WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1884.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Indefinite leave of absence was granted to Mr. Thomas on account of illness.

Mr. Daly introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York,' and to create a building department as a separate branch of the said city government," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Plunkitt introduced a bill entitled "An act laying out public places and parks and park ways in the Twenty-third and Twentyfourth wards of the city of New York and in the adjacent district in Westchester county, and authorizing the taking of the lands for the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Campbell introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the State Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of John Roberts," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to make provision for a public park in the Seventh ward of the city of New York, including therein all necessary alterations of the map or plan of said city, the acquisition of land for such park, and the payment of all expenses connected therewith from moneys to be raised by bonds, 'taxes and assessments for local improvement," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Murphy introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor of the city of New York to acquire and hold real and personal estate for benevolent and charitable purposes," 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. Low introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the investment of certain funds realized from the commutation of Glebe rents in Newburgh, 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 internal affairs.

Mr. Fassett introduced a bill entitled "An act legalizing the proceedings of the annual meeting of the Southern Tier Masonic Relief Association, held January 14, 1884," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

Mr. Gilbert introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend certain sections of the Code of Criminal 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. Kiernan introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide board of of education of the city of Brooklyn a suitable place for the instruction, discipline and confinement, when necessary, of truant, idle, vagrant and other children, growing up in ignorance, and to enable said board. more effectually to deal with and manage such children in said city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

Mr. Titus introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 695 of the Code of Criminal 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. Kiernan introduced a bill entitled "An act to reduce, levy and confirm the assessment for the Bond street sewer in the city of Brooklyn, imposed under an act entitled 'An act relating to sewers and drainage in the city of Brooklyn,' passed April 23, 1879, and in relation to the payment of said assessment," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Gilbert, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Robb, Int. No. 123, entitled "An act in relation to Columbia College 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. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Ellsworth, Int. No. 127, entitled "An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests 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. Ellsworth moved to refer said bill to the first committee of the whole.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Sentors present voting in favor thereof.

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

"An act to amend chapter 84 of the Laws of 1868, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Safe Deposit Company of the city of Rochester,' and to change the corporate name of said company."

"An act to amend chapter 171 of the Laws of 1881, entitled "An act to amend chapter 362 of the Laws of 1880, entitled An act to provide for the formation of county co-operative insurance companies.' "An act to amend chapter 511 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act in relation to certain public parks in the city of Albany."

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

Mr. Otis, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second-named bill, with the title amended so as to read, "An [SENATE JOURNAL.]

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act to further amend chapter 362 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act to provide for the formation of county co-operative insurance companies, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

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

Mr. Lansing moved that the committee on finance be discharged from the further consideration of the bill entitled "An act making an appropriation to the Commissioners of Quarantine for deficiency in appropriations for care, maintenance and repairs of the quarantine establishment," and that the same be referred to the committee of the whole.

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

Mr. Lansing moved to refer said bill to the first committee of the whole.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

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

"An act making an appropriation for the payment of an award made by the State Board of Audit in favor of the Western House of Refuge."

"An act making an appropriation to the Commissioners of Quarantine for deficiency in appropriations for care, maintenance and repairs of the quarantine establishment."

"An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled ‘An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York.""

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

On motion of Mr. Ellsworth, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and the bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York,' "" was read the 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 Sentors elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and it was Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly immediately and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Daggett, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to amend chapter 369 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to provide for the performance of services in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals by stenographers."

"An act to amend chapter 641 of the Laws of 1867, entitled 'An act for the relief of the Co-operative Iron Founders' Association of Troy,' passed April 23, 1867."

"An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York.'"

The President presented the Report of the Commission appointed to select and locate lands for public parks in the Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth wards of the city of New York, and the vicinity thereof; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc No. .)

The President presented the Annual Report of the State Assessors; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 24.)

Mr. Vedder offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That 5,000 extra copies of the Report of the State Assessors be printed, with covers, for distribution among the supervisors and assessors of the various towns and cities in the State. Said copies shall be distributed by the Secretary of the State, so that each supervisor and assessor shall receive one copy each. Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That 2,000 copies of said report be printed, with covers, for the use of the Legislature, and 1,000 copies, with covers, for the use of the State Assessors.

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

The Senate, in open executive session, confirmed the nomination of several persons as notaries public, after which legislative business was resumed.

The bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 369 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to provide for the performance of services in the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals by stenographers,"" was read the 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 Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and re

quest their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 641 of the Laws of 1867, entitled 'An act for the relief of the Co-operative Iron Founders' Association of Troy,' passed April 23, 1867," was read the 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 Senatrs elected voting in favor thereof, as follows:

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

Mr. Daggett offered the following:

Resolved, That the use of the Senate Chamber be, and the same is hereby, tendered to the National Guard Association of the State of New York for this evening.

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

Mr. Arkell, from the committee on villages, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Baker, Int. No. 125, entitled "An act to amend chapter 941, Laws of 1867, entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the charter of the village of Churchville, in the county of Monroe,"" 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. Arkell, from the committee on villages, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. McCarthy, Int. No. 43, entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to condense and amend the several acts incorporating or relating to the village of Skaneateles,' passed April 16, 1857. Also, chapter 148 of the Laws of 1867, passed March 25, 1867, amending said act," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill 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 bills entitled as follows:

"An act to authorize marine mutual insurance companies to change to capital stock insurance companies."

"An act making an appropriation for the salaries and expenses of the Commissioners of the Board of Claims; for the salaries and actual expenses of the clerk, stenographer and messenger of said board; for the contingent fund of said board; and for interest upon sums advanced for sad board."

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

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