Mr. Roosevelt offered for the consideration of the House, the following recital and resolutions, to wit:

Whereas the circulation of bank notes of the smaller denominations has been fully and unequivocally condemned by the general sense of the community, as hostile to the interests of the great body of the people, and especially of the producing classes, and as incompatible with the success of the wise and patriotic policy adopted by the present administration of the General Government, of restoring to the country its true constitutional currency of gold and silver coin:

Therefore,

Resolved, That the circulation within this State of all bank notes of a less denomination than five dollars, ought to be suppressed. Resolved, That no notes of the banks of other States, unless the same be of the denomination of at least ten dollars, ought to be permitted to circulate within this State.

Resolved, That the judiciary committee be instructed to carry into effect the principle of the foregoing resolutions, at such successive periods and in such manner as they may deem expedient. Ordered, That the said resolutions be laid upon the table.

The House then proceeded to the consideration of the resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Roosevelt; the same was again read, in the words following, to wit:

Resolved, (if the Senate concur,) That the two Houses will, on Friday next, at twelve o'clock, proceed to nominate a SurveyorGeneral and a Regent of the University of this State, in the place of the late Simeon De Witt deceased.

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

Ordered, That the clerk deliver a copy of the preceding resolution to the Senate, and request their concurrence in the same.

On motion of Mr. Van Bergen,

Resolved, That the use of the Assembly chamber, on the evening of Tuesday next, be given to the Rev. D. M. Smith, in order to explain to such persons as shall choose to attend, the principles of a literary institution connected with agricultural and mechanical pursuits, lately established at Stockport in the county of Columbia; and the members of this Legislature are also invited to attend the

same.

"The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act, authorising the supervisors of the county of Genesee to convey certain lands in the village of Batavia;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Judd, from the said committee, reported, that the committee had gone through the said bill, and agreed to the same without amendment; which he was directed to report to the House, and he read the report in his place, and delivered the same in at the table, where it was again read, and agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed.

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act extending the time for the collecting of

taxes in the town of Bushwick in the county of Kings;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Wager, from the said committee, reported, that the committee had gone through the said bill, and agreed to the same without amendment; which he was directed to report to the House, and he read the report in his place, and delivered the same in at the table, where it was again read, and agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed.

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a jail and fire-proof clerk's office in Kings county, and for other purposes;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Cash, from the said committee, reported progress, and asked for and obtained leave to sit again.

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act concerning the supreme court clerk's office at Geneva;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Jackson, from the said committee, reported, that the committee had gone through the said bill, and agreed to the same without amendment; which he was directed to report to the House, and he read the report in his place, and delivered the same in at the table, where it was again read, and agreed to by the House.

Ordered, That the bill be engrossed.

The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act relative to supplying the village of Whitehall with pure and wholesome water;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Groom, from the said committee, reported progress, and asked for and obtained leave to sit again.

And then the House adjourned until eleven o'clock on Monday morning next.

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1835.

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Buffalo in the county of Erie, praying for a division of said town, was read, and referred to the committee on the erection and division of towns and counties.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Erie, praying for authority to raise money for the purpose of constructing and repairing the road leading from Abbott's corners in Hamburgh, to the southerly bounds of the city of Buffalo, was read, and referred to the committee on the establishment and improvement of roads and bridges, and the incorporation of turnpike companies.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the city of Buffalo, praying for the passage of an act incorporating the Sailors' and Boatmen's Friend Society of said city, was read, and referred to the commitlee on the incorporation of charitable and religious societies.

Three several petitions of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Jefferson and St. Lawrence, praying for the construction of the Black river canal, were read, and referred to the committee on canals and internal improvements.

The petition of Ann Hoop and others of the town of Pamelia in the county of Jefferson, praying for the passage of a law authorising them to take, hold and convey real estate, was read, and referred to the committee on the petitions of aliens.

Three several petitions of sundry inhabitants of the county of Wayne, praying for the incorporation of a bank, to be located at Clyde in said county, by the name and style of the Clyde Bank, were read, and referred to the committee on the incorporation and alteration of the charters of banking and insurance companies.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Tioga, praying for the incorporation of a bank, to be located at the village of Owego in said county, was read, and referred to the committee on the incorporation and alteration of the charters of banking and insurance companies.

The petition of the owners of certain hydraulic works on the outlet of the Crooked lake, praying for the improvement of the Crooked lake canal, was read, and referred to the committee on canals and internal improvements.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Chenango, praying for the incorporation of the Wool-Growers' Bank, to be located at Norwich in said county, was read, and referred to the committee on the incorporation and alteration of the charters of banking and insurance companies.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the counties of Yates, Ontario and Steuben, praying relief in relation to certain hydraulic works situated at the outlet of the Crooked lake, was read, and referred to the committee on grievances.

The petition of sundry auctioneers of the county of Kings, praying for the exclusive privileges of selling property situated in said county, was read, and referred to the committee on trade and manufactures.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Onondaga, praying for the passage of an act authorising James L. Voorhis and Asher Tappen to erect a toll-bridge across the Seneca river in said county, was read, and referred to the committee on the establishment and improvement of roads and bridges, and the incorporation of turnpike companies.

The petition of Ward Hunter of the county of Westchester, praying for the passage of an act relative to a ferry across the Hudson river between Peekskill and Caldwell, was read, and referred to the committee on the establishment and improvement of roads and bridges, and the incorporation of turnpike companies. The petition of the managers of the Orphan Asylum Society of

the city of Brooklyn, praying for an act of incorporation, was read, and referred to the committee on the incorporation of charitable and religious societies.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the town of Florida in the county of Oneida, praying for the passage of an act allowing a bounty for the destruction of bears, was read, and referred to a select committee, consisting of Mr. A. Woodworth, Mr. Brooks and Mr. Cadwell.

The petition of St. John Constant of the county of Westchester, praying for the passage of an act authorising him to continue the ferry from Caldwell's landing to Peekskill, across the Hudson river, was read, and referred to the committee on the establishment and improvement of roads and bridges, and the incorporation of turnpike companies.

The petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Columbia, praying for the incorporation of a bank, to be located at Kinderhook in said county, was read, and referred to the committee on the incorporation and alteration of the charters of banking and insurance companies.

Mr. Livingston, from the select committee to which was referred the petition of James Battle and others, praying for the passage of an act to authorise them to assume the surname of Battell, reported; and offered the following resolution:

[See Document No. 25.]

Resolved, That the prayer of the petitioners ought not to be granted.

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

Mr. Gray, from the select committee to which was referred the petition of the board of supervisors of the county of Herkimer, reported; and asked leave to introduce a bill.

[See Document No. 20.]

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in such bill.

Mr. Gray, according to leave, brought in the said bill, entitled "An act to authorise a loan by the county of Herkimer, to defray the expense of the new jail erected therein;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house.

Mr. Mallory, from the select committee to which was referred the petition of sundry inhabitants of the county of Yates, to increase the number of commissioners to superintend the building of a court-house and jail in said county, reported; and asked leave to introduce a bill.

[See Document No. 21.]

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in such bill.

Mr. Mallory, according to leave, brought in the said bill, entitled "An act to increase the number of commissioners to superintend the building of a court-house and jail in the county of Yates;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house.

Mr. Plumb, from the committee on engrossed bills, reported, that the committee have examined the engrossed bill entitled "An act concerning the supreme court clerk's office at Geneva;" the engrossed bill entitled "An act extending the time for the collecting of taxes in the town of Bushwick in the county of Kings," and the engrossed bill entitled "An act authorising the supervisors of the county of Genesee to convey certain lands in the village of Batavia," and find the said bills severally correctly engrossed.

Thereupon,

The said engrossed bill, entitled "An act concerning the supreme court clerk's office at Geneva," was read the third time.

Resolved, That the bill do pass.

The said engrossed bill, entitled "An act extending the time for the collecting of taxes in the town of Bushwick in the county of Kings," was read the third time.

The said bill being amended, by the unanimous consent of the House,

Resolved, That the bill do pass.

The said engrossed bill, entitled "An act authorising the supervisors of the county of Genesee to convey certain lands in the village of Batavia," was read the third time.

Resolved, That the bill do pass.

Ordered, That the clerk deliver the said several bills to the Senate, and request their concurrence in the same.

The annual report of Abraham A. Slover, an inspector of lumber in the city of New-York, was received and read.

[See Document No. 27.]

Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table.

In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Wager asked for and obtained leave to bring in a bill, entitled "An act to increase the salaries of the chancellor, justices of the supreme court, and circuit judges;" which was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time, and referred to the committee on the judiciary.

On motion of Mr. Livingston,

Resolved, That a select committee be appointed on so much of the Governor's message as relates to county prisons.

Mr. Livingston gave notice that he would, on some future day, ask leave to introduce an act entitled "An act directing the appointment of four inspectors of flour and meal for the city and county of New-York, and regulating the inspection thereof." On motion of Mr. Adams,

Resolved, That the committee on the judiciary be discharged