Enclosure No. 14. Capt. Davy complained that the Chief, Pukitapu, had taken possession of a part of the section he was cultivating. Having spoken to the native, I found that Capt. Davy had given permission for him to plant. My interference in the case would have appeared unreasonable on the part of the natives. Enclosure No. 15. Mr. Thatcher complained that the natives Hoera and Piripi wish to cut down some timber on his scetion; which he was particularly anxious they should not touch; as he intended to build his house on the place they wished for. The natives complained that they had no land to plant on; that the spot they wished for was all they owned; and that no payment would induce them to give it up. I recommended them not to