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was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

Mr. Mandeville moved to take from the table the motion to reconsider the vote on the passage of the bill entitled "An act to provide for certain expenses of Government."

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

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

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

The bill entitled "An act making the village of Oswego Falls, in the county of Oswego, a separate road district,” 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act to revive, amend and continue the charter of the village of Lowville, in the county of Lewis, and to legalise a vote of the taxable inhabitants thereof;" was read a third time.

The President put the question whether the Senate would ageee 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act to change the name of Richard Monroe and Emma Elizabeth Kenmore to Richard Monroe Fisk and Emma Elizabeth Fisk," 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 negative,

a majority of all the members elected to the Senate not voting in favor thereof, as follows:

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Mr. Diven moved to reconsider the vote just taken. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Diven moved to amend the bill by striking out the following words: "and they are hereby declared to be the legal heirs of Ephraim Fisk, Jr., to the same extent as if they were his own children."

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

The bill as amended, 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, as follows:

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

On motion of Mr. Stow,

Resolved, That a respectful message be transmitted to the Assembly, requesting that body to send to the Senate the papers on file relating to the claim of Charles B. Thompson and H. W. Hascall, and that when received they be referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. J. D. Willard called for the consideration of the following resolutions:

Whereas, it is becoming the sentiments of the people, that we should manifest, on proper occasions, the gratitude of republics by placing on enduring records the evidences of our respect for the memory of departed greatness; while we at the same time invoke our own, and coming generations, to appreciate the services, admire the virtues, and emulate the example of patriotic and illustrious men:

Therefore, (if the Assembly concur,) Be it resolved, by the Legislature of the State of New-York, that we express only the united

voice of the whole people when we attest our gratitude for the services, our respect for the character, our admiration of the life, and our lamentation for the death of William L. Marcy. He was honored while living; he is revered when dead; he promoted the welfare and happiness of his country in life, and in death bequeathed to us, and to posterity, the glory of an imperishable name and fame.

Resolved, That His Excellency the Governor, be requested to transmit a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution to the family of the late William L. Marcy.

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

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Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolutions to the Assem

bly, and request their concurrence therein.

On motion of Mr. Wadsworth, the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1858.

The Senate met pursuant to ajournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Jutkins.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Mather presented a memorial of Wheeler, Bellein & Co. and thirty-seven other merchants of the city of New-York, praying that fifty per cent of the revenue arising from the excise law be appropriated to assist in founding the New-York State Inebriate asylum; which was read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

Mr. Smith presented a remonstrance of N. J. Bergen and others, against extending the time for payment of the loan made by the State to the Long Island railroad company; which was read and laid on the table.

Mr. Johnson presented a petition of citizens of Albany, for the incorporation of the Albany Gymnasium; which was read and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

Mr. Scott presented three petitions of tax payers of the towns of Wells and Mordaunt, for the repeal of the law exempting rail

road lands in Hamilton county from taxation. Also, three remonstrances of citizens of the towns of Hope and Pleasant, against repeal of the act authorising the commissioners of highways to build a bridge across the Sacandaga river in said town, which passed the Legislature at its last annual session; which were read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. Schell presented a petition of Spofford, Tileson & Co. and others, for the repayment of moneys illegally collected of them; which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a petition of John Gihon in relation to certain contracts in Sing Sing prison; which was read and referred to the committee on State prisons.

Mr. Halsted presented a petition of John M. Hammond, for the appraisal of canal damages; which was read and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Wadsworth, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Mercantile Library Association of the city of Brooklyn;" reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Wadsworth, from the committee on literature, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to divide the county of Wyoming into two school commissioner districts, and the appointment of a school commissioner;" 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. Ames, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which were referred the papers in relation to the improvement of Beaver river, reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed

to.

Mr. Halsted, from the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act to incorporate the village of Warsaw, passed April 17, 1843;" 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. Loveland, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the report of the Comptroller, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution, which was agreed to, viz:

Resolved, That 800 extra copies of the annual report of the Comptroller be printed for the use of the Senate, and 100 copies for the late Comptroller.

Mr. Diven, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide for the payment of the salary of the Deputy State Engineer and Surveyor, for the last and present fiscal year;" 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. Brandreth gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the relief of creditors of the State.

Mr. Scott gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend title 1, of chapter 2, of the 4th part of the Revised Statutes.

Mr. Schell gave notice that he would at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to authorise the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical purposes, passed Feb. 17, 1847."

A message from the Assembly was received and read, requesting the concurrence of the Senate to the following entitled bill: "An act to provide for the payment of certain persons for services performed as officers of the Assembly;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time. On motion of Mr. Wadsworth, the rules were suspended and the bill referred to the first committee of the whole.

Mr. Schell gave notice that he would at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act in relation to all companies transacting the business of Life Insurance within this State, passed April 8, 1851."

Mr. O. B. Wheeler gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to erect a new county from parts of the counties of Orange and Ulster, by the name of "Highland county."

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Johnson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Schenectady County Mutual Insurance company,' passed May 26, 1841;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance companies.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Brandreth asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act restraining taxation within certain limits;" 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. Foote asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to change the name of Emrilous Janette Hadlock to Emrilous Janette Williams;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent, was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Brandreth asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of creditors 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 finance.

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