was here yesterday. They all seem in good humour. I was expecting the Governor here on Wednesday, but from a tele. I got today I infer he is appointed to Victoria; he still however talks of coming up for a day or two. Halcombe has encouraging Telegrams from Col. Fielding. I know too well by experience what a bore patronage and promotion are. People however won't let me alone, but think if I cannot give appointments away I can influence those who can. I enclose a letter from Mrs. Riddiford about Captn.Humphrey, who is engaged to her daughter Mary. I can't conscientiously press his