the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the city and county of New York.” Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Fassett, Int. No. 232, entitled “An act to revise and consolidate the statutes of the State relating to the custody and care of indigent and pauper children by orphan asylums and other charitable institutions,” reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendinents, 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. Daggett, Int. No. 298, entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure," 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 recommitted the bill introduced by Mr. Titus, Int. No. 74, entitled "An act to amend chapter 205 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An act to abolish the office of Canal Appraiser and the State Board of Audit, and to establish a Board of Claims and define its powers and duties,' 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. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled “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,” 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. Baker, from the committee on insurance, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled “An act to amend the charter of the Safety Fund Mitual Insurance 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. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was réferred the Assembly bill, ent od “A 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," 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. Baker, from the committee on insurance, reported that the committee have directed their chairman to report a bill entitled "An act relating to corporations, associations and societies engaged in life or casualty insurance business upon the co-operative or assessment plan, pursuant to the provisions of chapter 175 of the Laws of 1883,” which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent wils also read the second time, and referred to the committee of the whole. Mr. Baker, from the committee on insurance, to which was referred the Assembly will entitled "An act to repeal section 4 of chapter 40 of the Laws of 1857, entitled 'An act to extend and amend the charter of the Glen Core Mutual Insurance Company,' passed March 29, 1837," 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. Coggeshall, from the committee on miscellaneous corporations, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Plunkitt, Int. No. 290, entitled "An act to incorporate the College of Midwifery of the city of New York,” reported the same for the consideration of the Senate, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole. On motion of Mr. Coggeshall it was ordered that said bill, when printed, be recommitted to the committee on miscellaneous corporations. Mr. Gilbert, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the Assembly bill, entitled “An act authorizing the board of education of the city of Poughkeepsie to sell and couvey certain real estate owned by said city,” reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole. On motion of Mr. Gilbert, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill 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: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Baker Ellsworth Jacobs Otis Thomas Campbell Esty McCarthy Plunkitt Titus Coggeshall Fassett Murphy Robb Van Schaick Comstock Gilbert Nelson Robinson Vedder Davidson 21 Orilered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, The President presented a communication from the Comptroller relative to the Adirondack survey in reply to a resolution of the Senate; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 35.) Also, the report of John Liberty, game and fish protector of the sixth district ; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 36.) Also, a communication from the Bank Department in reply to a resolution of the Senate; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 37.) Mr. Baker introduced a bill entitled “An act to amend section 211 of 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. Titus offered the following: Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That 2,500 copies of the Re. port of the Superintendent of Public Works be printed for the use of said Superintendent, 2,000 copies of which are to be bound in paper, and 500 copies to be bound in cloth. Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing. On motion of Mr. Baker the Senate adjourned until Monday evening at 8 o'clock. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1884. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Esty presented a petition of Josiah T. Miller and others, of Seneca Falls, praying for the construction of a lift-bridge in said village across the Seneca canal ; which was read and referred to the committee on canals. Mr. Jacobs introduced a bill entitled “An act to provide for the revival and continuance of certain suits or actions," 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. Gibbs introduced a bill entitled “An act for the relief of Mary A. Vandewater, administratrix of Henry Vandewater, deceased," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities. The Assembly bill entitled "An act making provision for the improvement of the park in Mission place, in the sixth ward of 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 Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Baker Davidson Lansing Otis Thacher Bowen Esty McCarthy Plunkitt Thomas Campbell Fassett Murphy Robb Van Schaick Cullen Gibbs Nelson Robinson Vedder Daggett Jacobs Newbold 23 Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. The Assembly bill entitled “An act to change the name of the Spring Supply Water Company of Oneida, New York, to the Warner WaterWorks,” 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 : FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Baker Davidson Jacobs Newbold Robinson Bowen Ellsworth Lansing Otis Thacher McCarthy Plunkitt Thomas Van Schaick 23 Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. The bill entitled "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure” (S 1907), 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: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Gibbs McCarthy Plunkitt Van Schaick Daggett 21 FOR THE NEGATIVE. Fassett 1 Ora That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled “An act to authorize marine mutual insurance companies to change to capital stock insurance companies," 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 : FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Baker Daly Fassett Nelson Robb Bowen Davidson Gibbs Newbold Robinson Campbell Ellsworth McCarthy Otis Thomas Cullen Esty Murphy Plunkitt Van Schaick Daggett 21 Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled “An act authorizing the city of Brooklyn to convey certain lands defective in title,” 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: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Ellsworth Jacobs Newbold Robinson Thomas Cullen Fassett McCarthy Plunkitt Van Schaick Daggett Gibbs Murphy Robb Vedder Davidson Gilbert 3 Nelson 23 Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled “An act to incorporate the Grand Conservatory of Music of 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 Senators elected voting in favor thereof, as follows : FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Baker Davidson Gilbert Otis Thacher Bowen Esty Jacobs Plunkitt Thomas Campbell Fassett Lansing Robb Van Schaick Cullen Gibbs Nelson Robinson Vedder Daggett 21 Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled “An act to release and convey to Chauncey E. Low and Robert E. Blackwell, executors and trustees linder 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,” 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, two-thirds of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, as follows: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Baker Davidson Gilbert Nelson Robinson Ellsworth Jacobs Newbold Thacher Thomas Cullen Fassett McCarthy Plunkitt Van Schaick Daggett Gibbs Murphy Robb Vedder 25 Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled “An act to amend chapter 332 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An acť to authorize the construction of sewers in the village of Cooperstown, in the town of Otsego, in the county of Otsego, 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 affirmitive, à majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Gibbs Murphy Robinson Thomas Lansing Plunkitt Van Schaick Daggett Fassett McCarthy Robb Vedder 25 Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein. Mr. Baker introduced a bill entitled “An act further to amend an act entitled “An act to amend chapter 490 of the Laws of 1867, entitled An act to incorporate the village of Spencerport, in the county of Monroe,'” which was read the first time, and by inanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on villages. Also, a bill entitled “An act to enable incorporated religions societies of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the Diocese of Western New York, to make certain transfers of their real and personal estate |