23 APRIL 1859, Page 9

Colonel Henry Steinbach has returned to England, and has written

an ex- planatory letter to the Braes. He says that both himself and Captain Mor- timer were "much astonished" when they heard that 4001. had been paid to Eicke " upon Mr. Cuningham obtaining his appointment." He distinct- ly denies having participated in any share of that money. The two checks paid to him by Eicke were " two monthly payments for the establishment of an Indian agency" to be conducted by the Colonel, who had nothing else to do, and suggested the project to Messrs. Armstrong in July last.