NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

Marlborough Express, Volume III, Issue 127, 25 July 1868, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND PARLIAMENT.

Both Houses of the Legislature met for the third. Session of the fourth Parliament of New Zealand on the 9th instant, when a Speech was delivered by Sir G. Bowen, which however it will be needless to repear, since we published a capital telegraphic summary of it a fortnight ago, which included everything alluded to. l kuislative council. July 10.—Dr. Pollen moved an Address of congratulation to Her Majesty in reference to the late outrage upon Prince Alfred. Also for leave to bring in a bill for removing doubts as to the applicability of the English Usury Laws to this colony. Also for leave to bring in a bill for regulating the business of Pawnbrokers. 14.—1 n reply to Colonel Russell, Dr. Pollen said that the Government did not intend to recommend His Excellency to call any natives to seats in that Council this session. They were favorable to the idea, but wished to see how the experiment worked in the other House first. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. July 10. —A petition was presented from the VVaiuku Agricultural Society, praying for an alteration in the Protection of Animals Act of last session. Mr. Stafford moved an Address to Her Majesty, similar to the oiie moved in the Legislative Council. Also that an Address should be forwarded to the Governor informing him of the fact, and requesting him to forward it. 11th and 13th.—Chiefly occupied by formal proceedings, and appointment of committees. _ A debate took place as to providing a smoking room, and another upon the address in reply to the Governor’s speech, which was ultimately agreed to without a division. 14.—Some informality in the election of one of the Maori representatives. Mete Kingi, necessitatated the passing of a special act to legalise it, which was agreed to.—A very edifying discussion, which ended in a division, took place, to decide who should have the honor of catering for the refreshment department. Osgood being defeated by Donueker.— Mr. Hall gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill to amend the Provincial Audit Act. *an Auckland member, said that it was not intended to increase the representation by giving a member to the Thames Gold-fields this session. —ln reply to Mr. Burns, Mr. Hall explained why the address and signature of each telegraphic message was charged for, justified the charge, said it would be continued, and seated that the rates were less than those of Australia. —Mr. Hall moved that a supply of .£100,003 be granted to Her Majesty, the House to go into committee next day, which was agreed to.—Mr Hull presented a petition from Mangapai, * Auckland, praying for Local Government; and Mr. Reid presented one from the Clutha, Otago, praying for a specific endowment from the Land fund. * In this township there is but one building, a hotel, the next nearest is a store, and is miles distant!