Clerks of the two Houses weekly the amount of postage paid by him on account of each," reported that they have had the same under consideration, and recommend its passage, amended so as to read as follows: Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That the postmaster of each House be assigned the duty of weighing and stamping all documents sent by mail or express, and entering in a book to be kept by him for that purpose the amount of postage or express charges paid thereon, reporting to the Clerk of the respective Houses the aggregate thereof weekly; and that the assistant postmaster of each House be charged with the duty of entering in a book to be kept by him for that purpose an accurate account of all documents, with the postage or express charges paid thereon, transmitted from the post-office of their respective Houses by mail or express, and that they report the aggregate thereof weekly to the respective Clerks of the Senate and Assembly; and that the Clerks of the Senate and Assembly, from time to time, furnish to the postmaster of each House, respectively, the stamps' requisite for carrying into execution the foregoing resolution, and an account thereof to be kept by them in books to be by them provided for that purpose; and that the books kept by the postmaster and assistant postmaster above specified be, at all times, open to the inspection of the Clerks and members of each House respectively. By unanimous consent the rule was suspended, in order that said resolution might be considered immediately. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, and it was decided in the affirmative. By unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and the Clerk ordered to deliver said resolution to the Assembly immediately, and request their concurrence therein. Mr. D. P. Wood offered the following: Resolved, That the postmaster of the Senate be assigned the duty of weighing and stamping all documents sent by mail or express, and entering in a book to be kept by him for that purpose the amount of postage or express charges paid thereon, and that he report to the Clerk of the Senate the aggregate amount thereof weekly; and that the assistant postmaster of the Senate be charged with the duty of entering in a book to be kept by him for that purpose an accurate account of all documents, with the postage or express charges paid thereon, transmitted from the Senate post-office by mail or express, and that he report the aggregate thereof weekly to the Clerk of the Senate, and that said books be, at all times, open for the inspection of the Clerk or any member of the Senate. Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate, from time to time, furnish to the postmaster of the Senate the stamps requisite for carrying into execution the foregoing resolution, and an account thereof to be kept in a book by him provided for that purpose. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolutions, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Baker gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to establish a Rensselaer police district, and to provide for the government thereof. Mr. Weismann gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 137 of the Laws of 1870 to reorganize the local government of the city of New York. Mr. Bowen gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to abolish the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, and confer the powers now possessed by them upon the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would, at an early dav, ask leave to introduce a bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Emigration for the State of New York. Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill relative to the improvement of the town of Kingsbridge, in the county of Westchester. Mr. Foster gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to authorize the construction of a railway through the streets and avenues of the city of New York. Mr. Cock gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act in relation to the prevention of cruelty to animals. By unanimous consent, Mr. Lewis asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the support and relief of the poor, and for the government of the poor department in the county of Erie,' ," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. By unanimous consent, Mr. McGowan asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act for the preservation of fish in the waters of Steele's creek and McGowan's creek, in the county of Herkimer,'" passed May 9, 1872," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on internal affairs. By unanimous consent, Mr. Foster asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the transportation of passengers in the city of New York by means of street railways to be constructed through certain streets and avenues therein," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to continue the Fishery Commission 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 agriculture. By unanimous consent, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for reports by county treasurers in reference to trust funds in their hands," 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 to authorize the Twenty-third Street Railway Company, in the city of New York, to extend their tracks and use and operate the same," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for a record in county clerks' offices of moneys paid to county treasurers in pursuance of orders of courts," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled An act to incorporate the United States Loan and Security 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. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend chapter 845 of the Laws of 1869, entitled 'An act to amend an act entitled An act concerning the proof of wills, executors and administrators, guardians and wards, and surrogates' courts,' passed May 16, 1837," 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 provide for the assignment of counsel for the defense in certain criminal cases, and to fix their compensation and provide for its payment," 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. Tiemann asked and obtaiaed leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to revise and amend an act entitled 'An act to reorgonize the local government of the city of New York,' passed April 5, 1870, and the several acts amendatory thereof and relating thereto," 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. Mr. Tiemann moved that the Clerk be directed to have said bill printed for the use of the Senate. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Baker asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to organize a board of school commissioners in and for the city of Troy," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on literature. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Baker asked and obtained leave. to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the erection of an iron bridge over the Champlain canal at Smith's Basin, in the county of Washington," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Baker asked and oblained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act making further appropriations for the enlargement of the Champlain canal," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on canals. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Baker asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of district courts in and for the city of Troy, and for the election of district court justices in and for said city of Troy," 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 asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of stockholders of corporations whose certificates of stock have been lost or destroyed," 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. D. P. Wood asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act to supply the city of Rochester with pure and wholesome water,' passed April 27, 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. D. P. Wood asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act to amend the several acts relating to the city of Rochester,' passed May 20, 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. D. P. Wood asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act in relation to the location and erection of public buildings for the use of the city of Rochester,' passed April 12, 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. Mr. Lowery called for the consideration of the resolution heretofore offered by him, as follows: Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That on Tuesday, January 21st, at one o'clock, P. M., the members of the Senate and Assembly will meet in joint assembly, in the Assembly chamber, to compare nominations for the office of United States Senator in place of Hon. Roscoe Conkling, whose term of office will expire on the fourth day of March next. 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. Weismann moved to take from the table the following resolution : Resolved, That, in accordance with the views expressed by His Excellency the Governor in his message, the committee on the judiciary be, and is hereby requested to consider and present, at an early day, a bill to exempt bonds and mortgages from taxation, and report thereon at an early day. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative, as follows: Mr. Allen moved to lay said resolution upon the table. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President presented the following communication: Hon. JOHN C. ROBINSON, President of the Senate: SIR-I am directed to communicate to you, for the information of the Senate, that on the 31st day of October last, Hon. John A. Griswold, a Regent of the University, died at his residence in the city of Troy, making a vacancy in the board to be filled at the pleasure of the Legislature. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully, S. B. WOOLWORTH, Secretary. On motion of Mr. Robertson, the Senate went into executive session; and, after some time spent therein, the doors were opened, and the Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1873. • The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Blayney. The journal of yesterday was read and approved. Mr. Lowery moved to reconsider the vote upon the resolution heretofore adopted, in the words following: Resolved (if the Assembly concur), That on Tuesday, January 21st, at one o'clock, P. M., the members of the Senate and Assembly will meet in joint assembly, in the Assembly chamber, to compare nominations for the office of United States Senator in place of Hon. Roscoe Conkling, whose term of office will expire on the fourth day of March next. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. 66 Mr. Lowery moved to amend by striking out the words "Tuesday," "first," and one," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Wednesday," "second," and "twelve, M." The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative. The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree to said resolution, as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative. On motion of Mr. Lowery, 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. Mr. Bowen, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the list of standing committees of the Senate, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution: Resolved, That five hundred copies of the list of standing committees of the Senate be printed for the use of the Senate. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said report, and it was decided in the affirmative. Mr. Bowen, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the Comptroller's report, reported in favor of the adoption of the following resolution: |