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New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume IX, Issue 828, 9 July 1853, Page 3

Wellington, June 28th, 1833. f^i ENTLEMEN — I have received the requisition which you have presented to me, with feelings of proud satisfaction mingled with some regret — proud to recognize in it evidence that I possess the public confidence and esteem of so large and influential a portion of my fellow-cblonists, I regret that in order to comply with their wishes, I must sacrifice my own. For it was my wish and inten • turn, not to take any active part, save as an Elector, in the forthcoming elections, and I have steadily refused numerous private solicitations to come forward as a candidate ; but as I consider that to disregard such a call as this would under present circumstances subject me to a charge of dereliction of the first duty of a i good citizen, I yield my wishes to yours, and consent to be nominated as you request. In doing so, I offer you the best evidence I can give "of my appreciation of the highly flattering distinction with which you have honoured me. My political opinions have been long before you, they remain unchanged except in so far as they may have become modified by the great political and social changes going on amongst and around us, changes which appear to me calculated to largely increase the responsibili- | ties of legislation, and to call upon electors for the utmost care and deliberation in the exercise of their privileges. My past career then, will be the best guarantee I can give for the future. Averse to the practice of giving or requiring specific pledges, I may state generally — That I consider the recent Land Regulations of Sir George Grey a most wise and beneficial measure. That strict economy with due regard to efficiency in the public service ; Roads for Town and Country by means of local taxation (wherever expedient); Education for both races — Steam Communication — the Agricultural, Pastoral, Commercial and Labouring interests — the encouragement of Native Production and Native Labour — Social Institutions and Improvements — will always receive the best advocacy I can bestow. A member of the Episcopal Church of England, I admire religious liberty, and will never countenance the domination of any sect. One specific pledge I offer and that is, if elected, I will resign my trust when called upon to do so by a majority of those who conferred it. As 1 hold that each vote obtained by solicitation lo6es half its value both to giver and receiver, and as I regard those to be gained by importunity as differing but in degree from purchased votes, I hope to be excused from any expectation of personal canvass. My view is, that if the electors have confidence in and desire the public services of any one of their number, they should bring their votes as free will offerings, and if they have not that confidence and do not so desire, then let them not vote though they be entreated to the utmost. I say this, not in the belief that my fellow electors will so lightly regard their duty to themselves and to each other, but because I am unwilling to see what I have always regarded as an unworthy custom introduced and acted upon here, and because I cannot admit its necessity. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient and faithful Servant, GEORGE MOORE. To Messrs. R. J. Duncan, G. Hunter, and the Gentlemen who signed the Requisition.

Musical Tuition.

A LADY (whose Musical Instruction has been given by Kalkbrenner and J. B. Logier) is desirous to obtain one or two Pupils on each successive Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. . For name and address refer to Mrs. Smith, Thorndoa Flat. July 2, -1853.

'"PHE Undersigned has received Invoices •*■ per Maori, consisting of — Lace Sleeves and Chemisettes Worked Muslin Insertion and Scolloping Spotted Muslin Sprig, Bobbin, and Brussels Net Children's White Lisle Thread Silk and White Kid Gloves Ladies' Black and Coloured Silk and Kid Gloves Ermine, Fitch, Squirrel, and Mock Sable Boas, Muffs, and Cuffs 1 set of Chinchilla Lace Ball Dresses, &c, &c. THOS. K. WARBURTON. Lambton-quay, June 25, 185*.

Shipping Intelligence.

ARRIVALS. July B— Schooner Mary Ann, 8 torn, Heberley, from Queen Charlotte^Soundif ' ; >;.

DEPARTURES. jj u ly B— Ship Hampshire, 626 tons, ReyneU, for Madrts. ;

IN POUT. H. M. Ship Calliope, 26 guns, Sir Ererard Home. BxigSqpAia, 151 tons, laid up. Bethune & Hunter. Barque Lord Nelson, 247 tons, Dobson. Bethune & Hunter, Agents. Barque Lord Duncan, 215 tons, Barton. Bethune & • Hunter, Agents. " Schooner Phosie, Sinclair. Schooner Wave, 15 tons, Strachan. Crawford & Yule, Agents. Barque Robrrt Syerx, Sharp. Samuel & Joseph, Agents. Brig Halcyon, 174 tons, M'Donald. W. M. Bannatyne & Co., Agents. , Schooner Matilda, 30 tons, Murray. J. Varnham, Agent. Schooner Gipty, 8 tons, Eiley. Crawford & Yule, Agents. < Schooner William Alfred, 118 tons, Tmfey. W. Hickson & Co., Agents. Schooner Mary Ann, 8 tons, Heberley. Master, Agent

IMPORTS. In the William Alfred — 10 hhds. rum, 3 bales bags, 129 bags sugar, 4 bhds. loaf sugar, 86 mats sugar, 75 bags rice, 80 boxes soap, W. Hickson & Co. ; 10 hhds rum> 6 bales bags bags, 100 bags flour, 124 bags sugar, 140 do., W. M. Bannatyne & Co.; 60 bags flour, 33 boxes window glass, 20 boxes soap, 68 bags sugar, 129 do., 70 bags rice, 2 bales paper, 40 bundles hoop iron, 2 bales sacks, 2 wheels, 1 axle, 1 case, 20 hhds. rum, Bethune & Hunter: 50 pieces machinery, H. W. Petre ; 50 boxes candles, 20 do. soap, 1 bale bags, J. Tame ; 20 boxes soap, 40 do. candles, Order; 1 case W. Lyon ; 103 bags sugar, 128 do., 40 half chests tea, 30 bags sugar, 5 qr. casks, 10 cases port wine, 2 cases cigars, 20 boxes soap, 42 do. candles, 20 bundles hoop iron, 6 pieces tweed, 103 bags sugar, 3 Cases cigars,

2 barrels oatmeal, 12 bags rice, 2 saddles, 46 boxes soap, 3 rolls leather, 2 cast iron plates, 1 package, T. Tinley ; 1 case leather straps, 1 parcel books, 9 pckgs. oranges, 6 tins confectionery. W. Hickson & Co., Agents. Passengers— Mr. Bartram, Mr. and Mrs. Cumberland, Mr. and Mrs. Sttnden and two children, Messrs. Mason, G. Waters, J. Brown, J. F. Judd.

Post Officfc, July 6th. 1853. The mails for England, J per Lord Nelson, will close on Saturday ne?t, at three o'clock.