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Mr. Wadsworth gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to facilitate the progress of actions, în which the people of this State are parties.

Mr. J. A. Willard gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to enable the supervisor of Lowville, the president of the board of trustees of Lowville academy, and John Doig, to take and hold title to certain premises in Lowville, upon trust.

Mr. Spinola gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize certain Methodist Episcopal churches in the city of Brooklyn, to sell burial grounds and remove remains therefrom.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Loveland asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for certain expenses of Government;" 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. Paterson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal section three of an act entitled 'An act in relation to the payment of fare on the New-York Central railroad," passed April 1, 1857; which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Scott asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act directing the payment of money to John McIntyre, pursuant to chapter 168 of the Laws of 1855;" 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. J. D. Willard asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Fort Edward blast furnace company;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on manufactures.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Stow asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to prevent public officers using free tickets upon railroads;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Diven offered the following resolution, viz:

Resolved, That Hon. John B. Halsted, be and he is hereby appointed President pro tem. of this Senate.

Mr. Wadsworth moved to amend the resolution by striking out the name of "John B. Halsted" and inserting the name of "J. D. Willard."

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

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The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Spinola,

Resolved, That the petition of James Hay, and the documents thereto attached, be taken from the files of the Senate and referred to the committee on claims.

On motion of Mr. Stow,

Resolved, That the petition and papers of James Daly, for appraisment and payment of canal damages, be taken from the files and referred to the committee on claims.

The President appointed as the select committee on the Metropolitan Police bill, Messrs. Mather, Halsted and Noxon. On motion of Mr. Mandeville, the Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1858. ·

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Pohlman.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. W. A. Wheeler presented a petition of Horace Allen, for damages on account of improvement of Rackett river; which was read and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Truman presented a petition of citizens of the sixth judicial district, for a law library in that district; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Mather presented a petition of the New-York dispensary, Northern dispensary, Eastern dispensary, Demilt dispensary, North Western dispensary, of the city of New-York; which was read, laid on the table and ordered printed.

Mr. J. D. Willard presented resolutions of the board of supervisors of Rensselaer county, asking for an amendment of the act of last year, relating to the assessment of railroad corporations.

Mr. J. D. Willard moved to refer the petition to a select committee.

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

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Mr. Noxon moved to refer the petition to the committee on railroads.

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

Mr. Scott moved to refer the petition to the committee on the judiciary.

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

Mr. Schell presented a memorial of the New-York academy of medicine, on the public health of New-York; which was read and referred to the committee on medical societies.

Mr. Hubbell presented a petition of the common council of the city of Utica, and of the board of supervisors of Oneida county, asking the repeal of the railroad assessment law of last year; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. J. A. Willard presented a petition of inhabitants of the village of Lowville, for the passage of an act legalizing the acts of the last board of trustees of said village; also a continuation of the corporate powers thereof, and authorizing the collection of a tax of $800, lately voted by said village, for purposes of a fire engine; which was read and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

Mr. Hubbell presented a petition of supervisors of Oneida co., asking an amendment to the law allowing mileage in carrying delinquents to the house of refuge; which was read and referred to committee on finance.

Mr. Stow presented a petition of Washington Hunt and others, to enlarge the powers of the Lockport hydraulic company; which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Also, a petition of Solomon Scheu, for an extension of time for the receiver of the Reciprocity bank to settle the affairs of that bank; which was read and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Noxon, from the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, to which was referred the petition of the common. council of the city of Utica, for a law authorising the imposition of a tax upon said city; reported "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the city of Utica to take stock in the Black river and Utica railroad company, and to sell its bonds to provide for the payment thereof,"" passed May 27, 1853; which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Loveland, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution for printing the Governor's message; reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution, viz:

Resolved, That 3,000 extra copies of the message of the Governor be printed-1,000 copies for the use of the Governor, and the remainder for the Senate.

Mr. J. D. Willard moved to amend the resolution by striking out "3,000" and inserting "1,000;" also strike out "1,000" and insert "500."

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

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

Mr. Halsted gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to divide the county of Wyoming into two school commissioners' districts.

Mr. Mather gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the New-York dispensary, the Northern Dispensary, the Eastern dispensary, the Demilt dispensary, the North Western dispensary of the city of New-York.

Mr. Mandeville gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal so much of the military law as relates to commutation in said act.

Mr. Pratt gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act to provide for the enrolment of the militia, and the organization of uniform corps, and the discipline of the military forces of the State, passed April 17, 1854.

Mr. J. A. Willard gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the permanent committee on education for the Ministry of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, in the United States of America.

Mr. Truman gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to sell the present poor house in the county of Tioga, and to purchase a site for another.

Mr. Diven gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to enlarge the powers and duties of receivers, in certain cases.

Mr. Stow gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the Lockport hydraulic company; also, a bill to punish prize fighting.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Stow asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the act to enforce liability of stockholders in banking corporations," passed April 5, 1849; which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Ely asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Port Wardens of the Port of New-York;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous censent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Spinola asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorise certain

Methodist Episcopal churches in the city of Brooklyn, to sell burial grounds, and remove remains therefrom;" 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.

On motion of Mr. Hubbell,

The Senate resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of the bill entitled as follows:

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorise the city of Utica to take stock in the Black river and Utica railroad, and to sell its bonds to provide for the payment thereof," passed May 27, 1853.

After some time spent thereon, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Noxon, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of said bill, with amendment; which report was agreed to. Ordered, That said bill be engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Diven,

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the following resolutions :

Resolved, That the right in Congress to govern is incidental and necessary to the right to acquire and hold territory; that in providing a government for a territory under this right, it should be based upon the popular will of the lawful inhabitants of the territory, subject to the Constitution, laws, treaties and compacts of the United States; that the admission of a territory into the Union as a State, should be upon the voluntary application of the people of the territory, with a Constitution of their own choice, republican in form, and not in conflict with any of the laws or ordinances of the General Government.

Resolved, That the attempt on the part of the administration of the general government to force upon the territory of Kansas a Constitution that is known to be opposed by a large majority of the inhabitants, is repugnant to the principles of self government; is a violation of the pledges of Congress in the act organizing the territory, and an act fraught with danger to the peace and liberty of the country.

Resolved, That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and our Representatives requested to oppose the passage of any law that shall recognize the validity of a Constitution for Kansas that shall not have been fairly submitted to the people of the territory, and received their sanction.

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That these resolutions be transmitted by the Governor to our Senators and Representatives in Congress.

Without taking the question, on motion of Mr. Paterson, Resolved, That the further consideration of the resolutions be postponed until immediately after executive session, to-morrow. On motion of Mr. Noxon, the Senate adjourned.

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