amended by striking out the word "ten," and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five."

Said bill, as amended, was then 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 threefifths 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 concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

The bill entitled "An act to authorize the common council of the city of Hudson to assess the balance of moneys uncollected for the construction of a sewer in said city," 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 threefifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

The third reading of the bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Jordan, passed May 2, 1835,' and the acts amendatory thereof," having been announced

On motion of Mr. Munroe and by unanimous consent, said bill was amended by inserting as follows: Section 35, after the word "both," the words "which fine shall not exceed $500, and which imprisonment shall not exceed one year." Amend section 43, so as to read as follows: "This act is hereby declared a public act, and shall take effect immediately.". Said bill, as amended, was then 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 threefifths of said members being present, as follows:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request

their concurrence therein,

The bill entitled "An act to authorize the appraisal and payment of damages to Skilman D. Dickerson and to Noah H. Osborne," 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 threefifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

The bill entitled "An act amending the charter of the village of Plattsburgh," 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 threefifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to facilitate the dissolution of manufacturing corporations in the county of Herkimer, and to secure the payment of their debts without preference," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, without amendment.

On motion of Mr. Hammond, and by unanimons consentResolved, That the Senate will hereaftor meet at 10 o'clock A. M. The bill entitled "An act to repeal the charter of the Westfield and Clymer plankroad company, and the Westfield and Sherman plankroad company," 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 threefifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

By unanimous consent, Mr. Colvin asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act providing compensation for Philip Phelps, Deputy Comptroller," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Gardiner, from the committee on agriculture, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Flushing Fair Ground company," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. P. P. Murphy, from the committee on medical societies, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to create the office of Commissioner of lunacy and inspector of almshouses, poorhouses, asylums and jails, throughout the State," reported that they have made sundry amendments thereto, and amended the title so as to read as follows: "An act to create the office of Commissioner of Lunacy," and in favor of the passage of the same, as amended, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Westchester to purchase the Rapelyea or Pelham bridge,' passed April 5, 1860," 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 threefifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

Mr. Lawrence moved that the Senate do now adjourn.

The Clerk was proceeding to call the roll on said motion, and

When the name of Mr. Williams was called, and that Senater being absent, Mr, Hammond moved that the Sergeant-at-Arms invite him in.

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

Mr. Fiero moved to reconsider the vote just taken.

Pending the question, the Sergeant-at-Arms appeared at the bar of the Senate and reported that he was unable to find the absent Senator.

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

The President then instructed the Sergeant-at-Arms to renew the search for the absent Senator.

Mr. Robertson moved that the Senate take a recess until half-past ten. Mr. Blood moved to amend by striking out "half-past ten" and inserting in lieu thereof the words " nine o'clock and forty-five minutes to-morrow morning."

Mr. Lawrence raised the point of order that a motion to take a recess

was not now in order, the Sergeant-at-Arms being now absent in search of an absent Senator.

The President decided the point of order well taken.

Mr. Goss moved that all further proceedings in relation to the absent Senator be suspended, and that the Senator be permitted to make his excuse when he returns to his seat to-morrow morning.

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

Mr. Hammond moved that the proceedings in relation to the absent Senator be suspended so far as to allow the Sergeant-at-Arms to bring him in at 10 A. M. to-morrow.

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

The President then directed the Clerk to announce the result on the motion of Mr. Lawrence to adjourn.

The Clerk announced the result, as follows:

Mr. Sesions moved to lay the order of business of third reading of bills on the table.

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

Mr. Sessions moved that the Senate adjourn.

The Clerk was proceeding to call the roll on said motion

When the name of Mr. Connolly was called, and that Senator being absent, Mr. Truman moved that the Sergeant-at-Arms invite him in.

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

Mr. Hammond moved to suspend the proceedings in relation to Mr. Connolly, so far as to allow the Sergeant-at-Arms to bring in the absent Senator to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.

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

Mr. McGraw 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.

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. Hammond to suspend proceedings in relation to Mr. Connolly until to-morrow morning, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President then directed the Clerk to announce the result on the motion of Mr. Sessions to adjourn.

The Clerk announced the result, as follows:

FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE.

The President then declared the Senate adjourned until to-morrow morn

ing at 10 o'clock.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1861.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Pitkin.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Pursuant to the order of the Senate, the Sergeant-at-Arms appeared at the bar of the Senate with Mr. Williams and Mr. Connolly, who were absent last evening, and sent for by the Senate.

Mr. Williams having rendered his excuse

Mr. Manierre moved that he be excused.

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

Mr. Connolly having rendered his excuse

Mr. Manierre moved that he be excused.

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

Mr. Bell presented a petition of John B. Kimball of Brownville, Jefferson county, in relation to his election as justice of the peace in said town, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Also, a petition of Cornelius W. Inglehart and others, citizens of Hounsfield, Jefferson county, for an amendment of the Constitution, so as to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors as a beverage, which was laid on the table.

Mr. Ketcham presented a petition of citizens of Columbia county, for State aid to the Lebanon Springs railroad, which was read and referred to the committee on finarce.

Mr. Manierre presented a communication and memorial of the Long Island railroad company, in relation to number of shares and shareholders in said road, and partially in reply to a resolution of the Senate.

Mr. Manierre, from the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to provide for holding a special meeting in the village of Middleport, and transacting business thereat," with power to report complete, reported the same complete, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Prosser asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act in relation to the Grosvenor Library of the city of Buffalo,' passed April 11, 1859," 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. Warner asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to constitute the village of Hannibal, in the county of Oswego, a separate road district," 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.

The bill entitled "An act relative to Saint Stephen's College," 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, two-thirds of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: