No. 141, Sess. II., 1884.—Petition of Henry Casaubon (No. 2).

Petitioner states that in 1867 he bought certain land from the Government and paid for it. He built a house and lived there some time, when it was found that the land he had was other than that which the Government thought it was. He was given other land, and eventually the former place was given to the Natives, who claimed his house as well. He prays for relief.

I am directed to report as follows: That the Committee considers that the Government ought to make further inquiry as to the origin of the mistake. If the fault has lain with the petitioner there should be no compensation, but if with Government officers, then consideration should be given as to the justice of the claim.