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, 1876-12-19
CIlONIN.
CRONIN.
THAT INTERESTING tAnnlN9En or EVIL At
OMAHA.

NhoN4AN$
THAT INTERFERING 1IANnlN0En or EVIL At
OMAHA.
Special Dfspateh to The 7FtounA
OMAHA, Ncb.. Dec. Ire. A. Cronin, Demo-
cratic Elector from Oregon, passed through
Omaha th!s afternoon en- route for Washington
lie will arrive III Chicago tomorrow yla thu
Chicago T. Rock 1slnrd. lie had nothing mucl,
TO say beyond whnt has been previously tclc-
grnphcl. lie referred tn the indignation-mcct-
ings held In Oregon III regard to Gov. Groycr's
action Us perfect failures, lartng been gotten up
by Federal officials. lie stated that
there Is no excitement a,,1ong the
people of Oregon concerning tho Electoral
muddle, as they think It MI issue that will be
settled at Washington. flo snys that the burn-
ing In ef'5gy Of Gov. Grover was tlono By two cx-
convcts and half.a-lozen drunken sa1ors. Gro
min admits that he Is merely acting in tho it,
turcsts Of his party to carry out certain pro-
Erammc, and 1t Is pretty evident TINT llo does
not know any more about tic Electoral problem
than your correspondent Ho is merely carry
Ing out Ills instructions.
GROVER.
SAN Francisco, Dec. 18.-A Portland dis
patch says Gov. Grover leaves for Washington
to-day, via Victoria. lie Inns prepared m cInb-
Orate argument sustaining his action iii the
Cronin case, With multitude Of authorities. II
East, but the printers lsavu strict orders not to
allow It to be malo public here, nor let any copy
get abroad. Owing to the preparation Of this
document, Grover wns not ahle to leave Satur-
d0y with the other witnesses.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
AN ACT
To amend Section S. Of the Civil O

To amend Section Sc Of the Civil Code.
BE IT enacted by the King aud the Legislative As
sembly Of the Hawaiian Islands in the Legislature
of the Kingdom assembled:
Section l. Section 56 Of the Civil Code shall
be and the same is hereby amended SO as to read
as follows:
Section Sc. The Minister of the Interior
shall grant to any person applying therefor in
writing license to sell goods, wares and mer-
chandise at Wholesale for the term Of one year.
Such application shall contain a statement OF
the average monthly receipts Of the applicant
from sales at wholesale during the preceding
twelve months, aud if the applicant shall have
previously held a license to sell by wholesale,
then a statement of the expected average
monthly sales at wholesale during the succeed
ing twelve months, such applications shall be
verified by the oath Of the applicant if required
by the Minister. The amount to be paid by
such applicant for a wholesale license shall be
as follows:
ii the amount Of the average monthly sales
shall not exceed three thousand dollars, the an
nuaI license shall be one hundred dolIars II
the amount Of such sales shall exceed three
thousand dollars and shall not exceed six thou
sand dollars, the annual license shall be one
hundred and fifty dollars. And an additional
sum Of fifty dollars for every three thousand dol
lars or fractional part thereof.
Approved this 18th day Of September, A. d. +,
1876. KALAK AUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
An ACT
An All
10 indamnifv The Minister of Einanca.

To indemnify the Minister of Finance.
Whereas, 1t appears by the Report of the
Minister OF Finance that the sum Of Three
Thousand Nine Hundred aud Ninety-Seven
Dollars nnd Sixty-lonr cents has been expended
as follows " For funeral OF Lunalilo, ETC., ETC..
Two Hundred and Ihirty-sx dollars and three
cents and for expenses vi Treaty Commas
sioners to Washington, Three Thousand Seven
Hundred aud Sixty-one Dollars and Sixty-one
cents and
Whereas, the Minister of Finance has re-
quested Bill indemnlfying those legally re-
sponsioie, and discharging them from further
liza ility on account Of this expenditure now,
therefore,
BE IT ENACTED by the King and the Legisn-
tive Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands in the
Legislature Of the Kingdom assembled.
Section THAT the Minister of Finance
and all others, legally responsible are hereby
UNIDENTIFIED and discharged from all liability on
account Of the expenditure detailed in the above
Preamble, and that the Books of the Treasury
be adjusted accordingly.
Approved this 25lh day of September, A. D.,
1876. KALAKAUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
AN ACT

To amend Sections 1873 and 4si of the Civil
Code.
Be it enacted by the King and the Legisla-
tive Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands in the
Legislature of the Kingdom assembled:
Section j. That Section 4s3 of the Civil
Code, as amended by Chapter 25 of the laws
of 1870, be and the same is hereby amended
by striking out the words Z" one half" and
inserting in place thereof the words three
quarters" and by inserting before the word
valuation " the words "full cash. and by
striking out the words Gin hand and moneys
loaned, all mortgages" and inserting in place
thereof the words .'notes of hand, unsecured
debts, growing crops" so that the Section as
amended shall read as follows:
Section 4S3 All personal property of what
ever kind, not subject to specific taxes, or
specially exempted from taxation, shall be
subject to an annual tax Of three-quarters of
one per cent. upon the full cash valuation
thereof The term personal property"
shall be construed to include all household
furniture, goods and chattels, wares and mer-
chandise, all ships and vessels whether at
home or abroad, all moneys, notes Of hand,
unsecured debts, growing crops, public stocks,
stocks in corporations, and every species of
property not included III real estate.
Section 2. That Section 4s4 of the Civil
Code as amended by Chapter 25 of the laws of
1870, be and the same is hereby amended by
striking out the words Sc one half, " and insert
ing IN place thereof the words three quar-
ters," and by inserting before the word
'value the words "ful cash" and insert
ing after the word g same "to be assessed in
the district where situated irrespective of any
mortgage" so that the Section as amended
shall read as follows:
Section 4s4. There shall be assessed and
collected upon all real property within the
Kingdom, not specially exempted from taxa
ton, an annual tax of three-quarters of one
per cent. on the full cash value of the same,
to be assessed in the district where situated
irrespective of any mortgage. The term
"rSal property" with respect to the assess
ment and collection of revenue, shall be
deemed to include all lands and town lots,
with the buildings, structures, and other
things erected on, or affixed to the same.
Section 8. The tax of three quarters of one
per cent provided by Sections 1873 and 49,,
as above amended, shall be collected only
upon property in excess of three hundred dol
lars, be the same real or personal.
Section 4. An Act entitled An Act to
amend Sections 4S3 and 48I of the Civil Code
relating to taxes on personal property and
real estate approved on the lstlI day of July,
A. D. 1870, and all other laws and parts Of
laws contrary to the provisions of this Act
are hereby repealed
Section 5. This Act shall take effect and
become a law from and after the LIST day of
March A. D. 1877.
Approved this 18th day of September, A. D.
1876. KALAKAUA R.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
AN ACT

To require the sales and leases of Government
Lands to be made at public auction.
Belt ENACTED by the King aud the Legislative
Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands in the Legs-
lature OF the Kingdom assembled.
Section l.-All sales or leases of Government
Land shall be made at public auction, after not
less than thirty days notice by advertisement in
two or more newspapers published in Honolulu
in both the Hawaiian and English languages,
excepting lands and portions of land Of less than
three hundred dollars 10 value, and no large
tract of land valued at over three hundred dol
lars shall be divided into small portions previous
10 the sale thereof All such sales shall be
made at the door Of the Government House at
Honolulu, and shall be cried by tue Minister of
Interior or by one OF his clerks under his drec-
ton, who shall perform this service without ex-
ira compensation. Notice OF sale herein above
required to be made, shall contain full des-
cription Of the land to be sold, as to locality,
area, and quality. with reference to the survey,
which shall in all cases be kept IN the Office of
the Minister, open to inspection Of any one who
may desire to examine the same. In case ap-
plieation has been made for purchase of a
Government Land, and price has been offered
for same, the price offered shall be published il
the notice Of sale. as the upset price for which
the land shall be offered at public auction.
Sec. 2.-The provisions Of this act shall not
extend or apply 10 cases where the Government
shall By quit claim, or otherwise, dispose OF its
rights in any land By way of compromise or
equitable settlements Of the rights Of claimants,
nor TO cases Of exchange, or sales Of Government
lands in return for parcels of land required for
reads, sites of Government Buildings, or other
Government purposes.
Approved this 25th day OF September. A D.,
1876. KALAKAUA R.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11

Regulating to the jurisdiction of the Probate
Court OF this Kingdom respecting the sale Of
real estate of deceased persons Tor the purpose
of paying their debts.
Whereas doubts have arisen as to the juris-
dicton of the Probate Courts of this Kingdom
TO order the sale OF real estate of deceased per
sons for the purpose OF paying their debts and
ii is expedient TO remove such doubts therefore,
Be it Enacted by the King and the Legislative
Assembly Of the Hawaiian Islands in the Legislature
OF the Kingdom assembled.
Section THAT the Probate Courts of this
Kingdom have been from the time of their es-
adjustment, and now have, and hereafter shall
continue 10 have jurisdiction to order and decree
the sale of any real estate of deceased persons
for the purpose of paying their debts whatsoever
the personal estate of such deceased persons
shall prove to be insufficient for the purpose.
Approved this 9th day of September, a. D..
1876. KALAKAUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11

To repeal An Act being Chapter 81 of the
Statute Laws of 1874 entitled An Act to au-
thorise National Loan and to define TO what
uses such loan shall be devoted.
BE IT ENACTED by the King and the Legisla-
tive Assembly Of the Hawaiian Islands IN the
Legislature OF the Kingdom assembled.
Section l.-That the Act being Chapter "a
of the Statute Laws of the year One Thousand
Eight Hundred and Se.euty-FOur entitled Ar
Act to authorize National Loan and to define
to what uses such loan shall be devoted shall
be and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec. 2.-lhis Act shall take effect and become
q law FROM the date Of Its approval
Approved this 10Th day OF September. A. D..
1876. KALAKAUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
HUNTS REMEDY.
rINmIs REnEDY We oRIGINALLY PRE.

FFNEIIS REMEDY WAS ORIGINALLY PRE-
SURTEEn hf eminent physician for case OF
rlnsv 81 Nrs Hunts family. John Hunt aged about IS,
az O. and ncthoric habit was seized with sudden
srtark genera dropsy, which IN Few days threatened
1s he The ordinary remedies had all proved ineca-
rdus their the patient was last falling into
M aasan The dr0psy general and extensive,
Leg sueef 90 size and the water Increasing
rapidly Hr entirely unable 70 lie downin bed and
forrpd remain Ighi and day m sttHg posture
This state or things continued Until by the advice OF the
rhrasn alluded the present remedy was tried. In
consequence its peculiar nature u was necessary TO pre-
r and In order 20 Insure this u was
Entrusted The family Of Mr. Hunt TO procure aud COM
49, remedy was administered. and almost from the
moment Of Us reception decided Improvement became
manifest. The kidneys were Immediately affected and
r1s 10 action the swelling Of the legs rapidly subsidized,
he 'unrs were freed and resumed their healthy and
crcoahie acton the flesh Of limbs resumed It's elasticity,
satinr remaining and be rapidly convalescing
VIXEN unfortunately prompted by this rapid improvement,
Be gave up the remedy for n short time
Il unfortunate for the curative process was ar
r'a the kidneys TAGGED IN their action, again heconi-
INK torpid. increased with frighuu rapidly
md be again found himself in very alarming state
The remedy again had to- and by It's perse
ve-inr use the disease second time subdued Bot
us usa most aggravated and severe cnse and took al
TIE virtues Of the Remedy combined with care and time
eradicate effects OF the disease But through per
severur OF permanent cure was effected ana ne
resumed his active ouofdoor occupation within short
time wei man
ms was the manner 10 which the Remedy vas brought
to notice then for period Of twenty i've Col
wears the medicine has been prepared amer the same a
rreH formula iy Hunt, and used BY our hrs phys
cans In their private practice for this and similar com
It as been vel and favorably known and extensively
e siucad by all cnsses, both With ano without
s nvre OF physicians and hiss been the means OF saving
f-r nrcrug and frEhtful disease, and unmeiy death,
15fn an1f ITftE
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
An ACT

To amend Section 3. and repeal Section of
Chapter 4S Of the Penal Code.
Belt ENACTED by the King and the Legisa-
tive Assembly OF the Hawaiian Islands in the
Legislature of the Kingdom assembled.
SEC. l.-SectiOn 3 Of Chapter As of the Penal
Code, is hereby amended by striking out the
Crime the last word of said Section, and sub.
shutting IN place thereof the words criminal
ofense."
SEc. 2-Section 9 of Chapter 4s of the Penal
Code is hereby repealed.
Approved this 25th day of September, A. D.
1876 KALAKAUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11

hereafter be issued by them within thirty days
after the issuing thereof and also certified copies
of all such certificates which have heretofore
been issued by them or their predecessors 10
Office within six months from the date Of the
approval Of this Act.
Sec. 2. Such Commissioners shall be entitled
to and shall be paid by the said Minister,
twenty-five cents for every one hundred words
comprised 10 each of such copies.
Sec. g. This Act shall become law from
and after the date Of its passage
Approved this 25th day Of September A. d.
1876. KALAKAUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
AN ACT

To amend Section Il44 of the Civil Code by
adding new subsection to be numbered s.
BE 1T ENACTED by the King and the Legislative
Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands in the Legislature
Of the Kingdom assembled.
Section l.-SectiOn ll44 of the Civil Code
shall be and the same is hereby amended by
adding thereto new subsection in the words
following to be numbered s {:
8. Every holder of bankers cheque, promissory
note, bill of exchange or other negotiable Sc
curity may join as defendants in any action for
the recovery of the amount secured by any such
Instrument oil or any of the antecedent parties
to the same whether maker. drawer, acceplor, or
endorser.
Approved this 25th day of September, A D.
1876 KALAKAUA R.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
On ACT

To repeal Section of an Act entitled An Act
to amend the law in relation to the tax on
animals and to repeal Sections 4sl aud 497 oil
the Civil Code approved on the Dist day OIL
July. A. ID. 1870.
Be IT ENACTED by the King and the Legisla
tive Assembly of the Hawaiian Islands in the
Legislature of the Kingdom assembled.
SEC. l. Section of an Act entitled an Act
to amend tue law in relation to the tax on ami.
mails, and to repeal Sections 49l and 4g7 Of the
Civil Code shall be aud the same is hereby re-
peaed.
SEC. 2.-All laws and parts of laws in contra.
vention herewith are hereby repealed.
Approved this 18th day of September, A. d.
1876. KALAKAUA R.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
Az ACT

To amend Chapter 56. OF the Session Laws of
1874, entitled An Act to restrict the i'm
portston and sale Of Opium.
BE IT ENACTED by the King and the Iegis-
lative Assembly Of the Hawanan Islands in the
Legislature of the Kingdom Assembled.
That Chapter Sc of the Session Laws of 1874.
entitled, An Act to restrict the importation aud
sale Of Opium, be and the same is hereby amend
ed by adding the words or preparations there
Of to the title. and inserting, after the word
Opium in the second section, the words or pre-
partitions thereof and by inserting section after
Section 4. to be numbered Section "A, which
shall read as follows;
SEC. 4a.-The several police and district
courts of the Kingdom are hereby invested with
authority to try and determine all cases arising
under this law.
Approved this 10Th day of September, A. D.
1876. KALAKAUA R.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
Az ACT

To amend Section 2 of an Act entitled an Act
to increase the Import Duties upon certain
goods approved on the 9th day Of Septem-
Der, A. d. 1876.
Be it enacted by the King aud the Legislative
Assembly Of the Hawaiian Islands 10 the
Legislature of the Kingdom assembled
That Section of an Act entitled an Act to
increase the Import Duties upon certain goods
approved on the 9th day of September, A. D.
1876 be ard the same is hereby amended by
inserting the words one dollar and" after the
words three dollars per dozen reputed quarts
and, in that part of the schedule forming part
of said Act, referring to the duties on wines
and spirits
Approved this 2sth day of September, A. D.
1876. KALAKAUA r.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11

the fourth line, and inserting the words Five
Hundred in the place thereof; SO that the said
Section shall read as follows
Section l7.-Before granting such wholesale
license to vend spirituOus liquors, the applicant
shall pay for the use Of the Royal Exchequer
Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars, and give bond
to the Minister of the Interior in the penalty Of
Five Hundred Dollars. with at least one sufi-
cient surety to be approved by sold Minister,
Sec. 2.-This Act shall become law from
and after the date of its approval.
Approved this 25th day OF September A. d.,
1876. KALAKAUA L.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11

To provide for the deposit 10 the Office of the
Minister of the Interior by the Commissioners
of Boundaries of copies Of all Certificates Of
boundaries issued by them.
Whereas it is expedient that copies of all Ger
tfcate OF Boundaries should be deposited in
the Office Of the Minister Of the Interior for
reference, therefore,
Be IT ENACTED by the King and the Legisla-
tive Assembly Of the Hawaiian Islands IN the
Legislature of the Kingdom assembled.
Section l. 1t shall be the duty Of the several
Commissioners Of Boundaries to deposit in the
Office Of the Minister of the Interior q certified
copy Of all certificates Of boundaries which may
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
RESOLUTION

That in discussing the sum of $4,000 placed
in the Appropriation Bill, for Subsidy to the
Pacific Mail S. s. Company. no part thereof shall
be used for any service, already performed by the
Steamships Of the said Company but said money
shall be used only in payment for service to be
rendered after contract shall have been signed
between this Government aud the said Steam
ship Company.
Approved this 29th day of September, a. D.
1876. KALAKAUA R.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
SESSION LAWS OF 1875.


To increase the Import Duties upon certain
goods.
Be i, enacted by the King and the Legislative
Assembly OF the Hawaiian Islands IN the Legis-
ature Of the Kingdom assembled.
Section l. There shall be levied, collected
and paid upon the following goods. imported
into this Kingdom duty of twenty-five per
cent. nd vaiorem, TO wit:
Silks. satins aud silk velvet. and all manufac-
lures Of which silk shall form the principal
MATERIAL
Clothing ready made, and wearing apparel Of
every description. made up in whole or in part
Carriages of all descriptions;
Hats and caps Of oil kinds
Linens aud all manufactures OF which fax
grass-coth or similar material shall form the
principal part; except bags aud bagging and
canvas for ships use;
Crockery aud glassware of every description
Drugs and medicines. patent and other;
Furniture Of all kinds # upholstered or carved
manufactured in whole or in part;
Millinery goods. beads, braids. bonnets. but
tons, corsets. collars, sleeves and cuffs, edgngs,
flowers, (artifcia), feathers, (ancy) fringes for
clothing aud for upholstery;
Gloves and mitts not otherwise provided for;
Gimps for clothing;
Hoop skirts;
HOOKS ana eyes
Insertions faces ana lace goous oil all ueseflp
tons;
Ribbons not otherwise provided Tor
Silver plate, plated ware, or gilt wure
Britannia ware and fancy metal ware
lea;
Watches ana CLOCKS IN "hoie or 10 part
Cigarettes anu all descriptions oil paper
cigars
Jewelry aho oil descriptions oil METAL glass; OF
stone oeaus
ra'ullngs' pictures engrasiugs' s'atuufy'
oronZeS' ornamental WORK OF metal stone,
inarule' plaster Oi aris Ut "Inois'er' anu al
mutations ~ tneIeoI - -.
Ier'Vuhe,! No'ue5 'hau tunl "n'cu pays
sp!Tll Guly scent'o soaps po"defs' hair looth'
n",l ana otner loliet brushes
iPes N>nTA'ngy PiPe s'elns' oo"i' auu
u",u'eS, cigar hO'ue's
CanG,es
6"hu'es
5 Teanu' CHi
Ioys
+ III, ne nL'hs anu ammunition y
EHe SoiS Ms uuu ure crackers
zee. Z, mere Snali oe levied Collected hau
paiu upon Tue I".o"l1g goous imported mo
'niS N'pgaoLh sPec'nc uulgs as Iolio~s
"" Pi"ylug corps' one Ioiar per uoZsn pacNs
On 5 kId and all , other leather aud skn gloves
u, ~ ee u N! PEI uT]eu pI''s
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
AN ACT
AN ACT
} amend Section IL of Chapter Al of the Penal

To amend Section II of Chapter Al of the Penal
Code.
Be IT ENACTED by the King and the Legisla-
tive Assembly Of the Hawaiian Islands in the
Legislature Of the Kingdom assembled.
Section l.-That Section II of Chapter Al of
the Penal Code be and the same is hereby
amended by striking out the word " one " 10 the
third line, and inserting in the place thereof the
words Two Hundred and Fifty" and by strik-
Jog out the words " Two Hundred and Fifty" in
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1876-10-11
Mntice TO Planters.

TIME UNDERsIGNED BEGS TO GIVE
---si.r fo planters and Others these Islands,
49, ~ e,racfs 20 return Honolulu In a few weeks,
--hrr - viii De ready undertake the Boring OF
onn,sai.aons may be addressed to care Of Gazette
&c. ess.f CHARLES oEsTER-