MR. ISAACS AT CLYDE.

Dunstan Times, Issue 208, 21 April 1866, Page 2

MR. ISAACS AT CLYDE.

Mr. Simeon Isaacs met his constituents on Thursday evening, in the large room at the Union Hotel, Clyde. Pr. Charles Shaw occupied the chaic. The room was crowded, and Mr. Isaacs met with a very warm recaption. The chairman briefly e plained the object of the meeting. Mr. Isaacs said that since his election to the Provincial Council he had done his

best for them. It was Very difficu't for the goldfields members to do much ; the Old Identity had such a preponderance in he House, and they liked to hea • themsel v« b ta'k. He had not said much himself, for he believed the best course a new member could pursue was during the first session to watch the proceedings. He found that those who only spoke when occasion required, and then did so to the purpose, were most. listened to, and invariably carried the greatest weight. Lord Pa'merston, one of the greatest statesmen that ever lived, was eight years a member of Parliament before he took part in a debate. Without making speeches a member of the Council found plenty to do. He had been on committees on goldfle'ds and other subjects from ten o'clock in the morning til! 10 o'clock at night. He wouid continue his duties for the next session, but his private affairs would not permit his being their member longer. Another reason, he was no longer a dwe' ] er among them, and he believed it would be better that they should be represented by a local man. There would be a.general election after the ne\t session, and lie felt convinced that in all cases a more suitable selection would be made, F'e had supported the measure for the formation of municipalities. Now thev had one, and he believed it would confer an immense benefit upon the town and district. They had mado a verv wise selection in return ; "~ Mr. Vogel as a member for the goldfields. He was a man who took a deep interest in things, and would prove an invaluab'e representative. ITe (Mr. Isaacs) was g'ad to find the various local institutions in such a healthv state, and was equally glad to find that the township had so much improved. They mi<rht rest assured that, although he might cease to be their representative, he would at all times be happy to further their interests, Mr. Isaacs resumed his seat amid loud applause. Several questions having been answered satisfactorily by__Mr, Isaacs-, '' ■ -Mr.P>arlow proposed a vote of confidence in N 'r. Isaacs. Seconded by Mr. Edwards, and carried unanimously. The usual vote to the chairman con-! eluded the proceedings. j