a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, as fol

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

The Assembly bill entitled "An act authorizing the pavement of South Salina street in the city of Syracuse before a sewer shall be constructed therein," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. Mr. Gilbert, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Gilbert, Int. No. 293, entitled "An act to amend section 60, title 7, and sections 5 and 10, title 9, chapter 555, Laws of 1864, entitled 'An act to revise and consolidate the general acts relating to public instruction,' and the acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto," 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 literature, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Gilbert, Int. No. 292, entitled "An act to amend section 50, title 7, chapter 555, Laws of 1864, entitled 'An act to revise and consolidate the general acts relating to public instruction,' and the acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto," 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 literature, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Otis, Int. No. 258, entitled "An act to make the village of Sea Cliff, in the town of Oyster Bay, Queens county, L. I., a separate free school district and to provide for schools therein." 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. Lansing. from the committee on finance, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Fassett, Int. No. 277, entitled "An act authorizing the Comptroller to pay into the keeping of the trustees of the Elmira Female College the Elmira College fuud." reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act authorizing the Comptroller to pay

into the keeping of the trustees of the Elmira Female College the securities and moneys constituting the Elmira Female College Educational Fund," which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Baker offered the following:

Resolved, That the recommendations of the Railroad Commissioners respecting Senate bill entitled "An act to provide for the construction, maintenance and operation of street surface railroads in cities, towns and villages," be printed.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, as follows:

Mr. Thacher called from the table the concurrent resolution from the Assembly in the words following:

Whereas, Believing that the education of Indians and their volun tary citizenship in the United States will most justly, quickly and economically solve the Indian problem: therefore,

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be and they are hereby requested to aid in the passage of resolutions solemnly pledging the faith of the Nation to the Indian policy embodied in the following principles:

First. That the unpaid sum pledged for educational purposes by the government as part payment for the cession of lands by Indians be appropriated for the purchase of stock, farming implements, tools, etc., for Indian manual-labor schools.

Second. That so much of the net proceeds of the sale of public lands as may be necessary shall be set apart for the purpose of creating a permanent fund for the education of Indians.

Third. That lands in severalty, making their titles inalienable for twenty-five years, and United States citizenship may be granted at once to all Indians who so desire.

Fourth. That the legal personality of all Indians may be granted and that protection of law may be given them, as it is to all other races in these United States.

Fifth. That the civilization of Indians may be hastened by providing for and rewarding their civilized industries.

Sixth. That the salaries of Indian agents be increased sufficiently to secure good men of large capacity and business experience, and to retain them in service.

Resolved (if the Senate concur), That the Governor be requested to transmit à copy of the foregoing resolution to each of the Senators and Representatives in Congress from this State.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same.

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

Whereas, Several embankments have been made across the outlet of Cayuga lake and the channel of Seneca river by the State railroad companies, and public and incorporated bridge companies; and

Whereas, There are no established levels or marks to determine the effect from year to year of these works upon the relative water level of Cayuga lake and its outlet; now, therefore, be it

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the State Engineer be, and he is hereby, directed to run a line of continuous levels from Cayuga lake to Cross lake, establishing bench-marks along the line of said levels, as follows:

Bench-mark No. 1 to be established on the lower mitre-sill of the lock at the entrance of the Cayuga branch of the Cayuga and Seneca canals, which will show the level of Cayuga lake.

Bench-mark No. 2 shall be established on the lower mitre-sill of what is known as Mud lock, at junction of the Seneca branch with the Cayuga branch of said canals.

Bench-mark No. 3 shall be established at the central pier of the Erie Canal aqueduct, at the crossing of the Seneca river.

Bench-mark No. 4 shall be established on the center pier of the crossing of the New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railroad.

Bench-mark No. 5 shall be established on the central pier of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad crossing.

Bench-mark No. 6 shall be established at cut through Mosquito Point bar.

Bench-mark No. 7 shall be established at the water level of Cross lake, at a suitable place, in the discretion of the engineer in charge.

All of the above bench-marks shall be established and marked on the map of the outlet of Cayuga lake, and in the channel of Seneca river, so that they may be easily found and noted by an expert in engineering. Said map is now on file in the office of the State Engineer. It shall be the duty of the State Engineer, three times in each year, namely, during the first ten days of each March, August and December, to detail an engineer to examine and report to his office the relative condition of the water level as compared with the above established bench-marks. Also to report upon the actual depth of water at the points where these bench-marks are established. Also to take the actual water level at the point on each side of the Erie canal embankment where the old channel of the Canandaigua or Clyde river is crossed by said embankment. The results of the above levels and measurements shall be published annually in the report of the State Engineer to the Legislature, and in the event that the Department of the State Engineer shall be abolished, or absorbed by any other department, the duties above detailed shall be performed by the department succeeding to that of the State Engineer.

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

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows:

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

Mr. Robb called from the table the concurrent resolution heretofore offered by him in the words following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That in view of the paramount importance and necessity of preserving the forests of this State, and of the other States of the Union, the Senators and Representatives in Congress from this State be requested to use every effort toward removing all duties now imposed upon lumber.

After debate,

Mr. Titus moved that said resolution be laid upon the table.

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

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 783 of the Laws of 1873, entitled "An act to incorporate the Atlantic Guarantee and Trust Company.""

"An act to release and convey to Chauncey E. Low and Robert W. Blackwell, executors and trustees under the last will and testament of James M. Mills, deceased, 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,"

Assembly, "An act making provision for the improvement of the park in Mission place, in the sixth ward of the city of New York."

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

Mr. Otis moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place on general orders.

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

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

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

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

"An act to regulate the issue of stock by corporations and jointstock associations."

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

The Senate went into open executive session, after which legislative business was resumed.

The hour of two o'clock having arrived, the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1884.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Gibbs, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Cullen, Int. No. 283, entitled "An act to amend section 7, chapter 367 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to create a department of street cleaning in the city of New York, and to provide for the cleaning of streets of said city, for the removal of snow and ice therefrom, and for the collection of ashes, garbage and street sweepings and the disposal of the same," 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. Gibbs, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Thacher, Int. No. 260, entitled "An act in addition to and amendatory of the several acts relating to a supply of water in the city of Albany," 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. Gibbs, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Gibbs, Int. No. 287, entitled "An act relative to common schools 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. Gibbs, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Titus, Int. No. 257, entitled "An act relating to the Buffalo East Side Street Railway Company," 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. Robinson, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Thomas, Int. No. 116, entitled "An act to regulate the fees and charges for trimming, elevating, receiving, weighing, discharging and storing grain in and by means of stationary and floating elevators and warehouses in this State," reported the same for the consideration of the Senate, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

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

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

"An act to amend chapter 332 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An act to authorize the construction of sewers in the village of Cooperstown, in the town of Otsego, in the county of Otsego.'

"An act in relation to the publication of legal and other notices and advertisements, and in relation to the State paper."

"An act to incorporate the Grand Conservatory of Music of the city of New York."

"An act to release and convey to Chauncey E. Low and Robert W. Blackwell, executors and trustees under the last will and testament of James M. Mills, deceased, the right, title and interest of the people of