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Port Richmond,' passed April 24, 1866," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

"An act to provide for supplying the village of Flushing, Queens county, with pure and wholesome water," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

"An act to authorize the trustees of the village of Clyde, Wayne county, New York, to raise by tax the sum of twelve hundred dollars, wherewith to pay the indebtedness existing against said village," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages. "An act to authorize the election of an additional justice of the peace in the town of Manlius, in the county of Onondaga," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to establish the rates of toll on the Western plank-road, in the counties of Franklin and Clinton," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the several acts incorporating the village of Weedsport, in the connty of Cayuga,' passed April 7, 1857," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

"An act to enable the Shepherd's Fold of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State of New York to take by grant, and hold real estate to the amount of one hundred thousand dollars in value," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

"An act to confirm the conveyance of real and personal estate by the Beth El congregation of Jews, of the city of New York, to the congregation of Shaaray Tefila, of 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 charitable and religious societies.

The Assembly returned the following entitled bills, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment. "An act providing for appeals from the decision of county superintend ents of the poor."

"An act to legalize and confirm the acts and proceedings of Henry C. Duryea, as special surrogate of the county of Orange."

"An act to repeal section 2 of an act entitled 'An act to further amend the charter of the village of Albion, in the county of Orleans,' passed April 27, 1871."

"An act to confirm the title of Horace T. Cook to the office of a justice of the peace and to legalize his official acts as such justice of the peace."

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

The Assembly returned the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Manhattan Dispensary of the city of New York,' passed May 6, 1870," with a message that they had passed the same with the following amendment: add to the title thereof the words "and authorizing a change of the name thereof,"

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

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to petit jurors for the county courts and courts of sessions in the county of Westchester," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Tiemann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to reorganize the local government of 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 the affairs of cities.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to the health officer of the port 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to harbor masters," 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Weismann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide a site for an armory and drill-room for the Seventh regiment of the National Guard of the State 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 militia. The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 539 of the Laws of 1870, entitled "An act in relation to jurors in the city and county of New York,"

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was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to 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 of said members being present, as follows:

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Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a mes

sage informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend

an act to incorporate the Savings Bank of the city of Utica,' passed April 26, 1839; passed April 11, 1870," was read a 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, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act to authorize the Cazenovia and De Ruyter Railroad Company to take increased fare on their road," was read a 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, as follows:

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

Mr. Ames offered the following:

Resolved, That the special committee of investigation upon the charges made by the New York Tribune against Hon. James Wood, or any of them, be and they are hereby authorized to conduct such investigation, or any part thereof, in the city of New York.

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

Also, the following:

Resolved, That 2,000 copies of the annual report of the Inspectors of State Prisons for 1871 be printed for the use of the Legislature.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing.

Mr. Perry, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to legalize certain obligations of the city of Brooklyn," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Perry, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to widen and improve a portion of Washington avenue, in the city of Brooklyn, and extend the same into the town of Flatbush,' passed April 23, 1870," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Madden gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Goshen,' passed April 18, 1843, and passed March 26, 1866."

Mr. Benedict, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was recommitted the bill entitled "An act relating to contracts for local improvements in the city of New York and the assessments for such improvements," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, and have amended the title so as to read "An act relating to local improvements in the city of New York," and recommend its passage; said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Palmer, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the city of Watertown to borrow money and issue bonds of the city therefor for the purpose of liquidating its present indebtedness," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Winslow, from the committee on insurance, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Agricultural Insurance Company of Watertown, Jefferson county, New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

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:

Assembly, "An act to legalize the vote of the town of Mt. Morris, in the county of Livingston, at the town meeting of said town, held on the 7th day of March, 1871, by which certain moneys were voted to be paid to the estate of McNeil Seymour, deceased, and to Noble Denison, and authorizing the board of town auditors of said town to audit and allow, and the board of supervisors of said county to levy and collect the same.' "An act to repeal chapter 321 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act to provide for the appraisal of canal claims against the State.'"

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"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the National Trust Company of the city of New York,' passed April 19, 1867."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Tiemann, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of said first named bill, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Tiemann, from the same commitee, reported progress on the two last named bills, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

Mr. Madden moved that the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the charter of the village of Middletown,' passed March 31, 1866." be recommitted to the committee on the affairs of villages.

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

Mr. J. Wood moved that the bill entitled "An act to establish the compensation of county judges and surrogates, pursuant to the fifteenth section of the amended sixth article of the Constitution," 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.

The Senate again 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 revive and amend the act to incorporate the Wyoming Benevolent Institute, passed April 28, 1870."

"An act to incorporate the Moose River Improvement Company." "An act to authorize Dodge and Stevenson Manufacturing Company to issue preferred stock."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Madden, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first named bill with an amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Madden, from the same committee, reported progress on the second named bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

Mr. Madden, from the same committee, reported in favor of the pas sage of the last named bill.

On motion of Mr. Woodin, and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended and said bill read a 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, as follows:

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Murphy offered the following:

Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn to-day it stand adjourned until Monday evening at seven and a half o'clock.

Mr. D. P. Wood moved to amend by striking out the words "to-day " and inserting in lieu thereof the words " to-morrow."

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

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

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Mr. Dickinson, from the committee on the affairs of villages, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the trustees of the village of Ellenville to borrow money for the purpose of introducing water into the village, and to control and regulate the use of the same,' passed April 5, 1866, and supplemental thereto," reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

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