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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4980, 9 March 1877, Page 5

Electoral Notices TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN, —As Mr. Pearce has now definitely expressed his intention to resign his seat for this city, I now address you as a candidate for election. My views on matters more immediately affecting the colony are as follows ; I am not an opponent of the present Government, and should willingly assist them in passing any measures tending to good and economical administration. I believe that many of the errors which occurred in the legislation of last session were caused by the embarrassment to which the Government were subjected by members of a party with whose views and proceedings I have no sympathy. I should utterly oppose any attempt to dismember the colony, the unity of which is, in my opinion, essential to its permanent welfare. I am prepared to support the extension of the Public Works scheme so far as may be requisite for bringing productive, outlying districts into easy communication with the centres of population; this being, as I conceive, the best means of promoting the progress of the colony. The laws of the colony admittedly require revision and simplification, and I should support any measure for giving effect to this object. I think the Civil Service Regulations need amendment. The temptation’ which now exists to exercise patronage for party ends ought to be removed. Indeed, Government itself should be protected against the importunities of those who urge the exercise of patronage as a Reward for political services. y With' 1 regard to the interests of this city my views are as follows : Whilst its position and its noble harbor must-necessarily secure for it a considerable measure of prosperity, that prosperity 1 would 1 be very largely increased were the construction of the railways intended to connect ‘it with the country' districts pushed on and completed with rapidity. I believe the resources of this provincial district would amply warrant the expenditure necessary for that purpose, and I should unhesitatingly urge it upon the Government. There are many matters connected with the municipal interests of the city which could he usefully brought under the consideration of the Assembly, and I should'be happy to give them my best attention. ’ ' ■ In all matters in which the interests of the city are concerned I should be willing to meet you during the sessions, in order to hear your views in public meeting; but I should decline to occupy the position of a mere delegate. If, holding these views, I can be of service to you, I shall be happy to occupy the position of one of your representatives in the Assembly. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, WM. THOS. LOCKE TRAVERS. March 3, 1877. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN.—In offering myself as a candidate for the vacancy in the representation of the city, I do so in the conviction that my political opinions are very much -in unison with those of a majority of the electoral body. I am very strongly in favor of a vigorous prosecution of the Public Works policy, in so far as the completiob of unfinished lines of useful railway and other reproductive undertakings is concerned. I . regard it as a public loss that railway lines, such as that • from Wellington to Masterton, should not have been pushed on more expeditiously in the past. V ■ The group of Local Government Acts which became law in 1876 are essentially : sound in principle. They preserve the true tradition of British liberty ; but having been factionsly opposed in their progress; and ■ ultimately passed in haste, the Acts themselves require amSndent in detail.' Their consideration and improvement should form an important item of parliamentary business next session. To derive the fuIL beuefit which an extension of Public Works and'the institution of Local Government is capable of conferring upon _ the country, our land laws require further revision, so that settlement by an industrious population may. easily be ’ effected without burdensome conditions. A general system of free primary education, whereby the children of the ■ colony can be taught useful knowledge, without reference to religious dogma, ought to be one of the earliest measures brought before Parliament, a measure I should have much satisfaction in supporting. I am an earnest advocate of economy and retrenchment in Government expenditure, wherever these can be applied without detriment to the public service. Knowing that the members of the Government are administering the affairs - of the country satisfactorily ; believing, moreover, that they are fully aware of the requirements of the colony, and will be prepared at the proper time,'to submit to the Legislature suchmeasures as may be necessary to; meet their-, requirements, l —l have no hesitation in stating that the present Government should'have my. firm support. . , r v. ; i: -. It seems almost unnecessary ;for pa® to add that any proposals-likely to militate against the permanent establishment of the city ofWellington as the. seat of Government for a united colony, would . 'encounter ■my moat strenuous opposition; while everything tending to advance its interests might ' reckon, with equal certainty, on my hearty support. And. I can see no reason ito anticipate the least likelihood; of, divided counsels amongst those who are actuated by similar views on these points. Respectfully soliciting your suffrages, I have the. honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant; . WILLIAM HUTCHISON. March 5. , ' • Wanted W ' 1 General Survey Office,, ■ - Wellington, March 2. ANTED, a ,Cadet Draughtsman. Apply personally up to 12th March. J. T. THOMSON, , ; Surveyor-General. WANTED, a Young'Man for the Bookselling and Stationery Business; Box 96, Post Office. WANTED, Carpenters. 1 Apply to Scoular and Archibald. - WANTED —In- Blenheim,' an, active and respectable Boy—-one accustomed to the baking business. Good: , wages . given. ; Apply to Captain Fisk, on board the Falcon. WANTED KNOWN, that there are for sale cheap at,the. Wellington,,,Coach Factory—! butcher’s cart, 1 light spjing cart,; 1 heavy do., 1 spring wharf dray,. 1 wharf dray, 1 contractor’s dray, 1 second-hand spring cart, 1 brake with stationary pole WANTED KNOWN.—The Ladies' of Wellington are invited to call and. inspect a case of New Season’s Goods; just arrived direct from London, ey Thurlahd Castle/ Very cheap fancy dresses, in pieces of 12 to 18J yards, check alpacas, check twills, Japanese twills, rich black broche lustres, colored twill broche lustres, pure glace alpaca. The New Autumn Fashion.—Black and white French mattelasseT cloth. Best Ronboix French poplins, French twill checks. Also, a good assortment of haberdashery, hosiery, and the latest fashion of “ Dress Suspenders” and rink collars. The above are to be sold privately, at a moderate' charge upon invoice prices. Note the address—GEOßGE BYRNE, Molesworth-street, private house, opposite Tinney’s. 3ICHAED GOOGE/of Auckland, send I\j me your address at once. EDWIN HESKETH.