"An act to open a square to be known as Lafayette square, in the city of Brooklyn."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Kline, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of said bills, without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bills. ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Williams, from the committee on railroads, to which was recommitted the Assembly bill entitled "An act to prevent injury and loss of life to persons on railroad cars," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Wolcott, from the committee on banks, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the National Savings Bank of Buffalo," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, with amendments, 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 bill entitled "An act to regulate the heighth of dam No. 5 on the Oswego river," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Kline, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for rebuilding a bridge in the town of Lorraine, Jefferson county, and for raising money by tax, for that purpose, upon the town of Lorraine, in said county," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. White and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the bill entitled "An act amendatory of and in addition to the act entitled 'An act relative to the incorporation of colleges and academies,' passed April 12, 1853," was recommitted to the committee on literature, with power to report complete.

Mr. Lent, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the collection of arrears of personal taxes in the city of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. Kline, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to construct a highway from the town of Keene, in Essex county, to the State road in the town of North Hudson in said county," with power, to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

On motion of Mr. Sutherland and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the town of Westchester, in the county of Westchester, to raise money at their next annual town meeting to purchase new hose and repair their fire engine," was recommitted to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, with power to report complete.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to preserve order in public meetings, and to protect public halls or buildings used as such, and the property therein or appurtenant."

"An act to provide for the erection of an armory for the 30th regiment." "An act ceding jurisdiction to the United States over land to be occupied as sites for light-houses and keepers' dwellings within this State."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. C. G. Cornell, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first named bill, without amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. C. G. Cornell, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the two last named bills, with amendments, which report was agreed to and said bills ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Lent, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for a supply of water in the city of Poughkeepsie, and for sewers thereof," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the village of Spencerport, in the county of Monroe," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act relating to sidewalks in the village of Watertown," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

The Assembly returned the following entitled bills, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment, to wit:

"An act to amend 'An act to prevent the introduction and spread of the disease known as rinderpest, and for the protection of the flocks and herds of shep and cattle in this State from destruction by this and other infectious diseases,' passed April 20, 1866."

"An act to alter the map or plan of the city of New York, by extend. ing Madison avenue."

"An act in relation to settling and closing up the affairs of the president, directors and company of the Bank of Monroe, a corporation whose charter has expired."

"An act to authorize the New York Protestant Episcopal Public School to exchange or sell certain gores of land situate in the Nineteenth ward of the city of New York"

"An act to constitute a portion of the town of Montgomery, in the county of Orange, a separate district under the name of the first district of the town of Montgomery, and to authorize the said district to issue bonds and take stock in the Montgomery and Erie Railway Company."

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

The Assembly returned the following entitled bills:

"An act to ameud an act entitled 'An act to facilitate the construction of the Southern Central Railroad, and to authorize towns to subscribe to the capital stock thereof,' passed April 7, 1866."

"An act to incorporate the New York Bridge Company, for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a bridge over the East river, between the cities of New York and Brooklyn."

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

On motion of Mr. Kline, the Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1867.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

In the absence of the President and President pro tem., the Senate was called to order by the Clerk.

On motion of Mr. Andrews, the Hon. Henry C. Murphy was elected President pro tem. for the day.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Wyckoff.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act requiring the common council of the city of Rochester to make local assessments for repairing the damages caused by the freshet in the Genesee river, and Erie and Genesee Valley canals, in the city of Rochester, in March 1865," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to extend the bounds of the village of Kingston," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the village of Savannah, county of Wayne, State of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the village of Douglas," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with an amendment, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the Utica Waterworks Company to increase its capital stock, and to contract with the common council of the city of Utica for a supply of water in said city for the extinguishment of fire," 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 municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide for the paving of Cumberland street, in the city of Brooklyn, with Nicolson pavement," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments.

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

Mr. Pierson, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to parks in the city of Brooklyn," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. White, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was

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referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to ratify and confirm the action of the mayor and common council of the city of Syracuse in closing an alley, and to authorize the altering and straightening of Genesee street, in said city," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, with amendments, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to consolidate the villages of Watertown and North Watertown for educational purposes, and to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to the public schools in the village of Watertown,' passed April 21, 1865," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, 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 bill entitled "An act to provide for raising money to aid in the establishment of a normal school at Brockport," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, 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 provide for the establishment of free schools in the village of Middletown," 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 Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Oswego Historical Association," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. White, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize the site of the school house in school district No. 6 of the town of Onondaga, and to enable the trustees of said district to acquire the title to the lands now used for such site, and such other lands as may be necessary for 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. Godard, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed, the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to preserve order in public meetings, and to protect public halls, or buildings used as such, and the property therein or appur

tenant."

"An act in relation to the review by assessors of their assessment rolls."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize certain towns in the counties of Ulster and Orange to issue bonds and take stock in the Wallkill Valley Railroad,' passed May 9, 1866."

"An act to amend part 4, chapter 1, title 6, section 27 of the Revised
Statutes, in relation to telegraphic dispatches."

"An act in relation to transfer of securities deposited by insurance
companies with the Superintendent of the Insurance Department."
Also, as correctly re-engrossed:

"An act to incorporate the New York Bridge Company, for the pur
pose of constructing and maintaining a bridge over the East river,
between the cities of New York and Brooklyn."

"An act to facilitate the construction of the New York and Oswego Midland railroad, and to exempt from certain taxation town and city bonds used in the construction thereof."

Mr. T. Murphy, from a majority of the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act in relation to

quarantine in the port of New York, and to amend existing acts relative thereto," reported the same to the Senate for its consideration, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Chambers moved that said bill be made a special order for Friday next, under the order of business of special orders.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, two-thirds of all the Senators present voting in favor thereof.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Pierson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act to confer additional powers upon the Metropolitan Police, relating to the inspection of steam boilers, passed April 9, 1862," 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Lent asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the amended charter of the Hope Fire Insurance 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 insurance.

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," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate havè concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Nineveh Bridge 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 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 regulate the taking of fish in the Bay of Henderson, in Jefferson county, and Oneida lake, in Madison County," 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: