ing press at the seat of government, and that, in testimonial of their sense of the public loss, the Senate do now adjourn.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was adopted unanimously. Whereupon the Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1873.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Dean.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

The President presented a communication from the Canal Board relative to tolls; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 17.)

Mr. Lewis offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Legislature do concur in the recommendation of the Canal Board, and assent to the reduction of canal tolls to such an extent not exceeding fifty per cent below the rates as prescribed by the toll sheet of 1852, as the Canal Board shall, in its discretion, think expedient, and as the exigencies of trade shall demand during the ensuing season of navigation, and to change the same, from time to time, as circumstances shall, in the judgment of the Board, require.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid upon the table.

The President presented the annual report of the Canal Appraisers for 1872; which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 15.)

Mr. Winslow presented a petition of twenty-five citizens of Watertown for the repeal of the usury laws; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Bowen, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution relative to printing extra copies of the report of the Capitol Commissioners, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution:

Resolved, That 2,000 copies of the report of the New Capitol Commissioners be printed for the use of the Commissioners, and 500 copies or the use of the Legislature.

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

Mr. J. Wood, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the Assembly bill entitled "An act to confirm the official acts of Hermance H. Ferris, a justice of the peace, and to enable him to take and file his oath of office," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Woodin, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bill entitled as follows:

"An act to continue the fishery commission of the State of New York." The Assembly sent for concurrence the bills entitled as follows: "An act to extend the time for the collection of assessments for the improvement of Atlantic avenue, in the town of New Lots, Kings county,'

which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities. "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Albany to issue bonds to pay bonds of said county that will mature during the year 1873," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities.

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolution relative to resolutions expressive of the sense of the Legislature relative to the death of Hon. William H. Seward, with a message that they had concurred in the passage of the same, with the following amendment:

Strike out the words "Friday, the 24th," and insert in lieu thereof the words "Wednesday, the 29th;" and that they have appointed as such committee, on the part of the Assembly, Messrs. Clapp, Van Cott, Blackie, Beebe, and McGuire.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to concur in said amendment, 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 concurred in their amendment. Mr. Lowery gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the several acts in relation to State prisons.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Madden asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the village of Middletown to issue bonds," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Tiemann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to create a board of commissioners of city railways, and to provide means of rapid transit 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 railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Tiemann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act supplemental to, and amendatory of, chapter 842 of the Laws of 1868, an act entitled 'An act to provide for the transmission of letters, packages, and merchandize in the cities of New York and Brooklyn, and across the North and East rivers, by means of pneumatic tubes to be constructed beneath the surface of the streets, squares, avenues, and public places in said cities, and under the waters of said rivers,' passed June 1, 1868; and of chapter 512 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An act supplementary to chapter 842 of the Laws of 1868 in relation to carrying letters, packages, and merchandize, by means of pneumatic tubes, in New York and Brooklyn, and to provide for the transportation of passengers in said tubes," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, aud referred to the committe on railroads.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize Mary M. J. de Coniral, an infant alien, to take and hold certain lands in this State devised to her by her grandfather, Richard Ray, and to release the interest of the State therein," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judi

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm an act passed by the board of supervisors of the county of Westchester at their annual meeting December 19, 1872, entitled 'An act for the division of the town of Yonkers by the erection of a new town from the southerly part thereof," " which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the New York, Housatonic, and Northern 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Cock asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act making an appropriation for the improvement of the navigation from East Rockaway inlet to the village of East Rockaway, in the county of Queens," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Cock asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 72 of the Laws of 1872, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 156 of the Laws of 1868, entitled An act to incorporate the village of Greenport, Suffolk county,' which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Weismann asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to consolidate the city and county of New York, and to provide regulations for the government thereof," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the affairs of cities.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Perry asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act extending and defining the civil jurisdiction of the court of common pleas for the city and county of New York, the superior court of the city of New York, the superior court of Buffalo, and the city court of Brooklyn, and relating to civil proceedings in these courts," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Palmer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the act in relation to commercial paper, passed April 14, 1857," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Woodin, from the committee on the affairs of cities, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Albany to issue bonds to pay bonds that will mature during the year 1873," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole. By unanimous consent, Mr. Lowery asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the several acts in relation to State prisons," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on State prisons.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Lowery asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to create a board of charities in and

for the city of Utica," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on charitable and religious societies.

The bill entitled "An act to continue the Fishery Commission of the State of New York," 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, and three-fifths of said members being present, as follows:

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

Mr. McGowan offered the following:

Resolved, That when the Senate adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet on Monday evening next at half-past seven o'clock.

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

Mr. Chatfield moved that the Senate go into executive session at the conclusion of legislative business.

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

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 in relation to dower."

"An act to release the interest of the people of the State of New York in certain real estate of which Robert Davis, late of Hanover, Chautauqua county, died seized to Leroy Andrus."

"An act to authorize the Buffalo City Cemetery to sell and convey certain portions of its real estate not required for burial purposes."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Winslow, from said committee, reported progress on the first named bill, and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. Lewis moved that said bill be recommitted to the committee on the judiciary, retaining its place on general orders.

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

Mr. Winslow, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the two last named bills, which report was agreed to, and said bills ordered engrossed to 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 authorize the Utica Mechanics' Association to borrow money to pay its floating debt, and to issue bonds and execute a mortgage to secure the payment of the same."

Assembly, "An act to authorize the board of supervisors of the county of Albany to issue bonds to pay bonds of said county that will mature during the year 1873."

"An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize Dodge and Stevenson Manufacturing Company to issue preferred stock,' passed March 15, 1872."

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

Mr. Allen, from the same committee, reported in favor of the passage of the second named bill, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered to a third reading.

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

Mr. J. Wood offered the following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the Secretary of State be, and he hereby is authorized to cause the Session Laws to be printed and published upon paper of the same size and type similar to that of Edmonds' Statutes at Large; that such Session Laws be published in one volume, if it can be done without making it inconveniently bulky, and if published in two volumes, then there shall be an index of the entire laws in both volumes.

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

On motion of Mr. J. Wood, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and the Clerk ordered to deliver said resolution to the Assembly immediately, and request their concurrence therein.

The Senate then went into executive session; and, after some time spent therein, the doors were opened, and, on motion, the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1873.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Selkirk.

The journal of Friday, January 24th, was read and approved.

Mr. Palmer presented a petition of the executive committee of the Gettysburgh Battle-field Memorial Association for aid in erecting a monument to the memory of Major-General George G. Meade on the field of Gettysburgh; which was read and referred to the committee on finance.

Also, a petition of the trustees of the Rhinebeck Savings Bank for the passage of an act to amend chapter 925 of the Laws of 1871 in relation to town bonds issued in aid of railroads; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Lowery presented a petition in favor of an act to authorize the Canal Commissioners to construct and maintain a wooden foot-bridge over the Erie canal on Mohawk street, in the city of Utica; which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Also, a petition of tax payers in the city of Utica asking for the passage of a law creating a board of charities in and for said city; which