will have opinion likewise; and that it will be in favour of the Council, who ask to be dissolved; You will see that Chilman has part of a lengthly letter in to-day's paper; and still R. Brown's charges remain unanswered. He writes, and looks, as does C. Brown, as if he does not contemplate leaving office. Appearances may be put on. I expect strong representations will be made by both to Mr. Richmond, to parry the Council's application for an answer, to which the return steamer will be most anxiously looked for by all parties. Dr. Richardson is a passenger by the "Zingari", en route for Home. Would that I could free myself from New Zealand, and do likewise. Lots of people are going North this trip, --- amongst them Whiteley and Ironside. Turton and family left for Kawhia during the week; and shame to say it, the leading men of his congregation allowed him to go without an address. We grow selfish, as well as old, in Taranaki. Yours very truly (Signed) W. Halse. To:- Donald McLean Esq.