Mr. Gibson, from the committee on claims, to which was referred the petition of William Petrie, for canal damages, reported adversely thereto, and in favor of the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioner be denied.

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

Mr. Barnett, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the New York State Convention of Universalists,' passed April 12, 1862, by enlarging the powers of said convention," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Barnett, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Young Men's Christian Association of the city of Poughkeepsie,". with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Collins, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company,' passed April 23, 1823," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Collins, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the construction of an iron bridge over the outlet of Skaneateles lake," reported the same to the Senate for its consideration, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Collins, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize and require the construction of a bridge across the Delaware and Hudson canal, in the village of Port Jervis," reported the same to the Senate for its consideration, 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 making appropriation for the completion of the New York State Institution for the Blind at Batavia," 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 for the relief of the Albany Burgess Corps," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act change the town lines of the towns of Boonville and Ava, in the county of Oneida," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

On motion of Mr. Campbell and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and said bill recommitted to the committee 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 to change the town line between the towns of Lee and Annsville, in the county of Oneida," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of Kings county, to borrow money to erect an addition to the lunatic asylum for said county," 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 to report complete.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of Kings county, to take additional land adjoining the county court house for public use," 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 to report complete.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Kings, to borrow money for the purpose of enlarging or erecting an additional building for nursery purposes," 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 to report complete.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the electors of the town of Canton, to hold a special town meeting to dispose of the present site of their town house, and procure new site for same," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. Humphrey, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was recommitted the Assembly bill entitled "An act to more particularly define the duties of overseers of highways, and their appointment, in conformity with the provisions of chapter 522 of Laws of 1865," with instructions to amend, reported back the same, with amendments, as instructed by the Senate.

Ordered, That said bill be read a third time.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to allow the persons associated as the Sigma Phi Society, to incorporate under chapter 419 of the Laws of 1848, and to take and hold real and personal estate," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Barnett, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act to secure the faithful expenditure of moneys raised and collected for certain charitable institutions in the first Senate district, passed May 13th, 1840," reported, and asked to be discharged from its further consideration, and that the same be referred to the committee on the judiciary; which report was agreed to.

Mr. Campbell, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend title 6, chapter 1 of the 4th part of the Revised Statutes, relative to fruit trees," with power to report complete,

reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Campbell, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to exempt the county of Columbia from the provisions of chapter 197 of the Laws of 1864, in relation to taxes on dogs, and to repeal the act entitled "An act to protect sheep habandry in the county of Columbia, and to impose a tax on dogs,' passed April 16, 1866," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

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

"An act to authorize the town of Queensbury, in the county of Warren, to issue bonds to aid in the construction of a railroad from the village of Glens Falls to intersect the Saratoga and Whitehall Railroad."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Franklin Savings Bank, in the city of New York,' passed April 14, 1860." "An act to incorporate the Wilson Harbor Company."

"An act to incorporate the New York Lumber Manufacturing and Im provement Company."

"An act to provide for the better regulation of pawn-brokers, dealers in second-hand articles, keepers of junk shops and keepers of intelligence offices within the limits of the Niagara Frontier Police District."

"An act to authorize the construction of an iron bridge over the Chenango canal, on Water street, in the village of Clinton, in the county of Oneida."

"An act to allow the persons associated as the Sigma Phi Society, to incorporate under chapter 319 of the Laws of 1848, and to take and hold real and personal estate."

"An act to amend an act to facilitate the construction of the Ithaca and Towanda Railroad, and to authorize towns to subscribe to the capital stock thereof."

"An act to amend the law in certain criminal cases."

"An act to incorporate the Pneumatic Dispatch Company for the cities of New York and Brooklyn."

Also, as correctly re-engrossed:

"An act for the protection of persons traveling upon Fourth avenue in the city of New York."

The Assembly returned the bill entitled "An act for the further protection of female employees in the city of New York," with a message that they non-concur in the amendments made thereto by the Senate.

Mr. H. C. Murphy moved that the Senate insist upon its amendments, and ask a committee of conference.

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

The President appointed as such committee on the part of the Senate, Messrs. H. C. Murphy, Crowley and La Bau.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate insist on their amendments, and request a committee of conference, and have appointed one on their part.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Gibson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Troy Hydraulic 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Sutherland asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the New York City and Saratoga Mineral and Medicinal Water 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. H. C. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relative to lands held in trust by Elisha R. Potter for the benefit of Mary E. Potter," 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 "Au act for the relief of the city of Rochester," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

By unanimous consent, Mr. H. C. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to religious corporations," 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 for the relief of the village of Clyde," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Crowley asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the common council of the city of Lockport to purchase real estate, and erect thereon a house for the accommodation of Hydrant Hose Company No. 1, 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.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the charter of the village of Perry," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

The bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Pneumatic Dispatch Company for the cities of New York and Brooklyn," having been announced for a third reading,

Mr. Andrews moved that the same be laid 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.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Cayuga and Seneca Road and Bridge Company," passed April 18, 1843," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to suppress intemperance and to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors in the county of Dutchess," having been announced for a third reading,

Mr. Wilbor moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

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

The bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Wilson Harbor Company," 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 Franklin Savings Bank, in the city of New York,' passed April 14, 1860," 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to regulate and increase the salaries of certain members of the Capital Police force, and to provide for the payment thereof," having been announced for a third reading,

On motion of Mr. Collins and by unanimous consent, said bill was amended by adding a new section, as follows:

"This act shall take effect immediately."

Also, strike out in section 3, the words "on the first day of the month succeeding its passage," and insert "immediately."

Said bill was then 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: