“ The proceeds arising from the sales and leases, with the rents and profits of such Reserves, shall be paid to the local Commissioners respectively, who shall semi-annually pay such proceeds to the Provincial Treasurer, retaining five per cent, on all moneys received and paid by them respectively for their trouble, with the costs of survey and necessary expenses. ”

“ The said Commissioners shall faithfully perform their duties, keep a correct account of the lands leased and sold under their supervision, and the proceeds of the same, and of all other moneys by them received for the benefit of the Indians from any source, and make semi-annual returns of their doings, receipts, and expenditures, on oath, with the necessary vouchers, to the Governor in Council. ”