to introduce a bill to amend the act entitled "an act to provide for incorporation of villages," so far as relates to the village of Mount Vernon, in the county of Westchester.

Mr. Thorn gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 13, part first, vol. 1, of the Revised Statutes, relative to the assessment and collection of taxes.

Mr. Scott gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 178, Laws of 1826, entitied "an act to incorporate the Ovid academy, and for other purposes," passed April 13, 1826.

Mr. Thorn gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill equalizing fare on railroads, and amending the Revised Statutes relative thereto.

Mr. Dewey gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the Sacketts Harbor and Saratoga railroad company to construct a part of its road in the counties of Warren and Essex.

Mr. Gleason gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the improvement of the Sacandaga river.

Mr. Gleason gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill authorising the boards of supervisors in the several cities and counties in this State to establish workhouses in connection with their respective county jails.

By unanimous consent,

Mr. Conkling asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal an act relative to the purchase and laying out of certain lands for a public park in the 19th ward of the city of New-York, and the powers and duties of the mayor and aldermen and commonalty in relation thereto," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Conkling,

Said bill was referred to a select committee consisting of the New-York delegation.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Hall asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act declaring Oswegatchie river a highway, and for the improvement of said river," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Clinton asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the incorporation of companies to navigate lakes and rivers and canals," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Bergen asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to enlarge the jurisdiction of the court of sessions of Kings county," 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. Peters asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the better regulation of estrays," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Hoyle asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to extend the time for a compliance of the Northern railroad co., with the second section of their act of incorporation," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to establish a code of civil 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to establish a code of criminal 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.

On motion of Mr. Leigh,

Resolved, That so much of the Governor's message as relates to the subject of intemperance and the sale of intoxicating liquors, be referred to a select committee of seven.

Mr. Conkling offered for the consideration of the House, a resolution in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Land Office be reqnested to report, at their earliest convenience, to this House, whether in their opinion, the second section of the act of April 10, 1850, entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes relating to grants of land under water," repeals the prohibition contained in the act passed May 6, 1835, entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes relative to grants of land under water," that no grants shall be made by the Commissioners of the Land Office, within the boundaries of the city of New-York, or if such prohibition has been repealed or annulled by any other act of the Legislature of this State.

Debate being had thereon,

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Richards,

Resolved, That for the preservation of the health of the members sitting in the locality of the cloak room, there be a screen put in front of the cloak room door, to keep away the draft; also that there be a chimney board.

Mr. Angle offered for the consideration of the House, a resolution in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to report to this House at his earliest convenience, the amount expended to supply the members, officers and reporters of the last House with stationery, pen knives and newspapers.

Debate was had thereon, when

Said resolution was laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Neilson,

Resolved, That the papers relating to the application for the erection of a toll bridge at the Narrows, Saratoga lake, be taken from the files, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges. Mr. Savage offered, for the consideration of the House, a resolution in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, (If the Senate concur,) That our Senators and Representatives in Congress, be requested to vote for the purchase of Mount Vernon.

Debate was had thereon, when

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the said resolution, and it was determined in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. D. P. Wood,

Resolved, That the thanks of this Assembly are justly due and hereby tendered to Walter A. Cook and Horace Moody, deputy clerks of the last Assembly, for their efficient services rendered in the organization of this Assembly.

Mr. Peters offered for the consideration of the House, a resolution in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, (If the Senate concur,) That 16,000 copies of the report of the Comptroller, be printed for the use of the House, and 300 for the Comptroller.

Debate being had thereon,

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Clinton,

Resolved, That the clerk of the Assembly be directsd so to construe the 11th clause of the 3d article of the Constitution, requiring each House to keep a journal of its proceedings and to publish the same and have copies distributed to members and reporters on the second day after its approval by the House.

Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of Messrs. Baker, Hall, R. J. Baldwin, G. Miller and Morris, as the committee on privileges and elections.

Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of the following pages of the House, whose term will expire on the 22d of February next: Charles Greene, Mathew Hallenbeck, William Gardner, George Henry, William O'Brien, Henry Snyder, Joseph Fitzgerald, William Sporburgh, Jonathan Davis, James Lee, Abraham Langstaff, John Maston, George Mozier, William Dunn; also the appointment of the following pages, whose term will commence on the 22d of February: Alonzo McMullen, William Stevens, George W. Shiffer, Edward Krupper, James McElroy, Augustus Graham, John Leslie, Edward Martin, Thomas R. Harkness, Alonzo Rich

ardson, John Medell, James Cotter, Thomas McGuire, Henry Heely; also the following appointment of officers of the House: Ross Brond, assistant sergeant-at-arms; E. D. Webster, postmaster; Simeon Dillingham, doorkeeper of gentlemen's gallery; P. Barrett, doorkeeper of ladies' gallery, John H. France, janitor. On motion of Mr. Peters,

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the consideration of the Governor's message.

And after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Littlejohn from said committee reported progress and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

On motion of Mr. B. Hall,

At 12 o'clook the House adjourned.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1854.

House met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Rev. Dr. Wyckoff.

Minutes of yesterday were read and approved.

Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of the following special committee on so much of the Governor's message as relates to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating drinks, to wit:

Messrs. Leigh, Harris, Littlejohn, Hall, Gibbs, Dewey and Odell.

Mr. Cook presented the petition of the trustees of the First Religious Methodist Episcopal Society of the town of Bergen, praying for leave to sell their meeting house lot, which was read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

Mr. Angle presented the petition of Ira Belden and others, praying for the incorporation of the Six Penny Savings Bank of Rochester, which was read and referred to the committee on banks and insurance companies.

Mr. S. Baldwin presented the petition of inhabitants of the county of St. Lawrence, praying for the improvement of the Grass and Oswegatchie rivers, for the floating of logs and timber, which was read and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

Mr. D. P. Wood presented the petition of Cyrus Ellis for the repeal of the law exempting the property of ministers of the gospel from taxation, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Chesebro' presented the petition of John O'Brien and others, praying for authority to take and convey real estate in the city of Albany, which was read and referred to the committee on the petition of aliens.

Mr. Kirkland presented the petition of 102 Seneca Indians, praying for the passage of a law prohibiting the manufacture and sale of alcohol in this State, which was read and referred to a select committee.

Mr. McGraw presented a petition of the inhabitants of the county of Cortland, praying for a prohibitory liquor law, which was read and referred to a select committee.

Mr. Conkling presented the petition of the medical faculty of the University of the city of New-York, praying for the passage of a law to promote medical science, which was read and referred to the commfttee on medical colleges and societies.

Mr. R. Dunlop presented the petition of Wm. J. Ferris, of the county of Niagara, praying for the passage of a law to protect the rights of farmers, and to compel railroad companies to build fences on their own land, which was read and referred to the committee on railroads.

Mr. Benedict, from the select committee appointed to report a revision of the standing rules, reported the rules of the last House with sundry amendments thereto, which were agreed to with the exception of the amendment made by the committee to the 20th rule, and the amendment to the 52d rule, proposing to abolish the committee on State charitable institutions. The rules as thus revised and amended, were then adopted.

(See Doc. No. 6.)

Mr. Speaker presented the memorial of the State Superintendent of Weights and Measures, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, and ordered printed.

A message from the Senate was received and read, in the words following, to wit

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the joint rules of the Senate and Assembly which were in force at the last session of the Legislature, be referred to a joint select committee of the two Houses for revision, and that until the report of said committee be finally acted upon, the joint rules aforesaid shall be in full force; and that said committee, on the part of the Senate, be appointed by the President.

Ordered, That Messrs. Robinson, Putnam and Z. Clark, be appointed such committee on the part of the Senate.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid upon the table.

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A message from the Senate was received and read, requesting the concurrence of the Assembly to the bills entitled as follows: "An act granting the consent of the State of New-York, to the purchase by the United States, of certain lands for the purpose of the erection of a custom house, ware house and court rooms, and ceding jurisdiction over the same, in the city of Buffalo," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.