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At the suggestion of His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief, it was agreed to place the sum of £200 on the Estimates for the use of the New Zealand Society.

On the motion of the Colonial Secretary of New Munster, seconded by Mr. Bell, the sum of £200 was voted for the use of the Mechanics’ Institute of which sum £100 to be applied for general purposes, and £100 for books.

Captain Smith moved the consideration of a petition from James Storah, of the Butt, settler.

Petition received; and it was agreed to refer the same to the Officer at the time in Command.

The Colonial Secretary of New Munster moved, seconded by the Attorney-General of New Munster, that the sum of £1500 be added to the Estimates for a Gaol at Wellington.

The Colonial Treasurer moved as an amendment, seconded by Captain Smith, that the motion for any specific sum be postponed for further consideration.

Amendment adopted.

On the motion of the Colonial Treasurer, committee on this Bill adjourned till to-morrow.

Mr. Bell moved Council in committee on “Building Societies Bill.”

Col. M’Cleverty moved as an amendment that Council do adjourn.

Amendment adopted.

The Attorney General of New Zealand gave notice that to-morrow he should move the third reading of “Crown Lands Amendment Ordinance;” also that he should move certain amendments on consideration of committee of “Land Claimsants Bill.”

Mr. Bell gave notice that to-morrow he should move Council in committee on “Building Societies Bill;” also that he should move the adoption of certain amendments founded on the report of Sub Committee on “Land Claimsants Bill” on the Bill being considered in committee.

His Excellency laid on the table a Bill to amend “Paper Currency Ordinance.”

His Excellency then adjourned the Council at half-past five o’clock to Friday the 25th day of July at two o’clock.

Friday, July 25.

His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief and eleven members.

Absent—

His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and the Hon. Collector of Customs.

The Council met pursuant to adjournment. The Rev. Colonial Chaplain read prayers. The minutes of last meeting read and confirmed.

Mr. Bell moved the order of the day for Council in Committee on “Building Societies Bill.”

Title and clauses 1 to 15 inclusive read, amended, and agreed to, when

On the motion of Mr. Bell, Council resumed, and the Report being brought up, adopted.

On the motion of Captain Smith, Council in committee on “Land Claimants Bill;” when the several clauses, with additional clauses and schedule to this Bill, read, amended, and agreed to.

The Attorney General of New Zealand moved, seconded by Mr. Bell, that an additional clause be inserted to the effect of “barring widows from dower.”

Upon a division motion negatived, being—

Ayes.

Hon. the Attorney General of New Zealand,
„ the Attorney General of New Munster,
„ Dillon Bell.

Noes.

Hon. Col. M’Cleverty,
„ The Colonial Secretary of New Zealand,
„ The Colonial Secretary of New Munster,
„ The Colonial Treasurer,
„ G. Cutfield,
„ C. A. Dillon,
„ Captain Smith.

On the motion of Capt. Smith, Council resumed.

The Attorney General of New Zealand gave notice to-morrow he should move the third reading of “Crown Lands Amendment Ordinance.”

The Colonial Secretary of New Zealand gave notice that to-morrow he should move the first reading of “Bank Charters Bill.”

Capt. Smith gave notice that to-morrow he should bring up the Report on “Land Claimants Bill;” also, that he should move the adoption of a resolution on the subject of a Lighthouse.

Mr. Bell gave notice that on Tuesday he should move the third reading of “Building Societies Bill.”

His Excellency then adjourned the Council at a quarter past seven o’clock, to Saturday, the 26th day of July, at two o’clock.