city of Troy, passed April 12, 1816, and the several acts amendatory thereto; and also to amend other acts relating to the city of Troy,' 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. Weismann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to alter the map or plan 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. Weismann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to extend the distribution of Croton water through the city of New York, and to lay the necessary mains to deliver it at higher elevations," 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. Weismann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the improvement of streets in the city of New York, between Sixth and Seventh avenues and north of the southerly line of 110th street," 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. Palmer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend article third of title three of chapter six of part second of the Revised Statutes, relating to the distribution of the personal property of persons dying intestate," 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. Johnson presented a petition of Benjamin Carter and others, for the passags of a law making appropriation to pay balance of certificates issued for clothing, etc., war 1812; which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Wagner asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of Robert G. Ostrander, a commissioner of a certain highway in Hamilton 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. Madden gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend an act to incorporate the village of Goshen," passed April 18, 1843, etc.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Madden asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the New York Elevated Arched Railway Company, for the purpose of providing rapid transit through the city and county of New York, and to provide for the construction and operation of a railway therefor," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

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:

Assembly, "An act to establish the rates of toll on the Western plankroad, in the counties of Franklin and Clinton."

"An act reappropriating a certain portion of the income of the United States Deposit Fund for the benefit of Academies."

"An act to incorporate the Safe Deposit and Trust Company, of Auburn."

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

Mr. Winslow, from the same committee, reported in favor of the pas sage of the second named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Winslow, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last named bill with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the Assembly bills entitled as follows:

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act requiring the highway tax of the New York Central Railroad Company through the town of Mentz, to be applied to the repairs of certain highways in the said town,' passed April 2, 1862."

"An act to repeal section 43 of chapter 721 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the preservation of moose, wild deer, birds and fish,' passed April 26, 1871."

"An act to provide for the formation of free public libraries."

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

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

A message from the Assembly was received and read, as follows:

IN ASSEMBLY, February 27, 1872.

Pursuant to a concurrent resolution of the Senate and Assembly, the Governor returned the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the several acts incorporating the village of Weedsport, in the county of Cayuga,' passed April 7, 1857."

The vote upon the final passage of said bill having been reconsidered, on motion of Mr. I. D. Brown, and by unanimous consent, the same was amended as follows:

Strike out the word "judge," in line 13, section 1, engrossed bill, and insert in lieu thereof the word "court."

And as amended passed, and ordered sent to the Senate for concur

rence.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to reconsider the vote upon the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows:

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, as amended, and it was decided in the affirma.

tive, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows:

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.

The Assembly sent for concurrence the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to authorize the extension of the time for the collection of taxes in the town of Moriah, Essex county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time.

On motion of Mr. Robertson, and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended and said bill read a third time.

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the final passage of said bill, and it was decided in the affirmative, & majority of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

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.

"An act to extend the time for the collection of taxes in the city of Oswego," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time.

On motion of Mr. Foster, 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, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

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.

On motion of Mr. Madden, the Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, FERBUARY 28, 1872.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Dysart.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

The President presented a communication from the New York and Harlem Railroad Company and from the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company, in reply to a resolution of the Senate, which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Docs. Nos. 41 and 42.)

Messrs. J. Wood, Robertson, Lewis, Graham, Harrower, Chatfield, Bowen and Madden presented petitions against legislative interference with the management of the Erie Railway Company; which were read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Benedict presented a petition of citizens of New York in favor of the charter of the "committee of seventy;" which was read and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities.

Mr. Lowery presented a petition of the trustees of Clinton Grammar School for increase of the Literature Fund; which was read and referred to the committee on literature.

Also, a petition of merchants of Utica, for the passage of a railway law to protect the mercantile public; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Murphy presented a petition of disabled volunteer soldiers for the establishment of a home in the State; which was read and referred to the committee on the militia.

Mr. Wagner presented a petition of Robert G. Ostrander, commissioner of a road district in Hamilton county, for relief; which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. J. Wood presented a petition for the passage of a railway law to protect the mercantile public; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Harrower presented a remonstrance of citizens of Hammondsport, Steuben county, against obstructing the waters of Crooked lake; which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Bowen presented a petition of Joseph Pratt and others for exemption from taxation of Holly Lodge No. 42; which was read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

Mr. Chatfield presented a petition of citizens of Broome county for the passage of an act exempting mortgages from taxation; which was read. and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Foster presented three petitions of citizens of Oswego county for the repeal of the Erie classification bill; which were read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Madden presented a petition of citizens of Newburgh for the repeal of the Erie classification act; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Graham, from the committee on internal affairs, to which was

referred the bill entitled "An act relating to the town officers and loca government of Newtown, in Queens county," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Woodin, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to allow the town of Bethany, Genesee county, to raise an increased amount of money for the support of roads and bridges in said town."

"An act to incorporate the Safe Deposit and Trust Company of Auburn."

"An act reappropriating a certain portion of the income of the United States Deposit Fund for the benefit of academies."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Auburn,' passed April 22, 1869."

"An act to regulate the practice of pharmacy and the sale of poisons in the city and county of New York."

The Assembly sent for concurrence the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to amend chapter 148 of the Laws of 1867, 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; passed March 25, 1867," 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 establish a court of special sessions in and for the city of Albany, and to confer further judicial powers upon the recorder of said city; 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 amend section ten of chapter 739 of the Laws of 1857, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of town 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.

"An act to authorize the inhabitants of the town of Oswego to raise money to build a soldiers' monument," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

"An act authorizing the election of a board of auditors for the town of Lenox, Madison county, and empowering other towns to avail themselves of the provisions of this act," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

"An act giving the consent of the State of New York to the purchase by and ceding jurisdiction to the United States over certain land on Cumberland Head, Clinton county, within this State, to be occupied as site of light-house, keeper's dwelling, etc.," 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 granting jurisdiction to the United States over a certain piece of land within this State, to be occupied as a site for offices and storehouses, in the construction, repair, and maintenance of a pier, for the formation of a harbor at Oswego, 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 judiciary.