ON EXPENDITURES OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

Mr. Boyd, of Steuben;
Berryman, of New York;
Duntz, of Columbia;

Mr. Haynes, of Kings;
Wilson, of Queens.

Mr. Speaker presented the report of the Prison Association, on the prisons of the United States and Canadas; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No.

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

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That there be printed of the special report of the New York Prison Association on the Prisons of the United States and Canada, 1,500 copies for the use of the Association.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing.

Mr. Speaker presented the annual report of the Auditor of the Canal Department, showing the expenditures on canals for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1866; which was referred to the committee on canals.

Also, a communication from the Auditor of the Canal Department, transmitting a resolution of the Canal Board, adopted December 28, 1866, recommending the Legislature to amend the third section of chapter 169 of the Laws of 1862, and to repeal the provision making it requisite for engineers appointed by the Canal Board, to have the certificate of the State Engineer as to their fitness, capacity and integrity; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No.

Also, a preamble and resolutions from the Auditor of the Canal Department, adopted by the Canal Board December 28th, 1866, relative. to canal contractors and repair contractors; which were referred to the committee on canals.

Also, a communication from the Auditor of the Canal Department, transmitting the financial report of that officer; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 5.)

Also, a communication from the Auditor, transmitting a copy of the proceedings of the Canal Board, relating to the purchase by the State of a building and lot in the city of Buffalo, for offices for the canal collector and others; which was referred to the committee on canals.

This being the day assigned by the rules for the consideration of the general orders, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Oswego Water Works Company,' passed May 4, 1863," and the annual message of the Governor.

And after some time spent, therein, Mr. Havens, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of said bill; which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered eugrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Havens, from said committee, also reported progress on said message, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

Mr. Bruce presented a petition of citizens of Madison county, for the exemption of railroad bonds from taxation, which was read and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. Wagstaff presented the petition of Winney Madden, for the release of title of State to certain lands, which was read and referred to the committee on the petitions of aliens.

Mr. Van Valkenburgh presented a petition of taxpayers of the State, for increasing the salary of school commissioners, which was read and referred to the committee on colleges, academies and common schools. Mr. Bruce presented a petition of citizens of Canastota, for a law authorizing the construction of a culvert under the Erie canal, which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Purdy presented a petition of Joseph P. Wood and others, for the passage of an act to incorporate the St. Augustine's Mutual Benevolent Society in the county of Westchester, which was read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

Also, a petition of Adam Kaiser and others, for an act to incorporate the Melrose Siedertafel Society, county of Westchester, which was read and referred to the same committee.

Mr. Hoyt presented a petition of the board of trustees of Penn Yan, for amendment to village charter, which was read and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

Also, a petition of the board of trustees of Penn Yan, for relief of John Underwood, for extra work in building bridges in that village, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. Reynolds presented a petition of supervisors of the county of

Saratoga, relative to excise money, which was read and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. J. Smith presented a petition of citizens of Hancock, for a rope ferry across the Delaware river at Equinunk, which was read and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

Also, a petition of citizens of Equinunk, Pa., on the same subject, which was read and referred to the same committee.

Mr. Archer presented the petition of Samuel Everett, of Macedon, for payment of interest on sums due for work for Erie canal enlargement, which was read and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Hoppin presented a petition of citizens of De Ruyter, Madison county, asking that the town bonds issued to aid in the construction of the New York Midland railroad, be exempt from taxation, which was read and referred to the committee on ways and means.

Mr. W. S. Clark presented a petition of citizens of Schoharie county, for State aid to complete the Albany and Susquehanna railroad, which was read and referred to the same committee.

Mr. H. Smith presented a petition of E. Cady Stanton and others, against the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment, which was read and referred to the committee on Federal relations.

Mr. Van Valkenburgh gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for the completion of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad.

Mr. Parker gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill providing for additional compensation to deputies, clerks and assistants in the various departments of the State government.

Mr. Stiles gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for the construction of a bridge across the Cattaraugus creek, at Irving.

Mr. Weed gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to moneys deposited with public officers.

Also, a bill to amend section five of the general railroad act.

Mr. Ballard gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the Revised Statutes, relating to granting letters of administration.

Mr. J. Smith gavé notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to establish a system of free schools in the State of New York.

Mr. Wilber gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Poughkeepsie Water Company.

Mr. Plumb gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act to amend section six of article first, title second, chapter thirteenth, part first, Revised Statutes, entitled "Of the place in which property is to be taxed."

Mr. Prince gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the board of education of the village of Tonawanda, in the county of Erie, to issue bonds for the building of a school house in said village.

Mr. Oakey gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Manhattan Warehousing Loan and Insurance Company.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of New York.

Mr. Keady gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Germania Savings Bank of the city of Brooklyn,"

Mr. Jacobs gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to improve Bedford and Franklin avenues in the city of Brooklyn.

Also, a bill to incorporate the Metropolitan Medical and Surgical Institute.

Mr. Raber gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the German Factor Benevolent Society of Brooklyn, E. D."

Mr. Mead gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill for the construction of an iron bridge over the canal at Mount Morris and Nunda, Livingston county.

Mr. Gridley gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide attendants for the court of general sessions of the peace in and for the city and county of New York."

Also, a bill entitled "An act to grant the use of lands, for court yards, on Fifth avenue and other streets in the city of New York.”

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 475 of the Laws of 1866, entitled 'An act to regulate the use of certain boats and vessels. within the limits of the Metropolitan Police district.'"

Mr. Develin gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the general manufacturing law.

Mr. Berryman gave notice that he would at an early ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the New York Mutual Benefit Pianoforte Society.

Mr. Russell gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to increase the salaries of the officers and bellringers of the Metropolitan fire department.

Mr. L. Buck gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the construction of a railroad on Twentythird street and other streets in the city of New York.

Mr. Frear gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to allow the Long Island Railroad Company to increase their capital stock.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Blind Mechanics' Association. Mr. Creamer gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to construct a railroad in Lexington avenue and other streets and avenues in the city of New York.

Also, a bill to construct a railroad in Christopher and other streets and avenues in the city of New York.

Mr. Sanford gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the village of Rome.

Also, a bill to authorize the trustees of the village of Rome, to buy a steam fire engine and apparatus, and to levy a tax to pay for the same, and other indebtedness.

Mr. Roberts gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the act to incorporate the Rome Hydraulic Company.

Mr. Halsey gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the common council and water commissioners of the city of Newburgh, to enlarge, alter and improve the water works of said city, and to acquire the title to lands, lakes, ponds, springs. and streams of water, and to raise money upon the bonds of the said city therefor.

Also, a bill to provide for the laying out of streets and roads in the city of Newburgh, and for other purposes.

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Mr. Millspaugh gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to prevent the execution of criminals in the court houses of Orange county.

Mr. Littlejohn gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend section I of article 1, title 19, chapter 20, part 1 of the Revised Statutes, relative to regulations concerning brokers. Mr. Reynolds gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend section 8 of chapter 455 of Laws of 1847. Mr. Barker gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to build a bridge across the Chemung canal, in the village of Watkins.

Mr. Welles gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the village of Seneca Falls. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the village of Waterloo.

Mr. Selkreg gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 136, Laws of 1857, relative to savings banks.

Mr. Baker gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to regulate the ferry between Rondout and Rhinebeck, on the Hudson river.

Mr. Shiland gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to construct a highway bridge over the Champlain canal, in the village of Fort Edward.

Mr. Purdy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to reduce and fix the compensation of certain town officers in the town of Westchester, in the county of Westchester.

Mr. Travis gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes in relation to laying out public roads, and the alteration thereof, in the towns of North Castle, Bedford and Lewisborough, in the county of Westchester," passed April 12, 1859.

Mr. H. Smith gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to abolish the mayor's court of the city of Albany. Mr. Selkreg gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act for the preservation of moose, wild deer, birds and fresh-water fish," passed April 2, 1862.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Wilber asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act to incorporate the Vassar Female College, passed January 28, 1861," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on colleges, academies and common schools. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Gridley asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the National Dime Savings Institution 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 banks.

Also, a bill entitled "An act in relation to public markets 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Berryman asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to public education in the city and county 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 colleges, academies and common schools.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Ransom asked and obtained