No. 15.

MONDAY, MAY 12, 1856. There being only thirteen members present, exclusive of Mr. Speaker, on the door being opened after prayers—viz., Mr. Williamson, the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Carleton, Mr. Cuff, Mr. Wells, Mr. Fitzherbert, the Colonial Treasurer, Mr. Macandrew, Mr. Richmond. Mr. Smith, Mr. East, Mr. Ludlam, and Mr. Ward; Mr. Speaker took the chair, and declared the House adjourned until to-morrow at noon.

NOTICES OF MOTION. Tuesday, 13th May, 1856. 1. Mk. Macandeew to move for leave to bring in a Bill to provide for the establishment of Banks in New Zealand. 2. Mr. East to ask the lion, member at the head of the Government (Mr. Sewell) whether it is the intention of the Government to order a Session of the Supreme Court to be heffl at least once a year in the town of New Plymouth.

On a Future Day. 1. Mr. Lee to move for leave to bring in a Bill intituled " The New Zealand Provincial Waste Lands Empowering Bill," in order to give full and practical effect to the Provincial Waste Lands Act of 1854. CHARLES CLIFFORD, Speaker.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.