New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-27
NETWORK LEGISLATURE.
Especially Reported FOX The ThSuns. /
SENATE. .ALBAST, Jan. %. Il

SENATE. ALBAST, Jan. 25. 1855.
Nearly the entire day vss occupied in discussing
the report Of the Commission sppOiatei 10 investigate
the Fitch and aunt claims against he Sing sing
Prison The claim involves some - 900.
The Census bill was taken up the heel Of the
sion.
Mr. DICKINSON moved thatthe powsrof opoiut-
ing the Msrshals 20 enumerate the inhabitants be
tskeD from the Supervisors Of the several counties,
and bestowed on the Secretary Of STATE.
Before the question was taken, motion to report
progress prevailed.
POOR HOUSES, &C.
Nr. BRADFORD from toe Committee having
charge of the bill providing for the appoint nen Of
COmmis sion 10 visit and examine the condition OF the
inmates Of the Lunstic Asy lums, Penitentaries and
Jals Of this State, this morning unanimously reported
in favor Of the passage OF the bill.
PURCHASE or UNITED STATES LANDS.
Mr.. HUTCHINS introduced bill authorizing the
City Of Brooklyn TO purchase from the United States
Government any and sll the real estate belonging 70
the said Government lying TO the ea.t ward of Van
derbilt av., 10 ssd CRY, for sum not 10 exceed
100000 provided that any agreement for such pur-
chase shall, before it takes effect be ratified By the
affirm alive vote OF a majority Of all the members
elected to said Common Council, a, regular meeting
thereof
DIscorSTISG OF SURPLUS FUNDS.
Mr.. HUGCHINS introduced the following bill,
which goes to the Committee on Banks:
SECTION l. II shall be lawful for any Bank Banking
Association 70 discount either directly or Indirectly taer
Sc 2 Esch and every Bank ard Banking Association
within tbi. State shall divide their holders
least In each all their Surplus funds Amounting 70
over 10 per their capital.
CONCERNING BANK NOTES.
Mr. FIELD introduced the following bill, which
was taken charge ofby the Bank Committee
SECTION l. IL .hs be lawful foI person corpora
ton puTcts.e Ia any manner receive any bank bill
BY any BIk Of this state uoless the said Bank shall
lave failed It's according to law. and within
the time prescribed by law greater rae Of discount thao
quarter OF one Per cent.
sKc 1t hs not lie lawful for Any corporation person
sell 10 any dispOse Of any bank bill mentioned 10
the first section 20 the Bank who issued the or to
uer,n or coronation behalf Of said Bank less rate Of
than Of cent? but nothing In ts
section shall Irohbt corporation from obtaining
the redemption Of AIy such bill ct It's full face the place
whee said bill is made payable IL the manner pEeicr3ed By
law.
the provisions Of this hs forfeit for esch and Of
the II 50V to be recovered with costs OF salt IN
FOR the Of peron who shall for the
prosecute such suit 70 Judgment In court having
The act to ,ake effect the day of March Hext.
JOIEr STOCK COMPANIES.
Mr.. HUTCHINS introduced the following bill,
which YVES sent 70 the judiciary Committee:
SECTION It shall be unlawful for the officers directors %
one connected with JOINT STOCK company 70 issue ceT
fctes Of stock 20 any bat actual subscribers therefor or
10 any g1ester than moneys actually paid in ana IN
vested in the business o. the Company to issue bonds for
the purpose Of paving dividends on stock.
SIC All certificates Of stock and all bonds issued by any
Joint Stock Company shah BE- by snd registered
with the Clsk Of the County in which said Company shall
have ts principal Office.
SIC IL shan be duty every Joint Stock Company
through Secretary furnish the County Clerk Of the
County wherein shall be located i's principal Office suitable
for ing s certificates Of stocks and bones
SIC The compensation be allowed the County Clerk
the nerOmance of the duty shall be fixed by the Su
Of said County and paid by them from the funds Of
the County
the pToyisois Of this act shall be deemed msdenean
pui sbsbe by fine Of than Al 900 less than
$500 esoh and such oense by DpsonmeDt not
lees than months than three In the State
Prison