On motion of Mr. McCarthy, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. "An act to amend section 2988 of the 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. "An act appropriating money to pay certain awards made by the canal appraisers and the board of claims, with the interest thereon, and to pay counsel and witnesses employed and subpoenaed in behalf of the State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance. "An act to amend chapter 692 of the Laws of 1866, entitled 'An act fixing the fees of justices of the peace and constables in civil and criminal cases, and the fees of jurors and witnesses in justices' courts, 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 the judiciary. "An act to amend chapter 190 of the Laws of 1863, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Seminary of Our Lady of Angels,' and the 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 amend chapter 162 of the Laws of 1873, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Nyack Water-works Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and, On motion of Mr. Nelson, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend the charter of the village of Carthage, Jefferson county," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on villages. "An act for the preservation of fish in the Hudson river," 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 amend chapter 244 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Ithaca Fire Department," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and, On motion of Mr. Esty, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. "An act to provide the means and making appropriations to pay the expenses of superintendence, ordinary repairs and maintenance of the canals, for the fiscal year commencing on the 1st day of October, 1884," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals. "An act to amend chapter 40 of the Laws of 1848, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of corporations for manufacturing, mining, mechanical or chemical 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 in relation to sewers and drainage in the city of Brooklyn," 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 ordered to a third reading. The Assembly returned the following entitled bills, with messages that they had concurred in the passage of the same, respectively : "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the removal of the remains of all persons interred in the burial grounds situated on the east side of Academy avenue, and between Little avenue and Washington street, in the village of Middletown, Orange county, State of New York, to Hillside cemetery, in said village, and the taking of the lands included within the bounds of said burial grounds for public park purposes, also the issue of bonds to defray the expenses thereof,' passed June 6, 1882." "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." "An act to amend chapter 248 of the Laws of 1878, as amended by chapter 405 of the Laws of 1879, and chapter 172 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An act in relation to the election of officers in certain school districts."" "An act relating to the board of aldermen of the city of New York." "An act to amend chapter 291 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act for the incorporation of villages." " "An act to amend chapter 386 of the Laws of 1882, entitled 'An act for the construction of a sewer for the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane and to make an appropriation therefor." "An act to authorize the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor of the city of New York to acquire real and personal estate for benevolent and charitable purposes." Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bills to the Governor. that they had non-concurred in the passage of the same. "An act to amend chapter 319 of the Laws of 1848, entitled 'An act for the incorporation of benevolent, charitable, scientific and missionary societies."" "An act to amend section 7 of chapter 367 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to create a department of street cleaning in the city of New York, and to provide for the cleaning of streets of said city, for the removal of snow and ice therefrom, and for the collection of ashes, garbage and street sweepings, and the disposal of the same. " On motion of Mr. Campbell the Senate adjourned until Monday evening at eight o'clock. MONDAY, MARCH 31, 1884. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by the Chaplain. The journal of Friday, March 28, was read and approved. The Assembly returned the following entitled bill, with a message that they had concurred in the amendments of the Senate thereto: "An act to changet he name of the justice's court of the city of Albany to the city court of Albany, to prescribe the manner of the appointment of the clerk thereof, and of marshals and attendants upon said court, to increase the jurisdiction thereof, to abolish the office of constable in the city of Albany, and to amend the charter of said city." Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly. Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Vedder, Int. No. 566, entitled "An act to authorize the Board of State Assessors to appoint a stenographer to report testimony and proceedings in certain cases," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Vedder, Int. No. 537, entitled "An act to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure of the State of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the com mittee of the whole. Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize and confirm the official acts of notaries public," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole. Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to release the right, title and interest of the people of the State of New York in and to certain real estate in the town of Clayton and county of Jefferson, to Robert Forsyth," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and, On motion of Mr. Lansing, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. Mr. Ellsworth, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to release the interest of the People of the State of New York in certain real estate to Carl Harnisch, Louise Harnisch, Heinrich Harnisch, and for other purposes," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and, On motion of Mr. Van Schaick, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. Mr. Daggett, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly re-engrossed the bills entitled as follows: "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure." "An act respecting the employment of honorably discharged Union soldiers and sailors in the public service of the State of New York." "An act to abolish imprisonment on final judgment in civil actions." "An act relating to game in the counties of Queens and Suffolk." "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." "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure." "An act to amend chapter 851 of the Laws of 1868, entitled 'An act to incorporate the St. Francis' Monastery of the city of Brooklyn." "An act to amend chapter 463 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 604 of the Laws of 1875, entitled An act to protect the shores and bay of New York, and the seaside resorts near New York city, and to prevent the deposit of carrion, offal, dead animals, bedding or an putrid, offensive, decaying or refuse vegetable or animal matter, or any garbage or sweepings taken from the streets of any city into the North and East rivers or in the bay of New York or Raritan bay, within the jurisdiction of the State of New York, or in the waters of Jamaica bay, or in the waters of the Atlantic ocean, within three miles of Rockaway beach or Far Rockaway or Coney island or within less than one mile beyond the outer bar,' and to amend section 4 of the sand chapter 604 of the Laws of 1875." ↑ "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure." "An act relating to the employment of children by contract in houses of refuge, reformatories, correctional and other institutions." The President presented a communication from the Superintendent of Public Works and the State Engineer and Surveyor, relative to encroachments within the blue line of the canals of this State, in reply to a resolution of the Senate; which was laid upon the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 47.) The President presented a communication from the Railroad Commissioners relative to the memorial of Charles T. Harvey, for an investigation as to injury to his rights by certain rapid transit legislation for the city of New York. Mr. Murphy moved that said communication be referred to the committee on grievances. 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 authorizing the town of Westchester to borrow money to improve therein highways," 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 335 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 252 of the Laws of 1871, entitled An act to amend the charter of the village of Geddes, in the county of Onondaga," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on villages. "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," 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 to repeal section 8 of chapter 383 of the Laws of 1878, entitled 'An act relating to certain indebtedness of the city of New York, and to provide for the payment and cancellation of the same, and to improve the condition and operation of the sinking fund 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 cities. "An act supplementary to chapter 836 of the Laws of 1872, entitled 'An act to regulate places of public amusement in 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 cities. "An act to further amend chapter 596 of the Laws of 1874, entitled 'An act to incorporate the Manhattan Mortgage Company and to change the name of said company and increase the number of its directors," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and, On motion of Mr. Murphy, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading. "An act to authorize the State Board of Claims to hear, audit and determine the claim of Edward W. Johnson against the State," 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 further amend chapter 482 of the Laws of 1875, entitled 'An act to confer on boards of supervisors further powers of local legislation and administration and to regulate the compensation of supervisors," 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 legalize, ratify and confirm a resolution of the board of supervisors of the county of Kings, adopted August 7, 1877, in relation to the compensation of certain county officers," 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 ordered to a third reading. Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Supreme Court to adjudicate upon the disposition of certain moneys realized on the sale of certain lands whereof John George Leake died seized, 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 the judiciary. Mr. Fassett introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 1 of 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 real the second time, and referred to the committee on game laws. Mr. Fassett introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 370 of the Laws of 1875, entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate the several acts relating to the city of Elmira, and the acts amendatory thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities. Mr. Comstock offered the following resolution : Resolved, That the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of Senate bill, printed No. 335, entitled "An act to amend and revise an act entitled 'An act to revise and consolidate the act to incorporate the village of Hoosick Falls, and the several acts amending the same, passed March 26, 1859," 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. |