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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 4991, 22 March 1877, Page 3

Electoral Notices 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 completion 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 Mcterton, should not have been pushed on more expeditiously in the past. , . The group of Local Government Acts which became law in 1876 are essentially s -und in principle. They preserve the true tradition of British liberty ; but having been factiously in their progress, and ultimately passed in haste, the Acts themselves require amendent in detail. Their consideration and improvement should form an important item of parliamentary business next session. To derive the full benefit 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 such measures as may be necessary to meet their requirements,—l have no hesitation iu stating that the present Government should have my firm support. It seems almost unnecessary for me to add that any proposals likely to militate against the permanent establishment of the city of Wellington as the seat of Government fora united colony, would encounter my most strenuous opposition; while everything tending to advance its interests might reckon, with equal certainty, on my hearty support. And I can see no reason to anticipate the least likelihood of divided counsels amongst those who are actuated by similar views on these points.

Kespectfully soliciting your suffrages, I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, WILLIAM HUTCHISON. cTthe BURGESSES OF THE WARD OF, TE AEO. LADIES & GENTLEMEN,—I offer myself as a Candidate to represent your Ward in the City Council, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. P, Moeller. My opinions on Municipal matters are so well known that it is needless to issue a long address. I am in favar of a Town Hall, but think it better to wait a few years, and then erect on the Market Reserve a Hall and Market worthy of the city, costing it may be £40,000 or £50,000. The site in Featherstonstreet could be sold, and the proceeds expended on the streets and footpaths. I am also in favor of Mr. CUmie’a Drainage Scheme, and should vote for its immediate execution, making it compulsory for all properties to be connected with the sewers. I should advocate the appointment of an Inspector of Weights, Measures, and Gas Meters, whose duty it also should be to test the quality of the gas supplied. Also the appointment of another rate collector, making it compulsory on them to call on the ratepayers- fer payment of the ratepayers. Having plenty of time on my hands, I should do my best to make Wellington what it ought to be—the cleanest and healthiest city in the world.

' As you must by this time be pretty well sated with electioneering, I shall call no meetings, but leave it to you at the ballot-box. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours'obediently, ■ - C. MOODY. Adelaide-road, March 20, 1877. | AMB TO N WAE D. To J. A. ALLAN, Esq., Wellington. • SIR, —We, the undersigned ratepayers of Larabton Ward, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated as a candidate to fill the vacancy in the City Council caused by the retirement of Mr. Joe Dransfield. In' the event of the election being contested, we pledge ourselves to use our utmost endeavors to secure your return. We have to honor to be, sir, Yours faithfully, J. Mountain Edward McDonald Thps. K. Warburton Jacob Frankel Alfred Lindsay IL E. Logan James Wallace J. John Hill J. H.,C00k,, , , , James Gear . Taylor and Company W. Clark B. Levy W. H. Lucas E. T. Wilson ' John McDonald Peter Laing 0. E. W. Willeston C. Whitehead William Eife Wm Baird Charles McKirdy M. McCredie J. E. Hayes . # I To Messrs. E. Mountain, J. Gear, P. Laing, ! C. J. Toxward, C. McKirdy, and 20 others. GENTLEMEN, —I shall be much pleased to accede to your request to be nominated as a candidate for Lambton Ward, and thank you for the confidence it implies. Eor the first time in Wellington I have now ample time to devote to the duties of the office, and will, if elected, do my best for your interests. I think that the Town Hall project may be now hung up till we can afford to put up a building of brick or stone, without trenching on money wanted more urgently for useful works, such as street-making. While considering drainage all-important, I would object strongly to committing the ratepayers to any scheme without first securing the professional opinion of disinterested experts that the plan was likely to be efficient, economical, and the best to be followed under the circumstances. I do not think this has been done yet with respect to the scheme at present under consideration. ■Hoping to see Wellington the, seaport for the seaboard of half of New Zealand—North and South—l would endeavor to minimise the expense of receiving and delivering goods in this port. I should be glad to hold out every inducement for the erection of brick party walls throughout the town in case of fire, and to encourage the erection of more substantial buildings. I think, that we should endeavor to make Wellington more comfortable to the members of the Legislature, whose presence here annually; at great personal sacrifice, does incalculable good. I would endeavor to put the magnificent public reserves we possess tp more popular use, and. resist the alienation of them, either permanently or for an unreasonable time, as I am convinced that, they will soon become essential to the health of a city rapidly increasing in population. , ' ‘ J. A. ALLAN.

Hutt district agricultural, HORTICULTURAL, . ; AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. NOTICE. . Persons. having claims against this Society will please forward their accounts, and those entitled to prizes at the Agricultural Show will communicate' their choice of medals or money, at their earliest convenience., Prizetakers in the Horticultural Show can obtain their prize money by applying at the Albion Hotel. Taita. • . J. H. CORBETT, Hon. Sec. March 17,1877.