The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-08-25

dom and II any person shall refuse u exnicft bfs wciEnS al
measures. or to make them conform to those established by la
he shall be fined twenty FIVE dollars
Sec. POI. Any person using any weights or me-
sures in a public market, not approved by the cler
:. Of such market. shall be fined ten dollars, and he shall hesid
Be liable in tenfOd damages to any person injured by his CO
Sec. 202. Every day in the week, except Sunda,
shall be n public market day and it shall be I'll
duty Of every clerk Of a marketto attend such market on ma
! the same
=: Sec. 2Os. The public markets shall be opened upo
l. every marke; day, from the hour of five O'Clock l
c the morning, until seven O'Clock in the eyening-aDd no lnnge
> except on saturday, when they shall be kept open until tic
ocock ia the evening.
Sec. POI. Every person who shall violate any @
t the rules and regulations prescribed for the govern
for. shall be lined Ave dollars for sach or-nse and il shall b
the duty OF the clerk Of such market to prosecute all such OF
Tenders.
Sec. 2O5. The salaries of all clerks of markets shall
be fixed by the Minister of the Interior, with the ap-
prevail OF the King.
OF PRISONS JAILS AND HOUSES OF COR
RECTI0N.
Sec. COG The Minister of the Interior, with the ap-
prevail of the King in Cabinet Council, shall have the
power TO erect such suitable prisons. janis, station honses, and
houses Of correction, as may he necessary for the safe keeping
sSgss'i s5s, Eose 1ni sl an With fm 1Ss approval .. ~ Of p the King d IN ca%i-
net Council, to prescribe rules and regulations for their govern
ment and discipline.
Sec. 2O7. The Marshal of the kingdom is response
bic for the safe keeping of all prisoners and there
fore. ne shan have the nomination and appointment, with the
approval Of the Minister of the Interior, Of all janors and other
prison officers, who shall hold ONCE during the pleasure of said
/ Marshal Such jalcrS- and Other CLcerS, snail ~ men of So
briefly, honesty and industry
Sec. 2Os. The Marshal shall cause to be kept, in
every prison, a journal, in which shall be regularly
entered the reception dIse sm; death par r or escape Of any
rences Of note that concern the state of the prison.
Sec. 2O9. On the commitment of any prisoner,
there shall be entered on the journal the sex, age,
height and personal description OF such prisoner, his last place
Of abode, and place of nativity.
Sec 2l0. The Marshal! shall cause to be kept an
/ Qyact aceOTnt of all the recent and pyrpplIfurps of
lister Of the Interior.
Sec. 2l1. Said Marshal shall cause each prison to
be kept in a clean and healthy condition, and the
whole interior thereof shall be thoroughly whitewashed with lime,
once in every three months.
Sec. 2I2. Said Marshal shall provide FOR each
prisoner, who may he able and desirous to read, n
copy Of the Bible. or Of the New Testament, to be used by such
prisoner at proper seasons; and any minister of-the Gospel
them in their moral and religious duties, shall have access to
them at seasorable things when not required to be employed in
Sec. 213. All prisoners confined only in order to
secure their attendance as witnesses, shall be under
no other RESTRICTION than what Is necessary TO prevent their
escape from prison. Every such prisoner shall be Immediately
liberated on his giving security for hs appearance to testify, as
required by law.
Sec. 2li. No wine, or intoxicating liquor, or any
article prohibited by the prison rules, shall be used
9y any prisoner ana any person VINO shan furnish any such
stefan 4 = a medicine, or who shall furnish any other prohibit
fined not exceeding two hundred dollars, or imprisoned at hard
labor not exceeding two years, in the discretion Of the Court
Police. or district Justice, shall have Jurisdiction Of any
case arising under this section.
Sec. 2I5. All prisoners sentenced to imprisonment
at hard labor shall be constantly employed for the
public benefit, on the public works, or otherwise. a the Marshal,
With the aPprova! Of the Minister Of The Interior, may think
Sec. 216. When such prisoners cannot be well en-
ployed in the performance Of any public work, the
Marshal. with the approval Of th- Minister Of the Interior, may
let them ont to labor fr private individuals. upon such term as
shal b. ioekei>uP within the prison every night
Sec. 2l=. Female prisoners shall be kent entirely
separate from the male prisoners, and shall be en-
Phyei in making mats, in sewing. in washing the clothes q the
Shah direct.
Sec. PIG. The King. His Ministers. the Governors.
the I'D esoft me Supremean Circuit Courts, members
Of The Lesisi.ture, OF the Board q Education, aud the Dipio-
a; suitable hours, freely to visit any prison.
Sec. 219. None but official visitors named in the
last preceding section. shall he allowed 10 visit any
prison. or to have any verbal or written communication with
keeper Of the prison nor shall any visitor whatever deliver or
receive from any Of tn prisoners. any letter or message, or sup
permission Of ami ihrarh the Marshal, or Keeper q the prison,
under penalty Of not less than i've nor more THAI two hundred
Sec. 22O. The pay Of prison officers shall be de-
and regulated by the Minister of the In
terror.
Sec. 221. When any person shall be sentenced to
pay a fine, and TO be imprisoned until such fine is paid,
he time u his imprisonment SHAH ~ deemed 10 discharge his
az the rate or ;wsnty-hve cents per dsy.
Sec. Do. Every person sentenced to imprisonment
for life, shall be considered rs ciyilly dead, and the
disposition shah be made q lis estate. as If he had died
on the day sentence was bronouneeI anI any Last viii and
testament, or codiciL he may have made prior to that time.
take eaet IN the same manner as II he had died on that
day.
Sec. 223. But no disposition of any estate, either
by will or otherwise, after the arrest for crime OF
which the prisoner was convicted. whether :he ssnSeuce IS for
life or otherwise, shall have any advantage or preference over
the claim ofany person entitled to damages FIR a private injury
comrnirh bs the criminai' unless such disposition was made
Tor a valuable ami equivalent considerations, to q person ignor-
ant q lie arrest.
Sec. pa. Whenever a convict is condemned TO i'm
less than for life, any judge having pro-
bate powers may, upon due application. appoint a guardian to
;he care and management OF said convicts estate, real and
personal, during the term Of his imprisonment. The letters Of
guardianship snail be revoked by the pardon or discharge Of
the convict, but such revocation shall not irvaHdate legal acts
ny the guardian
Sec. 225. Every guardian so appointed for any
convict, shall pay all the just debts due from the
convict, out Of his personal estate, il sufficient. and if not,
the Judge; he shall also settle all accounts Of said
and az e@and sue 10. ana Tec1ive all debts due to him,
ma may, win the appreciation OF the Judge, compound for the
and give a discharge 10 TIL debtor and he shall appcar
tr and represent his ward. in al. legal suits and proceedings,
unless when another person is appointed for that purpose.
See. DIG. Such guardian shall have all the rights
md duties, rs well as the responsibilities. respecting
he management and disposal Of the convicts estate, as apper-
ala to The guardian Of a minor, or insane person. lie shah
the estate frugaIly and without waste, and apply the
snaabIs naiatenineo q the convicts family, il If there he
anil II the profits shall he insufficient FIR that purpose. he
nay sell the real estate aud apply the proceeds thereto, upon
the license Of the Judge.
Sec 227. Such guardian may be removed, and
another guardian appointed in his place. whenever
be judge shall think there is just cause for removal.
Sec. 228- Every such guardian shall have such
compensation for his services as the Judge before
Thon his accounts are settled shall consider just and proper.
nj he shall also be allowed the amount Of all his reasonable
expenses.
Sec Do All property given, or in any manner
whatsoever accruIng TO n convict. shall vest in his
IL he be sentenced for a term Of years. to b. disposed II
a Ike manner with his other property or if he be sentenced
or life, shall vest in his heirs.
Sec go. Until n lunatic asylum is created by law,
ny lunatic or insane person, whose lunacy or insani-
: established by the court Of proper jurisdiction, may be
1mmitfal To any prison. jail. or house of correction, there TO be
rovided for and safely kept until lawfully discharged. The
osSuch person shall in all cases he liable for the payment
his necessary expenses, and il shall be the duty Of his guar
ian or other legal representative, TO make such payments,
ON time 10 tine as may he ordered by said Court. /!
IF THE P0UNDS-OF ESTRAYS-BRANDS n {
Sec. 231. II shall be the duty of the Minister of
ne Interior, through the several Governors, 10 con- q
and set apart a Suitable enclosure or enclosures in
ach distdc: q their respective islands, nr the impoua5ing Of J
trays : and be shall give noice Of ilefr Iocarinn and extrnf Z