boundaries of the land belonging to each family, at this time, or some day shortly?" - (a native). "I will hold my land." , a native Chief, states that he wishes the Europeans not to encroach any further upon their lands; and that the Governor need not be preparing any payment; as they would not part with any of their lands. After this Meeting Poharama came and spoke to me about his having been advised by all the natives to disallow any claim to land by the Europeans; and that if he expressed