Considering that Brown only escaped a prosecution by the good feeling of the parties assailed he should be the last man to throw a herring across the path. There is a rumour that Carrington has been asked to obtain Kenny's removal. There might be no truth whatever in this, if Cutfield had not stated that Standish is an aspirant, if not to a certain extent promised the appointment of Judge in so far as C.'s recommendation would serve. It is too preposterous to be credited, and yet if grounded I hope we here shall be referred to in time to avert so injurious a step. Kenny with all his faults makes an excellent R.M. and Judge. Personally he might not object to be removed - my objection is to the loss to Taranaki such a change would inflict. I am getting dreadfully obscure and hurried in my sentences as the post nears. Yours very truly, W. Halse.