and grants to it and property acquired by it, and acts and proceedings done and had by it,"" and as amended, recommend its passage; said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Mattoon, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print the annual report of the Commissioners of Charities and Corrections of the city of New York, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be 500 copies of the annual report of the Commissioners of Charities and Corrections of the city of New York, printed and bound for use of said Commissioners.

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

The Assembly sent for concurrence a resolution, in words following: Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That Post No. 5, Grand Army of the Republic of the city of Albany, be allowed the use of twenty National flags from the Military Bureau, for the purpose of decorating their hall on Friday evening of this week, and that the same be returned after use on the same evening.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

Mr. Creamer gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to establish a free German American Institute in the city of New York.

The Assembly returnd the bill entitled "An act to legalize the official acts of Lyman W. Thompson, a justice of the peace of the town of Cherry Valley, Otsego county," with a message that they have concurred in the amendment of the Senate thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Graham asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize any life or fire insurance, or any trust or loan company, or any savings bank, to invest their funds in bonds issued by any incorporated city or village of this State, pursuant to any law of this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee ou banks.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Palmer asked and obtained leave to introdece a bill entitled "An act to prevent the introduction and diffusion of contagious and other dangerous diseases among domestic animals in the State of New York, and to prevent the sale of diseased meat," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Thayer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to the claim of Henry J. Seymour for canal damages," which was read the first time, and by unanimous. consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Williams asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to facilitate the opening of streets and avenues within certain districts 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 municipal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Humphrey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act requiring the accounts of the superintendents of the poor of Allegany county, to be audited by a committee of the board of supervisors in the same manner as the accounts of other

officers and persons," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Humphrey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to increase the compensation of the supervisors of Allegany county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Tweed asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Society for the relief of Poor Widows with small children to take and hold real and personal property,' 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. Bradley asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to alter the map or plan 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 municipal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Bradley asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide additional buildings for lunatics 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 municipal affairs.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Pierce asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act relating to the purchase of supplies for the support of the poor and other inmates of the public institutions of the county of Kings,' passed April 15th 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 of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. O'Donnell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the towns of Wilna, Champion, Rutland, Le Ray, Pamelia, Watertown, Brownville and Hounsfield, in Jefferson county, to take stock and issue bonds therefor in aid of the Carthage, Watertown and Sacketts Harbor Railroad Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to consolidate the several school districts and parts of districts within the corporate limits of the village of Johnstown, and to establish a union graded school therein," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Stanford asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm certain acts of the town officers of the town of Oppenheim, Fulton county, and to provide for the payment of certain claims against the said town," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Murphy asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the New York Mont de Piete for savings and loans," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nicks asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to erect the town of Ashland, in the county of Chemung,' passed April 25th, 1867," which was read the first time, ånd by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on erection and division of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nicks asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of John Fitzpatrick, assignee of Bernardus Swartwout," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nicks asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of Lucien Billinghurst," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on claims.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Nichols asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Aurora and Buffalo Plankroad Company,' passed May 11, 1846, passed May 5, 1847, passed March 25, 1852,'" 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Pierce asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Long Island Tunnel and Railway Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Van Petten asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to establish and incorporate the board of education of the Methodist Episcopal Church," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Van Petten, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the town of Manheim to raise money by tax to pay for the bridge over Ransom's creek," 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Norton asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 489 of the Laws of 1867, being 'An act to provide for the construction of an experimental line of railways in the connties of New York and Westchester, passed April 22, 1867, and chapter 855 of the Laws of 1868, being 'An act supplementary to chapter 489 of the Laws of 1867, and to provide for the collection and application of revenue in the county of New York, in certain cases,' passed June 3, 1868," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on municipal affairs.

Mr. Hubbard, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bills entitled as follows:

"An act authorizing the construction and maintaining of a free bridge over the Susquehanna river between the towns of Union and Vestal, and the purchasing of the franchise of the Union and Vestal Bridge Company, and to borrow money therefor."

"An act to legalize the acts of Joseph Gutman, jr., as notary public."

"An act to legalize the acts of James Johnston, a justice of the peace of Lewis county, and to continue him in office for the term for which he was elected."

"An act to permit the Fulton Manufacturing Company to reduce the number of its trustees, and to amend the articles of association of said company for that purpose."

The bill entitled "An act to legalize the acts of Joseph Gutman, jr., as notary public," 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act to legalize the acts of James Johnston, a justice of the peace of Lewis county, and to continue him in office for the term for which he was elected," 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act to permit the Fulton Manufacturing Campany to reduce the number of its trustees, and to amend the articles of association of said company for that purpose," 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:

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

The bill entitled "An act authorizing the construction and maintaining of a free bridge over the Susquehanna river between the towns of Union and Vestal, and the purchasing of the franchise of the Union and Vestal Bridge Company, and to borrow money therefor," 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 deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

Mr. Murphy offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to communicate to the Senate the number of certificates which have been delivered for claims adjudicated by the Commissioners as appointed under the act of April 8, 1859, for the adjustment and payment of certain claims for the services. of the militia of this State in the war of 1812, and the aggregate amount certified in and by the certificates so delivered.

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

Mr. Cauldwell offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That it be referred to the committee on the judiciary to inquire whether it is in accordance with the fundamental law and not in interference with vested rights to require of the New York and New Haven Railroad Company, that it shall carry passengers in the State of New York at no greater rate than it does passengers in the State of Connecticut, and also to require said company to permanently locate stations and run passenger trains in such manner as shall accommodate the people of the State of New York; and that if the said committee shall be of opinion that said legislation be legal and proper that they report by bill. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Pierce gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend section 89 of article 2 of chapter 1 of part 2 of the Revised Statutes, relative to trustees and their removal.

The President presented a communication from the Adjutant General in reply to a resolution of the Senate relative to changing muskets, &c., which was laid on the table.

(See Doc. No. 22.)

Mr. Mattoon offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be printed immediately, 200 copies of the foregoing communication for the use of the Senate.

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

Mr. Campbell presented the report of the Managers of the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica, which was laid on the table and oidered printed. (See Doc. No. 21.)

On motion of Mr. Tweed, the Senate adjourned.