Mr. Younglove presented a petition of Saratoga county, on same subject, which was read and referred to the same committee.

Mr. Hoyt presented a petition of citizens of Yates county, on same subject, which was read and referred to the same committee.

Mr. Donoho presented a petition of Daniel Adams and others, in favor of granting the Metropolitan Transit Company the right to construct their proposed railways, which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. O'Reilly presented a petition of J. L. Howard and others, on same subject, which was read and referred to the same committee.

Mr. Younglove presented a petition of citizens of Saratoga county, for the passage of a law providing for opening roads when obstructed by snow, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. Pool, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bill (passed yesterday) entitled as follows:

"An act to approve the action of the commissioners appointed in pursuance of chapter 666, Laws of 1866, to locate the Hudson River Asylum for the Insane."

Mr. Chamberlain, from the majority of the committee on privileges and elections, to which was referred the petition of S. Baker, contesting the seat of Hon. L. H. Gregory, reported thereon in writing, and recommended the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That Stephen Baker is entitled to the seat held and now occupied by Lewis H. Gregory, and that said Gregory, who is properly the contestant, have the privilege of contesting the same.

(See Doc. No. .)

Mr. W. S. Clark, from the minority of said committee, reported in writing adversely to the prayer of said petition.

(See Doc No. .)

The question being upon the adoption of the majority report, Mr. Weed moved that the majority and minority reports of the committee on privileges and elections, in the case of the seat of Hon. Mr. Gregory, contested by Col. Baker, be laid upon the table; and that said reports, with the proceedings before the committee, be forthwith printed and placed upon the files of the members of this House.

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

Mr. Wilber, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act in relation to public markets in the city of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Barker, from the committee on trade and manufactures, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act passed April 11, 1860, authorizing the formation of corporations for manufacturing purposes," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Barker, from the committee on trade and manufactures, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the act to incorporate the Rome Hydraulic Company, passed April 9, 1865," reported in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Hiscock, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the Medina and Alabama Plankroad Company to reduce the number of their directors," reported

in favor of the passage of the same; which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Jacobs, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution relative to printing extra copies of the report of the Prison Association, reported as follows: "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 Canadas, 1,500 copies for the use of the association (250 of which shall be bound in cloth); also, five copies for each member, officer and reporter of the Legislature, in paper covers;" which report was agreed to.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Senate, and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Bigelow, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution relative to printing extra copies of the Comptroller's report, reported as follows: "Resolved, That there be printed of the Comptroller's report five hundred copies for the use of that officer, and five extra copies for each member, officer and reporter of the Assembly, as heretofore;" which report was agreed to.

Mr. Phillips, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution relative to printing extra copies of the official list, reported as follows: "Resolved. That ten copies of the official list of members, officers and reporters, with their respective post office. addresses, and boarding places in this city, be printed for each member, officer and reporter of this House; and that the usual number be mounted on boards, for posting at the hotels and other public places in the city;" which report was agreed to.

Mr. Lockwood, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution relative to printing extra copies of the Governor's message, reported as follows: "Resolved, That fifteen copies of the Governor's message be printed for each member, officer and reporter of this House; also, 500 copies for the use of the Governor; and that the same be bound in paper covers;" which report was agreed to.

Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the Canal Board to appoint a harbor master at Whitehall.

Mr. H. Smith gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the re-assessment of certain unpaid taxes in the county of Albany.

Also, a bill to confirm the charter of the Albany and Delaware Turnpike Company.

Mr. Crandall gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the clerks of police courts in the city of New York.

Mr. Button gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill for the relief of Lorenzo Yates of Hinsdale, Cattaraugus county, for damages sustained by him by the diversion of the waters of Ischua creek in said town, for feeding the Genesee Valley canal.

Also, a bill for the relief of Mary Lyman, widow of T. A. E. Lyman, for damages sustained to her lands in the town of Hinsdale, county of Cattaraugus, by digging of the Ischua feeder across said land, and damage from leakage of said feeder.

Mr. Weed gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to legalize the acts of William Lengfield, a justice of the peace of the town of Chazy, Clinton county.

Mr. Ballard gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend article 3 of title 3, chapter 11 and part 1 of

the Revised Statutes, entitled "Of vacancies in town offices, and the mode of supplying them."

Mr. Wilber gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave introduce a bill to incorporate the New York Orthopedic Dispensary.

Mr. Brush gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act in relation to draining certain lands in the town of Fishkill, in the county of Dutchess," passed April 24, 1866.

Mr. Hinson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Buffalo Leidertafel Singing Society.

Mr. Plumb gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introducce a bill for the support and relief of the poor, and for the government of the poor department in the county of Erie.

Mr. Briggs gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the village of Coxsackie, Greene county.

Mr. Bigelow gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act in relation to the draining of lands on Black lake and tributaries, passed May 4, 1864, and amended May 12, 1865.

Mr. Oakey gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Mechanics' and Traders' Savings Institution of Brooklyn.

Mr. Haynes gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the widening and improving of Third street, in the city of Brooklyn," passed May 2, 1864.

Also, a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to alter the commissioners' map of the city of Brooklyn."

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Brooklyn Improvement Company.

Also, a bill to repeal chapter 166 of the Laws of 1856.

Also, a bill to widen and improve the Coney Island road.

Mr. Jacobs gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Nassau Gas Company of the city of Brooklyn.

Mr. Hinsdale gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to establish a Metropolitan harbor district, and a board of wharves and piers.

Also, a bill in relation to public holidays, and to the maturity, demand of payment, and protest of commercial paper.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Security Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

Mr. Raber gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill for the extension of South Seventh street, and to change the name thereof.

Mr. A. I. Wood gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill authorizing the construction of an iron bridge over the Erie canal, in the village of Brockport.

Mr. Gridley gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Provident Fund Society of the city of New York."

Also, a bill to authorize the construction of a railroad in Seventy

ninth street and other streets in the city of New York.

Also, a bill to amend chapter 514, Laws of 1860, entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a railroad in Fourteenth street and in other streets and avenues in the city of New York."

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Mr. Irving gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to construct a railroad from Fifty-ninth street in the city of New York, to the South Ferry.

Mr. M. C. Murphy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to abolish the board of councilmen of New York city. Mr. Russell gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to construct a railway on Lexington and other avenues in the city of New York.

Mr. Frear gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to confirm certain acts of the mayor of New York.

Also, a bill to authorize the construction of a railroad in Lexington avenue, and in other streets and avenues in the city of New York.

Mr. O'Reilly gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to prevent non-residents from holding stands in the public markets in the city of New York.

Also, a bill to prevent the use of steam on Second Avenue railroad in the city of New York.

Mr. Creamer gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to establish a Free German American Institute in the city of New York.

Mr. L. Buck gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Operative Plasterers' Society of the city of New York.

Mr. Candee gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the Fayetteville and Syracuse Plankroad Company to construct a railroad in and near its present route.

Mr. Younglove gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to change the name of the Albany City Fire Insurance Company, and for other purposes.

Mr. Reynolds gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to certain highways and highway taxes in the counties of Warren, Saratoga and Hamilton.

Also, a bill entitled "An act declaring a portion of Paul's creek, in the county of Saratoga, a public highway."

Mr. W. S. Clark gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the registry law.

Mr. Minier gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the village of Hornellsville, in the county of Steuben.

Mr. Lefever gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to abolish the office of keeper of the city hall, and other offices of the city of Brooklyn."

Mr. Archer gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the game laws of this State.

Mr. Purdy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act in relation to school district No. 6, in the town of Yonkers," passed March 22, 1862.

Also, a bill to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Westchester to refund to various banks and insurance companies, in the county of Westchester, certain taxes imposed and paid or collected on that portion of their capital, invested in securities of the United States, exempt by law from taxation.

Mr. Penfield gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the New Rochelle Savings Bank. Also, a bill to amend the charter of the Portchester Savings Bank.

Mr. Lockwood gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the city of Auburn.

Also, a bill to amend an act to incorporate the Auburn Water Works Company.

Mr. Bruce gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Metropolitan Market Company of New York.

Also, a bill to authorize the construction of a culvert under the Erie canal, in the village of Canastota.

Mr. Schutt gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the village of Geneva, in the county of Ontario.

Mr. Covell gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the town of Johnstown to issue bonds, and loan the same to the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad Company, and to regulate the fare on said railroad.

Mr. M. C. Murphy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to provide separate prisons for children who may be convicted of minor offences.

Mr. Buckley gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to open and improve Willoughby street in the city of Brooklyn.

Also, a bill to open and improve Clinton avenue in the city of Brooklyn. Mr. Irving gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to establish and enforce the sale of vegetables by weight.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained. leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act appropriating money for the building of a new capitol," 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.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Atlantic Mutual Life • Insurance Company to make special deposit of securities in the Insurance Department," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance companies.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. H. Smith asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to release certain lands of Mary Furie," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the petitions of aliens.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Van Valkenburgh asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act renewing the charter of the Susquehanna Bridge Company of the village of Binghamton,” 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Button asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to legalize the proceedings of a special town meeting in the town of Ellicottville, Cattaraugus county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 479 of the Laws of 1865," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Weed asked and obtained leavo