making provision for insane convicts;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Wadsworth asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorise certain affidavits to be given in evidence;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Ames,

Resolved, That the subject matter contained in the petition of the owners of property on the west side of the Hudson river, opposite Troy, be referred to the State Engineer, to report what the obstructions are that are complained of, and whether the State is liable, or ought to remove the same, and the probable expense thereof.

Mr. J. D. Willard offered the following resotution:

Resolved, That after the morning sitting, this day, the Senate will take a recess to half-past 7 o'clock this evening, for the purpose of considering such general orders as are not likely to lead to debate.

Mr. Noxon moved to amend by striking out "as are not likely to lead to debate."

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

Mr. J. D. Willard moved to lay the resolution on the table. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative.

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Pratt called for the consideration of the following preamble and resolutions:

Whereas, it appears from the report of the Commissary General and other officers, that the muskets furnished by the Federal Government to the military forces of this State, are of an old pattern and of unserviceable quality, and that the issue of such arms continues, notwithstanding the remonstrances of this State, and the fact that there are arms of the latest and most approved models in the United States arsenals; and

Whereas, This State has with great care and attention, improved her military system, and holds in readiness to serve the Republic a large and reliable force, disciplined and equipped according to act of Congres; therefore, be it

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested, to urge the passage of a law which shall grant to the militia of the States, arms and equipments of the greatest efficiency.

And be it further resolved, That the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of the preamble and resolution to each of our Senators and Representatives in Congress.

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

On motion of Mr. Paterson,

Resolved, That the reporters of the Senate, be furnished by the Clerk, with a copy of the Red book, or Manual.

On motion of Mr. Spinola,

Resolved, That the bill No. 136, in relation to certain offices in the city of Brooklyn, be and the same is hereby referred to the second committee of the whole.

Mr. Mather moved that the bill No. 100 be referred to the second committee of the whole.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative, two-thirds not voting in favor thereof.

Mr. J. D. Willard moved that the bill No. 131, be referred to the second committee of the whole.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative, two-thirds not voting in favor thereof.

On motion of Mr. Noxon,

Resolved, That the Senate hereafter meet on Wednesday and Friday evenings of each week, at half-past 7 o'clock, for the consideration of general orders.

On motion of Mr. Noxon,

Resolved, That the bill No. 52, be taken from the table and referred to committee of the committee of the whole.

In pursuance of previous notice, and on motion of Mr. Sloan, the 44th rule was suspended and the following resolution passed: Resolved, That the injunction of secrecy be removed from the proceedings in executive session, so far as relates to harbor masters.

On motion of Mr. Johnson,

Resolved, That the first committee of the whole resume the consideration of Assembly bill No. 60.

Mr. Paterson offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That when a bill is referred to the committee of the whole, as a preferred bill, it shall remain a preferred bill until disposed of.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

Mr. Laflin offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be printed for the use of the committee on militia, 200 copies of the report of their chairman on the bill to organise the "Scott Life Guard," in the city of New-York.

Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on

public printing.

Mr. Scott moved to take from the table the motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the resolution referring the papers of Evert T. Yates, to the committee on claims.

Mr. Ely moved to lay that motion on the table.

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

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

Mr. Scott withdrew the motion to reconsider.

Mr. Spinola moved to take from the table the bill entitled "An act to authorise certain Methodist Episcopal churches in the city of Brooklyn, to sell burial ground and remove remains therefrom." The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

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

"An act to prevent public officers using or accepting free tickets or passes upon railroads."

Also, the Assembly bill entitled "An act to enable the electors of the town of Watervleit to vote by districts for the election of town officers."

Also, "An act to enable John Lewis Ormet Delisle, Edward Lewis Frederick Steinheil and James Peter Henry Vivien, to take, hold and convey real estate."

After some time spent thereon, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Sloan, from said committee, reported progress on said first named bill, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

On motion of Mr. Foote, the amendments offered to said bill, were ordered printed.

Mr. Sloan, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second and third named bill, with amendments; which reports were agreed to.

Ordered, That said bills be read a third time.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, the Assembly bill entitled "An act to enable the electors of the town of Watervleit to vote by districts for the election of town officers," 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:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have passed the same, with amendments.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, the rule was suspended, and said bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly to-day.

On motion of Mr. Darling, the Senate took a recess until 71 o'clock.

HALF-PAST SEVEN O'CLOCK.

The Senate met.

The President presented the report of the Hudson and Boston railroad in reply to Senate resolution of Feb. 4, 1858; which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

A message from the Assembly was received and read, requesting the concurrence of the Senate to the following entitled bills:

"An act to remove the county site of Allegany county to the New-York and Erie railroad, to locate and procure a new county site, to rebuild county buildings thereon, to appoint commissioners therefor, to provide for the expenses of the same, and to authorise a sale of the old county site," 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 to incorporate the fire department of the village of Rondout," 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 amend an act entitled 'An act relative to a certain highway in the county of Dutchess,' passed March 17, 1857;" 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.

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the mutual Insurance company of Buffalo,' passed April 18, 1843;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time and referred to the committee on insurance companies.

"An act to change the name of the Swan street Methodist Episcopal church, of the city of Buffalo;" 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.

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Brooklyn City Hospital,' passed May 8, 1845;" 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.

"An act to authorise the Second Associate Congregation of Hebron to dispose of church property;" 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.

"An act to enable the supervisor of the town of Greenwich, in the county of Washington, to borrow money;" 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.

A message from the Assembly was received and read, informing that they had concurred in the passage of the following entitled bills, without amendment, viz:

"An act to confer upon Horace C. Tracy and Isaac A. Brokaw the right to establish a ferry across Cayuga lake, and to extend, in their behalf, an act to establish such ferry, passed April 5, 1844."

An act to amend the charter of the Orphan's Home of the Protestant Episcopal church, in the city of New-York."

"An act relating to the mode by which the Buffalo, New-York and Erie railroad company may acquire title to real estate for the purposes of its incorporation."

"An act in relation to the New-York dispensary, Northern dispensary, DeMilt dispensary, Eastern dispensary, and North Western dispensary."

"An act to appropriate the proceeds of the State tax for the support of schools."

"An act to extend the time for the collection of county and state taxes in and for the city of Syracuse."

"An act to divide the county of Wyoming into two school commissioners' districts, and to provide for the appointment of a school commissioner."

"An act to provide for the collection of the unpaid taxes of the town of Schodack, in Rensselaer county, for the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five."

"An act to incorporate the Albany gymnasium."

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 passage of the bill entitled "An act to confirm a lease of mills made by the Seneca Nation of Indians to Fay and Bradly," with the following amendments:

In the first line of the first section, strike out the word "that." In the last lino of same section, strike out the words "be and the