NELSON.

Lyttelton Times, Volume V, Issue 318, 17 November 1855, Page 8

NELSON.

Elections.—The first nomination of members in this province for a seat in the House of Representatives took place at Motueka, on Wednes lay last. The candidates were—Mr. Salisbury, a gentleman who at one time represented the city of Lancaster in the House of Commons ; Mr. Parker, one of the representatives of the Motueka district in the Provincial Council ; and .Mr Jennings, a gentleman resident at Motueka. It is not likely, we understand, that mote than two of the candidates will go to the poll, and either Mr- Parker, or Mr. Jennings is i xprcted to resign. The polling is to take place on the Sth of November.

On Thursday nes*, the nomination takes place for two members to represent the town of Nelson, and one for the district of Wairau. For the town there are at present only two candidates — Mr. Maekay, one of the former members, and His Honor ihe Superintendent, who has come forward on a numerously-signed requisition. Whether a third candidate will be found or not we do uot pmfess to know, but we shall not be surprised to see a contest take place. The election of the Superintendent lo a seat in the house of Representatives will oblige His Honor to vacate his present ofiice, as at the time of his return be gave a promise not to offer himself for the -General Legislature if elected to the superintendency. The fact that His Honor has received requisitions from three out of four constituencies of the Proviuce, in each instance very numerously signed, is a proof that the people themselves wish to see his Honor released from a proinii-e given under different circumstances to those which exist at present, and are desirous of having the benefit of his services in the House of Representatives at ibis critical juncture. His Honor will offer himself for reelection for the Sunenntendencv.

In theVVairau there is no prospect of a contest, an 1 Mr.Weils, in all probability, will be returned,

In the Waimea disiricis it is impossible to say at present what will be done, no candidate having as yet offered hinnelf. Dr. Monro, one of the former members, has retired, in consequence of, we believe, an intention of returning to England. A requisition to this gentleman has been sgot up, and numerously signed, requesting him to represent the district until the time of his departure shall arrive, and a meeting is called for this evening at Richmond, to receive his answer As this meeting has been convened to consider the sieps necessary to be taken respecting the representation of'the district, it is most probable that something-will be decided respecting the men who shall be brought forward. The other member for the district in the late' Council was Mr. Travers, but whether or not this gentleman intends offering himself for re-election has not yet transpired. Among many of the electors there appears to be a strong disposition to bring forward Mr. Domett, formerly Colonial Secretary for New Minister, but who -\as an old Nelson colonist. Mr. Domett is at pres-.it residing in the Aimriri district, where he is acting as Land Commissioner; but we, iv spite of some objections to this gentleman.*, election, should hail his accession lo the House oi^ Representatives with some pleasure. Xkw Zealand Company's Debt.—Lettkr of Me. Addj.rly. —Below will be found printed a copy of a letter received from Mr. A elderly by His Honor the Superintendent, acknowledging the receipt of the Report of the Nidr-on Provincial Council on ihe New Zealand CJ.-mpaT.y-s Debt. .Mr. Adderlv,it will be seen, li*-. lust ko nine in exerting himself on behalf of the colonists, and we trust tbe terms which he has obtained from the New Zealand Company may really be, as be expresses it, "terms whicii the colony «i!l think acceptable." Whether the negotiation which Mr. Adderly has undertaken on our part should succeed or' fail tnat gentleman will equally be entiled to the' grantude of the colonic „f _s ew Zealand for hi.s exertions in our behalf.

House of Commons, Ju.v 5, 1855. Sii, -I beg to acknowledge your letter, dated £■-■■. 23, with copies of a Report of the Nelson Council,

I have sent, hy yesterday's mail, full information of the steps I have taken in reference to the New Zealand Company's Debt, to ihe Governor, Colonel Gore Browne, requesting him to forward it. I cannot but hope I may have obtained terms from the Company which ihe colony will think acceptable. I beg to acknowledge the vote of -£'200 to be placed at my disposal to meet expenses. Any actual d"-*--**"" ••• ; .igation of the claim would be whoK- •..-.ciess, and I beg to decline receiving any funds for the purpose. My services are always heartily at the command of the colony, and I have in this case already done my utmost in their cause. I am, Sec, C. B. Aduerly. His Honor the Superintendent of Nelson. Examiner.