RIVERTON.

Southland Times, Issue 1755, 17 June 1873, Page 3

RIVERTON.

("prom oue own co-respondent.) June 11.

The nomination of candidates for the representation of the town and district of Riverton in the Provincial Council, took place at tho Court-hou-e here on the 10th inst. Mv James lieid proposed Theophilus Daniel, Esq., as a fitand proper person, remarking that Mr Daniel had proved himself an energetic and painstaking representative in the pist, and lie had every confidence that that gentleman would be the same in the future They were indebted to Mr Daniel's exertions on behalf ofthe district for having several important works immediately commence I. and as ho was a warm supporter of MrMacandrew, he (Mr Reid) thought Mr Daniel was entitled to their support and sympathy. Mr John Petchell. J. P., considered Mr Daniel the right man in the right place, and most cordially seconded his nomination. There being no other candidate proposed, Mr Daniel was declared duly elected. Mr' Daniel, on coming forward, was greeted with applause, and said that he had received a requisition from 100 electors, requesting that he would allow himself to be nomi nated, and assuring him of their support if necessary. That was the fifth time he had been returned for their district, and it hacl always been his endeavor to do the best he could, not only for the town, but the district generally. He held in his hand a telegram, received on the previous dav, intimating that a surveyor would arrive in the course of the present week to continue the survey of the Orepuki railway, and take levels to the Waiau. With timber, coals, and gold, together with the railway and harbor improve- ] ments, they must progress, unless they | neglected their own duties. It was the duty of a representative to watch the general interests of the country as much as the welfare of his own particular district. He had worked most cordially with his friend Mr Basstian, and hoped again to have that gentleman's assistance. Plans and specifications prepared early in tbe season for repairing the roads had been mislaid, and after the visit of His Honor and Mr Bastings in the autumn, orders were given to have others prepared, and the works were now to be carried out. Otago had incurred a heavy responsibility in taking over the Southland debt, and he was glad to hear that 125,000 acres of land had lately been sold in that district to aid the resources of the province. There were several large establishments prepared to enter the Longwood Bush as soon as the railway enabled them to do so. The eastern portion of Southland now seemed more desirous of working hand in haud with them, and he (Mr D.) trusted that the hatchet would, be buried, and that their future would be marked by a mutual desire to benefit each other, thus conducing to the general welfare. A party in Dunedia had offered to make the railway from Orepuki to toe Otautau for a certain quantity of land, and if the proposal was rejected by the Provincial Council, His Honor the Superintendent, assisted by their worthy member, Mr M'GiUivray, must try and obtain a loan for the district similar to the North Otago loan. There was a deal of work to be done in the Council, and he could assure them it would be more pleasant to remain at his own fireside, but as long as his services were required, and he could make himself useful, he would place himself at their disposal. After congratulating them on the new bridge which he hoped would soon span the Aparima, aud remarking thafc he hoped a new wharf would also be seen by the side of it, Mr Daniel again thanked the electors for the renewed mark of their confidence. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer brought the proceedings to a close, and Mr Daniel retired amid the cheers and congratulations of his friends.