. Napier 13th. October 1869 Sir, We have all heard and read with great pleasure your successful tour through the difficult Provinces; and when I heard of your being at Taranaki, and Mr. Richmond having such a small majority, I recalled to mind a remark made by Horea, sometime ago - ''Mr. Richmond better look after his election as Superintendent.'' So much for Mr. Richmond! The people of the Middle Island are in great glee at the sweep