sent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Folger asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to incorporate the National Safe Deposit Company 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 judiciary.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Folger asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to the transmission to the office of Secretary of State, by clerks of courts and sheriffs, of records of convictions and certain other statistical information, as now required by law," 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. Lent asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to incorporate the Young Men's Christian Association 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 charitable and religious societies.

The bill entitled "An act to abolish the board of excise of Chautauqua County, and to confer their authority on the justices of the peace of said 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:

The bill entitled "An act to release to Lewis J. Bazzoni and Daniel D. Lord, trustees, a lot, of land 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, twothirds 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 releasing the interest of the State of New York in certain lands to Cordelia N. Campbell and Mary W. Noxon," 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,

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to authorize the towns of Oneida and Orange counties to provide medical aid for their poor," 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:

Ordered, That the Clerk return said bill to the Assembly, with a message informing of non-concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to provide for the appointment and payment of a clerk or clerks in the office of the surrogate of the county of Kings,' passed March 30, 1849," which 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 authorizing the assessment of highway labor upon the Jeffersonville and Monticello turnpike road," 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:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request

their concurrence therein.

The bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to release and convey the interest of the people of the State of New York to certain real estate in New York city, to Margaret S. Bradley,' passed April 7, 1866, and to amend the title thereof," 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, twothirds 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 amend an act entitlod 'An act to incorporate the Odd Fellows' Hall Association of the city of New York,' passed April 6, 1844," 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:

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Assembly, and request their concurrence therein.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to legalize certain acts of the trustees of the First Baptist Church and Society of the town of Cortlandville, Cortland 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, 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, without amendment.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act in relation to raising moneys in the town of Homer, in the county of Cortland, to pay bounties to certain volunteers of said town," 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, without amendment.

The Assembly bill entitled "An act to enable the towns of Rutland and Le Ray, in the county of Jefferson, to raise money for building a bridge," 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, s 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, without amendment.

The bill entitled "An act to reduce the expenses of maintaining prisoners supported by the county of Oswego," 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 release the interest of the State in certain lands acquired through the alienage of John Magennis, to Barnard Murphy," 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, twothirds 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.

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The Assembly bill entitled "An act to incorporate Gooderson Fire Engine Company No. 2, in the village of Winfield, in the county of Queens," 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:

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, without amendment.

Mr. Andrews offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 1,500 copies of the report, with accompanying documents, of the select committee on railroads in New York city be printed for the Senate, and 500 for the use of the committee.

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

Mr. Low offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That there be appointed a special committee of three Senators, who are instructed to inquire and report as to the gift or lottery enterprise lately held in the city of New York, for the alleged benefit of soldiers' orphans. That they report the facts thereof, and whether said enterprise was in violation of law, and that they have power to send for persons and papers.

Debate was had thereon, when

Mr. Low 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.

Mr. Lent moved that the bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act in relation to taxes and assessments in the city of New York, and to amend the several acts in relation thereto,' passed April 14, 1859," be recommitted to the committee on municipal affairs, and retain its place in general orders.

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

Mr. Sessions called for the consideration of the following resolution: Resolved, That every resolution offered in the Senate for printing any document or matter, shall be referred through the standing committee on public printing to the Comptroller, who shall procure a statement from the State printer, endorsed upon said resolution, showing how much said document or matter will cost under the contract with the said printer.

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

Mr. Folger offered the following preamble and resolution:

Whereas, The language of No. 318, pages 311, 312, 313 of the Laws of Pennsylvania of the year 1863, has been so construed by the North Branch Canal Company of that State, as that it is the practice of that company to charge and collect tolls upon coal passing north through its [SENATE JOURNAL.]

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