STATE OF NEW YORK:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ALBANY, January 3, 1861.

TO THE SENATE-In compliance with the provisions of sec. 5, of article 7 of the Constitution, I herewith communicate each case of reprieve, commutation or pardon granted by me during the past year.

E. D. MORGAN. Ordered, That said communication be laid on the table and printed.

(See Doc. No. 4.)

Mr. Truman presented a petition of citizens of the county of Tioga, for the extension of the Chenango canal, which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Colvin presented a petition of Squire Whipple, for compensation for private property taken for public use.

Mr. Ramsey moved to lay said petition on the table.

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

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

"An act to authorize William Billinghurst and William C. Rowley to' apply to the surrogate of Monroe county for leave to sell the real estate of S. Marvin Hughes, deceased."

Mr. J. M. Murphy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend section 4, of chapter 774 of the Session Laws of 1857, entitled "An act in relation to the Coles' or Harlem bridge, at the terminus of the Third avenue, in the city of New York."

Mr. P. P. Murphy gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to create the office of commissioner of lunacy and inspector of almshouses, poorhouses, county lunatic receptacles, asylums and jails, throughout the State.

Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill relative to the powers and duties of the board of supervisors of the county of Westchester.

Mr. Fiero gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill for the better protection of steamboat piers, in the city of New York.

Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the duties of the Justice of the Supreme Court of the 1st judicial district of the State of New York.

Mr. Lawrence gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal the act entitled "An act to preserve the public peace and order on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, passed April 17, 1860."

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Warner asked and, obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm the acts of notaries public," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referrod to the committee on the judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Goss asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act conferring upon the boards of supervisors of the several counties of this State, additional powers of local legislation, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Goss asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act in relation to capital punishment, and to provide for the more certain punishment of the crime of murder,' passed April 14, 1860," 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. Goss asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the 53d section of the Code of

Procedure, entitled 'Of the courts of justices of the peace,' "" 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. Goss asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act fixing the fees of justices of the peace, in civil and criminal cases, and for other purposes,' passed April 17, 1860," which was read the first time, and by unanimoas consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Goss asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to prohibit cattle from running in the highways in the town of Brighton," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Ketcham asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate Vassar Female college," 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. Colvin asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act declaratory of the right of the jury in the trial of cases for crime," 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. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the town of Ossining, in the county of Westchester, and State of New York, to raise money by bond," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Ramsey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in regard to divorces dissolving the marriage contract," 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. Lawrence asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal an act entitled 'An act to authorize the sale of certain lands belonging to the State, and to empower the corporation of the city of New York to purchase the same," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Truman asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to provide for the completion of the Chenango canal, by extending the same from its present termination at or near the village of Binghamton, to the North Branch canal, at the State line," 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. Truman asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorize the erection of posts, with the necessary appendages for rope ferries, which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on commerce and navigation.

On motion of Mr. Warner,

Resolved, That the Senate will go into executive session at 12 o'clock, (noon,) on Wednesday of each week, until otherwise ordered.

Mr. Fiero offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the President of the Senate shall have power to fill all vacancies in officers and pages, except those appropriately appointed by the Clerk.

Mr. Lawrence moved to amend by striking out all after the word "Resolved," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "That one of the pages of the Senate be appointed assistant librarian."

Mr. Warner moved to amend so as to authorize the Clerk to appoint an assistant librarian.

Mr. McGraw moved to lay the resolution on the table.

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

On motion of Mr. Colvin,

Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate be, and he is hereby directed to purchase a copy of the last edition of the Revised Statutes, for the use of the President of the Senate.

On motion of Mr. P. P. Murphy,

Resolved, That the Hon. Assembly be respectfully requested to transmit to the Senate the petition and accompanying papers on file in that body of Elisha Smedley.

Mr. Prosser offered the following resolution:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That the joint rules of the Senate and Assembly, which were in force last session of the Legislature, be adopted for the government of the two Houses for the present session. Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Goss, the Senate took a recess for fifteen minutes.

TWELVE O'CLOCK.

The Senate again met.

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolutions in relation to adjournment, with a message informing that they had concurred in the passage of the same, with the following amendment:

Strike out the word "fourth" and insert in lieu thereof the word "third."

Mr. Bell moved that the Senate concur in said amendment.

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

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolution to the Assembly, with a message informing that they have concurred in their amendment.

On motion of Mr. Gardiner, the Senate adjourned until Monday evening, at half-past seven o'clock.

MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1861-7 O'CLOCK.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Dr. Arthur.

The journal of Thursday, was read and approved.

Mr. Truman presented a petition of citizens of Tioga county, in behalf of the extension of the Chenango canal, which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

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Mr. Munroe presented a petition of Horatio Griswold and 100 others, citizens of the town of Elbridge, in the county of Onondaga, for a bridge over the Erie canal, in said town, which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Bell presented a petition of fifty citizens of Lewis county, for the improvement of Beaver river, in said county, which was read and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Goss presented the twelfth annual report of the managers of the Western House of Refuge, which was laid on the table and ordered printed.

(See Doc. No. 2.)

Mr. Goss offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 1,000 extra copies of the twelfth annual report of the managers of the Western House of Refuge, to the Legislature, be printed for the use of the managers.

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

Mr. Fiero gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill relating to the election of trustees of common schools. Also, a bill relating to the election of inspectors of election.

Also, a bill in relation to fees of jurors and witnesses in justices' courts. Mr. Ramsey gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the Court of Common Pleas, for the city and county of New York, to the number of judges, their election and term of office.

Also, a bill in relation to the Superior Court of the city of New York, to the number of justices, and their elective term of office.

Also, a bill in relation to the Marine Court of the city of New York, to the number of justices, and their elective term of office.

Also, a bill relative to the attendance of petit jurors at County Courts, and Courts of Sessions.

Mr. Kelly gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter of the city of New York.

Mr. Hammond gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill repealing the act giving preference to causes wherein executors and administrators are parties on the calendars of the courts of this State.

Mr. Spinola gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill relative to the New York Produce Exchange company.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the High Bridge over Croton river, in the county of Westchester," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Bell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend the act entitled 'An act to secure to creditors a just division of the estates of debtors who convey to assignees for the benefit of creditors,' passed April 13, 1860," 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. Lawrence asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relative to the provisions of an act entitled 'An act to authorize the formation of a turnpike road company, in the town of Newtown, Queens county,' passed April 16, 1857," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the internal affairs of towns and counties.

Mr. Williams offered the following resolution:

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That we adjourn, sine die, on the first day of March next, at 1 o'clock P. M.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. P. P. Murphy,

Resolved, That the papers in the case of A. S. Delano, be taken from the files of the Senate and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Hammond offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the number of the special committee on so much of the Governor's message as relates to federal relations, be increased to seven. On motion of Mr. Hammond, said resolution was laid on the table. Mr. Grant offered the following preamble and resolutions:

Whereas, certain expenses of government have been steadily on the increase for the past few years, until the tax payers of the State are severely burdened by heavy taxation, and are urgently calling upon their representatives for reform; therefore,

Resolved, That the Senate, at the present session, employ no more officers than is provided for by law.

Resolved, That no extra compensation be paid to any officer of the Senate, for services during this session, above their legal salary.

Resolved, That no allowance will be made by the Senate for clerks of committees, unless they are appointed by resolution of the Senate previous to entering upon their duties.

Mr. Fiero moved to lay said resolutions on the table.

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

Mr. Bell moved to refer said resolution to a committee of three.

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

On motion of Mr. Connolly,

Resolved, That the Clerk furnish each member, officer, and reporter of the Senate, with twenty copies of the official diagram.

Mr. Munroe offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 1,000 extra copies of the annual report of the Comptroller, be printed for the use of the Senate.

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

On motion of Mr. Truman, the Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1861.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Bishop.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

The President announced as the select committee relative to the number and compensation of officers of the Senate, Messrs. Bell, Grant and Hammond.