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THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1867.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Selkirk.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Lent presented a remonstrance against a railroad in Avenue C, and other streets in the city of New York; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Pierson presented a remonstrance against widening Fifteenth street, in the city of Brooklyn; which was read and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the petition of the trustees of the Peabody Education Fund, for an act of incorporation, reported by bill entitled "An act to incorporate the trustees of the Peabody Education Fund," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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. Andrews, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend and consolidate the several acts in relation to the village of Rondout," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

On motion of Mr. Chambers 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 amend the charter of the village of Avon," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. Humphrey, from the committee on roads and bridges, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to enable the board of supervisors of the county of Erie to raise money by tax for building bridges and repairing bridges in the town of Aurora, in said county," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. Barnett, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to enable the trustees of the Mendon Central Congregational Society, of Mendon, Monroe county, New York, to sell their church property," 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 entled "An act to revive an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Foote Library and Historical Society, in Jamestown, New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

On motion of Mr. Sessions and by unanimous consent, the rule was

suspended, and said bill recommitted to the committee with power to report complete.

Mr. Campbell, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Catskill Agricultural and Horticultural Association," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to establish an asylum for inebriates in the city of New York, and provide for the government thereof,' passed April 8, 1864," reported. in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on insurance, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Guardian Life Insurance Company of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with an amendment, 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 authorizing the common council of the city of Brooklyn, to pave Cumberland street with the Nicholson pavement, from Myrtle to Fulton avenue, and to flag a portion of the sidewalk," 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 authorize the mayor, aldermen and commonalty of the city of Albany to establish a uniform rate of wharfage in the port of Albany," reported in favor of the passage of the same, 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 to release to Robert Jones, as trustee and executor, the title and interest of the people of this State in and to certain lands in the city of Utica, Oneida county, and empowering him to convey the same." "An act amendatory of and in addition to the act entitled 'An act relative to the incorporation of colleges and academies,' passed April 17, 1853."

"An act for the relief of Charles E. Case."

"An act to authorize the construction and maintenance of a bridge over the Champlain canal, in the town of Fort Ann, in the county of Washington."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the collection of agricultural statistics,' passed April 17, 1862."

"An act to provide for raising money to aid in the establishment of a normal school at Brockport."

"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."

"An act ceding jurisdiction to the United States over land to be occupied as sites for light-houses and keepers' dwellings within this State." "An act to authorize the erection of free churches or chapels in certain cases."

"An act to provide for the erection of an armory for the Thirtieth regiment."

"An act to regulate the height of dam No. 5 on the Oswego river."

Also, as correctly re-engrossed:

"An act to authorize the construction of an iron bridge over the Champlain canal, on Broad street, in the village of Waterford, in the county of Saratoga."

"An act to release to John Brady, of the town of Exeter, in the county of Otsego, the interest of the people in certain real estate."

"An act to release to Patrick Horan and Michael Horan, of Exeter, in the county of Otsego and State of New York, the interest of the people in certain real estate."

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

Mr. Lent, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in regard to the office of marshals in the city of New York," reported that they have made some amendments thereto, and amended the title so as to read "An act in regard to marshals and other officers attending courts in the city of New York," and as amended, recommend its passage; said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Lent, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the erection and maintenance of public urinals 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. Pierson, from the committee on municipal affairs, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act for the improvement of Prospect park," reported that they have made some amendments thereto, and amended the title so as to read "An act for the farther amendment of an act passed May 2, 1861, entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled An act to lay out a public park and parade ground for the city of Brooklyn, and to alter the commissioners' map of said city,' passed April 17, 1860," and as amended, recommend its passage; said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Low, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to facilitate the construction of the St. Lawrence Valley railroad, and to authorize towns to issue bonds and take stock in 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. Low, from the committee on railroads, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a railroad from the village of Forestport to Bellingertown, and a branch road by way of Grant's Mills to the west line of Herkimer county," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. O'Donnell, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled “An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to create a board of trustees for the town of Morrisania, in the county of Westchester, and to define their powers,' passed April 22, 1864, and as amended by chapter 911 of the Laws of 1861," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Campbell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the town of Rome to raise

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money for educational purposes," 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. White asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act authorizing the Syracuse Magdalen Society to sell and convey real estate," 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. O'Donnell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to enable the trustees of the village of Lowville, Lewis county, to grant licenses or permits to billiard clubs, rooms and tables, to be used for billiard games," 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.

The Assembly returned the bill entitled "An act to authorize certain towns in the counties of Oneida, Madison and Chenango, to issue bonds and take stock in any company now organized or that may hereafter be organized, within two years after the passage of this act, for the purpose of building a railroad from Utica through Clinton, Oneida county, to Sherburne, Chenango county," with a message that they do non-concur in the amendments of the Senate thereto, and have appointed a committee of conference consisting of Messrs. Blakeslee, Hoppin, Juliand, Sanford and W. S. Clark, and request a like committee on the part of the Senate.

Mr. Low moved that a committee of conference be appointed on the part of the Senate.

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

Messrs. Low, Barnett and Campbell were appointed as such committee. Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have consented to a committee of conference.

The Assembly returned the Assembly bill entitled "An act making appropriations for the support of government," with a message that they concur in the following amendments of the Senate:

In relation to printing the report of the State Engineer and Surveyor on railroads, page 5, line 6, of the engrossed bill, after the word "report" striking out the word "six" and inserting "five."

In relation to the appropriation for the hall for the State Cabinet and Agricultural Museum, page 8, line 14, insert at the end of the line the following:

"All bills and charges to be audited and paid only on the certificate of the Secretary of the Board of Regents of the University, and the Corresponding Secretary of the State Society for the Protection of Agriculture." Also, in the amendment page 11, line 4, striking out "10" and inserting "20."

In relation to the appropriation for the Cornell University, on page 15. Also, in the amendment on page 16, line 2, section 7, striking out the words "till the" on line 8. Line 8, same section, after the word "detailed" insert " statement."

And that they non-concur in the following amendments:

Page 6, line 21, engrossed bill, striking out "one" and "five hundred" and inserting "two" before "thousand."

Page 8, line 10, striging out "two or" and insert "one." Line 11, strike out "nine" and "0" and "two" and insert after "assistant" " one."

Page 9, adding at the end of page the following:

"For the Hudson River State Hospital for the Insane, for salaries of Medical Superintendent, and Treasurer, $4,500."

Also, in the item to salary of the Deputy Attorney General.

That they have appointed a committee of conference on the items in difference, consisting of Messrs. D. P. Wood, H. Smith, Roberts, Selkreg and Lord, and request a like committee on the part of the Senate.

Mr. Sessions moved that a committee of conference be appointed on the part of the Senate.

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 as such committee.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have consented to a committee of con- ference.

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," 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:

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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, with amendments.

The bill entitled "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," 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act to preserve order in public meetings, and to protect public halls or buildings used as such, and the property therein or appurtenant," was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to

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