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enactments necessary, while the rapid growth of new industries, 
the great accumulations of wealth in ever changing forms, and 
the constantly increasing complications of human affairs, public 
and private, give rise to countless and unending changes in the 
laws. But rest, repose, quiet, torpor, sleep—lie down and nestle 
in the soothing, languid air of the isle of unending summer. 
Industry and enterprise wilt and wither in an atmosphere that 
seems made for disordered nerves, and worn and weary minds, 
and for the development and growth of vegetable life and beauty. 
Only five new laws in one entire legislative session! But for the 
wrecking business, the ten commandments, with suitable penal- 
ties, appended like snappers to whips, would almost meet the 
requirements of these happy islanders so far as law is concerned. 
There were sixteen engrossed bills in 1880 that reccived the 
Governor’s signature upon a similar occasion when we were pres- 
ent. 
The Governor, after giving his sanction, and adding his sig- 
nature to the enactments, addressed the two houses separately 
and collectively, after the manner of the British Queen in Par- 
liament, and said: 
“Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Honorable, the Legisla- 
tive Council; : 
“‘Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Honorable House of As- 
sembly; 
“‘T am glad to be able.to relieve you from your parliamentary — 
duties, and thank you for your codperation in all matters that, 
have been submitted for your consideration; 
“‘Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Honorable House of As- 
sembly; 
“‘T am much indebted to you for the very liberal supplies 
which have been voted.” 
The Governor alluded to the government as ‘‘my government,” 
