New-York tribune., 1866-04-21
New-York Legislature.

SENATE. ALBANY. April 20. 1866.
Mr.. FoLGER introduced by unanimous consent bill TO
extend the of completing the assessment roll IN New
York till the 3Oth of June.
Mr. FoLGER said the subject was reached by the bill
passed last night for the taxing Of bank shares but 1t
would be impossible TO complete the rolls under that act In
the time now limited by law.
The bill was passed.
message was received from the Governor vetong the
bill making amendments to the charter Of Buffalo. on the
ground that il conferred extraordinary powers in reference
to acquiring possession OF property.
The veto sustained.
BILLS PASSED.
The New-York County Tax Levy.
To amend the act relative TO the payment Of taxes on
premiums paid by foreign insurance companies for the
benefit Of the fire department requires the tax to be
10 prevent the unlawful taking of oysters from oyster
beds.
To amend the law for tho registry of voters.
The antrent bill lost by vote of to IL, and
motion to reconsider tabled.
To amend the charter Of the Now-York pier and ware
house company.
The report of the Conference Committee the general
supply bill was agreed to- and the bill passed.
10 regulate the keeping Of crude petroleum, earth or
rock oil.
For the widening of Union-st Brooklyn.
THE TAX BILL.
A communication was received from tho Assembly TO
the effect that the House concured in the Senate amend
ments to the New-York County tax levy except as to
striking out $4,000 for the Harlem Bridge.
Mr. FoLGER moved to insist on all the Senates amend
monts.
Motion carried.
Messrs c. g. Cornell Low and Stanford appointed
ference e C9M%ties Mu.puv b. ommso Of tbe
Whole discharged from the further consideration Of
the Elevated Railroad BILL
Recess.
On motion of Mr.. II. c. Murphy, the following was
adopted:
Rolgsd That the thanks Of the members Of the Senate
due hereby rendered by them TO the Hon. Thomas
Alvord for the ability and urb,ny with which be has dis
charged his duties presiding officer OF this body and that
be with him warmest wishes for his future happ
ness and welfare.
The President appointed Messrs. Sessions, GODDARD and
Thomas to investigate the affairs Of tho New-York Com
missioners Of Emigration.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. ANDREWS moved the following resolution:
Rored That Select Committee OF Three be appointed TO
sit during the recess with the Mayor Of New the State
Engineer and the Engineer Of the Croon Board to ascertain
and report TO- the senate the mos. ana pTo
transportation OF from the upper to the lower por
praceabe bene and safety to the public and the least loss
and injury property or adjacent to said route or routes
The Senate 8 to 6 refused to pass the Oneida Lake
Canal bill over the Governors veto.
The President announced as the Select Committee on
New-York railroad matters: Messs Andrews, Low and
&. G. Cornell.
on motion of Mr. PIRRsoS seconded by Messrs AN
DREws and H. c. MURPHY, the following resolution was
adopted unanimously:
Re,ored That tender to Hon. Chas j. Foger sim
thanks for the distinguished ability and uniform coure
with which he has presided the Senate as its Temporal
ry presiding officer.
BILLS PASSED.
Relative to summary proceedngst recover possession
of land New York, and Kings County.
Amending Code Of Procedure.
Incorporating Throgg's Neck Hotel and Steamboat
Company.
The concurrent resolution requesting our Sanators, and
Representatives in Congress- to vote for uniform bounty
of $500 to honoby discharged soldiers and sailors from
this State was adopted
The bill authorizing the removal of the railroad track
from Cntonst, and the laying of track in Essexst,
New-York, was passed.
The bill amending the Charter Of Brooklyn relative to
paying for the publication OF the Common Council pro-
ceedngs, was passed.
The County Tax Levy bill was finally passed.
The bill to enlarge and duties Of the American
Institute passed.
Recess until "A o'clock p. IN.
EVENING SESSION
On motion of Mr. FoLGER the resolution requesting the
Governor to call the Senate together the 18th of june
for the trial Of Judge Smith Of Oneida amended so as
allow the Governor to discretionary power as to the
time, n view Of the impending pestence.
FtN BILLS PASSED.
Extending the law Of 1912 cxemptins h9asehod furuI-
turo from leyY under execution,