No. 326 of 1880.—Petition of James Mackay, Resident Magistrate.

Petitioner gives a long history of his connection with the Government, and states that, in settlement of his account with the Land Purchase Department, he had been compelled to take less than he was justly entitled to. He prays for an inquiry into the circumstances, and for such relief as may seem fit.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the petitioner has been paid in full for his services to the colony.