The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-14
Assembly.

Mr. FITCH laid the table resolutions to amend the
constitution relative to division Of the State in Senate
and Assembly Districts.
Mr.. BLAKHsIRE called up the joint resolution to amsnd
the stituton, allowing coorsd citizens VOTE with
out regard to property qualification. [Carried-s0 to
&c. On casting bis vote in the Affirmative Mr. Mcguire
dark side Of humsstsi The Following is the voss- 40
AyFs-Mesns Baldwin, Baker, Beeoher, ). Bennett J.
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continue the suit against Geo. W. Newell was adopted
Mr.. BLATcHFoRD offered resolution authorizing the
Asylum during tie recess to examine into its manage
ment, &c. Lost. Adjourned
Mr. WEED reported complete the bill to extend the time
for the completion Of the Buffalo and New York Ra road
Also for the dissolution Of tbs ssamsns and Boatmens
The bill to authorize the apprasemsnt of damages
cruing from the diversion of waters from the Genesee
river Vas Vas passsdmayss; q! IL nsss, ;. 2S .,s
the bill to amend the act concerning passengers arriving
Light Company Of the city Of New York
Mr. LoURrE brought in bill in relation to foreign rail
roads doing business In this State.
THIRD READING OF BILLS.
To authorize the Fulton Fire Insurance Company TO
change its place Of business
authorize resident aliens to hold and convey real
estate.
To end the act authorizing the construction Of
canal for drainage in the city OF Brooklyn.
In 10 orr q.
the fees Of Justices OF the Psa,e witness
coDstab!es, and jurors in justices courts in civil
cases and certain proceedinss
Mr.. F W PALMER, complete, for the preservation OF
Mr.. WARD, complete, to establish Board Of Railroad
Mr A. G. WILLIAMS, complete, relative to arrival Of
passengers at ports Of entry in this State.
Mr.. BIATcHroRD, the Schuyler county bill, from the
committee of nine.
The House refused to agree to the report of the
nittee-ayes a6, noes 81.
Mr. Z. l. SMITH complete, to vest the title OF certain
lans under water in the city Of New York
THIRD READING OF Bills.
To rporate the Society for the Relief Of the widows
Of Deceased Clergymen OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
For the preservation Of the rights and liberties Of the
NJ PHELPS briefly sustained the bi insisting that IL
right just and timely and, If passed, would be the
The vote was taken, and the bill lost--5s to 3s-s2
members absent
Mr.. RHODES moved the previous question,
Mr.. GATES moved to lay this motion on the table
CaIred-53 to rs.
The bin to provide for keeping insane convicts.
To increase the number Of Harbor Masters OF the city
of New York and Brooklyn Lost-S5 to ~.
Recess to O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
BILLS
To incorporate the South Bay Navigation Company.
To incorporate the Sandy Hook Pilot Charitable rand
Respecting unclaimed express freight
Relative to embczzlement.
To extend the time to complete the Buffalo, forming
and New York railroad.
To establish board Of Railway Commissioners
To corporate the American Womens Educational
To amend the acts relative to State prisons.
The Governor returned the bill TO prevent illegal
voting IN New York as unconstitutional.
The hill relative to the Atlantic Avenue ani Long
isla nd Railroad was reported complete.
Mr. GATts moved to reconsider the vote the Roches
Ter MlIers Claim bill, but the House refused TO do SO
Mr. IvAss reported complete the bill relative to CON
6nenept Of criminals In cells In Brooklyn Aso, TO pur
chs ~ the Averill iron ore bed.
The bill to repeal the charter Of the Sailors and Boat
mems Friend Society was passed.
The bill to continue Fifth avenue Brooklyn, to Allan
tic avenue was reported complete
The bill to incorporate the trustees Of the Consump
ton Hospital was passed.
The bin concerning passengers arriving at ports Of en-
H. FITCH moved 10 suspend the rules TO take up The
slavery and anti secret society resolutions, but the
House would not consent 70 do 20.
TIE bi Authorixing the Common Council OF Brccelyu
10 widen and sxtsnd Atlantic svsnss Ae, was passed