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of his having "as explicitly as possible, stated that he Avas about to place "the entire accounts of the Association in the hands of the Provincial Council," and he Avould if possible prepare a "digest" of these accounts for the purpose. My-, advice is to have nothing to say to Mr. SeiA'ell or his accounts. Why should the inhabitants of this Province be saddled Avith such debts and liabilities ? But by all means let the Church Committee recently appointed take care to insist that the money which ought to have been appropriated solely to church and scholastic purposes is accounted for and paid over to them by the Assoeeation, and that too as soon as possible, through Mr. SeAvell, avlio announces himself the Association's representative in NeAV Zealand. I beg further to observe that it does not appear to me consistent with.the position and duties of the office in the Province I seek, that I should make a personal canvass of the electors. But I trust my having abstained from personally soliciting votes will, not be construed into an}7 intentional disrespect to the electors themselves which they may be assured is far from my Avish. Yet let them remember that my two competitors in the.field for the office of Superintendant have avowed themselves advocates of the Canterbury, Wakefield, or High Price scheme, and their intention of doing their utmost towards carrying it out in its integrity in the " late Canterbury Block." They are not, besides, adverse to the Provincial Council taking oA-er the Association's debts and liabilities. Now is the time for them to'shew their consistency. As an attempt equally indecent and contemptible has been made to defeat my Election by the erasure of my name from the Electoral List, I feel it a duty to you and myself to draw your attention to the fact that although my name Avas improperly displaced, I am still lawfully eligible as a Candidate for the Superintendency of this Province. The mere act of the Eeturning Officer at Akaroa is insufficient either to deprive me of the sound qualification proved before him in Court, or to deter me fiom the exercise of the rights I hold by virtue of such laAvful qualification. I shall therefore proceed to the poll, fully confident that those gentlemen who may approve my already explained political views will not hesitate to support the candidate of their choice in spite of the ridiculous manoeuvre which has been played off against me by those from whom I had a right to expect more just and dignified conduct. Be assured, gentlemen, that in the event of your polling a majority in my favour that your votes will certainly seat me as your Superintendent, for I pledge myself to adopt measures which I am Avell advised Avill certainly render every vote polled in my favour effective,- and give my supporters an opportunity of evincing their determination to jealously guard against any unconstitutional infringement of their political rights and privileges. I remain, Gentlemen, 15 Faithfully your's JamesCampbell. Christchnrch, July 12, 1853.

To the Electors of the Christcmurca Country District. Gentlemen, T beg to offer myself as a Candidate for a ; -*- seat in the Provincial Council, as one of your Representatives ; and if you honor me Avith your confidence and support shall ' constantly endeavour to promote the welfare and interests of this Colony. I am, Gentlemen, Your's obediently, W. B. Bray. Avonhead, sth July, 1853. To the Electors of the Town of Christchurch. Gentlemen, • T BEG to offer myself as a Candidate for -*- the honour of being one of your Representatives in the Provincial Council. Should you honour me with your confi- . deuce I.trust I shall give you no just occasion, to regret it. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Alfred C. Barker. Christchurch, July Ist, 1653.