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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume 4, Issue 322, 19 August 1879, Page 3

J •-ELECTION NOTICE. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE DISTRICT OF AKAROA. GENTLEMEN,— As the present House of Representatives will shortly be dissolved, and writs issued for the election of members to serve in tha new Parliament, I have the honor to ask you to again return me as your representative. . I hold precisely the same political opinions which I enunciated when I addressed the electors on March 6 last, namely— . The extension of the franchise to include manhood suffrage with the residence qualification. Representation on the basis of population ; population to mean all natural born or naturalised subjects of Her Majesty, in all districts in which the sQueen's writ can run. Triennial Parliaments, Unsectarian Education. Property tax in aid of indirect taxation, so that every man shall contribute according to his means, to the revenue required to meet the necessary expenses of the Colony. Public Works where necessary to establish communication between various j parts of the Colony, and to develop its j resources ; such works to be undertaken only after careful survey, estimate of cost, and consideration of the financial J condition of the Colony. Economy in expenditure.—ln order that the business of the country may be properly conducted and oppressive taxa- | tion averted, I believe rigid economj" j must be enforced in every department of the Government. I am firmly of opinion that a large saving may be made in the annual expenditure. Since I last addressed you the Native question has assumed such prominence as to threaten the peace of the Colony. I consider the great mystery which has enshrouded Native affairs for so many years must be dispelled for ever ; that personal Government in Native matters must be abolished ; that the Natives should be treated justly and kindly, but that, for the future, the supremacy of the law must be upheld, and promptly enforced. In conclusion, I beg to add that believing it is of the utmost importaiice that a House of Representatives should be elected at the earliest date possible under laws securing the extended suffrage of the people and a re-distribution of seats on an equitable basis, I shall, if I have the honor to be returned as your representative, assist to the best of my ability in passing the necessary measures during the ensuing session, so that a reformed Parliament may be called together early in July, 1880. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, W. MONTGOMERY. Akaroa, Aug. 11, 1879. "TVTEW ZEALAND GOVERNIN MENT LIFE INURANCE AND ANNUITIES, ON THE MUTUAL OR PARTICIPATING PRINCIPLE. All PROFITS Divided amongst POLICY HOLDERS. Surplus on first fne years' work is £12,191. First Division of Profits will be made in 1880. The Department issues all desirable forms of Pulicies up to £3000. Payment of every policy is guaranteed by the colony, thus giving absolute security. Premiums on whole Life Policies for £500 with share in Profits. Age. Yearly .Laid aside Premium. daily for £500. £ s. d. s. d. 25 ... 818 9 ... ... 0 5 30 ... 10 4 2 0 7 35 ... II 15 10 0 7J 40 ... 13 15 10 ... ... 0 9 45 ... 16 9 V .;. ... 011 . 50 ... 20 010 1 1£ Larger and smaller sums in proportion. £250 will cost half the above rates, or for a small extra payment the Capital sum will be paid to assured on surviving to a given age. For tables, forms, and further information, apply to any Post office; or to A. D. BAYFEILD, Travelling Agent. GEORGE THORNE,Jrm, Chief Agent. D. PATERSON, PRACTICAL TAILOR, HAS COMMENCED BFSI NESS in the premises lately occupied" by J. Nixon, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public support. Gentlemen's own materials made up. Aug. 7. FOR SALE. 4 COWS and 4 HEIFERS, in! calf, and good. I JOHN MOFFATT, \ Laveriek's Bay.