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

On motion of Mr. Murphy, the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1884.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

In the absence of the President and President pro tem., the Senate

was called to order by the Clerk.

Prayer by the Chaplain.

Mr. Baker offered the following:

Resolved, That Senator Ellsworth is hereby designated to preside at the session of the Senate this evening.

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

The journal of Friday, March 21, was read and approved.

Mr. Plunkitt moved that the following entitled bills be recommitted to the committee on cities, retaining their place on order of third reading:

"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."

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

The Assembly sent for concurrence the following entitled bills:

"An act to authorize the agent and warden of Clinton prison to repair certain State roads and highways," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on State prisons.

"An act to amend section 2 of chapter 60 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act in relation to the commissioner of highways of the town of Stony Point, Rockland county," 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.

"An act to amend chapter 200 of the Laws of 1873, entitled 'An act to amend the charter of the village of Addison, in the county of Steuben, incorporated under chapter 426 of the Laws of 1847," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and

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

"An act to amend chapter 739 of the Laws of 1857, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of town insurance companies," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on insurance.

"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," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on game laws.

"An act to restrict municipal indebtedness," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

"An act for the improvement of Fourth avenue between 66th and 67th streets in New York city," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

"An act requiring district attorneys of the several counties of the State to execute bonds for the faithful accounting and transfer of all moneys, as the law directs, that may come into their hands in the execution of the duties of their office," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

"An act to authorize religious corporations to take and hold title to burial plots in trust for the owners or proprietors thereof, and to care for the same, and for other purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on miscellaneous corporations.

"An act to encourage the erection of street lamps along public highways other than in cities and in incorporated villages, and to provide for the application of highway labor thereto," 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.

"An act to amend chapter 80 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act for the election of a receiver of taxes and assessments for the town of Rye and village of Port Chester, " which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation.

"An act to provide for the disposition of certain portions of the Chenango canal not necessary for future purposes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals.

On motion of Mr. Coggeshall said bill was substituted for Senate bill of same title, now on the order of third reading.

"An act to amend chapter 184 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Yonkers," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

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"An act to amend chapter 430 of the Laws of 1881, entitled '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, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on game laws.

"An act to enforce collection of taxes levied in the county of Lewis," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation. "An act to amend chapter 140 of the Laws of 1853, entitled 'An act to consolidate and amend the several acts relating to the village of Batavia, to alter the bounds and to enlarge the powers of the corporation of said village,' and the several acts amendatory thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and,

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

"An act to legalize the corporate acts of the Masonic Building Association, a corporation whose operations are carried on in the village of Ellenville, Ulster county, and to extend the term of its existence," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and,

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

"An act to amend chapter 623 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act to provide for laying out and improving roads and avenues in the village and town of Saratoga Springs," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs.

"An act to repeal chapter 343 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to create a separate road district in the village of Starkville, Herkimer county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and,

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

"An act granting additional powers to the Ogdensburgh and Lake Champlain 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.

Mr. Titus moved to discharge the committee on railroads from the further consideration of said bill, and that the same be referred to the committee on canals.

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

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Mr. Otis moved that the following entitled bills be recommitted to the committee on cities, retaining their place on general orders.

"An act to authorize Long Island City to create a fund to liquidate annual arrearages."

"An act in relation to unpaid taxes, assessments, water rates and rents in Long Island City, and to confirm, levy and collect the same." The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. Coggeshall introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide the city of Utica with pure and wholesome water," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Murphy introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Safety Elevator Insurance Company 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 insurance.

Mr. Plunkitt introduced a bill entitled "An act laying out parks in the twenty-third and twenty-fourth wards in the city of New York and authorizing the taking of lands for the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Cullen introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the appointment of a deputy auditor of accounts in the auditing bureau of the finance department of the city of New York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and,

On motion of Mr. Cullen, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill read the 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 Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

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

Mr. Daggett introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 629 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An act to authorize the mortgaging of real estate of certain societies and corporations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and,

On motion of Mr. Daggett, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill read the 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 Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths being present, as follows:

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

Mr. Robb introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 868 of the Laws of 1872, entitled 'An act to incorporate the United States Loan and Security Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

Mr. Vedder introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the 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.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 151 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 361 of the Laws of 1881, entitled An act to amend chapter 542 of the Laws of 1880, entitled An act to provide for raising taxes for the use of the State upon certain corporations, joint-stock companies and associations," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on taxation.

Mr. Daly moved that the bill entitled "An act to amend an act 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. 521), be printed.

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

The President presented a commuication from the State Board of Charities relative to indigent and pauper women; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 45.)

The bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 410 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act to consolidate into one act and declare the special and local laws affecting public interests in the city of New York'" (Int. No. 80), was read the 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 Senators elected voting in favor thereof, and three-fifths 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 make provision for a public park in the seventh ward of the city of New York, including therein all necessary alterations of the map or plan of said city, the acquisition of land for