(To the Editor.)

Tuapeka Times, Volume V, Issue 233, 18 July 1872, Page 6

(To the Editor.)

Sir, — I am one of the few who opposed Mr. Bradshaw at the last election, and got called all sorts of names for doing so, and for saying what they might expect if he was returned. 1 pointed out that at -a timo when all the province, so to speak, was ranged on our side Mr. Bradshaw took the part of the other side, for the sake no doubt of what the office was worth. I knew that, as a guide to go by, I reckoned Mr. Bradshaw at his true value at the time, and now I find most men agreeing with me. But it is uot rake up what is past I now write, but to point out that, if a united effort is made, the new land sale may at least be deprived of its sting, in so far as it affects the miners who have laid out their capital in ' expensive plant, &c, that will not be of much use- if the whole country is sold. I think its high time that we should unite to look after our own interests. Other people we know of look after theirs to some benefit. — Your obedient servant, A. Miner. Millers Flat, 12th July.