8th June, 1852.
Present:
His Excellency The acting Governor,
The Honorable The acting Chief Justice,
The Honorable The Colonial Treasurer.
The Minutes of the last Council were read and approved.
An ordinance "to amend the Law of Evidence" was considered and read a first time.
An ordinance "to facilitate the Administration of Criminal Justice" was considered and read a first time.
It was Resolved that these ordinances be sent round to the Members for further consideration.
(Signed) Mr. Jervois
Read and approved this 16th day of June, 1852.
(Signed) Charles St George Cleverly,
for the Clerk of Councils.