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

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

FOR THE AFFIRMATIVE.

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On motion of Mr. J. M. Murphy,

Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor, be requested to transmit by telegraph, at the expense of the State, the concurrent resolutions of the Senate and Assembly, tendering the services of the militia of this State to the President of the United States.

The Assembly returned the concurrent resolutions tendering the aid of this State to the Federal Government, with a message that they had concurred in the amendment of the Senate thereto.

Ordered, That the Clerk return said resolutions to the Assembly.
On motion of Mr. Spinola,

Resolved, That the committee on militia and public defence be, and they are hereby directed to inquire into the condition, efficiency, and available strength of the military forces of the State, and to report to the Senate, at the earliest practicable day, what legislation, if any, is necessary to render that branch of the government fully effective for any exigency that may arise, and if requisite, that the said committee report a bill to raise whatever amount of money may be necessary to properly arm the State.

Mr. Connolly offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns on Saturday the 12th instant, they adjourn to meet on Monday evening at 7 o'clock.

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

On motion of Mr. Hammond, the Senate adjourned.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1861.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Brown.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Messrs. Goss and Hammond asked and obtained unanimous consent that their names be recorded in the affirmative on the amendment offered by Mr. Spinola to the concurrent resolutions tendering the aid of the State to the Federal Government.

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

Mr. Bell presented a petition of A. W. Whipple, for the passage of an act ceding the jurisdiction of the Sister Islands, in the St. Lawrence river, to the United States, for the site of a light house, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Hammond, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was re

ferred the bill entitled "An act to amend an 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," reported in favor of the passage of the same, with amendments, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Ramsey, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act in regard to divorces dissolving the marriage contract," reported the same to the Senate for its consideration, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Robertson gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill relative to the planting of oysters within the waters of this State.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Fiero asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the better protection of steamboat piers 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 commerce and navigation.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Truman asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the relief of the Susquehanna Seminary," 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. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act relating to the duties and powers of notaries public," 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. Robertson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the planting of oysters within the waters of this State," 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. McGraw,

Resolved, That the papers on file in the Senate relative to the claim of N. H. Osborne, be taken therefrom and referred to the committee on claims.

The Senate then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, and proceeded to the consideration of the general orders, being the bill entitled as follows:

"An act to incorporate Vassar Female College."

After some time spent therein, the President resumed the chair, and Mr. Gardiner, from said committee, reported in favor of the passage of the same with amendments, which report was agreed to, and said bill ordered engrossed for a third reading.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Colvin moved to take from the table the following resolution from the Assembly, to wit:

Resolved, That this House request the Senate to appoint a committee of that body to act as a joint committee on federal relations, and that the committee to be raised by Mr. Robinson's resolution, be a joint committee on the part of this House, if the Senate concur.

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

Mr. Colvin moved that the Senate concur in the passage of said resolution, and that the select committee of the Senate on federal relations, be such committee on the part of the Senate.

Pending the question on said motion,

Mr. Truman moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

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Mr. McGraw moved that the question on the motion of Mr. Colvin be indefinitely postponed.

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Mr. Warner moved to lay said motion on the table.

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

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Mr. Ketcham moved that when the Senate adjourns it be to Monday evening at 7 o'clock.

Mr. Truman moved to amend by striking out the words "evening at 71" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "fifteen minutes after eleven."

Mr. Bell moved to amend by striking out "fifteen" and inserting the word "thirty."

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

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Mr. Spinola moved to amend by striking out "fifteen minutes after eleven," and inserting the words "at 7 o'clock and 25 minutes."

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 motion, as amended, and it was decided in the affirmative.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Ramsey, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend article 4, title 5, chapter 9, part 1st of the Revised Statutes, entitled 'Of grants of land under water,'" reported in favor of the passage of the same, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

On motion of Mr. Bell, the Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 1861,

7 O'CLOCK AND 25 MINUTES.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Bates.

The journal of Saturday, was read and approved.

Mr. Munroe presented a petition of Anne Worden, Hicks Worden and others, the heirs and widow of Jonathan Worden, for relief, which was read and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. Ramsey presented a petition of citizens of Summit, Schoharie county, to amend the act creating a road district in said town, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and bridges.

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

"An act to incorporate Vassar Female College."

A message from the Assembly was received and read, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That a respectful message be sent to the Hon. the Senate, requesting that body to transmit to this House the papers on its files relating to the claim of Salmon Butts for canal damages, and that when received said papers be referred to the committee on claims.

Ordered, That said papers be transmitted to the Assembly.

The Assembly returned the bill entitled "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," with a message informing that they had concurred in the passage of the same without amendment.

Ordered, That the Clerk deliver said bill to the Governor.

Mr. Grant gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to enlarge the boundaries of the corporation of the village of Monticello.

Mr. Spinola gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill to provide for submitting to a vote of the people of the State of New York, at an early special election, to be held for that purpose, the question of amending the Constitution of the United States, by engrafting thereon the propositions of Senator Crittenden, of Kentucky.

Mr. Spinola gave notice that he would at an early day ask leave to introduce a bill for the more perfect organization of the military forces of the State.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Bell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the removal of insane convicts from the State Lunatic Asylum at Utica, to the State Lunatic Asylum for Insane Convicts, at Auburn," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on State prisons.

The bill entitled "An act to incorporate Vassar Female College," 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:

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

Mr. Hammond offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That 250 extra copies of the report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department, be printed for the use of the Superintendent. On motion of Mr. Hammond, and by unanimous consent, the rules were suspended and said resolution ordered considered immediately.

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

Mr. Fiero offered the following resolution:

Resolved, That the President of the Hudson River Railroad company be required to report without delay to the Senate, the amount received at each station upon said road for passengers and freight, from January 1st, 1860, to January 1st, 1861.

Mr. Truman moved to amend so as to make said resolution applicable to all the railroads in the State.

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

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

Mr. Williams offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the Clerk furnish each member, officer and reporter, with as many copies of the Civil List, as is furnished the members, officers, and reporters of the Assembly.

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

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

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Whereas, Death has invaded the family circle of the Hon. William H. Ferry, a member of this body, and that it has pleased Him, in whose hands are the issues of life, to call to her eternal rest, a young and lovely daughter; therefore,

Resolved, That the members of this Senate deeply sympathize with him and his family, in this severe bereavement.

Resolved, That this resolution of condolence be entered upon the journal, and the Clerk be requested to transmit a copy thereof to our afflicted brother.

Mr. Prosser moved to take from the table 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.

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

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