was read and referred to the committee on charitable and religious socicties. The President presented the report of the New York Infant Asylum for the year 1872; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 19.) Also, a petition of the Chamber of Commerce in the State of New York on the subject of a nautical school; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 21.) In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Palmer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 925 of the Laws of 1871, entitled 'An act to amend chapter 907 of the Laws of 1869, entitled An act to amend an act entitled An act to authorize the formation of railroad corporations, and to regulate the same,' passed April 2, 1850, so as to permit municipal corporations to aid in the construction of railroads; and also to amend chapter 507 of the Laws of 1871, entitled An act to define the powers of commissioners appointed under chapter 907 of Laws of 1869 bonding municipalities to aid in the construction of railroads; and also to amend any and all special acts relating to the formation of railroad corporations, and to the bonding of towns and municipalities to aid in the construction of railroads," 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. Lowery asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the construction of a wooden foot-bridge over the Erie canal on Mohawk street, in 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 canals. By unanimous consent, Mr. Adams asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act making provision for the support of the Cohoes Hospital," 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. By unanimous consent, Mr. McGowan asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the extension of the time for the collection of taxes in the several towns of this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. Mr. J. Wood moved that the bill entitled "An act to authorize the towns of Geneseo and Leicester, in the county of Livingston, to purchase of Simon De Graff the irou superstructure of the bridge across the Genesee river, on the road leading from Geneseo to Cuylerville, in said county, and to secure said superstructure, at its present site, or to remove and place the same on new foundations, at any location between said towns on said river northerly from its present location, and to provide for paying all the expenses thereof," 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. 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 exempt the real estate of the Home for Incurables, in the county of Westchester, from taxation.” "An act to authorize the city of Rome to borrow money." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Palmer, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said named bills 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 bill entitled as follows: "An act in relation to witnesses in criminal cases." After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Lowery, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said named bill ordered engrossed for a third reading. On motion of Mr. Benedict, the Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1873. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Brown. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. Mr. Chatfield presented a petition of citizens of Waverly, Tioga county, for an amendment of the charter; which was read and referred to the committee on the affairs of villages. Mr. Robertson presented a petition of Mary M. J. de Coniral for the release of the interest of the State in certain lands to her; which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary. The President presented the sixth annual report of the Board of State Commissioners of Public Charities; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 20.) Mr. Chatfield gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the village of Waverly, in Tioga county. Mr. Dickinson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to improve the east and west branches of the St. Regis river. Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to release the interest of the people of the State in certain real estate to Elizabeth Werner. Mr. Winslow gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the city of Watertown. Mr. Woodin, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported as correctly engrossed the bills entitled as follows: "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize Dodge and Stevenson Manufacturing Company to issue preferred stock,' passed March 15, 1872." "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." “An act to authorise 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." "An act to authorize the city of Rome to borrow money." "An act to exempt the real estate of the Home for Incurables, in the county of Westchester, from taxation." "An act in relation to witnesses in criminal cases." By unanimous consent, Mr. Bowen asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to define the jurisdiction of mayors' and recorders' courts in civil actions," 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. Bowen asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the statutes of the State limiting the time for the commencement of actions in the courts 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act reappropriating a certain portion of the income of the United States Deposit Fund for the benefit of academies," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on finance. The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize Dodge and Stevenson Manufacturing Company to issue preferred stock,' passed March 15, 1872," 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, as follows: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled "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," 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. 112 The bill entitled "An act to authorize the Buffalo City Cemetery to sell and convey certain portions of its real estate not requied for burial purposes," 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: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Bowen Lord O'Brien Palmer Perry Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein. The Assembly bill entitled "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," 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: FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE. Cock Lowery Dickinson McGowan Madden O'Brien Palmer Perry Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same. The bill entitled "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," 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, two-thirds of all the members elected to the Senate voting in favor thereof, as follows: Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein. The bill entitled "An act to authorize the city of Rome to borrow money," 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. The bill entitled "An act in relation to witnesses in criminal cases," 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. The bill entitled "An act to exempt the real estate of the Home for Incurables, in the county of Westchester, from taxation," 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 negative, a majority of all the members elected to the Senate not voting in favor thereof, as follows: Mr. Robertson moved that the vote by which said bill was lost be reconsidered, and that said motion be laid upon the table. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion to lay upon the table, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Chatfield moved that the bill entitled "An act for the improvement of the roads in the county of Orange," be recommitted to the committee on roads and bridges, 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. Johnson presented the fourth annual report of the Trustees of the Willard Asylum for the Insane for the year 1872; which was laid on the table and ordered printed. (See Doc. No. 18.) Mr. J. Wood offered the following: Whereas, The Republican State Convention, which met at Elmira in the month of May, 1872, did unanimously adopt the following resolution, [SENATE JOURNAL.] 15 |