duce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the United States Improvement Company," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Chatfield asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the Canal Commissioner of the middle division of the canals of this State to remove obstructions in the village of Owego," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the leasing of certain real estate belonging to the corporation 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 affairs of cities.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Lewis asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act to establish a department of police in the city of Buffalo, and to provide for the government thereof, passed April 26, 1871,' passed April 23, 1872," 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. Lord asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Monroe County Savings Bank," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

By unanimons consent, Mr. D. P. Wood asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm and legalize the official acts of the directors of the Odd Fellows' Relief and Benevolent Association of the city of Syracuse during the years 1871, 1972, and 1873, and to transfer the real and personal property of said association to Mutual Benefit Association of Syracuse," 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 relative to the improvement of the town of Kingsbridge, in the county of Westchester," 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 establish a board of health in and for the city of Brooklyn," 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 extending and defining the civil jurisdiction of the court of commen 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 those courts," 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 authorize the common council of the city of Syracuse to pay William Burke for constructing a sewer," 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 local improvements and street openings in the city 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.

The Assembly bill entitled "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," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the same, with amendments.

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," 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 return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing that the Senate have concurred in the passage of the

same.

Mr. Benedict called for the consideration of the resolution, in the words following:

Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That when the Legislature adjourn on Friday, the 14th instant, it adjourn to meet on Monday, the 24th instant, at half-past seven o'clock, P. M.

Mr. Palmer moved to amend by striking out " 14th," and inserting in lieu thereof "28th." Also, striking out the words "24th instant," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the 7th day of March."

Mr. D. P. Wood moved to amend said resolution by striking out" 14th," and inserting in lieu thereof " 21st."

Mr. Madden moved that said resolution 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 negative, as follows:

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. D. P. Wood to amend, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. Palmer to amend, and it was decided in the negative, as follows:

Mr. Allen moved to amend by striking out "14th," and inserting in lieu thereof "21st." Also, striking out the words "24th instant," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "March 3d."

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

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

Mr. Chatfield moved that when the Senate adjourn to-day it adjourn to meet on Monday evening next at half-past seven o'clock.

Mr. Lewis moved to amend by striking out the words "to-day," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "to-morrow." Also, by striking out the words "evening next at half-past seven o'clock," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "morning next at ten o'clock."

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

Mr. Bowen moved to reconsider the vote just taken.

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

Mr. Murphy moved to amend by striking out the words "Monday morning at ten o'clock," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Monday evening at half-past seven o'clock."

Mr. John on moved that the subject 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 negative, as follows:

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion of Mr. Murphy to amend, and it was decided in the negaative, as follows: