, 1865-11-14

1. The First discussion of the draft of an ordi-
nance containing alterations in the poor-regula-
tons of 18th April 1926 for st. Croix.
His Excellency the Governor introduced the
case referring to the motives, and stated the
reason for the alterations proposed.
After some discussion, in which the 1st mem
Der for Frederiksted's . (Sarauw) and the
1st member for Christiansted's town (Heilbuth)
partook, regarding the composition of the Poor
Commissions, the right of the members to vote,
and the amount set apart in the budget to be
applied for granting sur port, which remarks
were replied to by His Excellency the Govern
or, who reserved his right to take into further
consideration the remarks made by the first
mentioned member regarding the reduction of
the draft, the first discussion was closed.
2. The End discussion of the provisional ordi-
nance of 9th December 1864 concerning the
reports of births and deaths and the interment
of still born children.
His Excellency the Governor referred to the
reasons stated in the motives for the amend
ments proposed.
AS no member demanded the word the
amendments proposed were put to the vote and
unanimously adopted with 16 votes.
With the same number Of votes it was re-
solved to refer the draft to the 3rd discussion.
3. The 1st discussion of the proposal for the
appointment of q permanent Committee Of 5
members to treat all economical matters.
The proposal as we'll as the amendment pro-
posed by the Governor were read. His Excel
lency observed, that this matter had been fully
treated during the preliminary discussion, and
pointed out the reasons contained IN the mo-
tives given in by him regarding his objections
to the proposition.
After a lengthy discussion between the Co.
-.n.-n. aJ 4r-o &c 4ho ruOyooapC fHailhOth on1
Sarauw), the latter declared himself in favor of
the amendment sub No. l proposed by His Elk
~cellency.
The amendments were thereupon put to the
vote.
No / was adopted with IL votes against 4.
No. 2 was rejected with la votes against 2.
With a majority of IA votes against 2 it was
resolved, that the proposal be referred for the
End discussion.
a. Proposal of the 3rd member for Christian
sted's town (Holstein) and the 1st member for
Frederiksted's town (Sarauw) for the reduction
of the military forces &c.
The aforementioned proposer introduced the
matter in conformity with the motives, and re-
commended it to the support of the Council.
His Excellency the Governor declared HIM
self against the proposition and explained the
reasons for his views of the case. The subject
having been further discussed by several mem
bers, the proposal was withdrawn by the pro-
posers without its being adopted by any other
member.
The Chairman fixed the next meeting for
Monday the 9th November 1863, IL O'Clock
noon and the order of the day as follows:
l. The End discussion of the draft of ordinance
containing alterations in the Poor-Regulations
of 18th April 1925.
2. The 3rd discussion of the preliminary ordi-
nance Of the 9th December 1864 concerning
the report of birth and deaths and the inter
ment of still-born children.
8. The end discussion of the proposal for the
appointment Of a permanent committee to
treat all economical matters.
4. The End discussion of the provisional ordi-
nance of the 23rd August 1864 containing
additions to the ordinance of the goth Janua-
ry 1s49 concerning the landed proprietors
and the laborers in St. Croix.
The meeting adjourned at 81 o'clock.