The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have passed the same, without amend ment. Mr. Hammond offered the following resolution: Resolved, That the judiciary committee be allowed a clerk during the present session of the Senate, to be paid $- per day while employed in the business of his clerkship. Mr. Colvin moved to amend by filling the blank in said resolution by inserting the words "three dollars." 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 resolution as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Warner offered the following resolution: Resolved, That D. E. Wilds, be and he is hereby appointed assistant librarian to the Senate for the ensuing year. Mr. Truman moved to amend by striking out the name of " D. E. Wilds," and inserting in lieu thereof the name of one of the doorkeepers of the Senate. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative, as follows: Mr. Truman moved to amend by striking out the name of D. E. Wilds," and inserting in lieu thereof the words, "that the President and Clerk are hereby authorized." The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative. 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. Hammond, Resolved, That George W. Scott be appointed as clerk of the judiciary committee. The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of the general orders, being the bills entitled as follows: "An act declaratory of the right of the jury in the trial of cases for crime." "An act in relation to the department of finance in the city of New York." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Lawrence from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of said bills, without amendment, which report was agreed to, and said bills ordered engrossed for a third reading. By unanimous consent, Mr. Ramsey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the city of Schenec tady," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages. On motion of Mr. Lawrence, the Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1861. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Bates. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. Mr. J. M. Murphy presented a petition of Geo. W. Eaton, John J. Foote, H. C. Vogel, Charles Mason, John H. Wooster, Geo. F. Comstock and A. B. James, praying for relief of Madison University, which was read and referred to the committee on literature. Mr. Ramsey presented a petition of citizens of Schoharie county, for State aid to build the Albany and Susquehanna railroad, which was read and referred to the select committee on that subject. Mr. Bell presented a petition of John Pell and fifty other citizens of Jefferson county, for the improvement of the Oswegatchie river, which was read and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties. The President presented a communication from the common council of the city of New York, relating to our federal relations, which was read and referred to the select committee on that subject. (See Doc. No. 8.) The President presented a communication from the Bank of America, in accordance with the requirements of the statute, which was read, laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 6.) A message from the Assembly was received and read, in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That a respectful message be sent to the Hon. the Senate, requesting it to transmit to this House the papers on its files relative to dividing the Eleventh ward in the city of Brooklyn. Mr. Spinola moved to refer said message to the Senators from Kings county. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the negative. Ordered, That the Clerk transmit said papers. Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the powers and duties of notaries public. Mr. Manierre gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Preachers' Aid Society of the New York and Vermont annual conference of the Methodist Protestant church. Mr. J. M. Murphy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to regulate the sale of fire arms and munitions of war. By unanimous consent, Mr. Ramsey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend article 4th, title 5th, chapter 9th of part 1st of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Of grants of land under water,'' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and refererd to the committee on the judiciary. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Manierre asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the People's Savings bank 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 banks. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Warner asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to legalize and confirm the acts of Gilbert E. Parsons, a notary public of the city and county of Oswego," 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. Montgomery, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed, the bills entitled as follows: "An act declaratory of the right of the jury in the trial of cases for crime." "An act in relation to the department of finance, in the city of New York." Mr. Hammond, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act relative to the attendance of petit jurors at county courts and courts of sessions," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Hammond, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the 53d section of the Code of Procedure, entitled 'Of courts of justices of the peace,' reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Hammond, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act fixing the fees of justices of the peace in civil and criminal cases, and for other purposes,' passed April 17, 1860," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Hammond from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend an act in relation to documentary evidence, passed March 24, 1857," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Hammond, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to confirm acts of notaries public and increase their powers," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Richmond, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the annual report of the Comptroller, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution : Resolved, That 1,000 extra copies of the annual report of the Comptroller, be printed 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. Richmond, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That 500 extra copies of the report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department, be printed 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. J. M. Murphy, from the committee on commerce and navigation, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the erection of posts with the necessary appendages for rope ferries," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. The bill entitled "An act declaratory of the right of the jury in the trial of cases for crime," 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.. By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson presented a remonstrance of the board of trustees of the village of Sing Sing, against the passage of the bill to authorize the town of Ossining to borrow money and construct a highway in said town, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges. Mr. Bell moved to take from the table the following resolution : Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That a joint committee, consisting of three Senators and five members of the Assembly, be appointed to revise and amend the existing laws in relation to the number and compensation of clerks and other officers employed by the Legislature. 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 resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein. A message from the Assembly was received and read, in the words following, to wit: Whereas, The insurgent State of South Carolina, after seizing the postoffice, custom house, moneys and fortifications of the Federal Government, has by firing into a vessel ordered by the Government to convey troops and provisions to Fort Sumter, virtually declared war; and, Whereas, The forts and property of the United States Government in Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana, have been unlawfully seized with hostile intention; and, Whereas, Further, Senators in Congress avow and maintain their treasonable acts; therefore, Resolved, (if the Senate concur.) That the Legislature of New York, profoundly impressed with the value of the Union, and determined to preserve it unimpaired, hail with joy the recent firm, dignified and patriotic special message of the President of the United States, and that we tender to him through the Chief Magistrate of our own State, whatever aid in men and money he may require to enable him to enforce the laws and uphold the authority of the Federal Government; and that in defence of the "more perfect union" which has conferred prosperity and happiness upon the Amerlcan people, renewing the pledge given and redeemed by our fathers, we are ready to devote our fortunes, our lives, and our sacred honor in upholding the Union and Constitution. Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That the union-loving representatives and citizens of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee, who labor with devoted courage and patriotism to withhold their States from the vortex of secession, are entitled to the gratitude and admiration of the whole people. Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That the Governor be respectfully requested to forward, forthwith, copies of the foregoing resolutions to the President of the nation, and to the governors of all the States of the Union. By unanimous consent, Mr. Goss moved to suspend the rules in order that said resolutions might be considered immediately. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Spinola moved to amend by inserting at the beginning of said resolutions the following words: "Whereas, Treason, as defined by the Constitution of the United States, exists in one or more of the States of this Union; and," The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Colvin moved to reconsider said vote. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows: The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to adopt said amendment, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows: The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to the adoption of said resolutions as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows: Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolutions to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, with an amendment. Mr. Lapham offered the following resolution : Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns it adjourn till Monday evening next, at 7 o'clock, |