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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 431, 10 December 1861, Page 2

§ (to To the Electors of the Province of Nelson. I FEEL I owe it to you and myself to explain why I have withdrawn from a contest for the position of Superintendent. I came forward under the assurance and fall bcnet that no other person than Mr. Robinson would be brought forward, and so remained up to within fortyeight hours of tho nomination. At the last moment Mr. Barnicoat was announced as the nominee of the Printing-house corner set. On consideration of the then existing circumstances I argued, first, that looking to the exertions made by the friends and supporters of each of my rival candidates I might not succeed unless I resortedto tho same practices, which I disdain ; and secondly, in that case, which of the two other parties would the diversion'of those votes, tendered for myself, be most likely to benefit. 1 In the fear, perhaps, more than the belief, 1 imagined it might benefit Mr. Barnicoat, or rather the party whose nominee (and I fear I may add, dupe) ho j is, 1 -therefore determined to resign, and that at the earliest moment. I voted for Mr. Robinson on his first election, believing him to be a safe man, opposed to a party whose tactics showed clearly they were not safe men. W hoover remembers reading, or who will look over a file of the Nelson Examiner (would-be Dictator), from 1852 to 1856, and notes the sentiments therein recorded as expressed by Monro, Stafford, Travcrs, and Elliott, will find each and all opposed to and damaging each other. Having ultimately found these would-be magnates dropping their strong aversion to each other and forming themselves into a league to drown the popular voice, I looked upon such an unholy alliance with the disgust that all right-thinking men should treat filch political tergiversation. Considerations, such as I have expressed, determined the course 1 have pursued. The greatest disj appointment I could experience next to want of success myself, would be to see the " artful dodge " party succeed. Yours ever upright and downright, 543 W. LONG WRET. To the Electors of the Province of Nelson. MR. BARNICOAT invites the ELECTORS resident in the undermentioned districts to MEET HIM at half-past Seven o'clock in the evening, at the places and dates below stated : — Waimca-west, at Mr. Palmer's, on THURSDAY evening, December 12. Waimea-south, at Wakefield Arms, on FRIDAY evening, December 13. Waimea-ea.it, at Star and Garter, Richmond, on SATURDAY evening, December 14. Motueka, at Motueka Hotel, on MOND AY evening, December 16. Moutere, at Beneeman's, on TUESDAY evening, December 17. Suburban-south, at Turf Hotel, Stoko, on WEDNESDAY evening, December 18. Suburban-north, at Red Horse, Wakapuaka, on THURSDAY evening, December 19. 518 Election of Mr. Robinson for Superintendent. THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEET on FRIDAY, the 13th, at Eight o'clock precisely, at Grmsser's (late) Coffee House, opposite the Club* House. Hardy-street. The attendance of Friends and Supporters requested. ' 520 To the Electors of the District of Waimea West. p ENTLEMEN.—I have the honor To, J offer myself as a candidate for the Provincial Council at the election at Waimea West. If lam fortunate enough to agree in opinion with you on this and other points, I shall be happy to serve as your Representative. If, however, you prefer to elect some one else, I can assure you sincerely it will not efface the recollection of the very complimentary manner in which you formerly conferred that honor upon me. JOHN KERR, Sen. Waimea West, December 4,1861. 540 Just Received, A CASE of LADIES' BONNETS in the NEWEST and MOST FASHIONABLE STYLE, at THE MISSES JAY'S G!ener'al Drapery Store, Bridge-street. A small assortment of CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES of superior quality. 522 Harvest Ale. HTHE undersigned is now prepared to -*- supply the above in any quantity at Is. 6d. and 2s. per gallon. Best Ale 2s. 6d. per gallon. MARK BLYTHE, 547 Windsor Brewery, Bridge-street. Eifle Shooting. "lITITH a desire to encourage RIFLE '* SHOOTING throughout the Province of Nelson, and to give Volunteers and others a chance to show their skill with the Rifle, No. 9 Company have determined to offer THREE PRIZi'S, to be shot for on New Year's Day, on the Practice Ground of No. 9 Company Spring Grove, open to all Volunteers and others by paying an entrance fee of 2s. 6d. each. £ c. d. First Prize will be .. .. 5 0 0 Second do 2 10 0 Third do 1 10 0 The firing will commence at Ten o'clock. The ranges will be 400, 500_, and 600 yards. Five shots at each range (Regulation' Target) and any position. Any persons desirous of competing for the prizes must forward his name to the undersigned on or before the 3lst December. H. W. PFRRYMAN, Lieutenant No. 9 Company N.V.R. Wainiea-south, December 7. 514 EW GOODS (by clipper vessels via Sydne.y)i.per CITYof MELBOURNE— ■W.l.Rum, Martell'e Brandy Geneva, Amontilado Sherry Bitters, Port and Rhenish Wines, especially selected • ■ Brewer's Isinglass, Manilla Rope Assorted Lines, Chicory Sardines, Currants Muscatels. Mustard in J-lb3. Vestas in japan and plaid Thumb Blue, Fry's Chocolate Arrowroot, Almonds Walnuts, Haricot Beans Smoked Tongues Candles Rick Cloths Soap, Washing Soda, and Crystals Siilnd Oil, Hottled Vinegars •Jujubes and French Gum Pastiles 2 cases Morocco Chairs and Furniture Kerosine, Soltr, and Colza Oils Vhite Lead, Black, and Zinc Paint Paint, Oils, Putty, Window Glass Galvanised Washing Tubs Cart Arms assorted, Boat Anchor Iron Stretchers and Beds, single and double Long-handled Shovels 2 Hi»h-wheeled Drays Tarpaulin Sail Cloth Floor Cloih, Carpets assorted Iron assorted, Grates, Matting, J. LEVIEN AND CO., 557 Commission Agents. AMERICAN COOKING STOVES. -■•*• A fresh Stock At greatly reduced Prices, J. LEVIEN AND CO., 538 Commission Agents. Sugars. tpOR SALE, at the Stores of the UnderBigned— Crushed Lump Sugar Crystals (dry), for Jams, Jellies and Confectionery Yellow Counter Sugars Also, Rough Congou Tea, in chests and boxes. J. LEVIEN AKD CO., 539 Commission Agents.