LAST NIGHT'S PROCEEDINGS

Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1872, 23 May 1863, Page 2

LAST NIGHT'S PROCEEDINGS

Mr BORLASE brought in petition from G. Edwards, relative to his not having been fairly treated on some compensation committee, having got late notice of their sitting. Head, received, and ordered to be printed. Speaker read a copy of a letter addressed by the Colonial Secretary to his honor the Superintendent, enclosing reply to address of condolence from Provincial Council to her Majesty, on the death of the Prince Consort. Correspondence ordered to be printed. Mr WALLACE'S motion No 10.— "That a respectful address be presented to this Honor the Superintendent requesting him to place a sufficient sum upon the Estimates to purchase a piece of land, referred to in the report of the reserve on Town Belt Committee," was passed without dafa Rte. The Provinoial Treasurer snggesting, that the Superintendent he empowered to trgat on rea-. sonable terms for the said land, which, he (Mr W.) accepted. PBIVATE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE. John Martin's case -was decided against --hia having any claim for compensation. In re Alfred Wm. Hirst, was, that he waa entitled to £12 10 a. Steps had been taken by the Provincial Solicitor to recover the rate in arrears; In re Buck it was decided, that the Government should find half the purchase money of the road he applied for. In re Atcheson. Atcheson had already paid £59 and £21, as costs in the case Newry v. Atcheson. Recommend Mr Atcheson to be indemnified for his loss. In re Eolla, entitled to £22 10s. The report went on to suggest that in future all petitioners to the Private Grievance Committee, should pay a fee of 2 guineas to go to the library fund. Hutt Settlers report brought up, stating that Government be instructed to open the line of road, as originally laid off by Sir G. Grey. SUMS PLACED OK ESTIMATES. For A. W. Hirst, £12 10 ; G. Buck, £25 ; G. Hollo, £22 10 ; P. Atcheson, £80. Mr DUNCA N opposed the last grant and got A desperate." wigging " fromthe Crown Landß Commissioner on tho matter. Mr Johnston spoke against the vote. Mr W. Taylor in its defence, as also Mr Borlase, and Mr Watt. The house ultimately, after a long discussion, divided od the motion, which was carriod by a majority of 12 to 3, Messrs Johnston, Duncan and Dransfleld voting in the minority. TOWN BOARD BILL. Reported with amendments. Gn the motion of the PROVINCIAL TREASURER.—"The re-consideration of the Esti. mates was postponed until next sitting day, as likewise tha Appropriation Bill. The Scab Amendment Bill was withdrawn on the second reading. The Dog Nuisance Bill passed the second reading with amendments. The Council then adjourned until Tuesday next, at 1 o'clock.