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Southland Times, Issue 702, 29 July 1867, Page 3

always been opposed to canvassing, having seen its effects at-home. -The various attempts made to gain the ballot prove the existence of the evil it seeks to cure. An intelligent constituency should know the opinions of the various candidates before their choice is made. The session before last considerable time was spent in discussing whether we should be reunited to Otago, or wiped put with the sponge of oblivion. The Provincial system was admirably suited for us for years ,to come if we had used without abusing it. We are in difficulties, but our assets are still far greater than our- liabilities. In answer to Capt. Thomson, Mr M'Cltjbe said that he was not going in for a government billet, but that he would not pledge himself not to accept any political position which was open to every member of the Council ; that he had never been a keen supporter of Dr Menzies, though at the last general elec- \ tions he had preferred him to some ] others. In answer to Mr Baird, Mr M'Cltjbe said that the proper source from which to derive funds for education was tbe general revenue of the country, and not local taxation. In answer to Mr Russell, Mr M'Cltjbe said that he did not see any great objection to Mr Taylor as Superintendent ; he would not hesitate for one moment in voting for him in preference to Dr Menzies. Capt. Thomson said that although he was one of Mr Armstrong's supporters, he would move a vote of thanks to Mr M'Clure for his explanations. Carried j unanimously. j* i ' . *• Requisitions MR. LEWIS LONGrUET. DEAR SIR,— We, the undersigned Electors of Campbelltown District, beg to request that you will allow yourself to be Nominated as Member for this place, to represent us in the Provincial Conncil, knowing your interest as an old resident amongst us to be identical with our own. Should you respond to our wish, we pledge our selves to do the utmost to secure you election. Watkins Lockyer i H.J. A. Smyth ! T. H. Fordham ' Daniel M'Quarrie ' W. Shepard Patrick Gilroy James Spencer William Spencer Arthur Alder John King Samuel Grant David M'Dougall John Watt James Smith M. F. Burrows WilUam M'Hardey George Perry MR. LOCKYER AND GENTLEMEN.— I heartily thank you for your requsition to stand as your representative in the Provincial Council, and in assenting to your wishes, in case I am returned, I trust you will find that your confidence is not misplaced. But if at any time the Electors consider that I do not fairly represent their views, I shall be prepared to resign upon receiving from the majority a requisition to that effect. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, LEWIS LONGUET. TO THEOPHILUS DANIEL, ESQ. DEAR SIR, — We, the undersigned Electors and residents of the town of Riverton, beg to request that you will allow yourself to be placed in Nomhiation a3 a Candidate, to represent us in the Provincial Council of Southland, at the forthcoming Election, for the above town. Trusting you will accede to onr request, we pledge ourselves to support you, and use our best endeavors to ensure your return.— We are, dear sir, yours truly, C. Basstain Thos. Horn John Howell James Pankhurst Thos. Austin Wm. Crisp Jno. Serland. . John Weaves jrH. A. Pay Geo. H. Belbin * D. M'Phee R. Stevens Wm. Thomas, sen. •C. L. Thystrup Wm. Thomas, jun. Jno. R. Stuck Chas. Humphries L. F. Clapp Geo. Rowles Thos. Armstrong J. S. Aldred Jno. A. Green James Taylor Geo. Reid, sen. James M'Denald Geo. Red, jun. • W. P. Shildrick Geo. Davies Geo. Howell. John Campbell J. Robinson Jno. Dodd W. Wiflin J. C. Lidiard R. Denshan, M.D. Riverton, July 25, 1867. GENTLEMEN,— I have much pleasure in acceding to the request contained in the requisition of this day's date. My opinions on the varions' matters presently affecting us as a Province are so well known to most of you as to render it almost unnecessary for me to refer to them. I shall, however, take an early opportunity of meeting you relative to the course most desirable to pursue in the next session of the Provincial Council. I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, THEOPHILUS DANIEL. To Messrs C. Basstian, J. HowEii, T. Austin, and the other Gentlemen signing the requisition. Riverton, July 25,1867. 1 *— •* AJEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR FIRE, MARINE, AND GENERAL INSURANCE. Capital, £250,000. With Unlimited Liability of the Shareholders. Policies are issued and claims settled in Invercargill, without reference elsewhere. Agent for Southland ? WILLIAM RUSSELL, Souoitob* '„ Agents for Riverton : SURMAN AND CRERAR. THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Foe Fieb Life, and Annuities. Invested Funds...' £3,200,000. The undersigned continues to issue Polices for Fire and Life Insurance. Prospectuses and every information can be obtained from ' , . . I !' THOMAS BRODRICK, - Agent for Qouthlaad