Constitution and Laws of His Majesty Kamehameha III., King of the Hawaiian Islands; Passed by the Nobles and Representatives at Their Session, 1852 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1852 Excerpt: ... 76 GRANT. SESS. JOINT RESOLUTION. Whereas, what yet remains unsold of the Hi of Kahapaakai in the valley of Nuuanu and one of the Fort lands, is so situated towards His Majesty's land of Kaluakaha that if disposed of to any person but His Majesty much inconvenience must ensue; And whereas, his Majesty has expressed a strong wish to possess the Hi of Kahapaakai aforesaid, and made application for the same to his Privy Council who could not however dispose of it, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Nobles and Representatives of the Hawaiian Islands, in Legislative Council assembled: That the Hi of Kahapaakai in Nuuanu Valley, be presented in the name of his people to His Majesty the King, reserving the rights of third parties in the same, and that nothing contained in the law authorizing the sale of Fort lands by public auction, shall be applicable to Kahapaakai, which is hereby excluded from among the lands to be so sold. Approved this 22d day of July, A. D. 1852. KAMEHAMEHA. INDEX. Art. Page. ADULTERY, Illicit cohabitation to be punished as-1 30 AMBASSADORS, Appointed by the King-30 6 To be received by the King-31 7 APPROPRIATION BILL, Joint resolution in regard to-71 ARREST, Exemption of electors from on election days, except in certain cases-20 5 Exemption from, of members of the Legis-lature 69 11 Of fraudulent debtors-1 70 B. BALLOT, All elections by the people shall be by-19 5 BATTERIES, To be erected at Lahaina and at Honolulu 2 & 3 73 BILL OF APPROPRIATIONS, To be published annually-100 16 Joint resolution in regard to-71 BOARDING OFFICERS, To be appointed-----1 46 To give bond to Governor---3 46 BONDING, Of spirits and other merchandize, act rela-ting to 25 BRIBERY, Disqualifies for office----98 16 C. CABINET COUNCIL, May be assembled by the King--34 7...