Correspondence.

Marlborough Express, Volume IV, Issue 200, 23 October 1869, Page 5

Correspondence.

The Editor is desirous of affording 1 every reasonable facility for the discussion of public subjects; but u must understood «hat he is in no way responsible for the opinions expressed by correspondents.

We find it necessary to repeat the notice which has appeared in our columns repeatedly. All letters intended for insertion in the correspondence column in the current week, should be received by Thursday noon if possible. When received on Fridays, they can only be inserted as advertisements.

To the Editor of the Marlborough Express. Dear Sir. —On reading your notice of the Provincial Elections, I was struck by your remarks with reference to Captain Baillie’s proceedings in the Upper House, on the Land Drainage Act for this Province. Had the above Act passed in its original form, it would have proved a far greater curse than the floods ; and in such light was it viewed by some, if not all, of the principal sufferers, for upon putting the question, “ What do you think of the Land Drainage Act ? ” the answer would bo, “For God’s sake don’t you sign for it to bo brought into operation, for we should be ruined.” The fact of there not being sufficient signatures, even with the amendments, to put the Act into operation, to say nothing about the Act in its original form, when the land that was proposed to be benefited was to have very little to say in the arrangement, speaks for itself. The thanks of the Wairau, outside of Blenheim, are due to Captain Baillie and his colleagues for their services on that occasion. I sincerely hope that Captain Baillie will get a seat in the Provincial Council, as I believe him to be a person well qualified to legislate for the good of this Province, and the Colony generally. I am, &c., Look at Both Sides.

Scrip. —The following humorous letter appeared in the Independent : —“ Sir, —Having just arrived from the bustling city of Auckland well provided with the above commodity, I wish to call the attention of Captain Rhodes, John Martin, Esq., Con Croft, the Secretary of the Children’s Investment Company, and all other wealthy residents, to my unparalleled exhibition of Skript, which is now on view in your cheerful seaport. Being strongly recommended by F. Whitaker, Esq., who first brought the great richness of the Thames goldfields before the Wellington people, and who is accordingly remembered with gratitude, I expect to do business. I have a number of shares adapted to t e various tastes of your community. Aristocrats can invest in ‘Dukes of Kent,’ ‘Prince Alfreds,’ ‘Don Pedros,’ &c. Doctors, with a limited practice, can get ‘ Cures ’ very cheap, and ‘ Collarbones ’ can be replaced for 7s Cd. For religious folks I have ‘Ebenezcrs,’ which will be raised when a dividend is forthcoming. Believers in 1 Providence ’ can be accommodated at a low ligure. I have also some ‘ Africans ’ waiting to be converted into cash. Cricketers can invest in my ‘All Englands,’ while for horsemen I have ‘ Auriferous Spurs.’ Likewise ‘ Band of Hope,’ warranted as safe an investment as the Penny Bank. My ‘British Ensigns’ and ‘Union Jacks’ I can safely recommend to maritime gentlemen and those who do business in great waters. I have also some ‘ Mocking Birds,’ distinguished for their frequent calls. In addition, I have a few ‘Thrieve Castles’ (the printer is requested not to leave out the R, or it might throw a doubt on the above script). To admirers of beauty, 1 have a few ‘Yenuses,’ at seven and sixpence. Worshippers of the ‘Golden Calf’ can be supplied at moderate prices. No damaged cargo, N.Z, Steam Navigation shares, scorched musical instruments, or Terawiti specimens taken in exchange. No connection with G. F. Howard or the Maori prisoners. Should Ibe successful in disposing of the above scirp, I intend to give a dinner a la O’Keefe, with an unlimited supply of the best brandy out of the Taranaki. Dividends in the above companies may be expected shortly after the next tidal wave. My only reason for disposing of the above is, summer is coming on, and the climate of Auckland is becoming too hot for your obedient servant, Will Chousem.”