myself to it. I feel assured Mr. Chilman would not have thanked me for volunteering evidence on his claim. And then it was not my evidence that upset him, which I abstained from giving until specially summonsed. Unsupported, it would not have done so. It proved that he was entitled to, and received, 30 acres of Bell, but it did not disprove his claim to the rest. It was left to others to do this, --- to Mogridge, Barriball, Old Senr. (Uncle Croly) (?) and Dr. Sole; and yet Mr. T. King speaks of "Mr. W. Halse" only. I must stop. It is nearly 12. The steamer is to take the Superintendent's letters. I hope the -----(?) will not hesitate to dissolve the Council. I should tell you that C. Brown's most active canvassers are the This may be a hint to you as regards Richmond; who, perhaps, supports Brown, from a generous and grateful nature, as being the man who introduced him into public life. All Mr. Richmond's