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No. 81.—Petition of William Faeley, Roslyn. The petitioner states that he was a candidate for a seat in the Waverley Council, was defeated by one vote, and took action against Arthur Taine for personation ; that the Crown Prosecutor abandoned the case without assigning any reason for so doing; and he prays the House to order proceedings to be taken against the accused, Arthur Taine. I am directed to report : The Committee have no recommendation to make on petitioner's case. 21st June, 1882.

No. 85. —Petition of Ceosbie Kidd, Auckland. The petitioner states that he was lately a sergeant of police stationed at Auckland; that he was dismissed from the police force in April, 1882, for having sent a newspaper, the Auckland Free Press, containing an article commenting upon police matters, to another sergeant at Napier. He prays the House will grant him relief. lam directed to report: The Committee cannot recommend the petitioner's claim to the favourable consideration of the House. 22nd June, 1882.

No. 110, —Petition of John Muneo and Others, Marsden Point. The petitioners state that they are put to great loss, inconvenience, and at times much danger, and that progress of the district is much retarded by the want of a wharf at Marsden Point, Whangarei. They pray that a sum may be placed on the Estimates to build a wharf suitable for the requirements of the district. I am directed to report : The Committee are of opinion the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd June, 1882.

No. 28.—Petition of William O'Connell, Dunedin. TitE petitioner states that he was in the service of the Provincial Government of Otago for seven and a half years ; that he was appointed keeper of the Kensington Railway-crossing ; that he was removed to Gore, but refused to remain there, and was then told he was no longer wanted. He prays that he may be reinstated on the staff, or that he may receive one month's pay for each year of service. I am directed to report : The Committee, having considered the petitioner's case, cannot recommend his prayer to the favourable consideration of the House. 23rd June, 1882.

No. 86. —Petition of Edwabd Quijtn and C. A. Cosies, Ohinemuri. The petitioners state that they were making a road between Paeroa and Te Aroha, under contract to the County Council, in 1879; that on account of a survey party having been fired on by the Natives the Native Minister directed them to desist from further work ; that the work was stopped for nearly four months at a great loss to themselves. They pray the House will grant them relief. I am directed to report: The Committee, having considered the case of the petitioners, are of opinion that they are not entitled to compensation. 23rd June, 1882.

No. 106.—Petition of William Cbowthek, Auckland. The petitioner states that he imported into Auckland from Victoria and Tasmania five carriages to be exclusively used in his business as a cab-proprietor, upon which he paid the sum of £79 10s duty. He prays that the amount may be refunded to him. lam directed to report: The Committee, having considered the petitioner's case, cannot recommend a refund of the duty. 23rd June, 1882.

No. 111.—Petition of Henry Oldham and W. De Renzie Tubnee, Auckland. The petitioners state that they sustained great loss through the Waikato war of 1863, in having to serve in the Militia, and, in consequence, to abandon large quantities of timber, bark, oxen, &c, in the bush, by which they were completely ruined. They pray that relief may be granted to them. I am directed to report: The Committee, having considered the case of the petitioners, see no reason to alter the decision arrived at in the session of 1880, viz., " While the Committee recognize that great hardship has been occasioned by such losses, they have no recommendation to make in this special case, as the question is oce for the House to deal with." 23rd June, 1882.

No. 114. —Petition of Licensed Victuallees' Association, Dunedin. The petitioners pray that the House will pass an Act for the amendment of " The Licensing Act, 1881." I am'directed to report: The subject-matter of this petition being now under the consideration of the House, the Committee do not consider it necessary to make any recommendation. 23rd June, 1882.

No. 74. —Petition of W. G. Gabeard, Auckland. The petitioner states that he was standing as a candidate at the election for Auckland West, in