the highest bidder, so much of the land belonging to the people of the state, in the city of Utica and county of Oneida, and distinguished on a map of part of Hamilton farm, Utica, as being parts of lots numbers eleven and twelve in block number two, described as follows, viz.: Beginning at the intersection of the southerly line of Walnut with the westerly line of Schuyler street and running thence southerly along Schuyler street eighty feet; thence westerly at right angles to Schuyler street fifty-four feet; thence northerly parallel with Schuyler street eighty feet to Walnut street and thence easterly along Walnut street fifty-four feet to the place of beginning. Also part of lots numbers four and five, block eight, as represented on said map described as follows, viz.: Beginning at the intersection of the easterly line of Schuyler, with the northerly line of Hickory street and running thence northerly along Schuyler street eighty feet, thence easterly at right angles to Schuyler street, forty feet; thence southerly parallel with Schuyler street, eighty feet to Hickory street; thence westerly along Hickory street, forty feet to the place of beginning. Also part of lots numbers one and two in block number nine, as represented on said map described as follows, viz.: Beginning at a point in the southerly line of Hickory street, sixty-six feet easterly from the easterly line of Schuyler street, and running thence easterly along the line of Hickory street, seventy-five and one-quarter feet to Hamilton avenue; thence southerly along the westerly line of said avenue sixty-two feet; thence westerly at right angles to said avenue to a point at right angles to Hickory street from the place of beginning, and thence to the place of beginning. Also lot number eleven, and the southerly half of lot number twelve in block number ten, as represented on said map, making a piece of land sixty feet wide in front and rear extending from Hamilton avenue to the line of land appropriated by the people of the state, for the construction of the Chenango canal, as may be certified by the managers of the Utica State Hospital as no longer necessary for hospital purposes. Proceeds of § 2. The moneys arising from the sale of said lands shall be deposited with the state treasurer. sale. § 3. This act shall take effect immediately. Chap. 277. AN ACT to amend the real property law, being chapter five hundred and forty-seven of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-six, relating to forms of conveyances. Became a law April 15, 1897, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Subdivision one of section two hundred and nineteen of the real property law is hereby amended so as to read as follows: 1. Agreement that whole sum shall become due. The words "and it is hereby expressly agreed that the whole of the said principal sum shall become due at the option of said mortgagee or obligee after default in the payment of any installment of principal or of interest for ..... days, or after de fault in the payment of any tax or assessment for.......... days after notice and demand," must be construed as meaning that should any default be made in the payment of any installment of principal or any part thereof, or in the payment of the said interest, or of any part thereof, on any day whereon the same is made payable, or should any tax or assessment, which now is or may be hereafter imposed upon the premises hereinafter described, become due or payable, and should the said interest remain unpaid and in arrear for the space of ..... .. days, or such tax or assessment remain unpaid and in arrear for days after written notice by the mortgagee or obligee, his executors, administrators, successors or assigns, that such tax or assessment is unpaid, and demand for the payment thereof, then and from thenceforth, that is to say, after the lapse of either one of said periods, as the case may be, the aforesaid principal sum, with all arrearage of interest thereon, shall, at the option of the said mortgagee or obligee, his executors, administrators, successors or assigns, become and be due and payable immediately thereafter, although the period above limited for the payment thereof may not then have expired, any. thing therein before contained to the contrary thereof in anywise notwithstanding. § 2. Schedule C of section two hundred and twenty-three of the real property law is hereby amended so as to read as follows: Vol. I 19 .... Whereas, the said ..... is justly indebted to the said party of the second part in the sum of ........ dollars, lawful money of the United States, secured to be paid by his certain bond or obligation, bearing even date herewith, conditioned for the payment of the said sum of .......... dollars, on the ..... .... day of eighteen hundred and thereon, to be computed from ..... per centum per annum, and to be paid and the interest at the rate of .... .... It being thereby expressly agreed that the whole of the said principal sum shall become due after default in the payment of any installment of principal, interest, taxes or assessments, as herein. after provided. Now, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for the better securing the payment of the said sum of money mentioned in the condition of the said bond or obligation, with interest thereon, and also for and in consideration of one dollar, paid by the said party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, doth hereby grant and release unto the said party of the second part, and to his heirs (or successors) and assigns forever (description), together with the appurtenances, and all the estate and rights of the party of the first part in and to said premises. To have and hold the above granted premises unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever. Provided, always, that if the said party cf the first part, his heirs, executors or administrators, shall pay unto the said party of the second part, his executors, administrators or assigns, the said sum of money mentioned in the condition of the said bond or obligation, and the interest thereon, at the time and in the manner mentioned in the said condition, that then these presents, and the estate hereby granted, shall cease, determine and be void. And the said party of the first part covenants with the party of the second part as follows: 1. That the said party of the first part will pay the indebtedness as herein before provided, and if default be made in the payment of any part thereof, the party of the second part shall have power to sell the premises therein described according to law. 2. That the said party of the first part will keep the buildings on the said premises insured against loss by fire for the benefit of the mortgagee. 3. And it is hereby expressly agreed that the whole of said principal sum shall become due at the option of the said party of the second part after default in the payment of any installment of principal or of interest for .... days, or after default in the payment of any tax or assessment for notice and demand. days after In witness whereof, the said party of the first part hath hereunto set his hand and seal, the day and year first above written. In the presence of...... 3. This act shall take effect immediately. Chap. 279. AN ACT to provide for acquiring lands to commemorate the battle of Became a law April 15, 1897, with the approval of the Governor. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and sition of author ized. Section 1. The comptroller of the state is hereby authorized and Acquiempowered to purchase such lands as he may deem proper, not to land exceed fifty acres, at or near where the battle of Lake George was fought, in Warren county, at such point as he may deem just, and at a price not exceeding five thousand dollars, and acquire title thereto in the name of the people of the state according to law. tion. § 2. The sum of five thousand dollars or so much thereof as Appropriamay be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any moneys not otherwise appropriated, to carry into effect the intents and purposes of this act. from taxa § 3. The lands acquired under this act shall be exempt from tax- Exemption ation, and shall belong to the state forever, and shall be under the tion, care of the comptroller of the state. § 4. This act shall take effect immediately. Chap. 281. AN ACT to amend section three hundred and ninety-four of the code of civil procedure, relating to limitation of actions against directors, et cetera. Became a law April 16, 1897, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Section three hundred and ninety-four of the code of civil procedure is amended so as to read as follows: § 394. This chapter does not affect an action against a director or stockholder of a moneyed corporation, or banking association, to recover a penalty or forfeiture imposed, or to enforce a liability created by the common law or by statute; but such an action must be brought within three years after the cause of action has accrued. § 2. This act shall take effect September first, eighteen hundred and ninety-seven. Chap, 282. AN ACT to amend the public health law, relating to local boards of health. Became a law April 16, 1897, with the approval of the Governor. Passed, three-fifths being present. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: Section 1. Section twenty of chapter six hundred and sixty-one of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-three, entitled "An act in relation to the public health, constituting chapter twenty-five of the general laws," as amended by chapter five hundred and eighty-four of the laws of eighteen hundred and ninety-five, is hereby amended to read as follows: § 20. Local boards of health.-There shall continue to be local boards of health and health officers in the several cities, villages and towns of the state. In the cities except New York, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Albany and Yonkers, the board shall consist of the mayor of the city, who shall be its president, and, at least six other persons, one of whom shall be a competent physician, who shall be appointed by the common council, upon the nomination of the mayor, and shall hold office for three years. Appointments of |