The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1870-05-07

1 > NAY ctH'
Assembly met at II A. NJ, President p. Nahaole-
lua in the Chair.
The resignation of Mr.. L.. McCully, as interpreter,
was then read.
From Waimea, asking that kuleanas be regulated
by being re-surveyed. Referred.
From South Kona, praying that $4,000 be appro-
priated for roads in South Kona, and to open the
fisheries of konohikis except reserved fish. To throw
OPEN unsold Government lands to the public for cu'-
tivation. until they are sold. That the Government
appoint a physician for South Kona. That parents
choose teachers for Government schools. Referred.
From Hamakua, Hawaii, praylng-lst. That the
horse tax be reduced and taxed according to value.
I'd. To reduce the costs of Court. Sd. To provide
for selling Government lands to natives living on
them. 4th. That the Government institute a Board
of Health in each taxation district of the Kingdom,
and that a physician make semi-annual medical
tours. 9Th. To exempt parents having five children
from taxes 9th. To pay school teachers according
to the number taught. and the ability of teachers.
18th. To amend Section 1920 of the Civil Code. Sth.
To amend the Adultery Law. 9th. To amend the
law relating to married persons deserving one an
other. 10th. Giving district magistrates the power
of taking acknowledgements. Referred.
From Puma, praying-1st. For a Court House at
Puma. ID. That prisoners shall work on the roads
of their own districts. Sd. That the Government
furnish anchors, chains, &c, for the harbor of
Kula, at Puma. Referred.
From the soldiers, praying that their wages be
regulated by the Assembly as follows Privates,
per month, $15 Corporals, per month, SIG Ser
geants, per month, SIT. And that the enrolment
book be brought before the Assembly for inVestiga-
ton.
Mr.. Kalakaua moved to reject the petition.
Mr.. Lyons urged the consideration of the petition
by the Assembly, as it was an important one, and
ought not to be overlooked.
Mr.. Thompson spoke earnestly in favor of his pc
tition, and urged its consideration by the Assembly.
The Finance COMMITTEES reported that petitions from
Hilo praying for a reduction on the horse tax, &C.,
be tabled 10 be taken up with n bill to provide for the
same, by the Committee on Revision of the tax
system.
His Elk. S. II. Phillips gave notice of a bill to regu-
late criminal proceedings.
Upon motion of H. II. W. C. Lunalilo, the House
proceeded to ballot for Interpreter for the Assembly,
in place of i. McCully, resigned.
Upon motion of His Elk. c. c.. Harris, the following
were appointed rs COMMITTEES to select some suitable
persons to be chosen as Interpreter to the Assembly.
His Elk. G. C. Harris, Hon. D.. Kalakaua and Hon. E.
II. Boyd, were appointed on said Committee to report
tomorrow.
Mr.. Boyd moved that n committee of five, of which
the President shall be Chairman, be appointed to
present the reply of the Assembly to His Majesty's
speech.
Mr.. Kaukaha introduced resolutions of respect to
Hon. John Ii, long a member of this Assembly and
that the House do the customary honors to the
deceased member. Adopted.
Mr.. Aholo introduced a resolution that fifty dollars
be paid to the Governors of Maui and Kauai TO defray
their expenses to Honolulu.
Mr.. Lunalilo opposed the resolution, and moved
its rejection. Carried.
MIR. Hitchcock gave notice of bills as follows:
An Act to repeal an Act entitled an Act to permit
divorced persons to marry again approved May
oath, 1866, and to re-enact Section 1894 of the Civil
Code.
An Act to authorize the Minister of the Interior to
purchase all rights to ocean fishing grounds, and to
declare the same free to all Hawaiian citizens.
An Act to establish hospitals on Hawaii. Maui and
Kauai, and to employ regular physicians for the same.
An Act to amend the law in relation to the sale of
ava, also in reference to the sale of opium.
Mr.. Hitchcock introduced a resolution that the
Seargant-at-Arms furnish members with four each
of the foreign and twelve each of the native news
papers published in Honolulu.
Mr.. Lyons moved to amend to two Of each of the
papers. Resolution adopted as amended.
The House resolved itself into a Committee of the
Whole, to discuss the report of the Committee on the
rules of the Assembly E. H. Boyd called to the chair.
The report of the Committee was then read and
discussed by the House. amending the old rules, by
new additions and amendments.
Pending discussions, the Committee rose and the
House adjourned.