unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

"An act to amend the charter of the village of Lansingburgh, and the several acts amending the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

"An act to incorporate the East Brooklyn Savings Institution in the city of Brooklyn," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

"An act to authorize the Canal Board to settle the contract of Charles H. Moore and company, contractors upon the Erie canal enlargement," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

"An act to incorporate Ocean Engine and Hose company No. 1, in the village of Chatham Four Corners, Columbia county, 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 internal affairs of towns and counties.

"An act for the appraisal and payment of canal damages to Jonathan Nelson and William W. Barker," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

"An act to legalize the constitution of the 'Village Fire Insurance Combination of Green and Albany counties," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance companies.

A message from the Assembly was received and read, returning the following entitled bills:

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the incorporation of cities and villages,' passed December 7, 1847, so far as the same relates to the village of Oneida, in the county of Madison, and to provide for the erection of a watch house in said village.'

"An act to incorporate the village of Clifton Springs." Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor.

A message from the Assembly was received and read, informing that they had concurred in the amendments of the Senate to the following entitled bills:

"An act providing for the better collection of county taxes in the city of Buffalo, and for the sale by the treasurer of Erie county, of lands in said city for unpaid taxes.”

"An act to better secure counties against losses by county treasurers."

"An act to authorize the First Congregational Church and Society of Cambria, Niagara county, to sell and convey their parsonage property."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Monroe and Haverstraw Road company,' passed March 10, 1824." "An act relating to the auditing of the accounts of the sheriffs,

deputy sheriffs, justices of the peace, and constables, in the county of Oneida."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Rochester Savings Bank,' passed April 21, 1831."

"An act to establish a law library in the sixth judicial district, to be called 'The Supreme Court Library,' and for other purposes."

"An act to authorize the formation of companies for the recovery of stolen horses, cattle and sheep, and the apprehension of thieves, and to insure against the loss of the same by being stolen."

"An act to determine the location and width of a highway in the towns of Camillus and Geddes, in the county of Onondaga."

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bills to the Assembly. Mr. Johnson presented a petition of Eli Perry, Gideon J. Tucker, Stephen Clark, Clark B. Cochrane, John H. Reynolds, and 100 other citizens of Albany, memb. rs of the Masonic fraternity, asking for the passage of Assembly bill 163, entitled "An act to incorpora e Masters Lodge, of the city of Albany," which was read and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Brandreth presented a memorial of Lewis G. Morris and others, commissioners for removing obstructions and building bridge at Macomber's dam, Harlem river, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Mather moved to take from the table the following resolution:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the Legislature concur with the Canal Board in the reduction of tolls on the articles of property named in the resolution of that board, dated April 1, 1859, when the same is transported on the canals of this State.

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

The President stated the pending question to be on the amendment of Mr. Noxon, as follows:

“On enumerated and non-enumerated merchandize going from tide water on 1,000 pounds a mile, from two mills to one mill."

Mr. Schell moved to amend by striking out all after the word "Resolved," and inserting "That all tolls on the canals of this State be abolished."

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said amendment of Mr. Noxon, and it was decided in the negative.

Mr. Schell moved to amend the resolution as follows: "That there shall not be any tolls on flour, grain, beef or pork, in barrels."

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative, as follows

:

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the adoption of said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows:

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

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Mr. Ely presented two remonstrances of R. M. Hartley, Horace Holden and others, against the bill to empower the members of charitable and other societies to vote by proxy, which were read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

Mr. Laflin, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the Colonial History of the State," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Laflin, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to establish free schools in the village of Sing Sing,' passed April 15, 1854, and the act amendatory thereof, entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to establish free schools in the village of Sing Sing,' passed April 15, 1854,' passed April 10, 1857," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to extend the time for the completion of the court house, jail and clerk's office, in and for Allegany county," reported in favor of the passage of the same.

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

Mr. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to define the jail liberties of 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. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the compensation of a clerk for the treasurer of the county of Kings," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act further to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Buffalo Burial Ground Association,' passed May 6, 1834," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the Glens Falls Cemetery," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to the sheriff and clerk of the county of Schenectady," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. J. A. Willard, from the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act for the preservation of fish in the counties of Fulton, Hamilton and Saratoga," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, with an amendment, which report was agreed to and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Truman, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to increase the board of trustees of the North Haverstraw Presbyterian Church," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Truman, from the committee on charitable and religious societies, to which was referred the Assemb'y bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Woman's Library of the city of New York," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Mather, from the committee on grievances, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act for the relief of holders of certain repudiated obligations of the New Haven Railroad," reported the same to the Senate, for its consideration; which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Noxon, from the committee on the manufacture of salt, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act concerning the Salt Springs and the manufacture of salt," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments.

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

Mr. Noxon, from a majority of the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act relating to wills," 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.

The hour of 12 o'clock having arrived, the Senate went into executive session, and after some time spent therein, the doors. were opened and legislative business resumed.

The President announced the special order, being the following resolutions:

Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That section 1 of article 2 of the Constitution of this State be amended by striking out the following words: "But no man of color, unless he shall have been for three years a citizen of this State, and for one year next preceding any election, shall have been seized and possessed of a freehold estate, of the value of two hundred and fifty dollars, over and above all debts and encumbrances charged thereon, and shall have been actually rated and paid a tax thereon, shall be entitled to vote at such election. And no person of color shall be subject to direct taxation, unless he shall be seized and possessed of such real estate as aforesaid."

Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That the foregoing amendment be referred to the Legislature to be chosen at the next general election of Senators, and that in conformity to section 1 of article 13 of the Constitution, it be published for three months previous to the time of such election.

Mr. Mather moved to lay said resolutions on the table.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

Mr. John D. Willard raised the point of order, that under the joint rules the Senate must proceed to the third reading of bills, there being more than ten bills ready for a third reading.

The President decided the point of order well taken.

Mr. Ames moved to suspend the order of third reading of bills, in order to take up the special order.

[SENATE JOURNAL.]

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