in the sixteenth ward, to be used for street purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

"An act to amend chapter 53 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Auburn,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

"An act to release and convey to Mary Menzies the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate 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.

"An act to release to Sarah Bennett the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the town of Oyster Bay, Queens county, of which Thomas F. Bennett died seized," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to amend section 2 of chapter 366 of the Laws of 1880, being 'An act to secure uniform ballots and preserve the purity of elections,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to amend the charter of the Safety Fund Mutual Insurance Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insur

ance.

"An act authorizing the board of education of the city of Poughkeepsie to sell and convey certain real estate owned by 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.

"An at to promote and encourage the planting of forests," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation.

"An act to provide for the drainage of the prism of the abandoned Chemung canal, in the town of Horseheads, in the county of Chemung, and appropriating certam moneys for such purpose," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

"An act to amend chapter 192 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to withdraw and reserve that part of the public lands known as Esopus and Rogers islands from sale or lease under the land laws of the State, and to dedicate and set apart in order to preserve it as a distinguished feature of beauty in the natural scenery in its locality." which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance."

"An act to amend chapter 634 of the Laws of 1865, entitled 'An act for the incorporation of the old Fayetteville burying ground with the new Fayetteville cemetery," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

"An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Greene to borrow $10,000 for the purpose of paying debts already contracted in the erection of a new poor-house," which was read the first time,

and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

"An act to amend chapter 306 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act in relation to infectious and contagious diseases of animals,'” which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health. "An act to authorize Union Free School District No. 8, in the town of Cortlandt, in the county of Westchester, and the board of education thereof, to borrow money on its bonds to be issued for the purpose of completing the new school-house now in process of erection in said district, and furnishing the same, and to provide for the payment of said bonds," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

"An act to re-appropriate the unexpended balance remaining in the treasury of the State to the credit of the bounty debt sinking fund," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

"An act making provision for the improvement of the park in Mission place, in the sixth ward in the city of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

Mr. Murphy moved that said bill be referred 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 Assembly returned the following entitled bills with messages that they had concurred in the passage of the same, respectively:

"An act to establish a uniform standard time throughout the State, and to amend title 1 of chapter 19 of part 1 of the Revised Statutes, relating to the computation of time."

"An act to amend section 3 of chapter 343 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An act to incorporate the fire department of the village of Sing Sing.""

"An act to amend chapter 388 of the Laws of 1854, entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Lyons.""

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

Mr. Thacher presented a communication from the workingmen employed upon the New Capitol asking for an appropriation to continue work on the New Capitol; which was read and referred to the committee of the whole.

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

"An act to amend the act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of benevolent, charitable, scientific and missionary societies," passed April 12, 1818."

"An act to regulate the appointment of managers for the New York State Reformatory at Elmira."

"An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure."

"An act authorizing the trustees of Willard Asylum for the Insane to purchase additional land."

"An act in relation to the public park of the village of Corning." "An act to amend chapter 161 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An

act to incorporate the Deaconess Institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church,' as amended by chapter 440 of the Laws of 1875."

Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to release to Ellen Travers and Johanna Corcoran the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in certain real estate in the city of Auburn, Cayuga county, State 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. Thacher, Int. No. 122, entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Thomas, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Daly, Int. No. 6, entitled "An act in relation to the issuing of bonds and stock upon any railroad," 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. Thomas, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Baker, Int. No. 280, entitled "An act to provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of street surface railroads in cities, towns and villages," reported the same for the consideration of the Senate, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

On motion of Mr. Baker it was ordered that said bill, when printed, be recommitted to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Gilbert, from the committee on internal affairs, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Robinson, Int. No. 174, entitled "An act to regulate the fees for the granting of licenses by the commissioners of excise of cities, villages and towns, to sell intoxicating liquors, wines, ale and beer, to be drank on the premises," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Gilbert, from the committee on internal affairs, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Davidson, Int. No. 32, entitled "An act to regulate and fix the tare on hops, the weight of hop baling, and a standard weight of bales of hops," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Vedder, from the committee on taxation, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Baker, Int. No. 278, entitled "An act in relation to the collection of taxes in Monroe county, and to authorize and provide for the sale of property for unpaid taxes in said county, 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. Gilbert from the committee on internal affairs, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Robinson, Int. No. 156, entitled "An act to amend chapter 628 of the Laws of 1857, entitled 'An act to suppress intemperance and to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors,"" reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Gilbert, from the committee on internal affairs, to which was re

ferred the bill introduced by Mr. Van Schaick, Int. No. 249, entitled "An act creating a board of town auditors in the town of Richmondville, in the county of Schoharic, and to prescribe their powers and duties," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to, and said bill rejected.

Mr. Esty introduced a bill entitled "An act relative to the drain or ditch constructed pursuant to chapter 372 of the Laws of 1867 through certain towns of Sencca county," 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. Daly introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to improve the public health in the city of New York by prohibiting the manufacture of cigars or the preparation of tobacco in any form in the tenement-houses of said city,' passed March 12, 1883, and to amend the title of said act," 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. Daggett 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.

The bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 161 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Deaconess Institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church,' as amended by chapter 440 of the Laws of 1875," 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, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act in relation to the public park of the village of Corning," 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 the act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of benevolent, charitable, scientific and missionary societies,' passed April 12, 1848," 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, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act to regulate the appointment of managers for the New York State Reformatory at Elmira," 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 request their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act authorizing the trustees of Willard Asylum for the Insane to purchase additional land," 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 request their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 193 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act relating to the People's Ferry Company,' passed May 20, 1882, and to limit and determine the powers thereby vested in and conferred upon the People's Ferry Company," 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,