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even at that price, to obtain the necessary land. He thought the least thing,the House could then do in the matter, was to take off the duties onal] articles con- sumed, or required, in the prosecution of the Fisheries. Mr. McDonald moved, in conformity to this opinion, the ‘ullewing resolutioa, which was Jost.

Resolved, That it be recommended to the House when in committee on Waysand Means, to take oif the Juties now imposed on fishing gear, and on tea and riolesses, when imported for the use of tlre fisheries.

“fhe hon. Speaker. Why- does not the hon. member advise, the representative of the Government in. this House, to, make the threwing open. of-the Fishery Reserves, a Government measure: If he will. cause it to be so introduced, he shall haye my. support.

The debate was continued with much. spirit beyond the usual hour of adjournment... It. was,in the end ter- minated by the ,unanimous adoption. of the following Resolution, submitted by. Mr. Whelan, as. an amend- ment to that moved by . Mr. J, Longworth.

Resolved, That it is the. opinion of this Committee, that encouragement ought to be given toward the esta- plishment ofa fiishery in this Island ; and that a Special

Committee be appointed to report by, Bul on otherwise, |

ag to the expediency of making the Pishery, Reserves available for that purpose, and otherwise assisting the prosecution of. that branch of trade..

‘Messrs., Whelan, D. McDonald, .Mooney,...Mcdntosh, |;

Fraser, LeLacheur, and the Hon. George ; Coles. were appointed a Committee aecordingly.

Tuaurspay,March 9th.

The Immigrant, and the Georgetown and Royalty Roads Bills were severally'read a third time, and pass- ed. a

Mr. Palmer's Bill to*-prevent forestalling was read a first-time. It appears this Bill will meet with consi- derable opposition. —

‘Nothing camesunder’ nottce; this day, to cause a debate. . ‘The greater part of it was taken up im the con- sideration of Petitions. Pal aaq

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Controverted Eléctions.—Mr. J. Longivarti’s’ Bill to amend this Act, was read a third time and passed.

Schools and Ettucation.—Mr. Jy Longworth, as Chair- man of a Special Committee; to-whom was referred ‘all Petitions relating to Schools and Education, moved a report be read, and’ on: further motion, it was made an order of the day for the House to go into Committee on the same, on Monday next.

Crown Lands.—The ‘House have been debating in Committee, the whole of the afternoon sitting, on the Report of the Committee on Crown Lands; on the latter part of the report treating of the late Governor drawing money to pay his expenses to Canada, Mr. Rae moved to strike it out, which was lost by a majority of IT to 9. ‘The House haying resumed, the hon. member again caoved the same resolution; to which Mr. Palmer moved an amendment, that it'do renrin part of the report; the House divided, ayes 10; nays 10—the Speaker declared the ayes to have it, and then the question on the main inotion was put and carried.

Saturpay, Marcu 1].

Forestalling Bill.—On Mr. Palmer moving the order of the day, that the above Bill be read a second time, Mr. D. Macdonald moved that the House go into the order of the day that day three months. Ayes 14, nays 2.

Public Accounts.—The House then went into Com- ‘mittee on the report of the Special Committee on Public Aecounts, Mr, J. Longworth took the Chair, and having

spent some time therein, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again.

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Mr. Fraser as Chairman of a Special committee; to whom was referred all matters; whether by Petitionser otherwise, relative to Paupers, presented to the: House the second Report of the Committee, which having been read, was adopted by the House,

Public Accountx—T he House in Committee on Public | Acconnts, Report of Special Committee agreed to, swith | several amendments. ,

Vacating Seats of’ Membevs.—Mr. Thornton moved a resolution to amend the Act for vacating seats of mem-

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persons, on the oa different Roail Districts throughout the island.

ds,, in the | pointmment of an Assistant Judge j necessary, an ss, ‘sequent burden to the Colonyy 5001 a year. | ‘Lhe'debate continuedstil mbout 8 o'clock, the hon.

vers, so as to clearly define what offices should be con- sidered offices of emolument,the acceptance of which by’ ietmbers of Assembly should cause their seats to become | vacated. |

The order of the day for the House to go into Cott | inittee on the consideration of His Excellency the Lieu-| ‘enant Governor's Message of Friday last, on the subject! of the desutution of some settlers in some sections ot the | country, being read, the House accordingly resolved) itself into the said Committee, Mr. Nuonroy in the Chair.—Av-spirited debate ensued, when the following resolution, submitted by the bon, Mr. Coles, was report- e.| agreed-to:—— |

Resolved; That in order to meet the distress set forth | in the Measage submitted by His Haceifency, and the!

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several Petitions before the House on the same subject,’ cistant Jndce

a portion of the moneys to be appropriated for the service | of Roads and Bridges this year, be made available for! that purpose, by giving daily employment, or by afford-|

rrearé sy riae fre talrs:rice of shite war : dan i ng opportunity for taking the public vorks in small con,!

Tuespay, Marou 14, | Speaker an@ Mr. Palmer addressed the Committee at Schools and Education.-—On motion of Mr. J. Lone- |considerable length, both of whom complained that the worth the Huse went into Committee: on the considera- ‘application for'an Assitant Judge did not come before tion of the report’of the Special Committee, to whom was! the Honse in the shape of a Govetnmenttneasure. The referred all matters relative to Sehoo!s and Eduention, | latter gentleman—in closing the debate, pointing out and the same was, subsequently to some little discus- the necessity for another professional Judge, contrasted sion, referred to the Committee when in supply. the provision tmade in the neighbouring colonies for this Public Accounis.—-Mr...Rae moved the report.of-the coparimert of the public service, with that made in this Committee Of the whole House, on the Public Accounts . Si-ruavay, March 18°: iV } . ? ; as bem Tsivel, gna sigh AemIOEAs MEE WOE) 9 aye atarmoon sting, te queton of pov ; Bre : . |the appointment of a professional assistant Judge was Roads, Bridges and Wharves.—On motion of Mf-| aoain discussed’ at reat length, by members on both Thornton, the House weat.into Committee. ‘of the whole, sides —finally a resolution passed, Appointing a special relative to the appropriation, for Roads, Bridges and | committee to ascertain the amount and progress of bu- Wharves. Hon. member said, however desirous the Com-|cinass in the Supreme Court within the last three years mittee might feel to grant alarge sum for this service—e | ang to report as to the expediency of ptovi ding tor , service that relieves so many of the destitute—still the appointment of an Assistant Judge and Master of the prospects andsupposed capabwities ofthe Island ought to| polis : 9 DT: 7 be considered; he, pea la a. am sum of er £3,000, te be divided: as follows :-—£1,00 to Queen’s egas- ay ahisiledaitt) hh £950 to. Prince, and: 950 to King’s Counties. SPtEs Waka wet ik. The: Hon., Mr. Coles cheerfully seconded the motion ; tot Tore because, ashe said, the hon, member had moved a liberal (MONDAY, MARCH, 20,) 1848. and just division. Tigi? it tory) eee ‘An attempt was made to increase the grant £50: each . Latest News from: Europe. to King’s ong Prince Couaes, which did not succeed. ; SP , 150/, to be divided equally. between the Counties, was} OMA) whichtae, Ol ee tee also proposed, and agreed to for contingencies. 3 i Walgitts ebie Cinae ’ AM ry reach " Wepnespay, March L5. lottetown late on Saturday night the-dith inst: ‘We have Election Laws.—On motion of Mr. Palmers the House }spaceonly for the following paragraphs, whieh embrace. ie - seeree soe ag of-his- Exeellency’s } however, the most important part of the news :— Speech relative to t ectiow Laws.. wis 5 na divas: har bentecke a eee Hon. .Ms, Coles-said the question was mooted last Ses- Be Ore, OF RADE UW, ER GEAND. 30 sion, he then, as nowy approved‘ of an alteration so far! The position and prospects of-commercial affairs-con- ‘as to embrace simultaneows polling. Had sueb been the |!8Ne to Improve. ‘At is indeed true that the «progress is ‘law, previous to the riot at Belfast last year, that much only slow; ‘still, as we’ before intimated, there are valid ‘to be-regretted'and unfertunate affair might not have }T@Sens to expect that. we have passed) the worst peint |happeneds -+he thought the House were almost: unani- jedan oe failures of the lastikmo weeks are not ‘mous in.opinion, that the laws required amendment, and |©Xtensive, and will entail but little inconvenience among ifno hon. member had been engaged inthe inatter, he rommercial.cireles; «Money contiined taisbe bad - would move for « Cominittee to prepare and bring: in a/@sier terms. - In the markets for Foreign and Colonial Bill. Hethowght the ground: work should be taken Produce a good business has been transacted, and at eam alee aoete nen the eagrnesinarenieten, rather better prices. which had beemtried and found to work well. i; Tee ee a ft ‘ Sasvie> | Mr. Palmersaid-his attention had been turned to the LOSS, OF p he ate Of THE GREW. EREIGN subject, and eonsidered it would, be well to amend and} J otters were received at Lloyd’s, dated Sydney, Au- conselidate the laws, there being no less than five acts}enust 17, communicating the total loss oF the barque on our Statute Book relative to Elections. lie appro-| British Sovereign, a whuling ship, Captain W. H. Jones, ved of the: principle Simultaneous. Polling for which} master, on the eastern side. of the Sandwich Istands. and purpose, though it may not be necessary to make any the reported horrible massacre by the natives of nearly alteration in the present, districts, a greater number Of! the whole of the ship’s crew. The vessel left Sydne /polling places must be created, and. this he expected /on the 18th day of January last, for New Zealand ail would be the main pointofdiscassion. The hon. mem-|hence to the South Sea Islands. In the course of the ber having explained the alterations. that were’ made! passage she called at the Island of Thanna, where she in the Election Laws of Nova Sootia, then submitted 2 {shipped abont twenty of the natives, to assist in procuring resolution, having for its. object. the: appointment. of a! sandal wood. The captain then determined to make for Committee to prepare and bring in.a Bill to consolidate /Sandwich, first sending back the natives to ‘Thanna in and amend the present Election Laws, which was agreed 'the ship's beat, in charge of the chief mate, and severa) te, anda Committee appointed. ‘The House then resolved ofthe men... The ship left Erromanga on the evening itself into a Committee of the. whole on of'the 234 of April, and at da y-break the hext morning, _ Supply.—Nothing to cause.a debate ensued, except-'the 24th. she was found to be close in upon the eastern ing on a motion to reduce the salary of the assayer of coast of Sandwich.—She was a ae hauled on x weights and measures, and another to increase the salary | wind, and two tebil Were lowered for ha purpose of of the mane ofthe Colonial Building, both of which keeping her off the land, but being within the influence were lost. of bye ground sweil, the boats had no effect upon her, and she soon struck on a rock, within a cable’s length Tuurspay, Marcu t6th. of the shore. She then fell on her broadside, and thougt Treasury Afirs.—During nearly the whole of the mor-|her masts were cut, and every means adopted to save ning sitting, the House was in Committee of supply ;/the vessel, she in a few hours broke up and became i previously to the .adjournment, the hon. Mr. Coles total wreck. For three days the crew remained near submitted the draft of an Address to his Excellency the the wreck. in the hope of saving some of the stores, the Lieutenant Governor, requesting to, be laid before the/natives behaving in the kindest. manner. The captain House copies of all Despatches which have been re-|and the crew, it should be observed, were rescued from ceived since April, 1847, relatively to the ‘Treasury ofthe rock-by the natives, who threw ropes. to them from this Island. the shore. ‘They wished them to remain, but it was con- Mr. Palmer wished to know why this matter was| sidered expedient by the captain tomake to the leeward brought-before the House, and thought the hon. Mr.| harbour, to which vessels resort in visiting the Island. Coles was bound to explain his reasons. —After about four day’s travelling they came to a bay ~The hon. Mr. Coles did not think he was bound tolon the south side of the Island, where the natives ap- give-any explanation; but if hon. members pressed for| peared on the same friendly terms, They gave them explanation, he would give it, however unpleasant the|sugar-canes and cocoa-nuts to eat, and the chief te task might be to himself. {whom they were introduced, took great liking toa child Mr. Rae agreed’ with Mr. Coles, that he (Mr Coles)/a fine little boy, who was alance with the captain was not botind to give any reasons: for the step he took | Amidst this apparent good feeling. a tumult. broke out on that oecasion; and le considered’ the demand madejamong the natives, who fell upon the unfortunate crew. by the member for Charlottetown a very novel one, and| who were off their, guard, and most of them.avere bru. wholly without precedent: indeed, he wonld think it\tally slaughtered. The captain endeavoured to-escap improper for the hon. member who moved’ the Address

being an Executive Councillor. to explain any rease 2 {ane retreahng int the as hey were however, oo for adtilie for D ee tel ‘ i} Jo ' ; te BOR him, and his skuli;was sinashed in, A man aie satel check rmne, guang fener Bags named Wier, and three others, sueceeded in getting Mr. Coles, Mr. W helan, and other members expressed! cloar by springing forward into the sea, and swimming ee ees at conside ale length, pene Bibel Grea Ht acanoe, with which they reached an adjacent Island. MALLY passed without a division, on Committee was The natives pursued them, and Wier’s companions were appointed te wait upon'His Excellency with it. overtaken, but their fates were unknown, Wier con- a triving to conceal himself in the bua, where he remain- ed for several days. Fortunately, the first day he ; - ventured out to the beach, the Isabella Anna hove in oi an As-'sight, when he swam off; and was picked up. The

: ;humber supposed to have been massecred twenty- ‘ > “é . i ie at Te. 4 massacre 1s . Mr. itae suggested the appointment of a SpecialCom-| nine.

mittee to examine the Prothonatory and other competent | witnesses, in order toascertain whether the business of! The the Supreme ‘ourt has sv increased as to render the ep- having

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Assistant Judee.—Hease in Committee on fis Exee] lency’s Message, relative to the appointncat

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