TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY.

Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2512, 6 March 1871, Page 2

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY.

GENTLEMEN’, —Being asked to-day by numbers of my fellow-citizens if [ intended to contest the election for the C ity ( hey not observing my name amongst an array of names in the pages of the Times I informed them that Idp intend to stftu'd for election, and if returned will use my best endeavors to advocate progressive and liberal measures for the development and advancement of the Province; for the encourage, ment of manufactures forthepiirpose of making cloth, piper, glassware, for the growth of hops, and every commodity for which the soil and climate of this country are so admirably adapted. If lam returned I will give no factious opposition to any party who may be in power, so long as “ progression ” is their motto. I will support and protect the interests of all classes, as I consider no antagonism ought to exist as between squat; ter, farmer, and miner: all ought to be alike fairly represented, and until our legislators can thoroughly throw aside class legislation, the country cannot progress. The above is an outline of some of my views. If they meet your approval, and I am returned, 1 will endeavor to have them carried into effect. I am, Gentlemen, Yours very truly, THOMAS BIRCH.