Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the same be printed for the use of the Legislature. The annual report of Peter Conrey, an inspector of lumber for the city and county of New-York, was received and read. [See Document No.94.] Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table. On motion of Mr. A. Dixson, Resolved, That the committee on agriculture be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making provision for encouraging the growth and manufacture of hemp within this state, and that they report by bill or otherwise. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Strong asked for and obtained leave to bring in a bill entitled "An act to regulate highways and bridges in the counties of Suffolk, Queens and Kings;" 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. In pursuance of previous notice, Mr. Hazeltine asked for and obtained leave to bring in a bill, entitled "An act to change the place of holding the annual meeting of the board of supervisors for the county of Chautauque;" 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. Weed gave notice that he would, on some future day, ask leave to introduce a bill to exempt mechanics' tools from being levied upon and sold for debt. Mr. Harrison offered for the consideration of the House a resolution, in the words following, to wit: Resolved, That the Comptroller be requested to report to this house 1. The number and the names of the several banking institutions in this state, which have failed during the last six years, viz: from the 1st day of January, 1824, to the 31st of December, 1829, and the time at which such failures occurred. 2. The date of incorporation, and the amount of capital with which these institutions were chartered, respectively. 3. The amount of stock subscribed, and the proportion actually paid in when they went into operation, and the amount paid subsequently. 4. The amount of bills emitted by these institutions severally, the period of time when the greatest emission took place, and the relation which the amount of these issues had to the specie in the vaults, and other proper securities held. 5. The cause or causes of such failures, so far as can be ascertained, especially of the failure of the Franklin bank, in the city of New-York. 6. The probable loss of individuals, and also of that sustained by the state. 7. Cost of settlement, where a settlement has been effected, the time consumed therein, and the allowances made, or to be made, to receivers, clerks and other agents employed in such service. [ASSEMBLY JOURNAL.] 13 8. And all other information respecting these institutions which he may deem of any importance to the Legislature to possess, at the present time. Ordered, That the said resolution be laid upon the table. The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act to extend for a limited period the charter of the Merchants' bank, in the city of New-York;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Cargill, from the said committee, reported, that the committee had gone through the said bill, filled up the blanks, and agreed to the same; 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. Ordered, That the report of the committee of the whole be laid upon the table. The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act to extend for a limited period the charter of the Bank of America, in the city of New-York ;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Cargill, from the said committee, reported progress, and asked for and obtained leave to sit again. And then the House adjourned until eleven o'clock to-morrow morning. TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1830. The House met pursuant to adjournment. The petition of sundry inhabitants of the city of New-York, praying for the passage of an act to restrain or regulate sales by auction in the said city, was read, and referred to a select committee, consisting of the members attending this house from the city and county of New-York. The petition of Nathaniel Rochester and others, of the village of Rochester, praying for the passage of an act to incorporate the Rochester Athenæum, was read, and referred to the committee on colleges, academies and common schools. The petition of a convention of delegates from the counties of Suffolk, Queens and Kings, praying for the passage of an act to regulate highways and bridges in the said counties of Suffolk, Queens and Kings, was read, and committed to the committee of the whole when on the bill to which it relates. The petition of John Kane, of the county of Montgomery, praying remuneration for services rendered by his ancestor, during the revolution war, was read, and referred to the committee on claims. The petition of Samuel M'Coun and others, of the city of Troy, praying for the passage of a law giving to contractors and builders a lien upon the buildings which they erect, to recover payment of their contracts, was read, and committed to a committee of the whole house when on the bill, entitled "An act for the better security of mechanics and others engaged in the construction of buildings in the city and county of New-York." The petition of John Shiland, setting forth that two certain lots of land owned by him, in the town of Putnam, in the county Washington, have been improperly sold for taxes, and praying relief in the premises, was read, and referred to the committee on claims. The petition of Matthew Cadwell and others, praying legislative aid in prosecuting a search for the discovery of mineral coal, was read, and referred to a select committee, consisting of Mr. Gilbert, Mr. R. L. Smith and Mr. A. M. Smith. The petition of the president, directors and company of the Albany and Bethlehem turnpike company, praying that the provisions of the Revised Statutes, so far as relates to the duties of inspectors of turnpike roads, may be extended to that company, 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 Reuben Ellis, praying for an amendment to the act authorising him to contract with the ordnance department of the United States to furnish this state with certain fire arms, was read, and referred to the committee on the militia and the public defence. The petition of Barent and John R. Bleecker, owners of certain mills on the Upper Falls, at Fort Miller, praying for the continuance by the state, of the Fort Miller dam, and offering to pay into the treasury the sum of eight hundred dollars for the benefits received by them from the same, was read, and referred to the canal commissioners. Mr. Hall, from the committee on claims, to which was referred the petition of Huldah Moger, reported; and asked leave to bring in a bill. [See Document No. 45.] Ordered, That leave be given to bring in such bill. Mr. Hall, according to leave, brought in the said bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the heirs of Joseph Hubbard ;" 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. Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the said report be printed for the use of the Legislature. Mr. Cargill, from the committtee on the petitions of aliens, reported; and asked leave to bring in a bill. [See Document No. 44.] Ordered, That leave be given to bring in such bill. Mr. Cargill, according to leave, brought in the said bill, entitled "An act to enable Francis Atkinson, Thomas Atkinson, George Atkinson and William Atkinson, to hold and convey real estate;" 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. Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the said bill and report be printed for the use of the Legislature. Mr. Stilwell, from the committee on the incorporation of charitable and religious societies, on the petition of the Clinton hall association of the city of New-York, praying for an act of incorporation, asked leave to report by bill. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in such bill. Mr. Stilwell, according to leave, brought in the said bill, entitled "An act to incorporate the Clinton hall association of the city of New-York;" 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. Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the said bill be printed for the use of the Legislature. Mr. Russell, from the select committee, on the petition of Daniel Carswell, praying further compensation for services on the Champlain canal, reported; and asked leave to bring in a bill. [See Document No. 40.] Ordered, That leave be given to bring in such bill. Mr. Russell, according to leave, brought in the said bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Daniel Carswell;" 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. Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the said bill and report be printed for the use of the Legislature. The annual report of Joshua Bliven, an inspector of beef and pork for the county of Saratoga, was received and read. [See Document No. 100.] Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table. The annual report of Robert Snow, an inspector of pot and pearl ashes for the city and county of New-York, was received and read. [See Document No. 88.] Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table. Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the said report be printed for the use of the Legislature. A communication from the Comptroller was received and read, in the words following, to wit: HON. ERASTUS ROOT, SIR Speaker of the Assembly. COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. } Herewith I have the honor to transmit a report made in obedience to a resolution of the honorable the Assembly of the 11th instant. I am, with great respect, SILAS WRIGHT, JR. [See Document No. 37.] Ordered, That the said report be laid upon the table. Ordered, That the usual number of copies of the same be printed for the use of the Legislature. Three several messages from the Senate, delivered by their clerk were read, informing that they have passed a bill, entitled "An act to alter the time of the annual meeting of the board of supervisors, of the county of Westchester;" the bill entitled "An act to authorise the overseers of the poor of the town of Johnsburgh in the county of Warren, to sell and convey a certain lot of land ;" and the bill entitled "An act relative to the line of West-street, between the Albany basin and Battery place (late Marketfield-street,) in the city of New-York;" severally without amendment. Ordered, That the clerk deliver the said bills to the Acting Governor. A message from the Senate, delivered by their clerk, was read, informing that they have passed the bill, entitled "An act respecting the court-house and jail, in the county of Broome ;" in which bill they request the concurrence of this House. The said bill was read the first time, and by unanimous consent was also read a second time, and referred to a select committee, consisting of Mr. Robinson, Mr. Squires and Mr. Dunham, to consider and report thereon. The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill entitled "An act to change the place of holding the annual meeting of the board of supervisors for the county of Chautauque;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. J. Hall, 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 the superior court of the city of New-York ;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Allison, 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 to divide the town of Marcellus in the county of Onondaga ;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. Hazeltine, from the said commit tee, reported progress, and asked for and obtained leave to sit again. The House then resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the engrossed bill from the Senate, entitled, "An act to incorporate the Buffalo and Hamburgh turnpike company;" and after some time spent thereon, Mr. Speaker resumed the chair, and Mr. M. F.Sheppard, 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, |