WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1862.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Luckey.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
The President announced the following appointments:

William Gamble, Assistant Postmaster; Nathaniel Goodwin, Keeper of the Senate chamber; Joseph Garlinghouse, Janitor.

Mr. Hutchinson presented two petitions of inhabitants of Orleans county, for the repeal of chapter 231 of Laws of 1853, in relation to the toll gate on the Albion plank road, which were read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges, when appointed.

Mr. Woodruff presented a memorial of the mayor, aldermen and commonalty of the city of New York, praying to have the fees for auction duties, in said city, revert back to the city treasury, which was read and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, when appointed.

Mr. Truman presented a petition of citizens of Tioga county, for the extension of the Chenango canal, which was read and referred to the committee on canals, when appointed.

Mr. Bell gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the Revised Statutes in relation to property exempt from taxation.

Mr. Montgomery gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the relief of Horace Allen.

Mr. Tobey gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the incorporated banks of this State to take and hold any stock of the United States, or of the State of New York.

Mr. Hutchinson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 151 of Laws of 1858, in relation to school district libraries.

Mr. Bailey gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to organize the State Lunatic Asylum for Insane convicts.'

Mr. Folger gave notice that he would, at an carly day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to county treasurers, and to prevent the private use by them of the public moneys in their charge.

Mr. Murphy gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the act to incorporate the city of Brooklyn.

Mr. Abbott gave notice that he would, at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the payment of interest on canal awards.

Mr. Smith gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for an act relative to the fire commissioners in the western district of the city of Brooklyn.

Also a bill to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Kings, to provide for the relief of families of volunteers.

Mr. Folger gave notive that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend, in some respects, the charter of the village of Geneva, and to confer additional powers upon the board of trustees thereof.

Mr. Hutchinson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the Revised Statutes, in relation to tax on dogs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Connolly asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for the inspection of steam boilers and engines and their appurtenances, and regulating the use of the same in the cities of New York and Brooklyn," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on incorporation of cities and villages, when appointed.

Mr. Robertson offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the President of the Senate be authorized to appoint an assistant to the Sergeant-at-Arms, to take charge of the documents and files.

Mr. Angel moved to amend by striking out all after the word "resolved," and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

That Orrin Abbott be and is hereby appointed Second Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms.

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

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the adoption of said resolution, and it was decided in the negative.

Mr. Robertson moved to reconsider said vote, and to lay that motion on the table.

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

Mr. Woodruff offered the following preamble and resolutions: Whereas, Lieut. General Winfield Scott, after many years of service in behalf of his country, has deemed it prudent in consequence of his advanced age to retire from the active cares and duties which devolved upon him, in his position as Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the United States; and

Whereas, The record of a life so prolific in all the cardinal virtues of heroism, magnanimity, benevolence and patriotism, as so brilliantly portrayed in every act of his official duties, justifies not only the approbation of his country, but merits the adulation of every lover of free government, throughout the civilized world; and

Whereas, The State of New York, claiming him as a citizen, fully realizes the obligations under which it is her duty to add her testimony in commendation of a life so faithfully devoted to his country; therefore,

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the State of New York, through her Representatives in Legislature convened, most sincerely regrets the resignation of Lieut. General Winfield Scott from the chief command of the Army of the United States, especially so in the midst of the unholy rebellion which now pervades a portion of our once happy and united country; and while bowing in submission to an act deemed necessary for the prolongation of a well spent life, we offer to him the heartfelt thanks of a grateful people, for his untiring devotion to his country, and our earnest prayers for a speedy restoration to the blessings of health.

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to have prepared an Album, similar to the one presented to General La Fayette by the city of New York, containing a record of the principal events in the life of Gen. Scott, together with his letter of resignation, the reply of the President, and the addresses and resolutions of numerous bodies consequent thereon; the whole to be suitably embellished and illustrated, and presented to Lieut. General Winfield Scott, as a testimonial from the State of New York; and be it further

Resolved, That the sum of

hundred dollars be, and is hereby appro

priated to carry out the foregoing resolutions.

Ordered, That said resolutions be laid on the table.
Mr. Hutchinson offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be 1,000 copies of the Governor's message printed for the use of the Governor, and 2,000 copies for the use of the Senate. Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing, when appointed.

On motion of Mr. Robertson, the Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1862.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Selkirk.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Smith presented a memorial of the board of supervisors of Kings county, to authorize said county to provide for the relief of the families of volunteers, which was read and referred to the committee on incorporation of cities and villages, when appointed.

Also, a petition of E. B. Spooner, that four papers be appointed to adver tise for the city of Brooklyn, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Also, a petition of certain citizens of Richmond county, for an act to incorporate the Zephyr Hose company, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, when appointed.

Mr. Willard presented a resolution from the board of supervisors of Saratoga county, in relation to the method of auditing accounts of the sheriff, and other county officers, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Mr. Low presented a memorial of the board of supervisors of Sullivan county, praying that the State assume the collection of its quota of the National tax, which was read and referred to the committee on finance, when appointed.

Mr. Tobey presented a resolution from the board of supervisors of Columbia county, petitioning the Legislature to assume the collection of so much of the direct tax as is imposed by Congress upon the State of New York, which was read and referred to the committee on finance, when appointed.

Also, a memorial from the same, for the passage of a law giving to the town officers of the several towns of said county, the exclusive right to audit accounts against their respective towns, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, when appointed.

Also, a resolution from same board, asking the passage of a law confer ring the appointment of keeper of the county poor house upon said board, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, when appointed.

Also, a resolution from the board of supervisors of Dutchess county, asking that the Legislature assume the collection and payment of so much of the National tax as is imposed upon the State of New York, which was read and referred to the committee on finance, when appointed.

Also, a memorial of board of supervisors of Columbia county, in relation to auditing accounts in said county, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, when appointed.

Mr. Low presented a petition of 89 citizens of Orange county, for the incorporation of the Middletown Savings bank, which was read and referred to the committee on banks, when appointed.

Mr. Richards presented a petition of Isac V. Baker, for canal damages, which was read and referred to the committee on claims, when appointed. Mr. Little presented a memorial of the board of supervisors of Clinton county, asking that the Legislature assume the collection and payment of so much of the National tax as is imposed upon the State of New York, which was read and referred to the committee on finance, when appointed. Also, a memorial of the same board, in relation to the equalization of taxes, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Mr. Bradley gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to establish the Metropolitan Cab company, in the city of New York.

Mr. Bradley gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to regulate the sale of bale hay, in the city of New York. Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would, at an carly day, ask leave to introduce a bill to regulate concert saloons, in the city of New York.

Mr. Low gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to compensate bonafide purchasers of wild lands for improvements made thereon.

Mr. Abbott gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to attempts to escape by convicts in State prisons. Mr. Farrar gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the board of supervisors of Monroe county, to correct erroneous assessments for county or State taxes.

Mr. Truman gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the extension of the Chenango canal.

Mr. Smith gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate Zephyr Hose Company No. 4, of Port Richmond, Richmond county.

Also, to introduce a bill to continue the incorporation of the Brooklyn Institute, to amend the charter thereof, and to consolidate the acts relating thereto.

Also, to introduce a bill concerning the public health of the counties of New York, Kings and Richmond, and the waters thereof.

Mr. Pruyn gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of Fire Insurance companies, passed June 25, 1853."

Also, to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of Life and Health Insurance companies, and in relation to agencies of such companies, passed June 24, 1853, and the act amending the same, passed July 18, 1853."

Mr. Munroe gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to reorganize the State Asylum for Idiots.

Mr. Abbott gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to enable the people of this State to acquire certain lands situate in the town of Ossining, in the county of Westchester, for the use of the Sing Sing prison.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Pruyn asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the

incorporation of Fire Insurance companies,' passed June 25, 1853," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance companies, when appointed.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Pruyn asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the incorporation of Life and Health Insurance companies, and in relation to agencies of such companies, passed June 24, 1853,' and the act amending the same, passed July 18, 1853," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance companies, when appointed.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Montgomery asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of Horace Allen," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims, when appointed.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Abbott asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for the payment of interest on canal awards," 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Tobey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the incorporated banks of the State to take and hold any stock of the United States, or 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 banks, when appointed.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Smith asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Kings to provide for the relief of the families of volunteers," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, when appointed.

On motion of Mr. Munroe

Resolved, That the President of the Senate be authorized to increase the standing committees on the judiciary, and cities and villages, to five. On motion of Mr. Ramsey

Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to revise the rules of the Senate.

Mr. Willard offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the petition and papers and the reports of the Commissioners of the Land Office, and all the documents on which the bill for the relief of Nicholas B. Doe and Gertrude Doe passed the Senate, March 19, 1857, be taken from the files of the Senate and referred to the committee on the judiciary; also that a respectful message be sent to the Assembly requesting that body to transmit to the Senate the petition and all the papers on file relating to the claim of Nicholas B. Doe and Gertrude Doe, and that they be referred to the committee of the judiciary of the Senate,

when received.

Mr. Truman moved to amend by striking out the word "judiciary," and inserting "claims."

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 deliver said resolution to the Assembly.