"An act to amend chapter 534 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act for the preservation of moose, wild deer, birds, fish and other game,' as amended by chapter 531 of the Laws of 1880, and as amended by chapter 584 of the Laws of 1850," 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. Baker introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to further amend chapter 143 of the Laws of 1861, entitled An act to amend and consolidate the several acts in relation to the charter of the city of Rochester, and to consolidate therewith the several acts in relation to the charter of said city,' passed February 19, 1880," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Fassett introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 513 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act to regulate the licensing of physicians and surgeons," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health.

The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to provide for the payment to John Foley of his salary as supervisor of the county of New York."

"An act to amend subdivision 4, section 9, article 2, title 2, chapter 13, part 1 of the Revised Statutes."

"An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure" (Int. No. 214). After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Bowen, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first and second-named bills, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Bowen, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the last-named bill, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading

Mr. Murphy presented a communication from the common council asking for the passage of a law to abolish contract labor from the prisons of the State," which was read and referred to the committee on State prisons.

Mr. Vedder, from the committee on taxation, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Titus, Int. No. 420, entitled "An act providing for the better collection of taxes in the county of Erie; for the sale by the treasurer thereof of lands in said county for unpaid taxes, and regulating the compensation of said treasurer," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and

On motion of Mr. Titus, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Vedder, from the committee on taxation, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Thomas, Int. No. 36, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of telegraph, telephone and electric light companies," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to incorporate the New York Free Circulating Library." "An act to authorize the construction of gas works and the manu

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facture and sale of gas for the purpose of lighting the streets, roads, avenues, parks and buildings in the twenty-third and twenty-fourth wards of the city of New York."

"An act to consolidate and amend the various acts passed May 7, 1872, May 1, 1873, June 12, 1874, and May 31, 1880, to regulate elections in in the city of Brooklyn."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Otis, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first and second-named bills, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Otis, from the same committee, reported progress on the lastnamed bill, and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. Daggett moved to discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of the said bill, and that the same be ordered to a third reading, with the amendments made in committee of the whole.

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

Said bill was ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Robinson, from the committee on canals, to which was refered the bill introduced by Mr. Baker, Int. No. 380, entitled "An act in relation to the appointment of bridge tenders on swing or lift bridges in the city of Rochester," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and,

On motion of Mr. Baker, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading and printed. Mr. Robinson, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to provide for the construction of an iron highway bridge over the Champlain canal in the town of Watervliet, in the county of Albany," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to provide for the disposition of certain portions of the Chenango canal not necessary for feeder purposes."

"An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure" (Int. No. 416). "An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and to declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York" (Int. No. 112).

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Titus, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the above-named bills, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Nelson offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee on literature be discharged from the further consideration of Assembly bill, printed No. 47, entitled "An act to authorize Union Free School District No. 8 in the town of Cortlandt, in the county of Westchester, and the board of education thereof, to borrow money on its bonds to be issued for the purpose of completing the new school-house now in process of erection in said district and furnishing the same, and to provide for the payment of said bonds," and that the same be ordered to a third reading.

By unanimous consent,

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

The Senate in open executive session confirmed the nomination of certain persons as notaries public, after which legislative business was resumed.

Mr. Low, from the committee on public health, which was authorized by a resolution of the Senate to make an examination as to adulteration of food and dairy products, submitted a report in writing, which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 44.)

Mr. Low, from the committee on public health, reported by bill entled "An act to prevent deception in the sale of dairy products," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Low, from the committee on public health, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to regulate the practice of pharmacy, the licensing of persons to carry on such practice, and the sale of poisons in the county of Erie," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

On motion of Mr. Titus, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act relating to the employment of children by contract in houses of refuge, reformatories, correctional and other institutions." "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure" (Int. No. 464). "An act to amend chapter 400 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act making appropriation for the several judicial district libraries." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Robb, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the above-named bills, which report was agreed to and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows :

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act concerning the settlement and collection of arrearages of unpaid taxes, assessments, and water rates in the city of Brooklyn, and imposing and levying a tax, assessment and lien in lieu and instead of such arrearages, and to enforce the payment thereof,' passed March 16, 1883."

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"An act to amend chapter 324 of the Laws of 1850, entitled 'An act for the preservation of the public health,' and the acts amendatory thereof."

"An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure" (Int. No. 444). After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Thomas, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first-named bill, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

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sage of the two last-named bills, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Low, from the committee on public health, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 407 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to prevent the adulteration of food and drugs," 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.

The Assembly returned the following entitled bill, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same:

"An act to amend section 60, title 7, and sections 5 and 10, title 9, chapter 555, Laws of 1864, entitled 'An act to revise and consolidate the general acts relating to public instruction, and the acts amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto."

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Governor.

Mr. Daggett introduced a bill entitled "An act for the relief of certain persons engaged in the regular practice of dentistry," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

Mr. Robb introduced a bill entitled "An act to extend the operation and effect of chapter 40 of the Laws of 1848, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical purposes,' passed February 17, 1848, and the amendments made thereto," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Low introduced a bill entitled "An act to ratify and confirm the agreement entered into by commissioners on the part of the States of New York and New Jersey, in relation to that portion of the boundary line between said States extending from the Hudson river on the east to the Delaware on the west," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to regulate and fix the pay or compensation of uniformed members of the police force who are patrolmen, in all cities of this State having, according to the last census, a population exceeding 800,000.

"An act to regulate and fix the pay or compensation of uniformed members of the fire department who are firemen, in all cities of this State having, according to the last census, a population exceeding 800,000."

"An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure" (Int. No. 238). After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Nelson, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the above-named bills, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

The Senate again 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 to enable tax payers to make application for the discharge of judgment debtors from imprisonment."

"An act to amend 'An act in relation to a fund or property proceeding from the trustees for the Society of United Christian Friends in the city of New York, a religious corporation, or from the congregation or society of said corporation,' passed May 10, 1877."

"An act relating to game in the counties of Queens and Suffolk." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Plunkitt, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first and last-named bills, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Plunkitt, from the same committee, reported progress on the second-named bill, and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. Robb moved to discharge the committee of the whole from the further consideration of the second-named bill, and that the same be ordered engrossed for a third reading.

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

Mr. Murphy offered the following:

Resolved, That Senate bill No. 270, entitled "An act extending and supplementing the rights, powers and duties heretofore possessed, conferred and imposed upon the Broadway Underground Railway," be recommitted to the committee on railroads for the purposes of amendment.

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

Mr. Otis offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of Senate bill, printed No. 275, entitled "An act to set off Lloyd's Neck from the town of Oyster Bay, Queens county, and annex the same to the town of Huntington, Suffolk county," and that the same be ordered to a third reading.

By unanimous consent,

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

The Senate again resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of general orders, being the bills entitled as follows:

"An act to amend chapter 365 of the Laws of 1862, entitled 'An act to authorize the discharge of mortgages of record in certain cases,' as amended by chapter 798 of the Laws of 1868, and chapter 551 of the Laws of 1873."

Assembly, "An act to provide for the drainage of the prism of the abandoned Chemung canal in the town of Horseheads, in the county of Chemung, and appropriating moneys for such purpose."

Assembly, "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to secure the completion of the Seventh regiment new armory in the city of New York,' passed March 1, 1879."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Jacobs, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the first-named bill, which report was agreed to, and the same ordered engrossed for a third reading.

Mr. Jacobs, from the same committee, reported in favor of the pas