The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1859-01-06
NJ. Robertson, ~resigning his position as Speaker Of the
House. The House then proceeded to oaiiot ior =
Sneaker with the following result: ,

M. Robertson, ~resigning his position as Speaker OF I'M
House. The House then proceeded to ballot ior =
Speaker with the following result
Austin
chamberlain (.
Mr.. Austin was sworn in by Judge Richardson ano
took his seat.
PETITIONS.
/ sFron residents of Honolulu district, that slaughter
lhonsex h not allowed at Leleo. Referred
From Honolulu, that the pay of native ~rolioemen IN
this city be raised. Referred.
Bv Mr.. Sheldon, that the thanks Of this House bs
presented to the Hon. G. NJ, Robertson. for the aDie
and impartial manner in which he has discharged tne
duties of his Office as Speaker, and ut the same time
expressing the regret of the House that circumstance
have compelled him to resign that position. Adopted
ORDER OF THE DAT.
The bill to authorize the disposal Of the Govern
ment Press passed a final reading.
The bill to suppress the Hawaiian Hulas Was read
a second time and taken up in ommitte OF the
whole, Mr.. Kaumaea in the Chair.
The bill was passed without amendment. and or
dered for n third reading tomorrow.
The House went into committee, Mr.. Manini in the
Chair, on the Civil Code.
The subject Of Government Stamps. in connection
with the department of the government press. was
taken up and referred to q select committee, consist
ing of Messrs. Sheldon, Kalama and Chamberlain.
Article 8. "Of the Naturalization OF Aliens. :"
Passed.
The sections relating to the tariff of charges Of the
Department of the Interior, were taken up. (and with
the exception of the last, which was referred to q
select committee) were passed.
The section relating to the bond of shipmasters was
considered, and as amended by the select committee
adopted, when the ommitte rose
On a suspension of the Rules, Mr.. Chamberlain,
from the select committee on pounds, estrays, etc.,
reported several amendments.
TUESDAY, Jan. 4.
60. A.. Nohlao
informing the House that they had appointed a COM
mittee to confer with a similar committee or this
House on the subject of the Hospital Act. Messrs.
Robertson, HOLSTER and Xamaipelekane were ap-
pointed said committee.
By Mr.. Kamaipelekane, that there be daily two
sessions of the House. from 10 to II, and meeting
again at l PM. Carried, II to Z.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
The Act to suppress the hulas was read a third
time, and passed.
The Act to provide funds for the purpose of re-
building the bridges in the district of Honolulu was
read a second time, and referred to the committee on
Finance.
The House then went into committee OF the whole
on the Civil Code, and the sections relating to Go
vernment Pounds. Trespass and Fences were taken
up. together with the report of the select committee
on this subject. The committee recommended a sys-
tenn of fencing, providing that whenever a party
desired to fence in his land. the owner OF the adloln-
ing land shall be compelled TO ouiin one-haI the
fence.
Mr.. Hitchcock moved to reject this amendment, as
it would work very unjustly on the owners of small
pieces of land bordering on the lands of owners of
large tracts. The motion to reject was carried, and
the subject was referred to the committee on the judi
ciary. The other amendments were adopted.
Mr.. Chamberlain moved to amend section lS9, so
as to read that all persons liable to the road tax be
made to pay or work out the same within ten months
from the time of enumeration. Adopted.
Mr.. Robertson moved to reconsider the sections
relating to Hawking and Peddling, with a view to
striking them out. The motion was carried, and the
sections were stricken out.
The House then took up article 9, The Depart
ment of Foreign Affairs The provisions do not
materially differ from existing laws on the same sub
iect. The article was read in the native language
only. and passed, with the exception of section 433.
relating to passports, which was referred to a select
committee. consisting of Messrs Kalama, Richardson
Sheldon.
Adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow.