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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5736, 18 August 1879, Page 3

Electoral Notices TO THE ELECTORS OK THE CITY OP WELLINGTON. GENTLEMEN -1 '.!■■■’ respectfullly to inform you that it is my intention to offer myself as a candidate for the honor of again, representing the City of Wellington in the House of Representatives. Indisposition prevents my writing at any length; but it is my intention to issue a second address in the course of a few days, in which my views on the large questions at present agitating the public mind will be fully discussed. I will also make arrangements for calling my friends together and for convening public meetings in various parts of the city, in order that opportunities may be afforded of explaining my conduct during the past, and of indicating the course of action I shall pursue in the future in the event of your doing me the honor of re-electing me. I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, GEORGE HUNTER. Willis-street, Pith August, 1579. nr.O THE ELECTORS OP WAIRAi- RAPA. Gextxemex, —I again offer myself as a candidate for your suffrages. I have now had the honor of representing you in Parliament for nearly three years, during which period I have, I believe, never lost an opportunity of furthering your interests, and have always endeavored to procure for your important district a fair share of the funds available for expenditure on Public Works, My previously formed opinions relating to Sir George Grey have lately been thoroughly endorsed by largo majorities of both branches of the Legislature. The maladministration ~f the present Government has seriously affected the progress and well being of the colony. The question of the settlement of a population on the waste lands has not yet, in my opinion, received the attention its importance demands. A liberal extension of a deferred payment system is, I consider, the best method to encourage the settlement of an industrial population. The present circumstances of the colony do not warrant the continuation of Free Immigration, but ! am prepared to support a liberal system of Nominated Immigration. A Property and Income Tax would, I believe, be the fairest means of equalising the burden of taxation, so as to ensure that all classes of the community should bear a just share of the burdens of the colony. The repeal of the import duty on Timber and Grain was a grave error. In some districts of the colony the effect has been most disastrous. Electoral Reform, with a view to the extension of the franchise, would meet with my hearty support. Fencing and Drainage are subjects of great importance to this district. Further legislation on these questions has become a necessity. important modifications in the system of County government are urgently needed, and many difficulties in connection with this sub- ; ject must shortly engage the attention of the Legislature. It is especially necessary that local bodies should be relieved from the responsibility of constructing and maintaining the main arterial lines of road in sparsely settled districts throughout the colony. The Rabbit Nuisance Act also will require careful amendment by the new Parliament. The system of personal government that has been established in the Native Department is ■ eminently unsatisfactory. I believe that the time has arrived when the Natives should be treated as reasonable beings, and not in an exceptional and unjust manner. While the colony, as at present, is able to borrow on favorable terms, I am convinced that it is a judicious policy to raise loans for expenditure on reproductive works. I shall 'endeavor to meet yon as soon as possible in the various centres of population. I shall then have the honor of addressing you more fully on all matters of local and general import. I nave the honor to be, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, GEORGE BKETHAM. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE WEL. LINGTON COUNTRY DISTRICTS. Gextlemex, —I once more offer myself as a Candidate to represent you in the House of Representatives, and will take an early opportunity of addressing you. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, A. de B. BRANDON. rjlO THOMAS MASON, ESQ. August 12, 1879. Sib, —We, the undersigned Electors of the Hutt District, request that you will again offer yourself as a candidate for the coming election for a member of the House of Representatives. In complying with this we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to get you returned. (Signed) R. PEOUSE. (And 36 electors.) Gentlemen,; —la compliance with your wishes, I have pleasure in again offering myself as a candidate for your representation. Whilst acknowledging the necessity for an extension of the franchise, a redistribution of seats, and triennial Parliaments, I can place no confidence in the present Ministry. I would advocate greater economy in expenditure, progress in public works, and generally such measures as "ill tend to promote the prosperity of the Colony. Yours faithfully, THOMAS MASON. Taita, August 15, 1879. In Bankruptcy IN BANKRUPTCY.—In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Wellington District.—ln the matter of the Debtors and Creditors' Acts, 1876 and 1878, and of the Bankruptcy of THOMAS MORGAN, of Wellington, restaurant keeper, a debtor.—Notice is hereby given that an application will be made on behalf of the above-named debtor to the Supreme Court, at Wellington, ou THURSDAY, the 28th day of AUGUST instant, for an order of discharge under his bankruptcy. WILLIAM FITZGERALD, Solicitor for the Debtor. BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of W. J. PRENTICE, of Masterton, Baker. ALL creditors who have not proved their claims in the above estate, are requested to do so on or before SATURDAY, the 23rd AUGUST INST., as a dividend will be payable after that date. W. SELLAR, Trustee. Masterton, 11th August. I N THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF MATTHEW McCEEDIE, IRONMONGER, WELLINGTON. SPECIAL NOTICE TO DEBTORS. All accounts unpaid by 5 p.m. ou the 23rd INSTANT will be sued for without respect of persons. The trustees hope to be spared this necessity. ...... ROBERT GREENFIELD, T. KENNEDY MACDONALD, ROBERT GARDNER, Trustees. Sydney Internationa;, exhibition. A Superior Private Pamily Residence TO BE LET for the Season, situate in Macqnariestreet North—the best site in the City, and in the immediate vicinity of the Exhibition Grounds. The house is commodious, and tastefully ‘ furnished throughout with every comfort and convenience. The domestic servants can be retained if required. For further particulars apply to W. F. WOLCOTT, Bell’s Chambers, Pitt-street, Sydney.