On motion of Mr. Peters,

Said bill was referred to a select committee consisting of the Erie county delegation.

"An act for the relief of Laight-street Baptist Church of the city of New-York," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

Said bill was referred to a select committee consisting of Messrs. Ward, Savage and Lozier.

Mr. Benedict gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill authorising the clerks of boards of supervisors to procure a seal, and making their certificates evidence in courts of justice.

Mr. Benedict gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill making city stocks a basis of banking capital.

Mr. Moseley Hutchinson gave notice that he would, at an early day, introduce a bill to amend an act authorizing the city of Auburn to borrow money, passed April 2, 1852.

Mr. Conkling gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the promotion of medical science.

Mr. Adams gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for the amendment of the law for the assessment and collectian of taxes, so far as relates to taxation upon real estate held as security for the purchase money thereof.

Mr. Cushman gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend title nine, of chapter twenty, of the first part of the Revised Statutes, entitled, "of excise and the regulation of taverns and groceries."

Mr. Thorn gave notice that he would ask leave, at some future day, to introduce a bill to amend chap. seven, part three, title three, of the Revised Statutes, relative to taking conditionally the testimony of witnesses within this State.

Mr. Hatch gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to amend so much of the Revised Statutes as relates to the laying out, opening and paying for highways through unimproved or uninclosed lands.

Mr. Stephens gave notice that he would, at some early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to regulate the rate of fare on way passengers upon the New-York and Erie railroad, and for other purposes.

Mr. R. J. Baldwin gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill to repeal section 10, of chapter 374 of the laws of 1850.

Mr. Aitken gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill as to dower and tenancy by the curtesy.

Mr. Savage gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill in relation to the collection of taxes, and

sales of property for taxes and assessments in the city and county of New York.

Mr. Lozier gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill requiring all sales of real estate to be published in the Assembly district, provided a paper is published in the same.

Mr. Harpur asks leave to introduce a bill, at some future day, to amend an act in relation to the accounts of town officers, passed May 14, 1810.

Mr. Edwards gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill for a public act to amend an act in relation to free schools in the city of Troy, and school district No. 10 in the town of Lansingburgh, passed July 1, 1851.

Mr. Barrow gave notice that he would, at an early day, ask leave to introduce a bill relative to grand jurors in the city of N.Y.

Mr. Morris gave notice that he would, at some future time, ask leave to introduce a bill to modify the practice in justices' courts, in the city of Brooklyn.

Mr. Morris gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to enlarge the powers of clerks of justi ces' courts in the city of Brooklyn.

Mr. A. A. Dunlop gave notice that he would, at some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act in relation to the commutation of taxes in the county of Albany."

Mr. Scott gave notice that he would, at some early day, ask leave to introduce a bill appropriating money to the Ovid academy.

In pursuance of previous noticè, Mr. R. J. Baldwin asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to amend title six, of chapter seven, of part one, of the Revised Statutes,' passed July 18, 1853," 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. Harris asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act prohibiting the sale of intoxicating drinks," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the select committee on that subject.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act amending the charter of the city of Utica," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to committee on the incorporation of cities and villages.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Benedict asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act making an appropriation for the benefit of the several orphan asylums of this State," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on ways and means.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Dewey asked and obtain ed leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to authorise the Sackett's Harbor and Saratoga railroad co. to construct a part of its road through the counties of Warren and Essex," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on railroads.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Moseley Hutchinson asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill entitled "An act to increase the Common School Fund, and to provide for a more elevated system of free education," which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read the second time, and referred to the committee on colleges, academies and common schools.

Mr. Conkling called for the consideration of the resolution offered by him yesterday, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That the Commissioners of the Land Office be requested to report, at their earliest convenience, to this House, whether, in their opinion, the second section of the act of April 10, 1850, entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes relating to grants of land under water," repeals the prohibition contained in the act passed May 6, 1835, entitled "An act to amend the Revised Statutes relative to grants of land under water," that no grants shall be made by the Commissioners of the Land Office within the boundaries of the city of New-York, or if such prohibition has been repealed or amended by any other act of the Legislature of this State.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the said resolution and it was determined in the affirmative. Mr. Peters offered for the consideration of the House a resolution in the words following, to wit:

Res lved, That 4,000 extra copies of the annual report of the Commissioners of the Canal Fund be printed for the use of the Legislature, and 300 for the Canal Department..

Ordered, That the said resolution be referred to the committee on public printing.

On motion of Mr. Freeman,

Resolved, That the papers relating to the resurvey of a certain State road leading from Medina to Knowlesville in the county of Orleans, be taken from the files and referred to committee on roads and bridges.

On motion of Mr. Freeman,

Resolved, That the papers relating to the claims of James Jackson for canal damages be taken from the files of the House and referred to the committee on claims.

Mr. D. W. Clark called up the following resolutions heretofore offered by him:

Whereas, During the last twelve months the great and increasing mortality has occurred on board of vessels engaged in the business of carrying lmmigrants to various ports of the United

States, and undoubted evidence exists that such suffering and death result from insufficient ventilation; and

Whereas, The existing laws are inadequate to secure the immigrants from these calamities; Therefore,

Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That we respectfully ask the Congress of the United States to investigate this important subject and enact such laws as may be necessary to secure the health of passengers on emigrant vessels.

Resolved, That the foregoing preamble and resolutions duly authenticated, be forwarded to the Hon. Hamilton Fish, United States Senator from this State, who promptly at the commencement of the present session of Congress directed the attention of the Senate to the evils of the existing system.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the said preamble and resolutions, and it was determined in the affirmative.

On motion of Mr. D. P. Wood,

Resolved, That the Senate be requested to return to this House the papers in relation to the claims of Theodore D. Barton and Thomas Burns.

Mr. Peters called up the following resolution heretofore offered by him:

Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That 16,000 copies of the report of the Comptroller be printed for the use of the House, and 300 for the Comptroller.

Mr. Clark moved to amend by inserting 20,000 instead of 16,000.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to the said motion of Mr. Clark, and it was determined in the negative.

Mr. Speaker then put the question whether the House would agree to the said resolution of Mr. Peters, and it was determined in the affirmative.

On motion of Mr. Ward,

Resolved, That the comptroller of the city of New-York and the street commissioners of that city, report immediately to this House the amount of fees, court charges, compensations, salary, and all other payments to the counsel of the corporation of the city of New-York from the first of January, 1830, to the first day of January of the present year, specifying the aggregate amount paid in each year, and to whom paid.

Resolved, That the street commissioners also report the aggregate amount of fees paid to commissioners of estimate and assessment in the matter of opening and improving streets, avenues and public places, annually, from January 1830 to the first of January of the present year, and also the amount of room hire and clerk hire paid said commissioners annually within the same period.

On motion of Mr. Odell,

Resolved, That when this House adjourns it adjourn until Monday at 11 o'clock, A. M.

On motion of Mr. Sessions,

Resolved, That the papers on file in relation to the establishment of schools for the education of Tuscarora and Cattaraugus Indians, be taken from the files and referred to the committee on Indian affairs.

On motion of Mr. Sessions,

Resolved, That the papers on file in reference to the heirs and next of kin of John Blacksmith, be taken from the files and referred to the judiciary committee.

On motion of Mr. Edwards,

Resolved, That all paper on the files of the clerk, relating to a claim of James H. Hooker, be taken from the files and referred to the committee on claims.

On motion of Mr. Angle,

The House then proceeded to the consideration of the resolution heretofore offered by him, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to report to this House, at his earliest convenience, the amount expended to supply the members, officers and reporters of the last House with stationery, penknives and newspapers.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would agree to said resolution, and it was determined in the affirmative.

On motion of Mr. Angle,

Resolved, That the use of the Assembly chamber be granted to the New-York State Military Association, on Tuesday evening the 11th instant.

Mr. Littlejohn asked to be excused from serving on select committee on a prohibitory liquor law.

Mr. Speaker put the question whether the House would excuse Mr. Littlejohn, and it was determined in the affirmative.

Mr. Speaker named, as a member of such committee in the place of Mr. Littlejohn, Mr. Mitchell.

Mr Richards moved to adjourn.

Mr. Speaker put the question, whether the House would agree to the motion of Mr. Richards to adjourn, and it was determined in the negative,

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole for the consideration of the unfinished business of yesterday, it being the annual message of the Governor, and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Littlejohn, from said committee, reported that they had had the same under consideration, had made some progress therein, and asked and obtained leave to sit again.

Mr. Speaker presented the annual report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department.

On motion of Mr. Savage,

Resolved, (if the Senate concur) That five thousand extra copies be printed of the report of the Superintendent of the Banking Department.