I propose to send the whole including those most opposed to me and to urge the case through - I wish I could have had your opinion but cannot defer the Despatch as I ought to have an answer by next Session of the Assembly. Taranaki is petitioning again and Carrington supplies more ''lucubrations'' - Paris writes admirably and gives me entire satisfaction. I am delighted at your success at Napier which is worthy of yourself. FitzGerald dines with me today and I shall hear more about you.