4. In relation to the compensation of clerks of committees, page 4. 5. In relation to an appropriation to Nathaniel Goodwin.

6. Page 5, adding an appropriation to D. D. Cameron and William H. Moore.

7. Page 5, modifying the amounts appropriated to the Sergeant-atArms and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate.

8. Making an appropriation, on same page, to the officers of the committee making an investigation of frauds on the canals.

9. Appropriation to Ira Shafer, on the same page.

10. Page 8, the appropriation for the "N. Y. Teacher."

11. Page 9, the amendment striking out the appropriation for the surveys of the Hudson river and Oneida Lake canal.

12 Page 10, the additional appropriations for salaries of Commissioners of Quarantine.

13. The appropriation, on same page, for building foundation on West Bank, and for the construction of docks and buildings for quarantine purposes.

14. The increase of the appropriation for the Willard Asylum for the Insane from $7,500 to $20,000.

15. Page 13, the appropriation of $1,036, for F. N. Sill.

16. The increase of the appropriation, page 18, line 13, striking out the word "one" and inserting the word "two." Also, the insertion, on the next line, of the words "Superintendent of the New York State, Institute for the Blind, for salary and for the." Also, increasing appropriation.

17. Page 18, lines 14 and 15, striking out the words "of the New York State Institution for the Blind." Also, on line 16, striking out "two" and inserting "three."

18. Also, on same page and page 19, the amendments striking out the appropriation for paving in front of State property at Syracuse and Buffalo, and repairing Washington's Head-Quarters, at Newburgh.

19. Page 19, appropriating $30,000 for the State Arsenal at Rochester. 20 Also, appropriating $125,000 for purchase of a steamboat at Quarantine.

21. Also, appropriating $800 for purchase of a collection of the autographs of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

22. Also, appropriating $10,000 for the improvement of the Delaware river and tributaries.

23. Also, appropriating $400 for Thomas McLoughlin.

24. Also, appropriating $100 for expenses of Indians visiting Albany on business relating to Indian affairs.

25. Also, making a re-appropriation for Cascadilla Place.

26. Also, appropriating $5,000 to purchase ground for the Hudson River Hospital for the Insane.

27. Also, appropriating $3,955.20 to D. C. Sullivan.

28. Also, appropriating $1,000 for designs for the four State Normal Schools.

29. Also, the appropriation for Comstock & Cassidy.

30. Also, the appropriation for purchase of stereotype plates of G. W. Blunt.

31. Also, the appropriation for the enrollment of the National Guard in 1862.

32. Also, the appropriation for the commissioners appointed to confer with the authorities in New Jersey in relation to Quarantine jurisdic

tion.

Resolved, That all the other amendments made by the Senate to the said bill be concurred in by the Assembly.

By order of the Assembly.

LUTHER CALDWELL, Clerk.

Mr. Sessions moved that the Senate insist upon their amendments not concurred in and appoint a committee of conference on their part, and request a like committee on the part of the Assembly.

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

Messrs. Sessions, H. C. Murphy and E. Cornell, were appointed such committee.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message that the Senate insist on all their amendments, and have appointed a committee of conference, and request like committee on part of Assembly. On motion of Mr. H. C. Murphy, the Senate took a recess until 4 o'clock P. M.

FOUR O'CLOCK, P. M.

The Senate again met.

On motion of Mr. Humphrey and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to release the interest of the State of New York, in certain real estate, to Michael Heoran, and to enable him to hold and dispose of the same,' was recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, with power to report complete. The Assembly sent for concurrence the bills entitled as follows: "An act to incorporate the Saratoga Savings Bank," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Staten Island Savings Bank,' passed April 16, 1864," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

"An act to incorporate the Eighth Regiment Association," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. C. G. Cornell and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and said bill referred to the committee on the judiciary, with power to report complete.

"An act to amend the charter of the Union Avenue Association of the village of Saratoga Springs," 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 certain privileges to the North Shore Railroad of Long Island," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

"An act to incorporate the National Warehouse and Security Company," 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.

"An act amendatory of and supplementary to an act entitled 'An act to provide for the draining and filling up of the old channel of Onondaga creek, between the south bounds of the city of Syracuse and Onondaga street in said city, and for straightening and deepening the channel of [SENATE JOURNAL.]

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said creek, between said Onondaga street and the Onondaga lake in said city and the town of Geddes, and for the removing encroachments on and obstructions in said channel,' passed March, 1867," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

"An act to incorporate the Loaners' Association 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 banks.

"An act to incorporate the Continental Land and Mining Company 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 judiciary.

"An act to authorize the sale of the State Armory at Kingston," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Chambers and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended and said bill referred to the committee on militia and public defense, with power to report complete.

"An act to revive, continue and amend the several acts to incorporate and to increase the capital stock, and to extend the powers of the Sodus Canal Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals.

"An act for a free bridge over the Mohawk river at St. Johnsville," 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 incorporate the New York and Brooklyn Tunnel Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

"An act to incorporate the Saint Agnes Cemetery," 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.

Mr. Sessions, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act making appropriations for certain public and charitable institutions," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Sessions, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the valuation of the property of railroad companies in school districts for the purpose of taxation," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Sessions, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide money and means for the support of government; to authorize a tax of one and one-fourth mills per dollar of valuation, for purposes of the General Fund; one and one-fourth of a mill for the support of common schools; one-eighth of a mill for the redemption of State indebtedness; and three mills for bounty purposes,' reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Sessions asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend section 2, of chapter 325 of the Laws of 1865, so as to authorize the Comptroller to invest the Sinking Fund moneys provided for in said act," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Sessions 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 Cierk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Sessions, from a majority of the committee on claims, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act for the relief of Horace W. Smith," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. H. C. Murphy, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Long Island Safe Deposit Company," reported in favor of the passage of the

same.

On motion of Mr. H. C. Murphy, and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and said bill recommitted to the committee, with power to report complete.

Mr. Low called for the consideration of the following resolution: Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That this Legislature adjourn sine die, on Friday the 19th inst., at 12 o'clock M.

Mr. Low moved to strike out "Friday 19th," and insert " Saturday 20th, at 4 o'clock P. M."

Mr. Kline moved to lay said motion upon 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 negative, as follows:

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. Low, to amend, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree said resolution, as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative.

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

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to release the interest of the State of New York in certain real estate to Michael Heoran, and to enable him to hold and dispose of the same," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the appointment of

commissioners of deeds in the village of Lansingburgh," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of the Turin Public Hall Company," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. H. C. Murphy, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Long Island Safe Deposit Company," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Low moved to take from the table the resolution offered by him, as follows:

Resolved, That a committee of three Senators be appointed, with power to sit during the recess of the Legislature and examine into the financial management and condition of the canals and salt springs of the State, and to report to the Constitutional Convention the propriety of selling or leasing said salt springs and the lateral canals of the State, with the reasons therefor.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion to take from the table, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

Mr. Gibson, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to legalize and confirm the sale and conveyance of all right, title and interest and franchise of the Saugerties and Woodstock Turnpike Road Company, by the sheriff of Ulster county, to George W. Snyder," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Gibson gave notice that he would at some future time move for a suspension of rules Nos. 28 and 29, for the purpose of taking the vote on the passage of Assembly bills.

Mr. Collins, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to impose tolls for the use of the State basin at West Troy, in certain cases," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

On motion of Mr. Collins and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and said bill recommitted to the committee, with power to report complete.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act authorizing the supervisor of the town of Ellery to convey to the Bemis Point Cemetery certain lands held in trust by said supervisor for a pubcemetery or burial ground," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.