all. I have had to keep open house for them ever since these roads commenced and I am glad at the prospect of soon getting rid of this affliction --- We are all agog here about politics. The great question just now is who is to be Superintendent. At first Tiffen and Cooper had given out quiet hints that they would have no objection to act. A murmur arose and their aspiring hopes were nipped in the bud. Then came Capt. Newman on the carpet --- this gave cause for a little reflection. You were mentioned --- no chance of your coming --- for the present at least. While matters