(From the Government Gazette of Yesterday.)

New Zealander, Volume 3, Issue 118, 17 July 1847, Page 2

(From the Government Gazette of Yesterday.)

HIS Excellency the Governor directs it t» be notified, that the Legislative Council will meet for the despatch of business oir Monday, the 26th inst., at two o'clock, p. m. v Godfrey J. Thomas, Cleik of Council.

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that the name of William Brown, Esq., of Auckland, be inserted in the Commission of the Peace in the place in wh ich it stood previous to* that Gentleman's late absence from the Colony. By Hi 3 Excellency's command, Andrew Sinclair, Colonial Secretary. -

HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that the following Abstracts of Ordinances, about to be introduced by His Excellency into the Legislative Council of New Zealand, be published for general information. Godfrey J. Thomas, Clerk of Council.

An Ordinance to authorise and regulate the Impounding of Cattle, This Ordinance empowers the Governor to erect and maintain Pounds in such places and for such districts as may be deemed convenient, and to appoint pound-keepers. The Pound fees, and the price to be charged for the sustenance of cattle impounded, are specified in the schedule annexed to this ordinance ; but to be subject to alteration by the Governor. The amount to be demanded in a summaryway, by the owner of land trespassed upon, by cattle, without proof of special damage, to be estimated and assessed by the Justices of the district. The amount to bfc proportioned according to the respective description and value of the crops growing on the land, and to the description and nature of the cattle trespassing, but also to be subject to alteration or disallowance by the Governor. Pound-keepers are authorised to demand the pound fees, and other charges so to be fixed. Within eny district to be proclaimed under the authority of the Ordinance, the owner, &c. of any land enclosed with a fence upon which cattle shall be found trespassing, may impound them on his own la> d for three da)B, giving notice thereof to the owner of the cattle wiihin 24 hours of such impounding, but must drive them to the nearest pound if not released before the expiration of such three days. The owner, &c, of any land enclosed with a fence, and being within any such district and upon which cattle shall be found trerpassing, may drive them to the neaiest pound, giving a written of their number and description to the poundkeeper; and of the amount of damage claimed for the trespass. If impounded cattle be not claimed within - 24 hours, pound;keeper to give notice to their owner that they will be sold, if nc'/ released before a given day. If not released in due time, cattle to be sold by pound-keeper under the order of a Justice of the Peace. Place of sale — the Pound. Mode of sale— • Public auction. Proceeds of sale to be applied in payment of fees and charges, — damages, &c., and re* sidue to owner of cattle. Instead of impounding the cattle, owner , &c, of land may drive them to their owner, and demand the fixed Yate of damage ; and if he refuses to pay the amount claimed the owner, &c, of the land may make corn! plaint to Resident Magistrate, or any two Justices who miy hear and determine the. same in a summary way. All pound-keepers are to keep a pound book' and to produce it for inspection. To erect <" painted tables of fees,— and to be responsible for safe keeping of cattle, and are to post upon the pound a written notice describing the cattle impounded.

An Ordinance for regulating the Slaughtering of Cattle in certain cases. This Ordinance empowers the ' Governor to proclaim districts Within any such district no person to keep a Slaughter house, except he \be duly li. censed. The Governor may by proclamation appoint that one 'or more slaughter-houses witbiu

any town shall be a public slaughter-house, and that all cattle slaughtered in any such town, or within three miles thereof, shall be slaughtered in the public slav hterhouse. All cattle to be slaughtered within certain hours. The Justices of the district are empowered to grant licenses, and to inspect slaughterhouses, and to cause them to be cleansed, and enter and search them for stolen cat'le

An Ordinance to prohibit the sale, $c, of Spirits, and to regulate the sale, fyc, of other intoxicating Liquors to persons of the Native race. This Ordinance prohibits the supply of Spirits in any quantity to persons of the native race. And prohibits the supply of Wine, and Fermented Liquors in any quantity which shall produce intoxication.

An Ordinance to provide for the Government and Discipline of the Natizc Troops to be raised in the Colony of New Zealand. This Ordinance enacts that the Act of Parliament for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better payment of the Army, and their Quarters j and that the Articles of War; shall be in force with respect to the body of Troops to be raised in the colony from amongst Her Majesty's subjects of the native race.

Aii Ordinance to prohibit the keeping of Gunpowder, exceeding a certain quantity. This Ordinance provides that no person being a dealer, shall keep more than lbs. of Gunpowder at any one time, and not being a dealer more than lbs. weight of Gunpowder. .And authorises Justices of the Peace lo issue a warrant for searching houses or places in which Gunpowder is suspected to be kept, contrary to the provisions of the ordinance. And piovides that all Gunpowder so found shall be seized and forfeited. And authorises the Governor to award a portion of the penalty to any person who shall have been active in procuiing a conviction.

An Ordinance to provide for the Management of Savings' Banks. This Ordinance provides that the Governor shall be the President of every Savings' Bank, proclaimed to be within the operation of this ordinance. That the management of such banks shall be vested in Trustees, of whom one shall be VicePiesident, and to be assisted by accountants, clerks, &c» That the liability of the Trustees be limited to their own acts respectively. Tint no deposit be of less value than (One Shilling), and that the aggregate deposits of any depositor shall not exceed (£200). That notice be given of intended withdrawal of deposits. That interest be paid on deposits according to rale to be fixed by the ordinance, but that such rate be liable to redudion by Trustees with the approbation of the Governor. That the Governor be empowered to guarantee the repayment of' any loan (not exceeding £ ), which may have been required by the Trustees, to meet demands upon the Bank. Thai Infants, and Friendly and other Societies, may become depositors. And that in case of death of the depositor, ihe amount to his credit be in certain cases, paid to next kin, &c. That Trustees may invest deposits in Government, real 01 other Securities. Titot a memorial of the name of the VicePresident and of the Accountant be recorded in the Supreme Court. And that all real estate, securities, &c, be vested in the Vice-President, who may bring and defend actions', &c., but in the name of the Ac countant. That disputes be referred to arbitration. That the' operation of the Ordinance be extended to country distiitts, and for that purpose the Governor may ppouit di trict Trustees to act in connection with the Bank, who are to receive deposits and transmit them to the Bank. That the Trustees of the Bank may make • rules and reguations for the conduct ami management of the Bank,

Sale of Town Piiopcri y.— We learn that Colonel Wynyard has just purchased from Messrs. Connell and Ridings, Mr. Mathews' house and ground in Emily Place, for the sum of One Thousand Pounds. While we regret the approaching departure of the present occupant of this beautiful spot, we cannot but congratulate ourselves upon the improving condition and prospects, of Auckland, as evidenced in this investment by the Military commanding officer. Government House Ball.— A numerous assembly, last night, attended the ball given by the Governor and Mrs. Grey. The bands of both regiments were in attendance, relieving each other, and ihe party passed off with great eclot. Auckland Savings' Bank.— Mr. Montcfiore and Mr. David Hough, the accountant and, trustee in rotation, will attend this evening, from 7 to 8 o'clock, at Mr. Montcfiore's store, to receive deposits j and Mr Dilworth and Mr. W. Connell will be in attendance on Monday next, 10th inst., from 12 to 1 o'clock, forenoon,