Ordered, That said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Peters asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to unclaimed dividends in banks," 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. Peters also asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to improve the old State Hall, and to provide more suitable accommodations for the Agricultural Society of the State of New-York," which was read the first time and by unnaimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on agriculture.

A message from the Senate was received and read, requesting the Assembly to transmit to that body the papers relative to the improvement of Raquette river.

Ordered, That the clerk transmit said papers to the Senate.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Peters asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill, entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes in relation to the crime of arson," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Clark,

At five minutes to one o'clock, P. M., the House adjourned.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1854.

The House niet pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Davenport.

Mr. W. H. Wood, member elect from the first district of Cattaraugus county, appeared and was sworn by the Speaker, and took his seat.

The minutes of Friday were read and approved.

Mr. Harpur presented the petition of Cyrus Ellis for a repeal of the law exempting ministers and priests from taxation, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Lozier presented the petition of sundry voters of the towns of Wayland, South Dansville, Springwater, West Sparta, North Dansville and Ossian, for a county from Allegany, Steuben and Livingston, which was read and referred to the committee on the erection and division of cities and villages.

Mr. Lozier also presented the petition of 70 voters of the towns of Ossian, Burns, Wayland, Nunda, Sparta, West Sparta and Dansville, for a new county from Allegany, Steuben and Living

ston, which was read and referred to the committee on the erection and division of cities and villages.

Mr. Richards presented the petition of the High Bridge Plank Road Company, praying for a law allowing them to abandon a part of their road, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. Benedict presented the petition of Naaman W. More and others for the change of the name of their town.

On motion of Mr. Benedict,

Said bill was referred to the select committee consisting of the Onondaga county delegation.

Mr. Mitchell presented the petition of citizens of Western, Oneida county, for compensation for damages caused by the overflow of Wells brook, which was read and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Boardman presented the petition of the McConnellsville and Fish Creek Plank Road Company, for an act to authorise them to abandon the whole or any part of their road, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

Mr. Case presented the petition of inhabitants of Oneida county, for the support of a school among the Oneida Indians, which was read and referred to the committee on Indian affairs.

Mr. D. P. Wood presented the petition of Wm. Brown for a law enabling him to convey the real estate of his infant son, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Stevens presented the petition of the inhabitants of Hornellsville, county of Steuben, for the erection of a new county from parts of Allegany and Steuben, which was read and referred to the committee on the erection and division of cities and villages.

Mr. Ward, from the select committee to which was referred the bill entitled "An act for the relief of the Laight-street Baptist Church in the city of New-York," reported that the committee had examined said bill, and saw no reason why the same should not be passed into a law.

Ordered, That said bill be committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Germain, from the select committee to which was referred the bill entitled "An act granting the consent of the State of NewYork to the purchase by the United States of certain lands for the purpose of the erection of a custom-house, ware-house and courtroom, and ceding jurisdiction to the same," reported that the committee had examined said bill, and saw no reason why the same should not be passed into a law.

Ordered, That said bill be committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Speaker presented a communication from the Comptroller, in answer to a resolution of the Assembly, relative to the amount of money expended for stationery by the last House

(See Assembly Doc. No.9.)

Ordered, That said communication be referred to the committee on expenditures of the House and be printed.

Mr. Speaker presented a communication from the Manhattan Co., N. Y., transmitting a statement of unclaimed balances and dividends on stock of said company, for two years previous to the first day of September, 1853, which was read and referred to the committee on banks and ordered printed.

Mr. Mathias Hutchinson gave notice that he would at a future day ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal so much of the Revised Statutes as exempts ministers of the gospel, or priests of any denomination, from taxation.

. Mr. Mathias Hutchinson gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for the assessment of taxes on the stock of incorporated companies to the owners of such stock, at their place of residence; so that the burthen of taxation shall be fairly and equally distributed.

Mr. Angle gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill authorizing the New-York and Erie Bank to change its place of business.

Mr. George Miller gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate "The Riverhead Canal and Mill Company."

Mr. Fiero gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill authorizing the citizens of the village of Catskill to form a stock company for the purpose of erecting a female seminary.

Mr. Palmer gave notice that he would, at some early day, ask leave to introduce a bill providing for the establishment of schools on the Cattaraugus and Allegany reservations, for the instruction of Indian children.

Mr. Littlejohn gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to correct the assessment roll, and for the equalization and collection of taxes in the town of Jerusalem, Yates county..

Mr. Backus gave notice that he would, at a future day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the opening of Hamiltonstreet, in the city of Brooklyn.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill entitled "An act authorizing boards of supervisors to use a seal, and making certified copies of their proceedings evidence," 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. Benedict asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill entitled "An act to amend the charter of the Globe Insurance Company, 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 insurance companies.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. A. A. Dunlop, asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill entitled "An act in relation to

the commutation of taxes in the county of Albany," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on banks.

On motion of Mr. Backus,

Resolved, That the Hon. Secretary of State be requested to furnish to this House at the earliest practicable day, a statement of the number of copies of the Documentary History of the State of New-York, published under the authority of the Legislature, or of either House; the number of copies distributed by the same authority, and the number of copies of each volume of each edition now remaining in his possession.

Also to state to whom the same have been distributed, the official position, if any, of each recipient, with the number of copies of either edition furnished to each, and the date of their delivery.

Mr. Boyd offered for the consideration of the House, a resolu tion in words following, viz:

Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to furnish stamped envelopes to the members of this Assembly at government prices, the number not to exceed three hundred to each member, the same to be deducted from the money allowed for stationery.

Ordered, That said reselution be referred to committee on expenditures of the House.

Mr. Barrow offered for the consideration of the House, a resolution in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That the use of the Assembly chamber be given to Mr. George Copway, the Indian chief, upon Wednesday evening the 11th instant, for the purpose of delivering a lecture upon the claims and wants of the Indians of America.

Ordered, That said resolution be now considered.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the resolution offered by Mr. Barrow, and it was determined in the affirmative..

Mr. Lozier called up for the consideration of the House, the Senate resolution, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the joint rules of the Senate and Assembly, which were in force at the last session of the Legislature, be referred to a joint select committee of the two houses for revision; and that until the report of said committee be finally acted upon, the joint rules aforesaid shall be in full force, and that said committee on the part of the Senate be appointed by the President.

Ordered, That Messrs. Robinson, Putnam, and Z. Clark be of such committee on the part of the Senate.

Ordered, That such committee on the part of the Honse, consist Messrs. Lozier, Cushman, Benedict, Savage and S. F. Miller.

Mr. D. P. Wood offered for the consideration of the House, resolutions in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That so much of the Governor's message as relates to colleges, academies and common schools, be referred to the committee on colleges, academies and common schools.

Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to asylums for idiots and lunatics, and to institutions for the blind, and the deaf and dumb, be referred to the committee on State charitable institutions.

Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to the abuse of fore eign immigrants, the code of procodure, and the modification of the usury and criminal laws be referred to the judiciary committee. Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to houses of refuge, prisons and jails, be referred to the committee on State prisons. Resolved, That so much therecf as relates to the militia and the militia laws, be referred to the committee on militia and public defence.

Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to banks, banking associations and currency, be referred to the committee on banks. Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to canals, be referred to the committee on canals.

Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to the revenue, debt and expenditure of the State, be referred to the committee on ways and means.

Resolved, That so much thereof as relates to encroachments upon the New-York harbor be referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

Ordered, That the said resolutions be referred to the committee of the whole when on that subject.

On motion of Mr. Benedict,

Resolved, That the papers and documents on the files of this House, in relation to the claim of James Cunningham for relief, be taken therefrom and referred to the committee on claims.

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the Senate bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the Laight street Baptist church in the city of New-York."

After some time spent thereon Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Sessions from said committee reported progress and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

The House again resolved itself into a committee of the whole and proceeded to the consideration of the Senate bill, entitled "An act granting the consent of the State of New-York to the purchase by the United States of certain lands in the city of Buffalo for the erection of a custom house, ware house and court room, and ceding jurisdiction to the same."

After some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Benedict from said committee reported progress and asked leave to sit again.

Mr. Ward moved that the committee be discharged from a fur ther consideration of said bill, and that it be ordered to a third

reading.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the said motion of Mr. Ward, and it was determined in the

affirmative.

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