unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Also, a bill entitled "An act in relation to certain public parks in the city of Albany," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Comstock introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the police force of the city of Troy, and providing for the appointment and salary of a chief detective on said police force," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities, when appointed.

Mr. Titus introduced a bill entitled "An act to abolish imprisonment on final judgment in civil 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, when appointed.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend subdivision 4, section 9, article 2, title 2, chapter 13, part 1, of the Revised Statutes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation, when appointed.

Also, a bill entitled "An act relating to the employment of children by contract in houses of refuge, reformatories, correctional, and other institutions," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on State prisons, when appointed.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to provide for the erection of an addition, and making necessary alterations and repairs to the State arsenal in the city of Buffalo, and making an appropriation therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance, when appointed. Also, the bill entitled "An act to amend and enlarge 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,' passed May 26, 1881," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

The bill entitled "An act in relation to the election of trustees of 'The Ithaca Academy,' the transfer and disposition of its funds and property, and the dissolution of said corporation," 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 members elected to the Senate 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 President pro tem. announced the appointment of the following standing committees of the Senate:

The Clerk of the Senate announced the following appointments for the years 1884 and 1885, pursuant to chapter 379 of the Laws of 1879: Assistant Clerk-B. Gage Berry.

Journal Clerk-Charles R. Dayton.

Deputy Clerks-George K. Gilluly, Orlando Kellogg, Leonard R. Groesbeck.

Deputy and Assistant Engrossing Clerk and Clerk to the Committee on Engrossed Bills-Eleazer Baldwin.

General Messenger-Henry P. Van Olinda.

The privileges of the floor were extended to ex-Senator Koch.
On motion of Mr. Campbell, the Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1884.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

The Assembly sent for concurrence the following resolution: IN ASSEMBLY, ALBANY, January 8, 1884. Whereas, The subject of the existence in the United States of the contagious disease of cattle known as the lung plague, or contagious pleuro-pneumonia, and the necessity and practicability of its being suppressed, has, during several recent sessions of Congress, been presented for the consideration of both houses, without any effective action being taken, although earnest appeals have been made, not only by individual members, but by legislative bodies, by agricultural associations and by representatives of the dairy and grazing interests in many of the States; and,

Whereas, It has been conclusively shown by the report of the commissioners appointed under the authority of Congress to consider the matter, and known as the Treasury Cattle Commission, that the disease in question is entirely of foreign origin, that its existence in any country threatens the supply of beef and of milk to the inhabitants, that the neglect to extirpate it in time has brought great calamity in

some countries, while in others in which proper and timely measures have been taken it has been wholly driven out and kept out, and that, under the circumstances existing, the work can be effectually accomplished in the United States only by means of an organization unlimited by State lines and such as Congress alone can authorize and establish, which shall exist for the purpose of harmonizing and unifying the action of the several States involved, and shall for that purpose be furnished with funds from the National Treasury to be expended for an object which is national in its character and importance; therefore,

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Senators of this State in Congress be instructed and the Representatives of this State be requested to use their best efforts to secure the enactment of a law to carry into effect the recommendations made by the Treasury Cattle Commission in its report transmitted to Congress in February, 1882, for the extinction of the Lung plague, and to provide means therefor, or to secure such other legislation as may speedily and effectually accomplish the result.

By order of the Assembly,

CHAS. A. CHICKERING, Clerk.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that said resolution be considered immediately.

The question being upon the adoption of the resolution,

Mr. Gilbert moved to amend the same by striking out the word "instructed" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "requested."

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, as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative.

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

Mr. Fassett presented a petition of citizens of the city of New York for the passage of a law to compensate the captain of the port and harbor masters; which was read and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

Mr. Fassett introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide compensation for the performance of the duties of the captain of the port of New York and harbor masters of the port of New York, since May 24, 1883," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

Mr. Nelson introduced a bill entitled "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,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, aud On motion of Mr. Nelson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and printed.

Mr. Nelson introduced a bill entitled "An act to establish a civil code," 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. Newbold introduced a bill entitled "An act authorizing the board of education of the city of Poughkeepsie to sell and convey cer