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read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second. time, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Low asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to change the name of the New York Ladies' Educational Union, to provide for continuing such corporation, and declaring its objects," 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Pierson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Merchants' Joint Stock 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 the judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Pierson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the incorporation of insurance companies,' passed April 10, 1849," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Pierson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Fidelity Insurance Company of New York,' passed April 7, 1865," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Lent asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the construction of an underground railway 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 railroads.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Andrews asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of Patrick Horan and Michael Horan, of Exeter, in the county of Otsego, and 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 the judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Andrews asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of John Brady, of the town of Exeter, in the county of Otsego," 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. Folger offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be printed of the annual report of the Comptroller, 1,500 copies, for the use of the Senate.

By unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and said resolution ordered considered immediately.

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

Mr. Bennett offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 100 copies of the bill for the enlargement of one tier of locks on the Erie and Oswego canals, be printed for the use of the State officers and members of the Legislature.

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

Mr. Bennett offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 300 extra copies of the annual report to the Governor of the Board of Niagara Frontier Police, be printed for the use of said board.

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

Mr. Barnett offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That a respectful message be sent to the Hon. the Assembly, asking that the papers and petition of John W. Conley for canal damages, presented to the last Legislature, be taken from the files of the Assembly, and when received by the Senate, referred to the committee ou claims.

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

On motion of Mr. Folger, the Senate took a recess until 3 o'clock P. M.

THREE O'CLOCK, P. M.

The Senate again met, and proceeded to the consideration of the case of the Judge of Oneida county.

Mr. Sedgwick, counsel for the prosecution, submitted argument on the part of the people.

Mr. Kline moved that the case be made the special order to-morrow, immediately after the regular order of business.

Mr. Folger moved that it be made the special order to-morrow, at 3 o'clock P. M.

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

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1867.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Dyer.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. White presented a petition of Mary E. Daggett of Onondaga county, for damages consequent upon erection of a bridge over the Erie canal; which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Low presented a petition of citizens of Sullivan county, to exempt from taxation town bonds used for railroad purposes; which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Pierson presented a petition of trustees of Hope Mission School of the city of Brooklyn, to be relieved from taxation; which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Williams presented a petition of the keepers, officers and guard of Auburn prison, for increased pay; which was read and referred to the committee on State prisons.

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution ratifying an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same.

A message was received from the Assembly transmitting the petition and papers relative to the claim of John W. Conley for canal damages, pursuant to a resolution of the Senate.

Ordered, That the same be referred to the committee on claims. The President presented the annual report of the Inspectors of State Prisons; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 9.)

Mr. H. C. Murphy gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act in relation to wills," passed April 23, 1864.

Mr. T. Murphy gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to regulate the transportation of inflammable substances on railroads.

Mr. Nicks gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to legalize certain proceedings of the common council of the city of Elmira.

Also, a bill to amend the charter of the city of Elmira.

Also, a bill to erect a new ward in the city of Elmira.

Mr. Wilber gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the better protection and care of baggage on the railroads and steamboats of this State.

Mr. Folger gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for assessment of property and collection of taxes in the city and county of New York.

Mr. Lent gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Metropolitan Transit Company.

Mr. Low gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 236 of the Laws of 1859, in relation to the redemption of the notes of closing banks.

Mr. Lent gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to create the Metropolitan Croton Aqueduct Department. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Folger asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in regard to the more effectual prevention of cruelty to animals," 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. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for a supply of water in the city of Schenectady," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. T. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to certain public property 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 municipal affairs.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Lent asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to prevent the overcrowding of omnibuses or other stages, and horse cars on railroads," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Lent asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the act passed February 16, 1857, entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical and chemical purposes,' passed February 17, 1848,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on manufactures.

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In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Lent asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to regulate slaughtering of animals for human food, 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Low asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Orange to correct illegal assessments for town, county and State taxes," 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. Williams asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of railroad corporations, and to regulate the same,' passed April 2, 1850," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Crowley asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 833 of the Laws of 1866, entitled 'An act appointing James Van Horn, Andrew Hamblin and John McCollum, commissioners for draining certain lands in the town of Newfane, county of Niagara," 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. Gibson called for the consideration of the resolution heretofore offered by him, as follows:

Resolved, That there be two Senators added to the several committees on municipal affairs, railroads, and on commerce and navigation. Mr. Andrews called for a division.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to so much of said resolution as relates to adding two members to the committee on municipal affairs, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

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Mr. Gibson moved to lay the remainder of the resolution 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.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to so much of said resolution as relates to adding two Senators to the committee on railroads, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

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Mr. Pierson moved to reconsider the vote making the consideration of the case of the County Judge of Oneida county, the special order for 3 o'clock P. M., to-day.

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

Mr. Pierson moved that it be made the special order for Thursday next, at 3 o'clock P. и.

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

Mr. O'Donnell offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That on Tuesday, January 15, at 12 M., the Senate will proceed to vote for a Senator in Congress, in place of Hon. Ira Haris whose term of office will expire on the 4th day of March next.

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

Mr. O'Donnell offerered the following concurrent resolution:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That on Wednesday, January 16, at 12 o'clock M., the members of the Senate and Assembly will meet in joint assembly in the Assembly chamber to compare nominations for the office of United States Senator, in place of Hon. Ira Harris whose term of office will expire on the 4th day of March next.

By unanimous consent, the rule was suspended in order that said resolution might be considered immediately.

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

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

Mr. Pierson moved that when the Senate adjourn to-day, it be until Monday evening, at 74 o'clock.

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

Mr. Williams called for the consideration of the concurrent resolution heretofore offered by him, as follows:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That our Senators and Representatives in Congress be instructed to use their best exertions to promote the passage of a bill imposing a suitable tariff on wool and other domestic products and manufactures.

Mr. White moved to lay the resolution 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 affirmative. Mr. Williams offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be printed of the annual report of the Inspectors of State Prisons, 300 copies for the use of the Inspectors, and 500 for the Senate.

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

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