No. 27, Session II.—Petition of Ngatuere and Others.

The petitioners state that they are the owners of Wellington, inasmuch as it was insufficiently paid for in pipes, marbles, and other beguiling articles, instead of gold, silver, and precious stones. They pray that one million of acres may be returned to them, and that they may receive compensation to the extent of one million of pounds sterling.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the Committee has no recommendation to make.