referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to the Croton aqueduct of the city of New York,' passed April 15, 1870," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Adams, from the committee on banks, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to change the name of the Sixth ward savings bank of the city of Albany," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the Assembly bill entitled as follows:

"An act making appropriations for the payment of the principal and interest on the canal debt, commencing on the first day of October, 1872, and to provide for the payment of the debt contracted under section 12 of article 7 of the Constitution."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Chatfield, from said committee, reported progress on said named bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

On motion of Mr. Madden, the Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1872.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Sprecher.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Tiemann presented a petition of the Foundling Asylum of the Sisters of Charity, for an act amending charter of institution; which was read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

Mr. Tiemann presented a petition of owners of property on Second avenue, New York city, in favor of an elevated railroad in said avenue; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Robertson presented a remonstrance of citizens of White Plains against amending charter of said village; which was read and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the village of Carthage," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the improvement of the highways extending from Lansing street, Genesee street and Caroline avenue, in the village of West Troy, to the Loudon road in the town of Watervliet (highways lying in part in the town of Watervliet and in part in the village of West Troy), and to authorize the board of supervisors in the county of Albany to assess the expense thereof upon the said town," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to provide for laying out and improving roads and avenues in the

village and town of Saratoga Springs,' passed May 5, 1870," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize the election of trustees and other corporation officers of the village of Fonda," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the act entitled An act to incorporate the village of Bath, in the county of Steuben,' passed June 20, 1851, and the act amendatory thereof, passed April 26, 1865," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the village of Lansingburgh,' passed April 16, 1864," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the trustees of the village of Andes, in Delaware county, to proceed to protect said village from the effects of high water, and to raise money to pay for the same, also to amend chapter 731 of Laws of 1865 in relation thereto,' reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Nyack Waterworks Company," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the incorporation of villages,' passed December 7, 1847, as far as the same relates to the village of Akron, in the county of Erie," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the construction of gas-works, and the manufacture and sale of gas for the purpose of lighting the village of Port Jervis, Orange County, and the streets, avenues and buildings therein, and to lay pipes for that purpose," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to.

Mr. D. P. Wood, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to lay out, open, construct and keep in repair Flatbush avenue, in the county of Kings."

"An act to define section 5 of chapter 583 of Laws of 1871, relating to the entry of judgments.

"An act for the preservation of fish in the waters of Steele's creek and McGowan's creek, in the county of Herkimer."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the preservation of moose, wild deer, birds and fish," passed April 26, 1871."

"An act to authorize the appointment of assistant district attorneys in certain counties in this State."

"An act in relation to the execution of conveyances by married women." Also, as correctly re-engrossed the following entitled bills:

"An act to allow the town of Bethany, Genesee county, to raise an increased amount of money for the construction and repair of roads and bridges in said town, and to legalize and confirm the action of the last named town meeting in relation to raising moneys for said purpose.'

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to supply the village of Middletown with water for public and private purposes,' passed April 3, 1866, and of the amendment thereto, passed May 14, 1867."

Mr. Chatfield, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the lighting of public streets and avenues in the town of Fishkill, in the county of Dutchess," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole

Mr. Chatfield, from the committee on roads and bridges to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to appropriate money for the building of a bridge over the Cayuga inlet, in the village of Ithaca," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from a majority of the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Troy, Lansingburgh and Cohoes Bridge Company for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a bridge, appurtenances, and approaches to the same, over the Hudson river from some point on Van Schaick's island, in the city of Cohoes, to some point in the village of Lansingburgh, south of Bolton's brewery, on said river," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Orient Wharf Company," passed June 28, 1851, passed March 17, 1860,"" reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act for the improvement of the navigation of the Hudson river, and to make an appropriation therefor," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act relative to the Hudson Suspension Bridge and New England Railway Company, and authorizing the extension of its road," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Robertson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the Pelham and Port Chester Railway Company to cross such arms of the sea, bays, inlets, or navigable streams as may be found necessary to build said road, and to build draw-bridges over the same," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to

which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act relative to the streets, avenues, wharves, piers, and bulk-heads of the village of College Point, in the county of Queens," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Foster, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of railroad corporations, and to regulate the same,' passed April 2, 1850," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Winslow, from the select committee of nine, reported complete the bills entitled as follows:

Assembly, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend chapter 194 of the Laws of 1849, entitled An act to vest in the boards of supervisors certain legislative powers, and to prescribe their fees for certain services,' passed April 3, 1849, passed February 2, 1871."

Assembly, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the Syracuse Northern Railroad Company to construct and maintain a swingbridge over the Oswego canal, in the first ward of the city of Syracuse,' passed April 7, 1871, so as to include the Erie canal, the second, third, and other wards of said city."

"An act to amend section 2 of chapter 9, of Laws of 1872, entitled 'An act relating to appropriations and deficiencies in the city and county of New York, and the audit and payment of salaries and claims in said city and county,' passed January 30, 1872."

Assembly, "An act releasing the interest of the people of the State of New York in certain real estate to the Five Points House of Industry." Assembly, "An act to compel the commissioners appointed to build a town hall in the town of New Rochelle under chapter 88 of the Laws of 1868, and all acts amendatory thereof, to account."

Assembly, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the charter of the village of New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester,' passed April 20, 1864."

Assembly, "An act to enable Mary Conlan to take and hold real estate, and to release to her the interest and title in lands escheated to the State.'

Assembly, "An act to repeal chapter 285 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to provide for the erection of a town hall in the village of Mount Vernon, town of East Chester, county of Westchester,' passed April 4, 1871."

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

Mr. Cock, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the appointment of commissioners to lay out a plan for roads and streets in the towns of Kings county,' passed May 7, 1869," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Cock, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the repayment of certain moneys paid to the commissioners of Mamaroneck avenue in Westchester county," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Harrower, from the committee on the militia, to which was referred

the Assembly bill entitled "An act to erect an armory at Greenpoint, seventeenth ward, in the city of Brooklyn," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. McGowan, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to encourage the organization of town agricultural societies,' passed April 14, 1869," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. McGowan, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Elmira Park Association,' passed April 13, 1871," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Lewis, from a majority of the committee on canals, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to encourage steam towage upon the canals of this State," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Perry, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to create a department of city works in the city of Brooklyn, and to abolish the permanent board of water and sewerage commissioners in said city," with power to report complete, reported that they have had the same under consideration, have made some amendments thereto, and have amended the title so as to read as follows: "An act to create a department of city works in the city of Brooklyn, and to supersede and abolish the permanent board of water sewerage commissioners and the office of street commissioner in said city," which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading. On motion of Mr. Perry, and by unanimous consent, said bill 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.

Mr. Perry, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to establish a department of police and health in and for the city of Brooklyn," with power to report complete, reported that they have had the same under consideration, have made some amendments thereto, and have amended the title so as to read as follows: "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish a police department in and for the city of Brooklyn, and to define its powers and duties,' passed April 5, 1870, and the acts amendatory thereof, passed March 28, 1871," which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Perry, and by unanimous consent, said bill was read a third time.