by assessed taxes, as proposed by Mr. Davidson.
It would perhaps facilitate the sale in sections or otherwise, as the original proprietor of property might give his own bill of sale, as in mercantile transactions, and with a proper registry and check upon such, with a certificate to prove title, &c., from Government, would be of advantage to the present tenants, many of whom had sold portions of the ground originally leased to them by Government but only one can hold the actual title deeds, viz: the Lease from the Government. I disagree with some of the Committee that property will become much more valuable in future years; and if a tax is to be levied, I think it should be established in the first instance at five per-cent instead of two and a half, so that the Government be not crippled in the first few years of the trial, and then, if the scheme appears to answer, the rate may be reduced lower and lower each year.
In reference to our advertisements under date 17th October and 14th November, 1849, to Landholders, or others, requesting information or any Statements relating to Land, the following parties, being former tenants, sent statements regarding their Land viz:
No. 3. From W. Scott, Esq., upon Lot No. 80
No. 4. From Administrators of the late C. McKnight upon Lots 44, 143, 143 A. and 208
No. 5. From Rev. Antonio Felician; upon Lot 50.
No. 6. From Messrs. Dent & Co. upon Lots 51, 134 to 137 inclusive, and 137.
No. 7. From Blenkin Rawson & Co. upon Lots 53 and 54.
No. 8. From A. Carter, Esq., upon Marine Lot No. 44.
No. 9. From Mr. R. N. Beauvais upon Lot No. ...
No. 10. From Mr. G. Duddell upon M. Lots No 81, 68A, 25, 29, 29, 30, 30A, Lots Nos. 204, 219, 291, 291 A, 292, 292 A, 293, 294, 30, 340, 339, 138, 35, and F Lots 1 and 8.
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