and pieces of land by the trustees thereof," which was read the first. time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Schroeder introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the common lands of the town of Gravesend," 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. Williams introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the support of poor persons by their relatives," 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. Astor introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the abatement of nuisances by boards of health of incorporated cities" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health.

Mr. Astor introduced a bill entitled "An act to limit the amount of indebtedness to be hereafter incurred by municipal corporations. within this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Wendover introduced a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 390 of the Laws of 1879, entitled An act extending the jurisdiction of courts of special sessions except in the city of Albany and 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 the judiciary.

Mr. Astor moved to take from the table the resolution in the words following:

Whereas, The city of New York is the most important seaboard. center, not only of this State but of the United States, and the proper protection of the commercial and industrial interests of the city is by necessity connected with the prosperity of the country at large; and

Whereas, The harbor defenses and fortifications of the city of New York against attacks from marine forces are manifestly inadequate to afford security to the city, should such attacks be made upon it, and the erection and maintenance of proper and suitable defenses to the city is a matter of national importance and properly belongs to the Federal Congress; therefore,

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be requested to use their influence to secure an early appropriation, sufficient for the speedy erection and proper maintenance of the fortifications and defenses necessary for the protection of the city of New York against hostile attacks.

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That a copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to the Senators and Representatives in Congress from this State.

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

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

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

Mr. Loomis moved that when the Senate adjourns to-day it adjourn to meet on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock.

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

The President announced the following appointment: To fill vacancy in committee of commerce and navigation, caused by the resignation of Mr. Forster, Mr. Halbert.

On motion of Mr. Lynde, the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1880.

'The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of Friday, January 16, was read and approved.

Mr. Hogan introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure, " 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. Forster introduced a bill entitled "An act concerning tramps,' 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. Forster introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the payment of assessments for local improvements 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 cities.

Mr. Seebacher introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the police department or board of police of any city to appoint policemen of district telegraph companies," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Stevens introduced a bill entitled "An act providing for the compensation of the county judge and the surrogate of the county of Oneida, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

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

"An act to legalize the acts of certain town officers of the town of New Rochelle, and to authorize the issue of bonds by said town."

“An act further to amend chapter 147 of the Laws of 1876, entitled An act granting to the United States the right to acquire the right of way necessary for the improvement of the Harlem river and Spuyten Duyvil creek from the North river to the East river, through the Harlem Kills, and ceding jurisdiction on the same,' as amended by chapter 345 of the Laws of 1879."

"An act giving the consent of the State of New York to the United States for the purchase of land at New Brighton and ceding jurisdiction over the same."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Madden, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of

the first named bill, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Madden, from the same committee, reported progress on the second named bill, and asked leave to sit again.

On motion of Mr. Forster, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the committee of the whole were discharged from the further consideration of said bill and the same was ordered engrossed for a third reading.

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

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

"An act giving the consent of the State of New York to the purchase of or acquisition by the United States of two sites for range lights in Cold Spring Harbor (Queens county), Long Island, New York, and ceding jurisdiction over the same.'

"An act to amend chapter 176 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act relative to writs of error in behalf of the people in criminal

"An act to amend the law of evidence and practice on civil and criminal trials."

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

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

Mr. Baker offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That 1,000 copies of the Annual Report of the Auditor of the Canal Department for the fiscal year ending 30th September, 1879, be printed for the use of the Legislature, and 600 copies thereof for the use of the Auditor of the Canal Department.

By unanimous consent said resolution was referred to the committee on printing.

On motion of Mr. Baker, the Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1880.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Madden introduced a bill entitled "An act to establish and fix the compensation of county judge, surrogate and district attorney in the county of Orange," 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. Braman introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for witnesses of elections for town officers in towns containing over 5,000 inhabitants in which such elections are held by districts, and the boundary lines of which towns, or any part thereof, shall adjoin or abut against the boundary line, or any part thereof, of any incorporated city 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 internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Jacobs introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the better and more economical government 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 cities.

Mr. Birdsall introduced a bill entitled "An act further to amend chapter 446 of the Laws of 1874, entitled 'An act to revise and consolidate the statutes of the State relating to the care and custody of the insane, the management of the asylums for their treatment and safe-keeping, and the duties of the State Commissioner in Lunacy,'" 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. Robertson introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 590 of the Laws of 1865, entitled An act to incorporate the Porous Plaster Company 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 the judiciary.

Mr. Robertson introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled An act to establish the office of receiver of taxes in the town of New Rochelle, in the county of Westchester, and the 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 judiciary.

Mr. Schroeder introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend article 5 of title 6 of chapter 5 of part 1 of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Proceedings to compel the delivery of books and papers by public officers to their successors,"" 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. Schroeder introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize and direct the board of supervisors of Kings county to make suitable provision to reimburse Walter L. Livingston for all legitimate costs, counsel fees and expenses incurred by him in and about a certain action of quo warranto brought against him to oust him from the office of surrogate of the county of Kings," 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. Murtha introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 461 of the Laws of 1877, entitled An act to confer the powers of harbor masters on the police patrolmen detailed to certain docks and piers in said city by the board of commissioners of police and excise 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 commerce and navigation.

Mr. Pitts introdued a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the fire department of the village of Medina," 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. Pitts introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entiled An act for the preservation of the public health,' 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 the judiciary.

Mr. Robertson offered the following:

Resolved, That the Senate bill No. 13, entitled "An act to amend chapter 176 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act in relation to writs of error in behalf of the people in criminal cases,' " be recommitted to the judiciary committee, retaining its place on the order of third. reading of bills.

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

Mr. Forster offered the following:

Resolved, That the Senate bill, introductory No. 69, entitled "An act to provide for the cleaning of streets and removal of garbage and ashes in the city of New York," be and hereby is ordered printed.

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

Mr. Birdsall presented the Seventh Annual Report of the State Commissioner in Lunacy.

Ordered, That said report be laid on the table and printed. (See Doc. No. 48.)

On motion of Mr. Madden the Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1880.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Forster presented a petition of Charles Angle and others for the establishment of a State Home for the Blind; which was referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

Mr. Strahan presented a petition of Henry Bergh for the passage of an act prohibiting vivisection of animals; which was referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Rockwell presented petitions (three) of citizens of Clinton county for an act relieving county jails of convicted female offenders and providing separate institutions for their detention and reformation; which was referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was recommitted the bill introduced by Mr. Williams (introductory No. 63), entitled "An act to amend chapter 176 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 82 of the Laws of 1852, entitled 'An act in relation to writs of error in behalf of the people in criminal cases,' reported in favor of the passage of the same with some amendments, which report was agreed to and said bill was ordered to a third reading.