Assistant Janitor and Keeper of Assembly Chamber-Ezra A. Good win. Speaker's Clerk-William N. Haskell. Speaker's Messenger-Miner Smith. Assistant Doorkeepers-William H. Gardineer, John H. France, Nelson Elliott, L. Diefendorf, Thomas Hogan, Timothy Robertson, Simeon Dillingham, Frederick M. Burton. General Messengers-M. M. Lindenstein, W. A. Graham, Charles H. Butler, John Riddick, George E. Mott, Joseph Jewell. Pages-John Hackett, John Moran, Winfield Morris, Elmer Fairchild, Earl Dugan, Perry B. Clark, Henry L. Van Namee, John Clancy, Albert R. Smith, George E. White, David Frisch, Thomas Jenkins, Elmer Bigley, William Zeitler, George McEwan, Edward Rouse, John Pfeffer, James W. Harley, Thomas C. Cross, Frederick A. Bolton. Mr. Speaker announced the following appointment of reporters, and assigned to them the seats set opposite their respective names: Myron H. Rooker, Associated Press, front circle, No. 1; Alexander McBride, Albany Evening Journal, front circle, No. 2; J. Wesley Smith, Albany Argus, front circle, No. 3; stenographer of the Assembly, front cirele, No. 4; E. Crapsey, New York Times, front circle, No. 5; Mark Brent Newth, New York World, front circle, No. 6; W. J. C. Meighan, New York Herald, high desk at the left of the Clerk's desk; J. Stanley Brown, New York Evening Express, next to Mr. Meighan; Dwight H. Bruce, Syracuse Journal, next to Mr. Brown; Henry G. Bowers, Buffalo Express, next to Mr. Bruce; Dwight King, New York Evening Post, next to Mr. Bowers; William H. Bodwell, New York Sun, next to Mr. King; Augustin Snow, New York Tribune, next to Mr. Bodwell; T. Dyson, Brooklyn Eagle, second north window; Addison A. Keyes, Albany Express, high desk on the right of the Clerk's desk; Lyman B. Smith, Buffalo Courier, the desk jointly with Mr. Keyes; Abraham Disbecker, American Press Association, next to Mr. Keyes; James A. Towner, Elmira Daily Advertiser, first north desk in the rear of the Assembly chamber; Cyrus B. Martin, Newburgh Daily Journal, next to Mr. Towner; Milton H. Northrup, Syracuse Courier, next to Mr. Martin; L. C. Mead, Utica Herald, next to Mr. Northrup. Mr. Voorhis presented a petition of John W. Ferdon and others, of Rockland county, to so alter or amend the law as to equalize the compensation for coroners' services throughout the State (excepting the city and county of New York); which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Crawford presented a petition for the repeal of the usury laws; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Van Valkenburgh introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Safe Deposit Company, of the city of Albany," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks. Mr. Schoonmaker introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the supervisors of the county of Albany to issue bonds to pay bonds of said county that will mature during the year 1873," 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. Mr. Ray introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to annex a part of the town of Clermont to the town of Germantown, in the county of Columbia,' passed March 2, 1858," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on civil divisions. Mr. Norton introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Eighth Ward Savings Bank, of the city of New York,' passed March 22, 1871," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks. Mr. Blackie introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate the posting of show bills and advertisements 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 the affairs of cities. Mr. IIendee introduced a bill entitled “An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to suppress intemperance, and to regulate the sale of intoxicat ing liquors,' passed April 16, 1857," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. Burns introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Ffth regiment, National Guard, of the State 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 militia. Mr. Rice introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize "The Reming ton Empire Sewing Machine Company' to change its corporate name," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on trade and manufac tures. Mr. Carpenter introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Dutchess to borrow money on the credit of said county to pay the canal and general fund deficiency tax," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. Prince introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to proceedings for the safe keeping and care of lunatics," 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. Mr. Knettles introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate rates of passenger fare upon the Southern Central railroad," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads. Mr. Heacock introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Gloversville Savings Bank," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the com mittee on banks. Mr. Donohue introduced a bill entitled "An act to regulate the quality and price of illuminating gas, and to provide for the office of gas inspector," 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. Mr. Jacobs introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 809 of the Laws of 1872, entitled 'An act to authorize the construction of a sewer in the county of Kings, from the county buildings at Flatbush, in said county,' passed May 21, 1872," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the appointment of commissioners to fix the grade and improve sidewalks and open and improve streets in the town of New Lots, Kings county,' passed April 24, 1872, and known as chapter 349," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. Oakley introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize and require the New York and Harlem Railroad Company to extend their tracks through certain streets of the city of New York, for the use of their small cars only," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads. Mr. W. J. Van Dusen introduced a bill entitled "An act to confirm and legalize the official acts of the president and board of trustees, and the assessors of the village of Fort Plain, in the county of Montgomery, during the year 1872, in regard to the assessment and collection of taxes, and disbursements of moneys," 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 villages. On motion of Mr. Coggeshall, at 8 o'clock, the House adjourned. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 1873. The House met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Birkenthal. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. The oath of office was administered by the Speaker to Frederick C. Fiske, assistant sergeant-at-arms; William Luby, janitor; Ezra A. Goodwin, assistant janitor; and William H. Gardinier, assistant doorkeeper. Mr. Speaker presented a report from the Manhattan Company, of New York, of unclaimed balances for the two years prior to the 1st of September, 1872; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 16.) Leave of absence was granted to Mr. Mosher until to-morrow, Mr. Landfield indefinitely. Mr. Speaker presented the following communication: and to NEW YORK STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, To the Hon. ALONZO B. CORNELL, Speaker of the Assembly: SIR-On behalf of the executive committee of the New York State Agricultural Society, I have the honor to ask the use of the Assembly chamber for the annual meeting of the society on Wednesday, the 22d of January, at one o'clock, and also in the evening. I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant, T. L. HARISON, Secretary. On motion of Mr. Batcheller, the request was granted. Messrs. Dexter and Clapp presented two petitions for the repeal of the usury laws; which were read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Kennedy presented a petition of citizens of Livingston county, for alteration of the law in relation to the compensation of coroners; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Opdyke presented a petition of Thomas Shedd, John Shedd and William Shedd, for relief, by release of the interest of the State in certain lands of which Joseph Bartrop died seized, which was read and referred to the committe on the petitions of aliens. Mr. Crandall introduced a bill entitled "An act to declare Marsh creek, in Allegany county, a public highway," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. Goss introduced a bill entitled "An act to encourage a system of traction towage upon the canals 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 canals. Mr. McGuire introduced a bill entitled "An act authorizing the Schuyler County Agricultural Society to mortgage its property, and issue bonds thereon, for certain purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Blackie introduced a bill 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 the affairs of cities. Also, a bill entitled "An act to authorize the mayor, aldermen and commonalty of the city of New York to convey certain lands to the United States," 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. Mr. Hill introduced a, bill entitled "An act to authorize the formation of a mutual insurance company in the town of Cairo, in the county of Greene," which was read the, first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance. Mr. Crary introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to, and to facilitate street openings 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 the affairs of cities. Mr. Wight introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the provisions of the Revised Statutes with regard to the fees of appraisers appointed by surrogates," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Watt introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide an armory in the city of Brooklyn, county of Kings, for the use of the Thirteenth Regiment of the National Guard of the State 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 militia. Mr. Husted introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the AngloMexican Railway 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. Also, a bill entitled "An act to enable the Mutual Fire Insurance Company to commence business," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance. Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend section 38 of chapter 3 of title 1 of part 2 of the Revised Statutes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Van Demark introduced a bill entitled "An act to perfect an amendment to the Constitution relative to bribery," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. Mr. Suydam introduced a bill entitled "An act to close part of the old Bushwick road or avenue, 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 the affairs of cities. Mr. Crawford introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 2, sub-section 3, of the Code of 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. Mr. Higgins introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the use of improved motive power on railroads 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 railroads. Mr. Heacock introduced a bill entitled "An act to facilitate the construction of the Gloversville and Northville railroad," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads. Mr. Porteous introduced a bill entitled "An act authorizing the supervisor of the town of Johnsburgh, in the county of Warren, to sell and convey by deed a lot of land known as the town poor lot," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal' affairs. Mr. Knettles introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 31 of the Code of 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. Mr. Burritt introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the trial of a system of gates on a lock on the Erie canal, whereby its navigation by steam will be promoted," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals. Mr. Husted offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following: Resolved, That 2,000 copies of the report of the Secretary of State on the criminal statistics of the State be printed for the use of the Legislature, and 500 copies for the use of the Secretary. Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing. Mr. Phillips offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following: |