Mr. Robertson, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Robertson (introductory No. 107), 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,'" reported in favor of the passage of the same with some amendments, which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Robertson (introductory No. 70), entitled "An act to amend subdivision 3 of section 191 of the Code of Civil Procedure," reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure," which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Braman (introductory No. 88), entitled "An act to amend sections 14 and 15, title 1, article 1, of 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,'" reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act 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 report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Robertson, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Robertson (introductory No. 103), entitled "An act to amend chapter 476 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An act to establish the office of receiver of taxes in the town of New Rochelle in the county of Westchester,"" reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

On motion of Mr. Robertson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said bill was ordered to be considered in first committee of the whole.

Mr. Sessions, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Woodin (introductory No. 77), entitled "An act to authorize the city of Auburn to take by gift, grant or devise, lands in the town of Sennett for a public cemetery, and to provide for the care, management and protection of the same," reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, which report was agre d to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Sessions, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Woodin (introductory No. 76), entitled "An act authorizing the Trustees of the Pine Bridge Cemetery Association to grant and convey to the city of Auburn certain lands for a public cemetery," reported in favor of the passage of the same without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Halbert, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported that they had compared the following entitled bills with the originals ordered to a third reading and find the same correctly engrossed: "An act to amend the law of evidence and practice on civil and criminal trials."

"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."

"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.

The Assembly sent for concurrence the following resolution:

Whereas, There is a proposition pending before a committee of Congress to erect a swing bridge across Detroit river; and

Whereas, Such a structure must of necessity seriously impede the navigation of the lakes and materially interfere with the commerce of the same; and

Whereas, The water route from Chicago to New York confessedly fixes railroad rates of the country; and

Whereas, It is of vital importance that the water route be preserved free and unobstructed; therefore,

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That it is the sense of the Legislature of the State of New York that the erection of such proposed structure would impede the navigation of the lakes, be prejudicial to the commerce of the county, and is therefore inexpedient and unwise. Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

Mr. Baker introduced a bill entitled "An act to establish district courts in the city of Troy and to provide for the election of district court justices therein," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Baker, and by unanimous consent, said bill was ordered printed.

Mr. Baker introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend An act to incorporate the city of Troy passed April 12, 1816, and the several acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

On motion of Mr. Baker, and by unanimous consent, said bill was ordered printed.

Mr. Forster introduced a bill entitled "An act to establish, govern and manage the New York State Home for the Blind," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

Mr. Forster introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the more economical maintenance, support and government of the poor in the public charities," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on poor laws.

Mr. Rockwell introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the improvement of certain rivers and facilitate the running and driving

of saw logs, lumber and timber down the same, " 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. Rockwell introduced a bill entitled "An act for the better security of the bonds of public officers and others," 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. Madden introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 413 of the Laws of 1877, entitled An act to prevent frequent changes of text books in schools," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

Mr. Madden introduced a bill entitled "An act conferring additional powers on the board of education of Union Free School District Number 1 of the town of Deerpark, Orange county, and granting additional privileges to said district," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

Mr. Madden introduced a bill entitled "An act to extend the authority of the Supreme Court in proceedings by writ of mandamus to correct errors in the determination of boards of county canvassers, 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 declare the cases in which offices shall be deemed vacant," 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 amending 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. Strahan introduced a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 300 of the Laws of 1831, entitled An act to abolish imprisonment for debt and to punish fraudulent debtors, "" 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. Strahan introduced a bill entitled An act to prohibit vivisec tion of animals," 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 relating to the care of animals," 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. Baker introduced a bill entitled "An act conferring upon the board of canal appraisers the power to allow amendments to claims, 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. Bixby introduced a bill entitled "An act to change the name of and in relation to the association for befriending children," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on poor laws.

Mr. Jacobs moved that the petition and protest of John W. Brown

ing against the return and certificate of Hon. Robert H. Strahan to the office of Senator for the Eighth Senate District, be printed.

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

(See Doc. No. 14.)

The bill entitled "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," was read the third time and passed.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, twothirds of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "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," was read the third time and passed.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, twothirds of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act to amend the law of evidence and practice on civil and criminal trials" was read the third time and passed. 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 being present, as follows:

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

The Assembly sent for concurrence the following named bills: "An act to exempt the county of Cortland from the provisions and operation of chapter 180 of the Laws of 1875, entitled An act creating a board of town auditors in the several towns of this State, and to prescribe their powers and duties,"" 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.

"An act to exempt the county of Oswego, except the towns of Mexico, Richland and Sandy Creek, from the provisions and operation of chapter 180 of the Laws of 1875, entitled An act creating a board of town auditors in the several towns of this State, and to prescribe their powers and duties,"" 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.

"An act authorizing the board of supervisors of the county of Ulster to issue bonds during the years 1880, 1881 and 1882, respectively, to pay portions of the county bonds. falling due in said years," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill was read the third time and passed.

The President put the question whether the Serate 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 being present, as follows:

On motion of Mr. Fowler, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and it was

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly immediately, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Loomis introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the common council of the city of Lockport to raise by tax and disburse money in providing a system of fire alarm for