MONEY T ENJ/ri JLJ </Q6tyr, at/lowest rate/ in large, or small summit the/VIONT DJS PZETE, Bridge-street. N.B. Closed from Frida>«vening until Saturday Evening/at Dusk. 1461 W> (j ALBRAITH - -30 0 T AN D SHOE MAKER R 1 C H M O; N D . Harness, &c., Neatly Repaired. Agent for the Nelson Evening Mail. 1129 TO RALPH RICHARDSON, Esq., M.A SIR, — We the undersigned, Electors of the Suburban Electoral District of Nelson, respectfully request you to allow vourself-to be nominated as a CANDIDATE; for^Ufte Seat in the HOUSE OF EEPRESENiiAjpfTVES vacated by Mr. Wells. jJt Although you are as^ylt untried in political life, we have such jj^tmdeace in your high personal character and Ability, .that if you accede to our request, we will endeavjbr, by every means in lour power, to secure your election. o0 y^ wwar^ are ' si^ * Js y^ Your most obedient sefyants, yGsl Pierson Williara Spiall y W II Turner William Gill George Blanchetfc Samuel Kingdon Stephen Close Alexander Wragg John Humphries John Flower William Rayner S B Silcock Dennis Froht, jun. Robert Hooker Benjamin Gill A Edwards Henry Aldridge J Cundy Henry Flower W Parker Thomas Dodson B Condell Georae Frost J Smith JohnPoweli F Giblin Kenneth Ross E Cre.-svrell John Bungate R Tear Robert Donald D Norgate Isaac Harvey John Bradley Thomas Blanchett Thomas Tidd John Flower John Morrison C J Chamberlain W Wright A G Brock William Westley H Fiven Benjamin Linea^"^ E Malcolm G Harper / It Malcolm F H Gapper James Shedy John Haycock Charlts Walker John Smith Newman Boseley T C Barchelor John Fuller R Pollock John Walker R Disfoer John Aldridge J H>oharland James Mackay \ Henry Dwyer A S Collins \ JoKn Kidson John Wastney i Jsanes Newport DanielNSlaier. To the Gentlemen signing the above requisition and to the Electors of the Suburbs of Nelson Gentlemen — I thank you for your flattering requisition, and beg to offer myself as a Candidate for the honor of representing you. in the General Assembly. Most of you are aware that my father and myself have been possessed of property in your district, as well as in other parts of thejjseviace, for many years, and that I myself have been long resident amongst you. / Such being the casei youyinterests and mine are identical, and my oft|«cx in seeking to represent you is to have a voice in the regulation of those matters which may conduce to our common benefit, especially as regards the keeping down of taxation and Customs duties, as well as of expenditure in all Government departments and undertakings, at the same time, however, doing everything in my power to further the substantial progress of the colony, together with the practical development of its industrial resources. Having no desire or intention to look for place, I shall have nothing to interfere with the independent action which, in the event of my election, I propose to take on all political matters affecting our own particular locality or the colony at large. I shall take an early opportunity of meetihg you all in person, and explaining my views, and answering any questions you may choose to put to me on the political subjects which may affect us either locally or generally. I remain, Gentlemen, Your most obedient servanf, RALPH RICHARDSON. Nelson, November 15, 1870. RED TTOUSE, RED HOUSE, RED XX HOUSE, Bridge-street! The Cheapest House in Town for New FURNITURE, Feather Beds, Pillows, and Mattresses. Single Mattresses, warranted all Flax, 8/-; Double do, do, 17/6 ; all kinds of Furniture, equally cheap I Red House, Bridge-street. E. F. CAMPBELL, Manager. 1463
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 13, 16 January 1871, Page 4
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593Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Nelson Evening Mail, Volume VI, Issue 13, 16 January 1871, Page 4
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