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Dunstan Times, Issue 533, 5 July 1872, Page 3

CLYDE MUNICIPALITY. To D. M'Pherson, Esq. Sir, — WE the undersigned Hate-payers of the Municipality of Clyde, beg most respectfully that yo\v will allow yourself to he nominated for Mayor in the forthcoming election. From jour past experience, having been one of the first that held that honor at Clyde, with credit to yourself and fellow townsmen ; the in fluence ar.d respect you hold with the Government, as a late Member of the Provincial Council, convinces us that you are the most eligible person to fill that responsib’o Office, knowing also that you would use your best endeavours for the Water Supply, it being the most serious want for the prosperity of Clyde, and not allow the squandering of th«* Corporation money in useless Law and Litigation, and rest assured that we will use our utmost exertions to ensure your- return VVe are Sir, Your Obedient Servants, B. Naylor A. T. Thomson A. Brough J. Hastio G. Clark E. Aldridge W. Earaes A. Joss And about’thirtj others, Clyde, July 4, 1873. REPLY. To Messrs. Naylor, Br. u hj, Clark, and the remaining Gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, In reply to your very flattering requisition, I feel it would be false delicacy in refusing to comply. I cordially thank you and place myself en tirely in your hands, assuring you that if 1 am again honoured by being placed at the top of the Poll, my every effort shall be directed to the well being, and the advancement of the Town. I remain Your’s obediently, D. M'PHERSON. MUNICIPALITY OF CLYDE. To Jas. Hazlett, Esq., Sir, — WE the undersigned Rate Payers of the Incorporated Town of Clyde on the eve of the Election of Mayor, again request you to allow yourself to be placed in nomination for the Office. The energy and zeal in the work of the Office ever displayed by you during the four years you have occupied the honourable post, is a guarantee of your fitness for the Office, and indisputable evidence of the wisdom of our choice. Feeling assured that you will continue to advocate and work for the interest of the Town, we arc induced again to make this request We are, Sir, Your Obedient Servants, T. Hawthorne A. Christophers J.U.Gambridge M. Marshall C. P. Beck J. Holt J. Tyi rtll J. Cox, And upwards of 30 others, Clyde,' July 4, 1873. REPLY. To Messrs. Hawthorne, Cambridge, Beck, and the remaining gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, With sincerity allow me to thank you for your very flattering requisition, calling on me to allow myself to be placed in nomination for the office of Mayor at the ensuing Municipal Election. I deep.y regret that my business engagements, which will necessarily call me a great deal from the town, will prohibit me from devoting that attention to the office its importance requires. This precludes me from granting your request. But, at the same time I would assure you that my sympathy and g n od feeling for the Town will be exercised »s much in your favor as if placed in the honorable position of Mayor. Again, in the interest of the Town I deem it better to retire in favor of some other, who lam convinced will be found equally competent, and well qualified to occupy the position as myself. Reiterating my sincere thanks, and feeling flattered at this token of respect. I remain, Gentlemen, Your’s very obediently, JAS. HAZLETT.