value of the goods paid for it. I told him that I disapproved of the principle of accepting payment for land; as the natives might upset other purchases, on which large sums were expended, by paying back what was originally given to them; or, at least, that it was opening a door to the re-claiming of land, by them, that they had actually sold. However, I told the natives, that as the matter was not investigated by me, as yet, that I would give no opinion upon it; that they might arrange it with Mr. Harris, as Agent for Campbell, who holds the land from Clayton. The price asked is £330, or thereabouts. . To apply for £75 a year for Elliman, as clerk for Land Office; the Provincial Government to pay £50 for R.M. clerk. Both offices combined, it would be a saving. To appoint Domett sub-treasurer, in order that he may, in conformity with the regulations, instead of sending them to Auckland for issue. The Lands Office should be always kept open.