of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Lent, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act in relation to the Croton Aqueduct Department in the city of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Lent, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate 'The Pneumatic Dispatch Company' for the cities of New York and Brooklyn," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Andrews from the committee on municipal affairs to which was referred the bill entitled "An act authorizing the extension of the boundaries of the village of Gloversville, in the town of Johnstown, and for other purposes," reported that they have made some amendments theretc, and amended the title thereof so as to read as follows: "An act in relation to the village of Gloversville, in the town of Johnstown, and to enlarge the boundaries thereof," and as amended, recommend its pas

sage.

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

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the village of Westfield," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to charter the village of Randolph, Cattaraugus county," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Pierson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the protection of navigation of the Hudson river," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Pierson, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act relative to the Howard Transportation Storage Tank Company," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Humphrey, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act for the relief of the Moriah Pankroad Company, and repealing chapter seven hundred and seventy-six of the laws of 1865," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. Folger, from the committee on insurance, to which was referred the petition of the National Life Insurance Company of New York, for an amendment to charter, reported by bill entitled "An act to amend ‘An act to incorporate the National Union Life and Limb Insurance Company of New York,' passed April 25, 1863, and the several acts amendatory [SENATE JOURNAL.]

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thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Pierson and by unanimous consent, the rule was snspended and said bill recommitted to the committee on insurance with power to report complete.

Mr. Gibson, from a majority of the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the police justice of the village of Yonkers in the county of Westchester," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled ‘An act to continue the incorporation of the Brooklyn Institute, to amend the charter thereof, and to consolidate the acts relating thereto,' passed April 22, 1862," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the petition of the board of education of Union Free School No. 2, in the town of New Lots, for power to raise money for erecting a school house," reported by bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of education of district No. 2, of New Lots, to raise money for the purpose of erecting a school house," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the petition of the board of education of the city of Brooklyn, for power to erect school houses, reported by bill entitled "An act to authorize the city of Brooklyn, to borrow money upon certificates of indebtedness for the purchase of school sites and the building of school houses," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of H. C. Murphy and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended and said bill recommitted to same committee, to report complete. Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act for the relief of the Canajoharie academy," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, with amendments, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to the establishment of a Normal and Training School in the village of Brockport," passed February 2, 1867," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Low, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act in relation to the Utica, Chenango and Susquehanna Valley Railroad Company, empowering it to apply for appraisal of land on complying with certain conditions," passed April 18, 1866," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Low, from a majority of the committee on railroads to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the Second Avenue Railroad in the city of New York, to extend their present tracks in Second avenue

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and other streets in said city," reported that they have made some amendments thereto, and amended the title so as to read "An act authorizing the Second and Third Avenue Railroad Companies in the city of New York, to extend their tracks and operate the same," and as amended recommend its passage, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

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

"An act relating to the Metropolitan Board of Health, and to the powers and duties of the commissioners of said board."

"An act to incorporate the Soldiers' Business, Messenger and Dispatch Company."

"An act to authorize the construction of a railroad in Broadway, Lexington avenue, and certain other streets and avenues in the city of New York."

"An act to enable the Madison Club of the city of New York, to purchase and hold real estate, and to execute bonds and mortgages in payment therefor."

"An act to amend the act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of societies or clubs for certain social and recreative purposes,' passed April 11, 1865."

Also, as correctly re-engrossed:

"An act to authorize joint stock fire and marine insurance companies to reduce their capital stock, and to amend the act for the incorporation of fire insurance companies.'

"An act to incorporate the Metropolitan Market Company."

"An act to authorize the city of Syracuse to raise money for the establishment of a high school."

Mr. Sessions, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to aid in the construction of the Albany and Susquehanna railroad," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Crowley asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm the title of Charles Graebe to a lot of land 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 the judiciary,

By unanimous consent, Mr. Parsons asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for raising money to aid in the establishment of a Normal School at Brockport," which was read the first time and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

By unanimous consent, Mr. La Bau asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the New York Submarine Company to issue preferred stock," 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. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm and legalize the action of the President, Directors and Company of the Albany and Schenectady Turnpike Company, in abandoning a portion of their roadway in the city of Albany," 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Low asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to assess property in Sullivan county, omitted

from the assessment roll of 1866," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. White asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the better protection of emigrants arriving at 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. White asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to encourage endowments for public, charitable, literary, and other purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. White asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Sigma Phi Society," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Gibson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the offices of recorder, assessor and chamberlain, and city attorney of 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 municipal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. T. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the New York Accidental Insurance Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Sutherland asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to revive and amend chapter 380 of the Laws of 1865, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Yonkers Water Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. T. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to alter the map or plan of the city of New York, and for the laying out and improvement 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 municipal affairs.

On motion of Mr. Campbell and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act anthorizing the incorporation of a religious society in the city of Utica, to be known as the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Utica, and to dissolve the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Utica, and the State Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Utica, and for other purposes," was recommitted to the committee on charitable and religious societies, with power to report complete.

On motion of Mr. H. C. Murphy and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of societies or clubs for certain social and recreative purposes,' passed April 11, 1865," was recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, with power to report complete.

The bill entitled "An act relating to the Metropolitan Board of Health, and to the duties and powers of the commissioners of said board," 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, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act to authorize the Madison Club of the city of New York, to purchase and hold real estate, and to execute bonds and mortgages in payment therefor," 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of White Plains,' passed April 3, 1866," 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, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of societies or clubs for certain social and recreative purposes,' passed April 11, 1865," 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: