan of the city of New York."

"An act to protect purchasers on sales of real estate of infants by special guardian prior to January 1, 1852."

"An act to incorporate the Little Valley Water-works Company." "An act to incorporate the Union Stock Yard and Market Company." The President presented a communication from the comptroller of the city of New York relative to amounts paid to benevolent and charitable institutions in reply to a resolution of the Senate; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 53.)

Mr. Madden gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the better preservation of horse records.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Bowen asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 261 of the Laws of 1850, entitled 'An act to provide for the better education of the children of the several orphan asylums in this State other than the city of New York,' passed April 10, 1850," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Morrisania Steamboat Company to issue bonds, and to change the place of their principal office," 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. Lowery asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to legalize the vote of the electors of the town of Boonville, Oneida county, to raise money to improve certain roads in said town," 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. Lord asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the establishment of a female department to the Western House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents," 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. Weismann, from the committee on public health, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to establish a board of health and of vital statistics in the county of Richmond, and to define its powers and duties," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Baker, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the New York Infant Asylum,' passed March 11, 1865," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Wagner, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 917 of the Laws of 1869, authorizing the consolidation of certain railroad companies," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and have amended

the title so as to read as follows: "An act to authorize the consolidation of the Rochester, Nunda and Pennsylvania railroad with certain other railroads," and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

The bill entitled "An act to confirm the title of citizens of this State to lands for which they have heretofore taken conveyances from aliens," 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 bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act relative to the improvement of certain portions of the county of Westchester and New York, including provisions for communication between said counties, and for the improving of the navigation of Harlem river and Spuyten Duyvil creek,' passed April 15, 1871, so far as relates to the towns of East Chester and Westchester, 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled "An act concerning the proof of wills, executors and administrators, guardians and wards and surrogates' courts," passed May 16, 1837;,' passed May 11, 1869," 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.