tain real estate owned by said city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

Mr. Newbold moved that said bill be committed to the committee of the whole.

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

Mr. Vedder introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 56 of the Code of Criminal 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.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 675 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to facilitate the collection of school taxes by railroad companies," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Low introduced a bill entitled "An act to release any interest the State of New York may have in and to lands of which William T. Bell died seized to John F. Bradner," 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. Lansing introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 466 of the Laws of 1877, entitled 'An act in relation to assignment of the estates of debtors for the benefit of creditors," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend section 16 of chapter 179 of the Laws of 1856, entitled 'An act to provide for a more thorough supervision and inspection of common schools, and further to amend the statutes relating to public instruction in the State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

Mr. Otis introduced a bill entitled "An act to change the name of the Atlantic Guarantee and Trust Company, and to increase the privileges and capital stock of the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

Mr. Kiernan introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to revise the statutes of this State relating to banks, banking and trust companies,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Comstock introduced a bill entitled "An act making appropriations for the expenses of certain members of the Assembly of the Legislature of the year 1883, in the matter of their contested seats," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a bill entitled "An act in relation to the sureties of executors, administrators, trustees and guardians, and the practice in Surrogates' Courts," 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. Davidson introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate and fix the tare on hops, the weight of hop baling, and a strandard weight of bales of hops," which was read the first time, and by unanimous con

sent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Thomas introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act 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,' passed April 7, 1833," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals.

Also, a bill entitled "An act relating to corporations and joint-stock associations acting as common carriers," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to regulate the liability of railway companies to make compensation for personal injuries suffered by workmen in their service," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of telegraph, telephone and electric light companies," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation and retrenchment.

Mr. Robb introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city 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 cities.

Mr. Ellsworth offered the following:

Resolved, That Mark McDonough be and he hereby is appointed clerk of the committee on the judiciary of the Senate of the State of New York for the years 1884 and 1885.

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 members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

Resolved, That James H. Moran be and he is hereby appointed clerk to the committee on cities for the years 1884 and 1885.

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 members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

A communication from the Comptroller was received and read in

the words following:

STATE OF NEW YORK, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,

To the Legislature:

January 9, 1884.

It becomes my duty to announce to your honorable body the death of Henry Gallien, Deputy Comptroller.

Since 1828, with a brief interruption, the duties of Deputy Comptroller have been performed by but two men.

The office, honorable in itself, doubly honorable by its added dignity of permanence, was worthily filled by Mr. Gallien. From those dealing with this department, as well as from my predecessors in office, the testimony is uniform that he served the State with jealous and complete devotion, with entire capacity and with unbending rectitude. He entered the Comptroller's office upon January 1, 1860, and served continuously until his death.

All members of your honorable body, all State officers and their subordinates, and all others desiring to attend, are requested to be present at a meeting to be held at this office on Friday, the 11th instant, at one o'clock, P. M., for the purpose of publicly recognizing the great services which he rendered to the State.

Very respectfully,

ALFRED C. CHAPIN, Comptroller. The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution relating to contagious diseases of cattle, with a message that they had concurred in the amendment of the Senate thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly. On motion of Mr. Campbell, the Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1884.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Thomas presented a petition for the preservation of the Adirondack forests; which was read and referred to the committee on finance. Mr. Robb presented a memorial of A. A. Low and others, asking for an amendment to the laws relating to assignments prohibiting preferences; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. The President presented the Annual Report of the State Commissioner in Lunacy; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. .)

Also, the Fifty-ninth Annual Report of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Assem. Doc. No. 18.)

Also, the First Annual Report of the Bureau of Labor Statistics; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 13.)

Mr. Fassett presented the Annual Report of the Elmira Reformatory; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 15.)

The President presented the Ninety-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No.

.)

Also, a communication from the Regents, transmitting the Fortieth Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Regents of the University on the State Normal School, at Albany; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 8.)

Also, the Sixty-sixth Annual Report of the Trustees of the State Library; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. .)

Also, the Report of the Trustees of the State Museum of Natural History; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No.

.)

Mr. McCarthy introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to condense and amend the several acts incorporating or relating to the village of Skaneateles,' passed April 16, 1857; also chapter 148 of the Laws of 1867, passed March 25, 1867, amending said act," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on villages. Mr. Murphy introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate the use of pier twenty-one, and the bulk-heads between piers twenty and twentyone on the East river, in the city 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 commerce and navigation.

Mr. Ellsworth introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 362 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act to provide for the formation of county co-operative insurance companies,' "" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

Mr. Thomas introduced a bill entitled "An act to extend the jurisdiction of the Board of Claims," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to extend the time within which commissioners appointed in pursuance of section 1 of chaptor 606 of the Laws of 1875 may perform their duties," 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 to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical purposes,' passed February 17, 1848," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

Mr. Fassett introduced a bill entitled "An act for the better protec

tion of employees in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of their employers," 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. Kiernan introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to sewers and drainage in the city of Brooklyn, supplemental to chapter 207 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act in relation to sewers and drainage in the city of Brooklyn,' passed April 23, 1879, and amendatory thereto," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to extend the operation and effect of chapter 40 of the Laws of 1848, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical purposes,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

Mr. Robb introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 955 of title 5 of chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York,' passed July 1, 1882, and the acts amendatory thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Thomas offered the following concurrent resolution:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Constitution of the State be amended by adding an additional article thereto, to be known as article to read as follows:

,

ARTICLE

"SECTION 1. No person shall manufacture for sale, or sell or keep for sale as a beverage, any intoxicating liquors, whether brewed, fermented or distilled. The Legislature shall, by law, prescribe regulations for the enforcement of this article, and shall provide suitable penalties for its violation."

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the foregoing amendment be referred to the Legislature to be chosen at the next general election of Senators, and that in conformity with section 1 of article 13 of the Constitution, it be published for three months previous to the time of such election.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on internal affairs.

Mr. Lansing, from the committee on finance, reported a bill entitled "An act making an appropriation for continuing work on the Capitol during the winter and spring of the year 1884," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and

On motion of Mr. Thacher, said bill was referred to the first committee of the whole.

Mr. Esty offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Senate and Assembly hold daily sessions of their respective houses (excepting Sundays and legal holidays) until all necessary business requiring action for the current year of 1884 is complete.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid upon the table under the rule.