Mr. Kiernan introduced a bill entitled "An act to exempt from taxation the property of the New York Skin and Cancer Hospital," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to legalize the official acts of William L. Randolph as a notary public of Kings county," 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. Vedder introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Board of State Assessors to appoint a stenographer to report testimony and proceedings in certain cases," 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. Jacobs 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize the corporate acts of the Masonic Building Association, a corporation whose operations are carried on in the village of Ellenville, Ulster county, and to extend the term of its existence," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Otis, Int. No. 544, entitled "An act to release the interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the town of Jamaica, Queens county, of which Eliza R. McHugh died seized, to Mary May," 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. Robinson, Int. No. 483, entitled "An act to legalize the official acts of William J. Filkins and others as trustees of the Rural Union Cemetery Association of Joy, Wayne 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. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Baker, Int. No. 522, 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 referred the concurrent resolution for the amendment of section 11 of

article 8 of the Constitution," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said resolution 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. 523, entitled "An act declaring certain acts to be forgeries, and providing ier their punishment," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act to amend the Penal Code," 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 chang the name of the justice's court of the city of Albany to the city cour of Albany, to prescribe the manner of the appointment of the clerk Laereof, and of marshals and attendants upon said court, to increase the jurisdiction thereof, to abolish the office of constable in the city of Albany, and to amend the charter of said city," 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. Gibbs, from the committee on cities, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Kiernan, Int. No. 400, entitled "An act to provide the several hospitals, orphan asylums and other charitable corporations, societies and institutions in the city of Brooklyn with water in said city free of charge," reported adversely thereto.

Mr. Kiernan moved to disagree with the report of said committee, and that said motion lie upon the table.

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

The President then put the question whether the Senate would concur in the adoption of said report, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Gibbs, from the committee on cities, to which was recommitted the bill introduced by Mr. Kiernan, Int. No. 217, entitled "An act to further amend chapter 863 of the Laws of 1873, entitled 'An act to amend the charter of the city of Brooklyn,' and the various amendments thereof," reported adversely thereto.

Mr. Kiernan moved to lay the report on the table.

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

Mr. Nelson offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of Assembly bill, printed No. 258, entitled "An act to amend section 2 of chapter 62 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act in relation to the commissioner of highways of the town of

Stony Point, Rockland county," and that the same be ordered to a third reading.

By unanimous consent,

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

Mr. Davidson offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee on villages be discharged from the further consideration of Assembly bill, printed No. 419, entitled "An act to amend section 1 of title 3 of chapter 290 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Oneonta, Otsego county, New York," and that the same be ordered to a third reading.

By unanimous consent,

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

Whereas, The surviving officers and men of the 165th Regiment, N. Y. Vols. (2d Duryee's Zouaves) have organized a veteran corps in the city of New York, for the purpose of aiding and assisting the sick and distressed of the regiment, and for uniforming a company to parade on Decoration Day, and on other occasions; therefore

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the survivors of the regiment, so long as they maintain an organization for the purposes above designated, be permitted to use the battle-flags of the regiment on Decoration Day and other suitable occasions, for the purpose of parading with them, under such restrictions and regulations as the Adjutant-General of the State may deem necessary for their proper care and protection.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid upon the table under the rule. Mr. Coggeshall, from the committee on miscellaneous corporations, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Daggett, Int. No. 535, entitled “An act for the relief of certain persons engaged in the regular practice of dentistry," 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. Kiernan, Int. No. 526, entitled "An act relating to corporations," 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. Otis, Int. No. 525, entitled "An act in relation to Bethpage Cemetery of Oyster Bay, Queens 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. Coggeshall, from the committee on miscellaneous corporations, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Campbell, Int. No. 490, entitled "An act to equalize and make uniform the price of gas in the several counties of this State," 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. Low, Int. No. 376, entitled "An act in relation to amending the certificates of incorpora

tion of companies organized under the act entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical purposes,' passed February 17, 1848, and the acts amending or extending 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. Coggeshall, from the committee on miscellaneous corporations, to which was recommitted the bill introduced by Mr. Kiernan, Int. No. 76, entitled "An act to authorize the formation of the New York Transit 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. Coggeshall, from the committee on miscellaneous corporations, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize religious corporations to take and hold title to burial plots in trust for the owners or proprietors thereof, and to care for the same, and for other purposes," 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the Rathbun Company to do business as a corporation under the Laws of the State of New York, and to hold and convey real estate in the 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. Coggeshall, from the committee on miscellaneous corporations, to which was referred the Assembly bill, entitled "An act to amend chapter 319 of the Laws of 1848, entitled 'An act for the incorporation of benevolent, charitable, scientific and missionary societies,' and the acts amendatory thereof," 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. Low, Int. No. 446, entitled "An act to authorize the trustees of the Highland Union Cemetery Association of the town of Highland, county of Orange, to acquire more lands adjoining their present cemetery in said .town,' reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to.

Mr. Murphy offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee on commerce and navigation be discharged from the further consideration of Senate bill, printed No. entitled "An act to regulate the rate of fare during certain hours to be charged and collected by individuals, associations and corporations operating a ferry boat between the city of New York and Staten Island," and that the same be ordered to a third reading.

By unanimous consent,

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

A message was received from the Governor in the words following: STATE OF NEW YORK, EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, ALBANY, March 25, 1884.

To the Senate:

Pursuant to a concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly,

herewith is returned for amendment, Senate bill No. 17, entitled "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.'

GROVER CLEVELAND. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to reconsider the vote by which said bill was passed, and it was decided in the affirmative, a majority of all the Senators elected voting in favor thereof, as follows:

On motion of Mr. Baker, and by unanimous consent, said bill was amended as follows:

Section 3, line 7, strike out the word "in" and insert in lieu thereof the words "for in cash."

Add the following at the end of section 3:

"Provided, however, that any such increase of stock shall be assented to by the stockholders representing a majority in amount and value of all the stock, at a meeting of the stockholders to be held after not less than fifteen days' notice, to be served upon each and all the stockholders personally, by mail."

Section 3, last line, strike out "may," and insert the words "the stockholders representing a majority in amount of all the stock, after not less than fifteen days' notice to be served as hereinafter provided, for the purposes of increasing the capital stock shall deem to.

After word "statutes " in line 9, insert the words "and by sections 219 to 234, inclusive, of chapter 409 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to revise the statutes of this State relating to banks, banking and trust companies.""

Said bill, as amended, was then 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, as amended.

Mr. Titus offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of Assembly bill, Int. No. 97, entitled "An act conferring jurisdiction upon the Board of Claims to hear, audit and