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.

Mr. Campbell introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the comptroller of the city of New York to adjust, settle and pay balances of salaries claimed to be unpaid to certain justices of the district court 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 the judiciary.

Mr. Jacobs offered the following:

Whereas, Constant application is made to the Adjutant General of this State, by relatives and representatives of soldiers who served, from the State of New York, in the war of the rebellion, for official information concerning such soldiers and their said service; and

Whereas, The official records concerning such soldiers and services now on file in the office of the Adjutant-General of the State are very imperfect and incomplete, and can only be perfected by obtaining from the official records on file in the office of the Adjutant-General of the United States army, such information as is necessary for their completion; therefore

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Senators and Representatives of this State, in the Congress of the United States, be and hereby are requested to endeavor to procure for this State, at its expense, copies of all military records relating to New York volunteers in the war of the rebellion on file in the office of the Adjutant-General of the United States Army, and not on file in the office of the Adjutant-General of this State;

And that the Governor of the State be and hereby is respectfully requested to communicate a copy of this resolution to each Senator and Representative from this State, in the Congress of the United States. Ordered, That said resolution be laid upon the table under the rule.

Mr. Jacobs introduced a bill entitled "An act to provide for the completion of the records of New York Volunteers of the war of the rebellion on file in the office of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York, and for the safe-keeping thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

Mr. Low introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the village of Middletown," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

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

Mr. Titus introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend section 4 of title 9 of chapter 519 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo,"" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Mr. Daly introduced a bill entitled "An act in relation to the office of the Health Officer for the harbor and port 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 commerce and navigation.

Mr. Gibbs introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 468 of the Laws of 1881, entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of

corporations for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and operating railroads in foreign countries," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 490 of the Laws of 1883, entitled 'An act to provide new reservoirs, dams, and a new aqueduct with the appurtenances thereto, for the purpose of supplying the city of New York with an increased supply of 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.

Also, a bill entitled "An act to alter the map or plan of a portion of the Twenty-fourth ward of the city of New York, as laid and filed by the Department of Public Parks," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities.

Also, a bill entitled "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 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.

Mr. Thomas introduced a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the village of Greene,' being chapter 242 of the Laws of 1842," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and

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

Mr. Comstock introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the common council of the city of Troy to enact ordinances for said city, and to provide for the enforcement of the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and, On motion of Mr. Comstock, and by unanimons consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

Mr. Robb introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Veteran Military Association, Seventy-first Regiment, National Guard of the State 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 militia.

Mr. Plunkitt introduced a bill entitled "An act for the relief of Wesley S. Yard," 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. Nelson introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize and direct the Secretary of State to compile and publish the general and special laws relating to the poor," 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. Kiernan introduced a bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Kings to make suitable provision to reimburse John Cunningham for all legitimate costs, counsel fees and expenses which were incurred by him in and about a certain action brought against him while holding the office of Commissioner of Charities for the county of Kings," which was read the first time, and by [SENATE JOURNAL.]

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unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Jacobs introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Municipal Real Estate Company," 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. Low, from the committee on public health, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Thomas, Int. No. 593, entitled "An act to legalize all medical degrees and diplomas granted prior to the passage of this act by the United States Medical College in the city 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 committee of the whole.

Mr. Lansing, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Titus, Int. No. 17, entitled "An act to provide for the erection of an addition and making necessary alterations and repairs to the State Arsenal in the city of Buffalo, and making an appropriation therefor," 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. Esty called for the consideration of the following concurrent resolution :

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Superintendent of the Public Buildings be and he is hereby required on the first day of January in each year to report to the Legislature a detailed statement of the expenditures in his department, in which he shall give the names of all employees therein for the preceding calendar year and the amount paid to each; the items of all material purchased, of whom purchased, and the prices paid therefor; and also the items of all material sold by him and the amount received therefor.

The President 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.

Mr. Thacher offered the following:

Resolved, That the committee of the whole be discharged from the further consideration of Senate bill, printed No. 314, entitled “An act to regulate the commitment and discharge of certain prisoners, tramps and vagrants in Albany county, and to prescribe the effect thereof, to provide for the support of the prisoners in the jail in the city of Albany, and to fix the duties and compensation of the sheriff of said county and of certain employees in the said jail in said city," 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.

Mr. Robb introduced a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Good Samaritan Dispensary 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 literature.

On motion of Mr. Lansing, the Senate took a recess until eight o'clock, P. M.

EIGHT O'CLOCK, P. M.

The Senate again met.

The Assembly returned the resolution requesting the return from the Governor of Senate bill, No. 132, entitled "An act to amend chapter 291 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act for the incorporation of villages, ," with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said resolution to the Governor. The Assembly sent for concurrence the following entitled bills: "An act to amend chapter 353 of the Laws of 1882, entitled "An act to create a board of railroad commissioners, and to define and regulate its powers and duties," 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 to provide for the improvement of the Salmon river and a branch of the same known as the Mad river, in the counties of Oswego, Lewis and Jefferson, and to make an appropriation therefor," 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 519 of the Laws of 1870, entitled 'An act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo,' 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. Titus, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

"An act to amend chapter 502 of the Laws of 1879, entitled 'An act governing the sale of drugs, medicines and poisons in the county of Kings," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on public health.

Mr. Robinson, from the committee on canals, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Thomas, Int. No. 116, entitled "An act to regulate the fees and charges for elevating, receiving, weighing, discharging and storing grain in and by means of floating and stationary elevators and warehouses in this State," 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. Otis, from the committee on game laws, to which was referred the bill introduced by Mr. Fassett, Int. No. 588, 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,'" 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. Otis, from the committee on game laws, to which was referred the Assembly bill 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,' 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. Otis, from the committee on game laws, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to amend section 26 of chapter 721, Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to amend and consolidate and amend the several acts relating to the preservation of moose, wild deer, birds and fish," 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. Otis, from the committee on game laws, to which was referred the Assembly bill 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,"" 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. Otis, from the committee on game laws, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act for the preservation of fish in the Hudson river," 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. Gilbert, Int. No. 573, entitled "An act to prohibit the sale and distribution of improper literature among children," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act to amend the Penal Code," 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. Coggeshall, Int. No. 579, entitled "An act to amend sub-division 8 of section 4 of title 1 of chapter 13 of part 1 of the Revised Statutes," 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. Campbell, Int. No. 595, entitled "An act authorizing the payment of unpaid salaries due to certain justices in the city of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act to authorize the comptroller of the city of New York to adjust, settle and pay balances of salaries claimed to be unpaid to certain justices of the district courts of the city of New York," 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. Coggeshall, Int. No. 551, entitled "An act to amend chapter 178 of the Laws of 1880, entitled 'An act supplemental to the Code of Civil Procedure," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and the title amended so as to read as follows: "An act to amend the Code of Civil Procedure,' 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. Daggett, Int. No. 501, entitled "An act for submitting proposed amendment to section 11 of article 8 of the Constitution to the electors of the State," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.