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dated 16th April, 1852, relative to damage accruing to certain vessels entering the port. Mr. Picard moved that copies be made of the questions suggested by Mr. Bartley and Major Greenwood. The Chairman read a letter from the Colonial Secretary to himself, dated 21st June, 1854, relative to the attendance of persons to give evidence before the Committee. Committee adjourned until the production of papers on the arrival of the Nelson steamer.

MONDAY, 4TH JULY, 1854. Present:— Mr. Bartley, in the Chair. Mr. Wakefield Major Greenwood. Mr. Burgess was called in and examined: after the examination had continued some time, several questions being put to Mr. Burgess which he was unable to answer, and it being desirable that he should be supplied with a copy of them in order that he might have an opportunity of answering them after due reflection, a copy of the same was furnished to him, and he was requested to prepare himself to be examined on the points contained therein at his earliest convenience. Committee adjourned to to-morrow at 2 o'clock.

TUESDAY, 4TH JULY, 1854. Committee met pnrsuant to adjournment. Present: — Mr. Bartley, in the Chair. Major Greenwood Messrs. Gledhill Messrs. Mackay Rhodes Picard Cargill. The Chairman read over the evidence of Mr. Burgess, given at the last meeting of the Committee. Mr. Burgess was present to give further evidence, and was examined by Mr. Rhodes, and afterwards by Mr. Mackay. Committee adjourned till to-morrow, Wednesday, sth July, at 2 p.m., to meet at Mr. Carleton's house.

WEDNESDAY, 3TH July 1854. Committee met, pursuant to adjournment,.at Mr. Carleton's house. Present :— Mr- Bartley, in the Chair. Messrs. Mackay Messrs. Rhodes Wakefield Picard Gledhill Major Greenwood. Cargill Mr. J. C. Blackett was called in and examined. Mr. Burgess was next examinedCommittee adjourned to to-morrow at 10 o'clock.