of 1869 -- Mr. Lemon answered that it could not be granted, and though it would be mentioned on the next estimate, that I must not look on it, on that account, as anything like a promise -- I have been in the service nearly six years and am getting £160 -- and though I have some money of my own, I do not think that should be in any way taken into consideration -- I have no wish whatever to leave the Dept., as I like it very much, and as Napier agrees extremely well with my health, which is none of the best, I do not care