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vided for accordingly, shall be ultimately refunded to the various Provinces in the proportions of their several original contributions to the payment of the New Zealand Company's Debt. (Mr. Fitzherbert.) Committee divided. Ayes, 6. Noes, 14.. Mr. Fitzherbert, Mr. Stafford, Mr. Fox, Mr. Daldy, Mr. Ward, Mr, Wells, Mr. Macandrew, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cargill, Mr. Brittin, Mr. Hall (teller), Mr. Cuff, Mr. Curtis, The Colonial Secretary, Mr. Domett, Mr. Merriman, Mr. Beckham, The Colonial Treasurer, Mr. Williamson, Major Greenwood (teller)..

No. 6. MONDAY, JUNE 30th, 185&. Resident Magistrates' Courts Amendment Bill. Clause 1. After three months from the passing of this Act no Resident Magistrate shall practise at the bar, or as a special pleader or equity draftsman, or be directly or indirectly concerned as a conveyancer, notary public, solicitor, attorney, or proctor. 1. Motion made, That the word " Conveyancer'' in the second line be omitted. (Mr. Domett.) Question put, T hat the word proposed to be omitted do stand part of the question. Committee divided. Ayes, 13. Noes, 8, The Colonial Secretary, Mr. Merriman, Mr-Williamson, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Lee, Mr. Stafford, Air. Fox, Mr. Cuff, Mr. Brodie, Mr. Brittin, Mr. Cargill, Mr. Domett, Mr. Fitzherbert, Mr. Wells, The Colonial Treasurer, Mr. Bell (teller),. Mr. Ward, Mr. Graham, Mr. Tiavers, Mr.. Macandrew, Mr. Hall (teller). 2. Motion made, That the words " Notary Public" in the third line be omitted. (Mr. Merriman.) Question put, That the words proposed to be omitted do stand part of the question. Committee divided. Ayes, 9. Noes, 8. The Colonial Secretary, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Hall, Mr. Domett, The Colonial Treasurer, Mr. Stafford, Mr. Ward, Mr. Merriman, Mr. Travers, Mr. Williamson, Mr. Fitzherbert, Mr. Lee, Mr. Cargill, Mr. Wells, Mi - . Macandrew, Mr. Bell (teller). Mr. Fox (teller) — 3. Motion.'