LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, May 8, 1849.

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume V, Issue 393, 9 May 1849, Page 3

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, May 8, 1849.

,Thb Legislative Council of the Province of New Munster met this day at 2 p.m. All the Members were present, with the , exception of Mr. F. D. Bell. The three gentlemen who represent Nelson took the usual oaths. , The minutes of the last meeting having been read — The Attorney-General rose to move the first reading of the Naturalization Bill, which was seconded by the Colonial Secretary. The bill having been read, the AttorneyGeneral gave notice, that he should move the second reading on Wednesday next (this day.) The Colonial Treasurer moved the first reading of the bill for taking' a Census, and remarked, that it appeared to him desirable that some amendments should be made in it. His Excellency said, that the provisions of the bill would be fully discussed on the second reading, and that on the present occasion it was only necessary to read the bill a first time as a matter of form. The Attorney- General seconded the mo- ~ tidn of the Colonial Treasurer. " - The Bill having been read — " The Colonial Treasurer gave notice that he would, move the second reading of the bill on Friday next. Mr. Moore then moved the first reading of the Bill to Regulate the making and Sale of Bread. • Mr. Hunter seconded the motion. The Bill having been read — Mr. Moore gave notice that he should move the second reading of the bill on Thursday next. - Mr. Bannatyne moved the first reading of the Bill to prevent Entire Horses from being suffered to run at large. Mr. Hickson seconded the motion. - - After the reading of the bill — Mr. Bannatyne gave notice that he should move the second reading on Monday next. His Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor then laid on the table a bill "To enable the Lieutenant-Governor to make Harbour Regulations." . Col. M'Cleverty gave notice that at the ©ext sitting of the Coun_s he should move

the first reading of the Harbour Regulations Bill. Dr. Monro gave notice that on Thursday next he should move the first" reading ofthe Bill to Prevent the extension of the Scab in Sheep. Mr. Hickson expressed his opinion that every member of the Council should be put in possession of copies of the Ordinances now in operation in the Province. His Excellency said great difficulty was experienced by the Government in this matter. He believed some of the Ordinances were out of print, but he should be happy to lay his copy on the table for the use of the Council. The Colonial Secretary said that it might be found necessary to reprint some of the Ordinances, but it would be better for a Committee first to examine and report upon what was necessary. Mr. Hickson then gave a notice, that at the next meeting of the Council he would move that a select committee be appointed '% enquire intq" the best means df supplying copies o£ the ordinances now in force. - The Colonial Secretary gave notice, that at the next meeting of the Council he should move the first reading of the bill to define the qualifications of Medical Practitioners. In reply to a question from Dr. Greenwood, the Lieutenant- Governor stated that the Order-book w ould furnish information as to the business of the next meeting, with j j the exception of any business which might be brought forward by the members themselves. Dr. Greenwood enquired when the estimates would be laid before the Council, and whether any statement would be made of the expenditure in New Munster since it had been constituted a separate province. His Excellency said he was anxious that the estimates should be laid before them without delay, and he hoped to be able to do so at their next sitting. With regard to the second question, all the financial statements recently laid before Council would be placed on the table, and they would comprise the information required. On the motion of the Colonial Secretary the Council then adjourned till two o'clock on Wednesday.