a Legislative business hindered by abuses of the right of petition. b с 109 Abuses in legislative procedure. Clinton, G: 1802. A. J. 25:6 Clinton, D. 1825. A. J. 48:22 "It is a mistake to pass a large number of bills near the close of the Black. 1898. A. J. 121:36-37 session." Financial procedure 8 "If a vote of two thirds were required for every expenditure of public money except for public defense, the embarrassments of this constitutional question [meaning of phrase, 'for local and private purposes'] would be obviated and the public money better guarded." Bouck. 1844. A.J. 6713 Appropriation bill. "Practice of postponing the consideration" of the annual appropriation bill till just at the close of the session should be discontinued." Morgan. 1859. A. J. 82:28 "I recommend that you introduce and perfect these measures [appropriation and supply bills] during the first month of the session." Morgan. 1861. A. J. 84:17 b C d e g h 113 a "I recommend that the city and county tax levies as well as all bills appropriating moneys for the support of the government be taken up early in the session." Hoffman. 1870. A. J. 93:25 "I request that the bill making provision for these objects [supply bill] may be sent to me not later than the 1st of March that full time be afforded me for examining it." Dix. 1874. A. J. 97:27-28 b C d "I trust the practice of inserting general legislation in appropriation bills will be discontinued." Robinson. 1877. A. J. 100:24 "I recommend that all appropriations granted for the state hospitals for the insane be hereafter included in one act and that the rate of tax for this purpose be fixed and levied separately from the general tax.". Flower. 1893. A. J. 116:32-34 "The plan of appropriations could be improved. A department should know its own needs and all matters properly within it should be cared for upon its estimate, accompanied by a report showing their necessity." Black. 1897. A. J. 120:16 Sessions In view of hard times, it is suggested that length of session be reduced at least one half and message to Governor be omitted. Clinton, D. 1820. A. J. 43:13 "It would be appropriate that Legislature should by...a short session set example of public economy." Bouck. 1843. A. J. 66:28 "Interests of the people would be promoted by adoption of the plan for biennial sessions of the Legislature." Cornell. 1882. A. J. 105:94-95 "Frequent and unnecessary recesses taken during the session of Legislature result in great waste of time and tend to careless, ill-advised legislative action.” Cleveland. 1884. A. J. 107:11 f g h 116 117 118 a b d "Chief hope arising from protracted sessions and the passage of unnecessary laws is that the people may in their next Constitution conclude to correct both with biennial sessions.". Black. 1897. A. J. 120:25 "A session every two years could pass all the laws required by the State." Black. 1898. A. J. 121:36 "I shall be glad if Legislature realizes the importance of an early adjournment." Black. 1898. A. J. 121:36-37 "I recommend that the amendment providing for biennial sessions be passed again this year in order that it may be submitted to the people next fall.” Roosevelt. 1899. A. J. 122:27 Citizenship. Civil and political rights See also 129, Suffrage Citizenship Suggested that naturalization be facilitated and public lands be opened to aliens in order to increase settlement. Clinton, G: 1784. A. J. 7:6 "We must extend to them [immigrants] the right of citizenship with all its franchises." Seward. 1839. A. J. 62:22 "Foreigners entitled to be naturalized...ought rather to be encouraged, than deterred by onerous charges attending requisite legal proceedings." Seward. 1840. A. J. 63:16 Before 1802, residence of 14 years was required for naturalization. Although this has been lessened, jealousy is shown by some and election frauds and oppression result. Policy of elevating and assimilating immigrants is advocated. Seward. 1841. A. J. 64:27-28 "The interests of our state and country demand that additional rather than diminished facilities should be extended to all those of good moral character and of undoubted devotion to our institutions who desire to assume the duties of citizens." Hoffman. 1869. A. J. 92:31-32 f "I recommend the enactment of an amendment to our present law concerning naturalization so as to provide that the papers shall contain a description of the person to whom they are issued.” Odell. 1901. A. J. 124:46 121 a Political rights Abuses of the right of petition hinder legislative procedure. 123 a Indians Report transmitted from commissioners for treaties with Oneida and Onondaga Indians, with account of expenses. 82 a4 a5 аб a7 b2 334 Clinton, G: 1788. A. J. 12:4 Clinton, G: 1792. S. J. 16:31 Communication relative to land sales by St Regis, Cayuga and Onondaga Indians. Recommended that powers of Commissioners for Indian Affairs be continued till next session. Clinton, G: 1790. A. J. 13 pt 2:10 "Amicable adjustment with the Indians has been effected." Clinton, G: 1791. A. J. 14:4 Oneida and Cayuga Indians having complained of intrusions on their lands, the Governor has ejected intruders but recommends that this duty be committed to ordinary magistrates in future. Clinton, G: 1792. A. J. 14:6 The murder of an Indian chief in the state has caused disturbance but the measures adopted have preserved confidence in the state. Clinton, G: 1792. A. J. 16:5 Recommended that entertainment be provided at Albany for visiting Indians from Cayugas, Oneidas and Onondagas. Report of conferences with Cayugas transmitted. Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17:36 b3 Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17:57 b4 Declines to serve as commissioner to negotiate with Indians. Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17:62 b5 b6 Recommended that the business for which Oneidas and Onondagas have been summoned be expedited. Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17:70 Transmission of report of conferences with Cayugas and Onondagas and request that their expenses be paid, also that Onondaga reservation be enlarged. Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17:83 b7 Reports on Indian conferences transmitted. Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17: 93 68 Speech from St Regis Indians transmitted and delegation from Clinton, G: 1794. A. J. 17:162 "Measures have been taken respecting our affairs with certain Jay. 1796. A. J. 19:6 Transmission of proceedings and accounts of conference with St Regis Indians. Report of agreement with them. Land bought from St Regis Indians. Jay. 1796. A. J. 19:71 Jay. 1796. A. J. 19:5 Jay. 1796. A. J. 20:5 Recommended that agents appointed to examine Stockbridge claims ་ c7 c8 d be authorized to pay them and also Cayuga claims. Jay. 1797. S. J. 20:108 Provision recommended for expenses of Onondaga deputation. Jay. 1798. S. J. 21:34 Recommended that some person in Albany be appointed to entertain any visiting Indians. Jay. 1798. A. J. 21:133 Need of passing another like law. Clinton, G: 1802. A. J. 25:91 Recommended that persons be appointed to treat with Oneidas in the sale of part of their lands. Jay. 1798. A. J. 21:151 Jay. 1798. A. J. 21:182 Further recommendation. Purchase of land from Senecas, Cayugas and Onondagas. Jay. 1800. S. J. 24:62 Recommended that conference be held with Indians in regard to Recommended that business with Oneidas be despatched. di d2 d3 d4 dagas. Clinton, G: 1802. S. J. 25:52 d5 d8 Clinton, G: 1802. A. J. 25:208 er Clinton, G: 1803. A. J. 26:6 e2 e3 e4 e5 еб e7 e8 Transmission of report of agent for purchase of St Regis land. Petition of St Regis Indians transmitted and prompt and favorable action recommended. Notice of treaties adopted and sums due Indians. Account of claims of certain Indians in regard to trespass on their Treaty with Cayugas for purchase of land, also with Oneidas. granted. Tompkins. 1809. S.J. 32: 72; A. J. 32: 190 Tompkins. 1811. S.J. 34: 26, 51 Transmission of treaties with St Regis and Seneca Indians. Recommended that part of annuities of St Regis, Oneida, Onondaga and Seneca Indians be advanced them to avert starvation. Tompkins. 1817. A. J. 40:184-85 Indians deteriorating in character and diminishing in numbers. Probability and wisdom of their removal to the West but protection to be given while they stay and compensation when they leave their lands. fi f2 Clinton, D. 1818. A. J. 41:14 1819. A. J. 42:16 Throop. 1822. A. J. 45:16 1831. A. J. 54:26-27 Agreement with St Regis Indians and complaints from Senecas. Land (600 acres) belonging to Senecas to be sold by their desire for purpose of building church. Clinton, D. 1818. A. J. 41:121, 399 1819. A. J. 42:16 f3 Treaty with Stockbridge Indians for purchase of land. Oneidas. Clinton, D. 1819. S. J. 42:51 1820. S. J. 43:118 Throop. 1830. A. J. 53:25-26 1831. A. J. 54:26-27 "It is believed that condition of Indians might be ameliorated by establishment of board of commissioners from different religious societies, to take into consideration all matters relating to them." Clinton, D. 1819. A. J. 42:16 Recommended that agent for Senecas be appointed. Clinton, D. 1821. A. J. 44:392 Party spirit among St Regis Indians has produced strife in electing Recommended that Mr C: C. Brodhead be paid for assisting United "I invite your attention to the allegation of the survivors of the Six Nations that the treaty by which they surrendered the remnant of their lands, under sanction of United States government, was procured by fraud." Seward. 1842. A. J. 65:13 Message relating to Indians on Allegany and Cattaraugus reser- Census of 1845 included Indians. Comments on results obtained. Condition of Indians in state demands attention. Cornell. 1880. A. J. 103:23 "Continuance of large reservations of land held in tribal interest is believed to be detrimental to the material welfare of the Indians. Practical investigation should be undertaken to determine the feasibility of some change of policy." Cornell. 1882. A. J. 105-85 Canadian branch of Cayuga Indians claims against New York state. Recommends final decision as to validity of claims. Slavery Roosevelt. 1899. A. J. 122:87-88 See also 210, Extradition Provision allowing owners of slaves to abandon them to state, under certain circumstances, is growing expense to state and requires attention. Clinton, G: 1802. A. J. 25:6 |