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Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 300, 15 September 1855, Page 2

NOTICE. Province of Ca?iteruiiry y to wit: — WHEREAS a writ under the hand of James Edward Eitz Gerald, Esq., Superintendent of the"said Province, bearing- date the 6th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, hath been directed to me, Henry John Tancred, Esq., as returning officer for the Christchureh Country District, in the said Province, requiring and commanding me to cause to be elected by and from amongst the voters duly qualified for that purpose, freely and indifferently, and in form and manner by la^v prescribed, One Person to serve as a member of the Provincial Council •for' the Christchureh Country District in place of Charles Simeon, Esq., resigned ; NOW therefore, I* the said Henry .John Tancred, .Returning officer for the Christcburch. Country District.do hereby in pursuance of the said recited writ give notice " That a public meeting of the electors of the Christcburch Country District will be bolden in the Market Place of the town of Christchureh, on Friday, the 28th day of September inst., at noun, for the purpose of xiominatiug one person to serve as a member of the Provincial' Council for the Christchureh Country District: and in the event of a Poll being demanded for the Candidates, or any of them, such Polling shall take place on Saturday, the 29th day of September inst. ; in the lobby of the Provincial Council Chamber, at Chiisichureh; in the Police Office, at Lyttelton ; and at Mr. Black's stove, at ELaiapoi The voting to commence at any time after nine o'clock, a.m., of the said day, and to close at four o'clock, p.m., of the same day. Henry John Tancred, Keturuing Officer. Resident Magistrate's Office, Lyttelton, Sept. 7th, 1555. 2o the Electors of the Christchureh Country District. Gentlemen, — I BEG to offer myself as a candidate for the seat in the Provincial Council yacant by the resignation of Capt. Simeon. If elected I pledge myself to attend to the duties devolving on me with assiduity, and to the best of my ability. I hope to meet the greater number of the Electors previous to the days of nomination, when I shall be glad to answer any questions which may be put as to my opinions on the different subjects likely to occupy the attention of the Council. I am, Gentlemen, •"■' Your obedient servant, Thomas R. Moore, M.D. ' Christcliurcb, 13th Sept., 1553. To the Electors of the Christchureh. Country District. Gentlemen, — XT A YIN G been a resident on the Plains -*—*- ever since the foundation of this Settlement, and during that time taken an active interest in its prosperity, I am induced to offer myself as a Candidate for the seat in the Provincial Council, rendered vacant by the resignation of Captain Simeon. Should you do me the honour of electing me, I shall take care to use my best eueruies in promoting your interests, and those of the Province generally. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Charles Joseph Bridge. __Opawfai Farm, Sept. 10, 1855. To the Electors of the Christchureh Country District. Gentlemen,— The Honorable James Stuart W'ortlev, having resigned his seat in the Genera] Assembly, I l,e<r to orfer myself as a candidate f.»r your xu'frrao-es*. I am aware that I have no p;iM services to record to justify me in taking ihi.- si. p, hut having resided amongst you for about 'three years, the least lean say is that t am no stranger to you. If you think fit to elect me ;ts your representative, I wiil pledge myself to ;.'umd the sittings of the Assembly ; ami wtu-n tht-rt, I will use my best abilities, regard!.-„<; o f personal considerations, to promote \\\<- wt-Uw. ami interest of the colony, and of tins pnnince in particular. The Jimits of an address wiil »,ot permit me to comment ii|>on many questions o}' noiitical moment, but at a future o,,p,.,nuiHv I hope to ■ give you every satisfactory assiifiihc-e. 1 remain, GiMHlen»t*ti. Your most t.\,e<bv'n\ servant DINGLI-jY AivKHA.M BiMTTIN.