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Lyttelton Times, Volume III, Issue 135, 6 August 1853, Page 6

To the Electors of the Town of Christcharoh. GJENXI/EMEN, T BEG to offer myself as a Candidate for ■■- the honor of representing you in the General Assembly of New Zealand, now about to be summoned. Having in England, during the passing of your Constitution Act, taken a deep interest in that important measure, it would be to me a source of high satisfaction to be permitted to take part in the proceedings of the first General Assembly under it, and to help in initiating those plans for the future welfare of the Colony to which I believe that measure rightly directed may be made conducive. One point of absorbing interest hangs on the decision of. the Assembly; namely, whether the future controul of the Waste Lands of the Colony shall be Central or Provincial. Ever since I directed my mind to this question, I have been firmly convinced that no system of the management of the Waste Lands can be satisfactory to the Colonists or successful, which| is not in all essential points purely local. The Provinces, each for itself, ought, in my opinion, to regulate the disposal of their o*W lands, and to administer their own land fund. One of my principal reasons for desiring a seat in the General Assembly is to contribute as far as lies in my power to that-object. The first meeting will probably determine this question. The period of my residence in this colony is necessarily uncertain, but I cannot doubt that, should you return me as your Representative, I shall at all events be enabled to fulfil my duties during the first session of the Assembly. I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen, ; Your very faithful servant, Henry Seweli.. To the-Electors of the Akaroa, District. Gentlemen, . „....,. T BEG to offer myself as a Candidate for -*- a seat in your Provincial Council. - Absence at Wellington on private, affairs has prevented my offering myself.to your notice earlier. I hope that it may not cause the loss of the support I seek from you. My interest in the prosperity of this Settlement, and my standing as an old colonist, are well known to all. On the day of nomination I shall be prepared to state my views on the various political questions now raised amongst you. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Robeht H. Rhodes.