read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation, when appointed.

Mr. Seeley introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 150 of the Laws of 1837, entitled An act authorizing a loan of certain moneys belonging to the United States, deposited with the State of New York for safe-keeping,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Mr. Bennett introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 32 of the Laws of 1873, entitled 'An act to regulate the pay of firemen 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 affairs of cities, when appointed.

Mr. Duell introduced a bill entitled " An act to establish the compensation of certain officers in the city and county 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 affairs of cities, when appointed.

Mr. McAvoy introduced a bill entitled "An act requiring horse railroad companies in New York city to employ a conductor and a driver for each and every car," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads, when appointed.

Mr. Hayes introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate an exchange salesroom in the city of New York, and to designate the place for judicial sales of real estate in the 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, when appointed. Mr. Mitchell introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the incorporation, under chapter 319 of the Laws of 1848, of societies to promote and effectualize saving, and for mutual assurance against absolute dependence upon wages," 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, when appointed.

Also, the bill entitled "An act to amend section 236 of the Code of Civil Procedure," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Also, the bill entitled "An act to provide for cleaning the streets 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 affairs of cities, when appointed.

Mr. Varnum introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for cleaning the streets of the city of New York, the collection of the ashes, garbage and street sweepings of the city, and the disposition of the materials," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities, when appointed.

Mr. Deane introduced a bill entitled “ An act to abolish the office of marshal of the city of New York and to provide for the appointment of officers in lieu of marshals in said city, and making certain regulations concerning the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on affairs of cities, when appointed.

Mr. Shuit introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 317 of the Laws of 1878, entitled An act in relation to the bonded indebtedness of villages, cities, towns and counties,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs, when appointed. Also, the bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 431 of the Laws of 1875, entitled 'An act to amend the Revised Statutes in relation to laying out public roads and the alteration thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges, when appointed.

Mr. Comstock introduced a bill entitled" An act to amend article 3, title 1 of chapter 8, part 2 of the Revised Statutes, entitled of divorces. dissolving the marriage contract,'" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Mr. Potts introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the rights and liabilities of married women," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Also, the bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 479 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act authorizing the reduction of pay of certain town officers in the county of Sullivan,' passed February 26, 1879," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on ways and means, when appointed.

Mr. Bradley introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate the manufacture and sale of hats," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on trade and manufactures, when appointed.

Mr. Husted introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 590 of the Laws of 1865, entitled An act to incorporate the Porous Plaster 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 the judiciary, when appointed.

Mr. Sheridan introduced a bill entitled "An act for ascertaining by proper proofs the citizens who shall be entitled to the right of suffrage in the several towns of this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Also, the bill entitled "An act to repress and punish disorderly conduct in public conveyances," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary, when appointed.

Also, the bill entitled "An act to confer on the board of supervisors of Kings county power to purchase certain supplies without advertisement," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent. was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities, when appointed.

On motion of Mr. Alvord and by unanimous consent, Assembly bill (introductory number 1), " An act explanatory of the act entitled An act to amend title 3, chapter 4 of part 2 of the Revised Statutes, entitled Of the interest of money,' passed June 20, 1879,"" was ordered printed.

Mr. Wiley offered for the consideration of the House a resolution. in the words following:

Whereas, The price for nearly all of life's necessities has very materially advanced beyond the ratio of wages paid the mechanics and laborers heretofore and again to be employed upon the new capitol; and,

Whereas, At least one-half of those so employed have families depending upon them for support; and,

Whereas, It has become almost an utter impossibility for these said mechanics and laborers to supply the ordinary comforts of life to any reasonable degree for themselves and families with the wages heretofore paid; Therefore, be it

Resolved, That this body (if the Senate concur) do hereby recommend that the Hon. Commissioners having this work in charge shall advance on and after the first of February next, the wages of all employees under them at such ratio as they may regard for the best interests of, and relief of said employees.

Said resolution being concurrent,

Ordered, That the same be laid upon the table.

Mr. Speaker announced the following standing committees of the House for the year 1880: