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CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. ] THE SUPERmTENDENCY. To the Editor of the Cromwell Argus. Sir. — l think it is high time that something was done in the selection of a popular candidate for the Superintendency at the election next fall. Mr Maoandrew has proved himself so utterly unworthy of the support he received and the enthusiasm he inspired, that in future the electors will put little faith in the professions of a candidate, and only bestow their suffrages on a man who has proved by deeds that he is worthy of confidence. Some time ago, a good deal was said about Mr Justice Gray as a suitable person ; but if any other equally worthy candidate could be found, I think it would be a pity to remove that gentleman from a sphere where his high abilities and spotless integrity are so valuable to the whole community. Such a candidate can, I believe, be discovered, without going beyond the gold-fields, in the person of Mr Bradshaw, M. H. I’. This gentleman’s career in the A ssembly has been the honorable exception to the general run of the Otagan members He has throughout exerted his great talents and energy in behalf of the best interests of his constituents —often in the face of odds which night have made a less determined man tremble. He possesses in an eminent degree the three great requisites for a Superintendent— character, ability, and honesty. As a practical miner, he has a claim on the gold-fields electors, rendered doubly strong by his high attainments as a geologist and metallurgist. As the unflinching advocate of a liberal land system, he merits the suffrages of all who are anxious for the settlement of the Province. As a man who has preserved his honour and independence unsullied in a hot-bed of cor- . .’pti6n, 1 he has shown himself worthy of the confidence and support of every honest and honourable man. I believe Mr Mafehaw’s election would prove a blessing to country, and be peculiarly goldfields ; but I must warn all who are (&sirons of preventing the squatters and their tail clique from forcing a candidate on the electors, that they have a wealthy, wary, and unscrupulous enemy lo deal with. The time is fast passing, and Now or Never is the time for action. Let all who agree with me in desiring to see Macandrew succeeded by an honest and able man rally round, and never cease working until their efforts are crowned with success.—l am, &e., Prospector. September 23, 1870. THE DELPHIC ORACLE. To the People of Cromwell and the surrounding districts (per favor of the Cromwell Argus). Fellow Colonists, —1 desire respectfully to draw your attention to the fact (announced in the advertising columns) that I have just brought the Delphic Oracle to a close. I have raised up such a host of enemies against myself through the assertion of truth, and in obedience to the dictates of conscience, that I am constrained to cease my literary labors. I would gladly visit your district, but have not the means. I hope, therefore, that not a few of you will favor me with orders for this “Book of Life.” It will solace you in your solitude, and, I trust, elevate your souls above the dust. J. G. S. Grant. York Place, Dunedin, Sept. 23, 1870.