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LEGISLATURE OF New YoRk.-In the proceedings
OF the Legislature, on the 18th, we find nothing of
particular Importance except the following In the
investigation Of titles to manoral lands and the exn-
gulshmsnt Of the same The following Is synopsis Of
s l. Appoints Eiiphalet Mott, william H. Seward and
William c. Bouck. Commissioners to investigate and
report upon the validity of the titles to lands held under
manoral tenures and to hear and determine all disputes
and controversies between the landlords and tenants


Said Commissioners to meet at tho Capitol on the
I'd Monday Of May next end to hold such meetings and
ct such places, from time to time, a. will enable them


Gives authority o hs aS %
witnesses and persons thus subpGnaed each refusal
to attend, 10 be subject to q fine Of $780,


may be committed for contempt to Jail, and ali false
swearing to be perjury.


er they are to publish notice in the State paper and
such other papers as they may select, summonng all
persons who claim interest In the manOral land: to
meet before the Commissioners with their proofs


80 II the parties to these controversies shall appear
before the commissioners and enter into agreement
abide their decision then the award and determination Of
the commissioners to be final and conclusive such
parties their heirs and assigns forever not only as to
the titles to the lands but also to the terms and condi
tons upon which the titles valid shall be conveyed to
the occupants Of the lands and also to all other dis
putes between the landlords and the tenants


81. The commissioners to keep a record of all their
proceedings, and to employ clerk, if they deem
Sssay a. an expense Of s. per day Such record to be
g. Any two OF the commissioners may exercise all
the powers of the board Each commissioner to receive





printing incidental expenses &C. to be certified by the
commissioner audited by the Comptroller and paid by
the Treasurer


%. The Commissioners to report annually to the Le-
gisature upon all such matters relative to the disputes
in question: as they may deem proper. And in case it
shall appear that the people OF the Stae any other
party, other than the claimants real owners Of the
land they shall report that fact to the Legislature


Sl0 II Of the Commissioners refuse to serve or
die. the Governor is to fill the vacancy.


Sii This act to be construed to vest in the Com
missone all powers not in consistent with the Consti
tuition of this State and of the United States will be
necessary to effect the objects specified in the title
thereof


Sl2. The Commissioners not to exercise any powers
under this act after January, lsiS.