I may here mention that I had repeatedly brought under notice the absolute necessity for some more satisfactory check in the stamping machinery, and in July last, on my earnest recommendation, a sum of £300 was placed on the Estimates for new machinery.—E. B.

The enquiry commenced on the 17th September, 1874, and for the first two days Mr. Travel's attended on my behalf, being however, very busy with a case in the Admiralty Court, which was then sitting, he requested me to release him from further attendance, at the same time informing me that the graver charges had either broken down or been withdrawn. A report subsequently obtained currency that other reasons had induced Mr. Travel's to "abandon" the case. Appended is a letter from that gentleman :—