Mr. Manierre presented a petition of Frank W. Ballard and others, of the Metropolitan Temperance League, for a revision of the excise laws, which was read and referred to the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties.

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

Mr. Ramsey presented a petition of citizens of Schoharie county, for State aid to build the Albany and Susquehanna railroad, which was read and laid on the table.

Mr. Colvin, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act declaratory of the right of the jury in the trial of cases for crime," reported in favor of the passage of the same, which report was agreed to, and said bill committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Connolly gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend chapter 432 of the Laws of 1847, entitled "An act in relation to the fees and compensation of certain public officers of the city and county of New York.”

Mr. Ramsey gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to reduce the fare upon the New York city railroads, and provide for the better accommodation of the passengers thereon.

Mr. Gardiner gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the registry law.

Mr. Goss gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act in relation to documentary evidence, passed March 24, 1857."

Mr. Manierre gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Citizens' Savings bank, of the city of New York, passed April 5, 1860."

Mr. Manierre gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Artists' Fund society, of the city of New York.

Mr. Manierre gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to incorporate the Relief bank, of the city of New York. Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to amend an act entitled "An act relative to the Rapelyea or Pelham bridge, passed April 5, 1860."

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Ramsey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to the Court of Common Pleas, for the city and county of New York, to the number of judges, their elec

tion and term of office," 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. Ramsey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relative to the attendance of petit jurors at county courts and courts of sessions," 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. Manierre asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the Department of Finance, in 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 incorporation of cities and villages.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Montgomery asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act authorizing the correction of the official bond of William G. Dickinson, treasurer elect of the county of Franklin," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Montgomery, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said bill 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:

On motion of Mr. Montgomery, and by unanimous consent, the rule was suspended, and said bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly immediately. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Hammond asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to repeal chapter 167 of the Session Laws of 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. Mr. Fiero offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That a select committee of three be appointed, to to take into consideration the excise laws, and report by bill such amendments thereto as may be deemed necessary.

Mr. Goss moved to lay said resolution on the table.

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

Mr. Lapham offered the following preamble and resolution: Whereas, His Excellency, the Governor, recommends the appointment of a committee to examine alleged abuses in the punishment of convicts, and the pecuniary affairs of the State Prisons; therofore,

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That a joint committee of five be appointed for the purpose of examining into said abuses, with power to send for persons and papers, visit the prisons, and report to the Legislature at as early a day as practicable; and that of said committee, two be appointed by the President of the Senate, and three by the Speaker of the House. Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

On motion of Mr. Rotch,

Resolved, That the select committee to which was referred the petitons for State aid to build the Albany and Susquehanna railroad, at the last session, be continued during the present session..

Mr. Rotch moved to take from the table the papers relating to the claim of Squire Whipple, and that the same be referred to the committee on the judiciary.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree on taking said papers from the table, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The President then put the question whether the Senate would agree on referring said papers to the committee on the judiciary, and it was decided in the neagtive.

Mr. Rotch moved that they be referred to the committee on claims. The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said motion, and it was decided in the affirmative.

Mr. J. McLeod Murphy offered the following preamble and resolution: Whereas, The people of the State of New York are firmly devoted to the union of the States, and do now recognize, as they have hitherto recognized, with unaffected approbation, every effort to enforce the laws of the United States; and,

Whereas, The conduct of Major Robert Anderson, now in command of a fort in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, in the protection of the property of the United States, and of the lives of those entrusted to his command, under most trying and discouraging circumstances, is entitled to the approval of the people of this State; therefore, be it

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That a committee of three members from each branch of the Legislature, be appointed by the presiding officers of those bodies, respectively, to procure, and to present on behalf of the people of this State, to Major Robert Anderson, of the United States army, a sword, properly inscribed, as a token of the high appreciation in which his discreet and meritorious services are held.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.

Mr. Hammond offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That 1,000 extra copies of the report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department, be printed for the use of the Senate.

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

On motion of Mr. Spinola,

Resolved, That in view of this being the 46th anniversary of the battle of New Orleans, and in honor of the memory of Andrew Jackson, made glorious by that event, in our country's history, that the Clerk of the Senate, be and he is hereby directed to read the proclamation of Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, in 1832, on the attempted nullification of South Carolina, in 1832, at 12 o'clock this day.

On motion of Mr. P. P. Murphy, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the concurrent resolution of Mr. J. M. Murphy, relating to a sword for Major Robert Anderson, might be considered immediately.

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

On motion of Mr. Spinola, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended, and said resolution ordered transmitted immediately to the Assembly, with a respectful request that that body give it immediate considera

Mr. Hammond moved to take from the table 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. 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, and it was decided in the affirmative.

The president announced as the select committee on said subject, Messrs.
Hillhouse, Colvin, Spinola, Manierre, Goss, J. M. Murphy and P. P. Murphy.
The hour of 12 o'clock having arrived, the Senate proceeded to the spe-
cial order, being the reading of the proclamation of Andrew Jackson,
President of the United States, in 1832, to the people of South Carolina.
The reading of the proclamation having been concluded,
On motion of Mr. Munroe, the Senate adjourned.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1861.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Arthur.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. Munroe presented a petition of Erastus Kimball and others, for an Assistant Board of Canal Appraisers, which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Also, a petition of Reuben H. Bangs and Seymour Pratt, for relief, which was read and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Rotch presented a petition of citizens of Otsego county, for State aid to build the Albany and Susquehanna railroad, which was read and referred to the select committee on that subject.

Mr. Ramsey presented a petition of citizens of Schoharie county, on the same subject, which was read and referred to the select committee. Mr. Ramsey moved that the petition on the table, relating to the same subject, be taken therefrom and referred to the select committee.

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

Mr. Richmond, from the committee on public printing, to which was referred the resolution to print extra copies of the 12th annual report of the managers of the Western House of Refuge, reported in favor of the adoption of 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, and 300 copies for the use of the Senate.

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

Mr. Manierre, from the majority of the committee on the incorporation of cities and villages, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act in relation to the Department of Finance, in the city of New York," reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Bell, from the select committee, to which was referred the matter of the number and compensation of the officers of the Senate, reported in writing, and in favor of the adoption of the following resolutions:

Resolved, That the President be authorized to fill any vacancy that may occur from resignation, removal or otherwise, except such as properly