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Lyttelton Times, Volume VIII, Issue 521, 31 October 1857, Page 7

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OP LYTTELTON. /^JENTLEMEN,— Bather than see the VJ interests of our town and port represented in the Provincial Council by a stranger, whose address, I understand, isabout to apppar before you, I beg to announce my intention of coming forward as a candidate at the ensuing election; and, if elected, you may rest assured that your interests will be properly attended to by, Gentlemen, Tour obedient servant, ROBERT WAITT. Lyttelton, October 27,1857. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE CITY OP CHRISTCHURCH. ri ENTLEMEN,—Though I have reVJ ceived no requisition, I have yet been solicited by many of the electors to come forward as a candidate for the representation of the City in the next Provincial Council. After mature deliberation I have resolved to comply with this request, and have now the honour to announce myself as a candidate accordingly. Should you elect me I pledge myself to do my utmost for the general prosperity of the Province, and of Christchurch in particular. I am the representative of no class; my own individual interests, (which are what men generally look to,) being bound up, and identified with those of every class in the community. My general policy is easily laid down : —it is to vote for any and every measure which shall lead to the promotion of the " greatest possible happiness Jto the greatest possible number." I believe that | this will be effected ultimately by what is called the " Centralising " system of Government; but I shall not countenance any rash attempt to introduce that system- before its proper time, believing that the approaches to it must be cautious and progressive. I shall endeavour to see that the expenses of Government are regulated with the utmost economy consistent with efficiency ; and, above all, I shall keep a keen and jealous eye on what must be considered the mainstay of the prosperity of this Province, viz., its waste lands ; and shall gi;ard against any attempt, from whatever quarter it may emanate, to job away or -fritter down that source of our wealth. As one of the oldest residents in Christchurch, deeply interested in its welfare, and thoroughly conversant with its wants, I need scarcely say that I shall pay the strictest attention to every thingaffectingyourlocalinterests. I need only add further that, should I have the honour to be elected, I shall at all times be ready to account to my constituents for my conduct as their representative. I am, Gentlemen, Your very obedient servant, M. B. HART. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF CHRISTCHURCH. f^\ ENTLEMEN,—I have the honor of prevX, senting myself as a candidate to represent you again in the Provincial Council. My public conduct is before you. Should you favour me with your suffrages, my best exertions will be directed to further that spirit of progress which I deem essentially necessary to ensure the continued prosperity of the province. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Your obedient, faithful servant, C. B. FOOKS. Christchurch, Ist October, 1857. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE AKAROA DISTRICT. GENTLEMEN,— I again beg to offer myself as your representative xa. the Provincial Council. Having had the honor of representing your interests from the commencement of the present Constitution, my acts are all before you ; and I am too well-known to you all to render a personal canvass necessary or complimentary. I can only state, that should you think fit to re-eleci me, I shall act as heretofore. I am. Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, ROBERT HEATON RHODES. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE HEATHCOTE DISTRICT. . S^i ENTLEMEN,—You will soon he vX~ called upon to send four members to the Council of the Province; I beg to offer myself as one of them. Should you elect me, I will endeavour honestly to serve you, and I trust by my votes to shew you that your confidence has not been misplaced. I take this opportunity of thanking my neighbours and friends for their promises of support, and beg to remain their faithful and obedient servant, T. HICHENS. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE KAIAPOI AND RANGIORA DISTRICT. f~^ ENTLEMEN,—At the request of a large VDT number of the Electors of this District, I beg to offer myseli as a Candidate for your representation in" the next Provincial Council.' Should you do me the honour to elect me, I shall give my cordial support to every measure calculated to' develop the resources and promote the interests of the province generallyf and give my special attention to the claims o this important district. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, A. A. D 0885,,; Kaiapoi, 30lh September, 1857.-