Mr. Farrar gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend the Code of Procedure.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Young asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to further amend the charter of the village of Dunkirk, and for other purposes,' passed February 16, 1860," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities and villages.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Connolly asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to release the interest of the State in certain land lying outside of high water mark, in Kings county," 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Connolly asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act entitled 'An act to repeal an act in relation to conveyances and devises of personal and real estate for religious purposes,' passed April 9, 1855," 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.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Connolly asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to confirm and legalize certain acts of the common council 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.

By unanimous consent, Mr. Willard asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the auditing of accounts of ministerial officers, in certain cases," 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. Willard asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act for the better protection of sheep," 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. Bell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act confirming the acts of the town board of the town of Adams, county of Jefferson, in their appointing Graham G. Grennel, Hiram S. Thompson, and Orrin H. Rundell as justices of the peace of said town," 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. Smith asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act supplementary to an act entitled 'An act to provide for the continuation of Flatbush avenue from the city of Brooklyn into the town of Flatbush,' passed April 17, 1854," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on cities and villages.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Smith asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to reorganize and regulate the common schools, and the board of education, in the city of Brooklyn,' passed April 4, 1850," 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. Smith asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitied "An act relating to section 37, of article 2, chapter 1, of the 3d part of the Revised Statutes, and to the jurisdiction of the

Supreme Court," 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. Bailey asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act to provide for the rebuilding the locks on the Oneida Lake canal," 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. Freer asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the punishment of crimes, and concerning prisoners confined in State prisons," 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. Farrar asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in respect to the trial of criminal cases in the Court of Sessions, in the county of Monroe," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Angel

Resolved, That Orrin Abbott be, and he is hereby appointed assistant to the Sergeant-at-Arms.

Mr. Folger offered the following resolution :

Resolved, That the standing committee on the judiciary be, and is hereby authorized to employ a clerk.

Mr. Hutchinson moved to amend by adding the words, "his compensation to be fixed at one dollar and fifty cents a day for each day of actual service, to be paid on certificate of the chairman of the committee."

Mr. Folger moved to amend the amendment by striking out one dollar and fifty cents," and inserting in lieu thereof the words "three dollars." Pending the question on the motion of Mr. Folger-the hour of 12 o'clock having arrived-the President announced that the Senate would go into executive session.

After some time spent therein, the doors were opened and legislative business resumed.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the question pending at the hour of going into executive session.

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

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to said amendment of Mr. Hutchinson, as amended, and it was decided in the affir mative.

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

On motion of Mr. Connolly

Resolved, That a select committee of five be appointed to report a bill apportioning the State into Congressional districts, under the census of 1860.

On motion of Mr. Low

Resolved, That the committee on cities and villages be authorized to employ a clerk, at a salary of three dollars per day, for each day of actual service.

On motion of Mr. Munroe

Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate be directed to purchase four copies of the Session Laws of 1854.

The President announced as the select committee to revise the rules of the Senate Messrs. Ramsey, Bell and Connolly.

Mr. Willard called for the consideration of the following preamble and resolution :

Whereas, The present rebellion has been attended by the captivity of many of our gallant officers and soldiers, while engaged in defending our institutions; and whereas the Government, from motives of public policy, have hitherto abstained from exercising the practice of exchanging prisoners, which usually prevails among nations engaged in public war; and whereas the principles of humanity require all christian nations to mitigate, as far as practicable, the evils incident to a state of hostilities, whether originating in insurrection, or war between separate nations; therefore,

Resolved, (if the Assembly concur,) That should the President of the United States find it consistent with the public interest to inaugurate a general system of mutual exchange of prisoners with the persons now in rebellion, under the name of the Confederate States, it would meet the approbation of this Legislature, and the people of this State; and we earnestly hope that the President, with his known sympathy for those who have been captured while imperiling their lives in the cause of their country, and his kind regard for their families and friends, will direct his earliest attention to this subject; and we confidently trust that he will find the claims of humanity not inconsistent with the dictates of justice and policy. Resolved, That his Excellency the Governor, be requested to transmit to his Excellency the President, a copy of the foregoing preamble and resolution.

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

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

The Assembly sent for concurrence the following resolution:

Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That our Senators in Congress be instructed, and that our Representatives in Congress be requested to vote for the bill now before that body for the abolition of the franking power, believing that this system has for years been a great source of expense to the people, and an unjust and unnecessary burthen which ought not longer to be borne.

Ordered, That said resolution be laid on the table.
On motion of Mr. Hutchinson, the Senate adjourned.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1862.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.

Prayer by Rev. Mr. Belknap.

The journal of yesterday was read and approved.

The President announced the following appointment of pages:
President's Messenger-Thomas Fogarty.

Sergeant-at-Arms' Messenger-Oscar McMurray, for first half of the session; John Brown, for the last half of the session.

Postoffice Messenger-Bently P. Murray, for first half of the session ; William Storey, for the last half of the session.

Pages for the first half of the session-Louis G. Brown, Albany; Ed

win Van Dewerker, Fishkill Landing; James M. Winnie, Albany; Frank H. Marvin, Albany; Sylvanus C. Curran, Albany.

Pages for the last half of the session-Edward Smith, Albany; Chas. Kemp, Albany; Thos. W. Kellett, Albany; Christopher Dunn, Albany; John M. Carroll, Albany.

Mr. Pruyn presented a petition of Ebenezer Murdock, for an award for canal damages, which was read and referred to the committee on claims. Mr. Bailey presented a petition of fifty-three citizens of the town of Verona, Oneida county, in reference to the rebuilding of the locks on the Oneida Lake canal, which was read and referred to the committee on canals.

Mr. Willard presented a petition of James M. Marvin and other citizens of the county of Saratoga, for the better protection of sheep, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Hardin presented a petition of C. D. Adams, of Lowville, for an amendment of the Code of Procedure, which was read and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

Mr. Smith presented a petition of James Hay, relative to the estate of John G. Leake, deceased.

Mr. Smith moved that said petition be referred to the committee on finance.

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

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the petition of Wooster Sherman and others, for an amendment of chapter 360 of the Laws of 1859, reported by bill, entitled "An act to amend certain sections of the Revised Statutes and to increase the powers of notaries public, and to fix their fees and confirm their acts," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judsciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act relating to section 37, article 2, title 2, chapter 1, part 3d of the Revised Statutes, and to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to and said bill rejected.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the petition of William Bircury and others, for a release of the interest of the State in certain land, reported by bill entitled "An act to release the interest of the people of the State of New York in certain land to William Bircury," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes as to property exempt from taxation," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to and said bill rejected.

Mr. Folger, from the committee on the judiciary, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to prohibit bank officers from acting as notaries public," reported adversely thereto, which report was agreed to and said. bill rejected.

Mr. Bell, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the resolution of the board of supervisors of the county of Essex, "against any division of the county, and that the State collect the tax levied by the United States Government,' reported, and asked to be discharged from the further consideration of so much of the resolution as relates to the division of the county of Essex, and that the same be referred to the committee on the

erection and division of towns and counties, which report was agreed to and said petition so referred.

Mr. Bell, from the committee on finance, to which was referred the memorial of the board of supervisors of Herkimer county, "for an amendment of the statutes as to taxation; and that this State assume the collection of the tax imposed by Congress for the prosecution of the war," reported, and asked that the committee be discharged from the further consideration of that part of the memorial which relates to an amendment of the statutes as to taxation, and that the same be referred to the committee on the judiciary, which report was agreed to and said petition so referred. Mr. Montgomery, from the committee on internal affairs of towns and counties, to which was referred the bill entitled "An act to incorporate the Zephyr Hose Company No. 4. of Port Richmond," reported the same to the Senate, with an amendment, and recommended its passage, and said bill was committed to the committee of the whole.

Mr. Ramsey, from the select committee to revise the rules of the Senate, reported back the rules of the last Senate, with amendments.

The President put the question whether the Senate would agree to the report of the committee, and it was decided in the affirmative.

(See Doc. No. 8.)

A message from the Assembly in reply to the resolution calling for the papers in relation to the claim of Nicholas B. Doe, was received and read, in the words following, to wit:

ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, Jan. 16, 1862.

In answer to the foregoing resolution, the Clerk of the Assembly begs leave to say, that on the 23d of January, 1861, a message was sent to the Senate requesting the transmission of the papers called for in said resolution, in reply to which the following communication was received:

SENATE CHAMBER, Jan. 26, 1861.

In answer to the foregoing resolution, the Clerk of the Senate begs leave to say that the papers are not in his possession; that under a resolution of the Senate, adopted April 2, 1860, they were transmitted to the Commissioners of the Land Office, and have not been returned. (See Assembly Journal, 1861, p. 174.)

Very respectfully,

J. B. CUSHMAN, Clerk.

Mr. Connolly gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill relative to the extension of Lexington avenue to its intersection with Harlem river, in the city of New York.

Mr. Robertsón gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to reduce the capital stock of the "East Chester Quarry company."

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Folger asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act authorizing a loan of certain moneys belonging to the United States, deposited with the State of New York for safe keeping, passed April 4, 1837,' and to amend certain sections of the acts amendatory thereof," 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. Cornell asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to legalize certain ordinances of the corporation 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 cities and villages.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Ramsey asked and obtained leave