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Local Intelligence.

The elections have of course been the sole objects of public consideration during the past fortnight.' The machinery by which a Government is constructed out of the general body of the public has been in motion during that time and has nearly completed its work. The results, so far as we know them, are elsewhere presented to our readers. Some few items of the proceedings at the various polling places ma}', however, be interesting. In the Superintendent's election, the state of the poll, as given by the Returning Officer, shows that, after deducting a few votes given by nonelectors, 412 votes were polled in Christen arch, 169 in Lyttelton, 156 in Kaiapoi, 131 on Banks Peninsula, and between 30 and 50 each at Papanui, Riccarton> and Lincoln Road. The polling places in the more distant districts seem to have been of little use, comparatively, since the electors preferred to come to the more central positions. At one polling place only two votes were taken, and at another none whatever. As to the support given to either candidate, we find that afj Christchurch 206 votes, and at Mr. Me. Donald's, in the Timaru district, one vote, fell to each. At Governor's Bay the single instance of a majority for Mr. - Brittan occurred, the numbers there being 6 to 5. In all the other districts a decided majority of votes was recorded in favour of Mr. Moorhouse, making in all 727 to 352, or more ; than two to one.

The conduct of the election of Superintendent in its outward appearance has been extremely creditable to the province. The accounts from* all quarters are exactly similar. Comparative dulness of course prevailed at the less frequented polling places; but in Christchurch, Lj'ttelton, and Alcaroa, the interest and excitement displayed were as great as we have ever witnessed, short of riot. Flags, cockades, and all other emblems of feeling were abundant. " But not one offensive or irritating demonstration did we see in Lyttelton the whole day. We understand it was different in Christchurch, but throughout the contest there has been a marked, difference in the manner in which the contest has been conducted by the partizans of the candidates in the two towns; a difference that was sustained up to its close." The preceding paragraph is quoted from the ' Standard' with an immaterial change of names, and we are happy to bear testimony to its extreme accuracy. The ' offensive and irritating demonstration' of the police towards the quiet inhabitants of the White Hart Hotel, in the evening, and the ' marked difference' between an overwhelming majority and a close run in the poll are, of course, the subjects of allusion. Further than this, we are happy to state that the election passed off with only a justifiable displ-iy of partizanship in both towns. We are glad to see our contemporary venturing into the field to glean-a few items of intelli gence for itself, but we offer a caution against over-tasking its strength. Any matter our columns can supply we shall be happy to see used with or without acknowledgment, to spare our contemporary from the weight of any. responsibility in a statement of what occurs at such a distance as Lyttelton is from Christchurch ; and if we can be led to place any confidence in its news we shall be happy to do the same in return.

On the Peninsula the election went on in just the same manner, only with more decided unanimity. In Okain and Pigeon Bays there was no vote recorded in the minority, and but eight in the town of Akaroa. An amusing story is told of the vote of a French elector being swayed first in favour of one candidate by the offer of a wife, and then back again to his opponent by the offer of two. The last offer was accepted in perfect faith, and, no time being allowed for an increased bid by the other party, the vote was obtained on these terms. ? Ihe other elections, so far as they have gone nave really been conducted in a spirit of the utmost generosity between the candidates, and ot toleration between electors of various opinions; and the spirit displayed by the province at large baa been most honourable to

I Canterbury It is ascertained that about fcvy resident electors did not vote. • We give below short reports of thePm, „ We omitted to notice the arrival in T»u v on last Wednesday week, the 28th uft load of wool from Sumner. by Mi« c ' a Road T«o horses brought abVt h fc« weight in an ordinary cart, along the line" with great ease and perfect success; the arrival » welcomed with cheers. The cart which bm u !u the wool m had taken out a load to S gfc the same morning and completed th* S"l^ trip by noon. Beside the saving of ti± Ue are informed that a considerable laving^? 'S^^jtß"™ Gffe^ "y On Thursday evening last, at tha TH.» i Royal, « The Lady of Lyons'' was i^t * full house. The absence of miwie by * mischance was apologised for by Mrs Pol " .person, and though felt as a deficiency was*?,? doned by the audience in consequence of th hi^h order of the entertainment trenail We have spoken of the talent exhibited bv Z leading members of Mrs. Foley's corps in h support, at the first representation of this piec/ We have now to notice particularly the advance made by the subordinates. Mr. Montage in his short part showed that he had been care fully studying the proper management of n c r son and voice which he has always needed L render him apt in taking parts exhibiting vari^ action or marked character. Mrs. R ae &too in this, her second representation of the Widow Melnotte, showed a marked improvement mora spirit and expression, both of voice and manner Practice has also improved Mr. Lucas's Colonel Damas. Miss Sutton made a great deal of her part in Madame Deschappelles; if anything too much, in drawing away an undue share of attention in some of the important scenes. Mr Rae is much to be praised for refusing himself a similar indulgence; his performance of the short but important part of Deschappelles was well got up, quiet, correct, and really impressive. We quite regret for the sake of the performers as well as of the public that th» Lady of Lyons is to be supplanted by a fresh piece on Thursday week. The concluding farce the Clockmaker's Hat, drew down, of course' roars of laughter, and will bear repetition with improvement.

The Canterbury arrived yesterday mornin* with the English mail of August. All the news which we have.been able to insert at the late hour of the delivery of the mail will be found in another place. The Canterbury left Wellington on Monday, on which day the Active passed her, going into Port Nicholson. The Active had brought down the mail to Nelson, whence the bags had been forwarded on last Sunday to Wellington. The Active left Melbourne on the 16fch ult., the European having arrived on the 14th, from Suez the 27th Aug.; her voyage being delayed by contrary winds.

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Lyttelton Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 523, 7 November 1857, Page 4

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Local Intelligence. Lyttelton Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 523, 7 November 1857, Page 4

Local Intelligence. Lyttelton Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 523, 7 November 1857, Page 4

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