must sink personal reticence, and speaking figureatively, take the bull by the horns. I know you will excuse my speaking my mind. Request the favour to dismiss him from the Upper House; cancel his appointment of J.P. Why should such a sneaking disturber of the public peace hold such high positions; to the disgrace and contempt of all sensible people. You would have the support (unanimous) of the whole Colony. It rests with you as Native and Defence Minister, and you only, to take this action. We had a very very quiet Council - 10 days. It might be summed up as follows:- Estimate of Revenue passed without a question. Expenditure, - very little