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Evening Star, Issue 2935, 16 July 1872, Page 3

Watch, No 13,580 86, Nassau-strcet, 86. Nassau-sireer, T, ’ has been carried by me over six montas with a total variation in time of only 2b seconds, without the slightest regulating and presents the same brilliancy of colour as whc„puroW MEg R WILg?Ni Sec. American S.M. N.Y. New York, July 30th, 1870. (For continuation of news see. fourth page.) Advertisements received too late for Glassification. RI NCE S S THEATRE Lessees - Messrs Geddes & Willis. Stage Manager - Mb J. P. Hydes. ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCTION. 10-MORROW, WEDNESDAY EVENING, The Romantic Spectacular Drama of MASANIELLO ! Or, THE DUMB GIRL OF PORTICO. Miss Flora. Akstead Ufonzo, Mr Thorpe ; Pietro, Mr Willis; dasaniollo, Mr O’Brien ; Elytra, Misa Vdlis; Jorella, Mr Musgrave; Bnella. MrsOßnen; Juiseppe, MrJHydes ; Gonzala, MrHesford. few Scenery and Effects by Mr J, S. Willis. Grand Pyrotechnic Display, RUPTION OP MOUNT VESUVIUS! Concluding with a Favorite Farce. Dress Circle, 3s ; Stalls, 2s; Pit, Is. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF DUNEDIN,

FELLOW CITIZENS,—It was not until the last moment, and after I had failed to induce other members of the Council to Offet themselves as candidates for the office bf Mayor, that I reluctantly consented to do so. It had been tauntingly said by manyeven by Councillor Barnes — that there was no one iti the Council who had public spirit sufficient to dispute Mr Fish’s monopoly of that office. I feel deeply the sting of those ■Words, and resolved, humble as I am, that if nbne of the older Councillors would offer th'imselves, and give the Citizens of Dunedin an opportunity of maintaining a great principle, I would do so myself. Was 1 fight or wrong in doing so ? ' The principles of freedom arc ever in danger when the carelessness or indifference of a people suffers unprincipled ambition to seize and retain power. Our American Cousins have wisely provided against the BVil, declaring that no one, no matter how great, shall ever hold office as Chief Magistrate more than twice. The principle is a ■ound one, and should he scrupulously guarded. The principle is the same in Dunedin as in America, therefore the office of Chief Magistrate should be “a rolling one,” that every respectable citizen might fairly •spire to fill. This is the opinion of every member of the community who is able to think—nay, it is the opinion of the Mayor himself, as twice publicly declared. “But circumstances alter cases.” Yes; when Mr Fish wanted to get into office, the principle was an excellent one ; but when he unjustly wishes to retain office, it must be put aside, for the case is entirely altered. Such is human nature—at least it is the Mayor’s nature! But what is Mr Fish’s position at present before the public ? Why, simply this ; He lays, “I admit that the office should bo a rolling ©ne : the principle is correct ; but when out-of your 18,000 inhabitants there is no one so able to fill it as I am, the principle will not hold.” Modest man ! Indeed, this is truly his position, which is an insult to the intelligence of every citizen—an insult they will resent, or I am greatly mistaken. When the deputation lately waited on him, asking him to come forward again, had there been any modesty or truth in the man, his answer would have been something like the following “ Gentlemen—l thank yon for your mistaken kindness, and I am proud to find that my past conduct as Mayor has obtained your approbation, but as I believe the office should be a rolling one, as I have publicly said so on several occations, I prefer keeping my word as a gentleman to enjoying the sweets of office under conditions in which 1 must despise myself, and be despised by every honest person among yourselves.” Such an answer would have made us all exclaim —“How worthy is this man to be Mayor !” Many, [however, will think this line of conduct above Mr Fish’s comprehension—and, I am afraid, they may be right. Of Mr Fish’s past conduct as Mayor I will say nothing. He stands before you in all his little greatness, and if on a recent occasion, when in the heat of public speaking, I mentioned some of the little mean things he has been guilty of, I now regret it, as they were as much beneath my notice as they should be beneath his performance. 1 Hope this apology will satisfy him and his friends. In conclusion Gentlemen, I feel that I am only doing my duty in affording you an opportunity to check unscrupulous ambition and unbearable egotism, 1 remain, Your humble servant, R, ROSSBOTHAM,

Robert bare and co, have received instructions from Mr A. Beaver, Jeweller, Princess street, to sell by public auction, on his premises, Princes street, opposite Savings Bank, The whole of his EXTENSIVE, VALUABLE, AND WELL SELECTED STOCK. The Stock will be offered in lots to suit purchasers. Terms cash. In lots amounting to L 25 and over Terms—approved bills. THURSDAY, 18th JULY, at 11 o’clock. IMPORTANT SALE OF JEWELLERY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND ELECTROPLATED WARE, SHOP FIXTURES. &c., &c. In consequence of GIVING UP BUSINESS.