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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume 2, Issue 64, 11 December 1858, Page 6

To the Editor' of the' HaioTce's Bay Herald.

Mr. Editor, — I was sorry to see the effusions that appeared in your last issue, addressed to the inhabitants of Hawke's Bay — particularly that of 'Veritas,' who writes like a snake in the grass. I think I know him, and openly ask him if it is not hecause of being personally thwarted and disappointed that he has taken up his pen. Mr. Domett has proved as talented a man as we have in New Zealand. As for 'Veritas' affecting to think that 5 out of 6 were surprised that the people should select Mr. Domett, it is simply a prevarication of the truth, to satisfy 'Veritas's' political dishonesty. I hope in this coming struggle that the 'Hawke's Bay Herald' will riot allow private character to be slandered for political purposes. And let Messrs. Veritas, Alpha, & Co. remember that those that live in glass houses should not throw stones. And also, what will please 'Veritas' a little better, is a bit of Scripture, — "He that is without sin among you let him first cast a stone.

Mr. 'Veritas,' — Can you deny that Mr. Domett drew up that monster petition, — Can you deny that he filled the most responsible office under Sir G. Grey, when the country rose from a state of poverty into a state of prosperity, — Can you deny that he filled the office of Resident Magistrate and Commissioner of Crown Lands in this district ably, even though not allowing 'Veritas' to trade in runs and others to oor.e r . cupy two runs, — Can you deny that he was called by his old fellow colonists to Nelson to represent them in the General Assembly, where he has given his best assistance in getting the 'New Provinces Bill' passed, — Can you deny that when he was in that Assembly he was asked by Mr. Stafford, and also by Mr. Fox, during his 9 days ministry to accept the Colonial Secretaryship, — Can you deny that, when leaving here he was invited to a public dinner by as many of the settlers as there was room for, on which occasion all unanimously expressed their regret at parting with him,— Can you deny that he has still a considerable stake in this new province, which 1 1 have no doubt he will make his home ? ; Knowing all these things, as you,, do, 1 how dare you come forward to slander '< a. far superior man to you or any of the same" kidney. Yours, &c, Ben Bowline.