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Mr. BAKrR opposed the amendmen because he deemSa
important that prisoners should be able when dcharyz
ed to an no nest livelihood.
DIR BuRRorcHs Supported the amendment. Insisting
that II would not be just TO revive system which had
been discontinued by wise legislation enforced by .
powerful public sentiment.
Mr. MAcoMBrR, although ono Of the prison committees
had lot part in reporting this bill lie deemed the
section altogether Objectionable; stricken out
would deem Of the determination Of tbs
Legislature to hold on to the sauary reform hereofcs
adopted.
Mr. BaKrR yielded to In his respect for the
chanics Of the State; but he did not deem Il wortA
while all occasions, 10 proclaim that friendship. His
desire to treat manfuly THE discharged pryoncrts
have him looked upon human being entitled TO the
discharged have them have some means obtain
ing livelihood
Mr. BuRRouGHs moved as a substitute for the section
that the prisoners shall BE- taogft the elementary
branches Of an English education
Mr. BAKrH said the law already provided for wlaut b
here proposed.
Mr. TulinIL wished the convicts be taught as pro-
po-ed and also to be taught trade.
Before taking the question: the committee reportsd
progress, and the House took till four clock
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The bin for the relief Of tho Busfo Back RocGg
Railroad Company; the bin in relation 10 the redempsioa
Of bank notes the bill providing for tn. lowering of the
ncy Hughes. pat forward
rSpynrrpNEss rHrsos.
On MOTION Of Mr.. WnrELss II WIS resolved that the
resident inspector of the state prison At Sing Sing
port the amount Of Indebtedness Of Sing Sing prison
prior TO October 1850 nd how and when occurred
ASSESSMENT coLLEeTIos TAXES.
The House. in Committee of the Whole resumed the
consideration OF the bill amending the revised ststutse
in relation to the assessment and collection of
Dir. GLEASON offered amendment TO the seventh
section Of article first Of the bin bant stock Ia
each town where the holders may reside instead Of
it in the at the place where bank
After u debate ne.stive1.
Nr. UrAIH moved amendment to the seventh
ton to tod bridge companies in the town ward
where the tolls collected Lost.
Mr.. WAKTMAS moved Amendment which strikes
out the whole II the eighth section in relation ts
manner in which assessments tn be madb and tbs
duties Of and substituting entire
ton, which includes only the real and personal
and the Indebtedness Of persons to bc assessed Tia
assessment to be made by the Of the property
Mr. Arwoop moved to make tho amendment fslt o.
gold and silver plate watches &C. and every speces of
personaF property. Lost
Mr. Ss,FRAscr offered a amendment, making it ohm
gatory every taxabe person tn make out his
ment accompanied by affidavit, which similar -
Dir. W.kenan's. but stringent. Mr. ). subse-
quently withdrew it, sad it then renewed By Mr.
Ferris and negatived.
Mr. Wskcmsn's amendment was then adopted.
Mr. then TO strike the entire to14
Lost.
The ninth section stricken out mokon of Ne.
WAKsaAS.
The tenth and twelfth sections amended in
degree 10 conform to the propositions OF the prooecng
sections.
The committee reported progress.
ETDrMPrfor
The committee reported progress the bill in
laion the redemption of bank notes; likewise the
bill 90 obstrustons from the outlet Of Cayugn
lake. and To lover sa1 lake. Adjourned.