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Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 243, 28 February 1855, Page 3

The narrow limits of a notice like the present preclude the mention of many topics on which I hope to have a further opportunity of explaining my opinions to you, and in the mean time I beg to assure you that should you do me the honor to repose in me the trust I solicit, I shallalways, to the best of my ability, promote the interests of all classes of the community. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, John Bealey. Christchurch, Feb. 22, 1855. Lyttelton, Feb. 20, 1855. ■■ SIE- '•.-.'-■ \ATE, the Undersigned electors, having ;■':'•*■•*: every confidence that your political opinions will tend to promote the interests and progress {of this Province generally, beg to request you will allow yourself to be nominated as a representative for Lyttelton in the Provincial Council, and to assure you pf our best support, and exertions to secure your return. We are, Sir, Your obedient servants, W. Donald, Esq. James Spowees, &c. Feb. 23,1855. My dear Sir,—-I have to acknowledge with much satisfaction the kind address signed by yourself and several of our fellow-townsmen. In reply, I beg to put myself entirely in the hands of the constituency of Lyttelton, and if it be their opinion that I am qualified to represent them in the Provincial Council, I shall do my best to forward their interests. I am, my dear Sir, Very sincerely, Wm. DONALD, James Spowers, Esq. To the Electors of the Town of Lyttelton. ■ ' Cr EN XI. EM EN ”~~~ ' A REQUISITION having been forwarded to me, calling upon me to allow myself to be put in nomination as a candidate for a seat in the-Provincial Council, as yourRepresentative; I beg to inform you that I shall be most happy to respond to your call. Feeling anxious that you should be made fully acquainted with the views which I entertain on subjects of public interest, Twill state to you as concisely as possible the line of policy which T purpose to pursue should l : have- the honor of representing you in the Council. With reference to religion I am of opinion that it is not advisable for Government to support any particular Church or sect, considering such a system inconsistent with the natural progress of events in a colony. The Education of the young, I consider, is a duty incumbent upon the Government, and that the aids in support should be derived from the General revenues of the Province, and not ex;clur.ively from the proceeds of land sales, as in such case only one class of the community would contribute towards them. With reference to the payments for Waste Lands, T think _£2 sufficient, payable in three yearly instalments ; that is, provided the funds necessary for Educational purposes be derived from the General Revenues. I deem it desirable to apportion part of the proceeds to the encouragement of Immigration, and part to the carrying out of Public works, subject to annual vote. I am disposed to protect the squatting interest until tbe demand for land for agricultural purposes becomes pressing. I would not in any case extend the pre-emptive rights of a squatter over any portion of his run beyond 640 acres, to be selected in one block. The opening of roads through tbe Province, I consider a matter of great moment, and one which _ would further in every way in my power; and I should_b'e willing, though as an exception to a principle, to ad*.ocate government support in undertakings, which it may be of great importance to hasten, but'which may be found too extensive for private enterprise in our present position. Should I have tbe honor of so far pos- .. sessing the confidence of my brother electors as to be returned one of your Representatives in the Provincial Council, 1 shall ever make it my earnest endeavour to protect your interests, and to assist in carrying out those measures, both local and general, which will most conduce to the welfare and progress of this Province. I have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, your obedient servant, Charles Roheut Blakiston.