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Southland Times, Issue 706, 7 August 1867, Page 2

The eleetiocs for the Nevr River and the Waikiai districts have now terminated in the return of Mr M'Clttbe for the former, and Mr, G Hately for the latter districts. Thus far the progressionists, have gained the day. The return of Mr. Hately is a significant expression of public feeling in favour of the Railway project. He went boldfy into the field upon the Railway ticket against a strong opposition. His opponent, Mr Tosh ace, was a local candidate that had previously represented the district, and was much respected by his brother settlers but he was anti-progressive, and therefore lost his seat. We trust, however, at some future occasion to see him in the Council. The nomination for Riverton takes place this day. Two members are required for this district, and, as yet, only two candidates — Messrs Daniels and Basstiajt — are in the field, and it is possible that they may have a walk over. Neither of these gentlemen have spoken upon the railway question, but it is reported that both are opposed to it. The next to follow is Campbelltown — one member. Mr Longtjet is the only avowed candidate in the field, but it is stated that Mr J. Mitchell will be placed in nomination by the opposing party. As we have said, on a former occasion, Mr Mitchell is simply a one-sided partizan, narrow-minded in his views, apparently professing to be in favor of railways, but in reality doing all in his power to damage the cause of progress. He will, if returned to the Council, simply view everything of a political nature through the spectacles of his divinity. Dr Meezies, and the electors consequently may expect nothing of a liberal character from Mr Mitchell, He must.

not be returned. The electors to a man should poll for Mr Longfet. He is a local candidate, possessing comprehensive and liberal views, favorable to the railway scheme, and all matters having for their object the advancement of the Province. He is an old and respected colonist, and is in every way well qualified to represent Campbelltown in the Provincial Council.