in finding out who owned his section, a long time after he was established; with all the precaution and enquiries he could possibly make on the subject. It appears that Pehi Turoa claimed it from its having been made a present to him by other natives. These natives were jealous of his giving it to Europeans without their consent, and annoyed Rees incessantly in every way they could. Nor would Pehi, who placed him on the land, interfere to stop the aggression. Mamamaku and others also claimed it. How necessary then, it must be, in making a general payment, to see that all the claimants are satisfied.