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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4025, 22 November 1881, Page 3

Electoral TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THAMES. /GENTLEMEN,— Friends having called my attention to a rumor which is current to the effect that I have expressed an intention to RETIRE from my Candidature in favor of Mr John Shbehan, I desire to assure you that there is not the slightest foundation for the statement; and, fur ther, that I intend to go, under all circumstances, to the POLL. The statement has probably been made by interested parties —friends of Mr Sbeehan—and with the object of injuring my candidature. While 1 entertain the highest respect for Mr Sheehan, and acknowledge his unquestionable ability, I also feel that he is not particularly well adapted to represent in Parliament a constituency like that of the Thames. He has not that intimate know- ] ledge of the wanta and requirements of the district of Thames which its representative should possess; although I admit that in his desire to further its interests, he is not surpassed. .1 opine that a knowledge of local politics is a more necessary qualification, in any person seeking to represent this constituency, than an intimate knowledge of the rules and procedure of parliaments, or the intricacies of party tactics and warfare. I believe also that were Mr Sheehan to be the representative of any constituency in the colony—even one in the remotest part of the South Island—his interest in the Thames would be none the less, and he would be ever found filling the position of a second member. Holding such views, I do not feel called upon to Eetire in Mr Sheehan's favor, however much my personal friendship may be for him, or a desire on my part that be should secure a seat in Parliament. It is almost unnecessary for me to remark that I fail to see any reasons why I should retire in favor of any of the other candidates soliciting your faror; nor indeed are there any considerations likely to arise which should influence me to alter my present opinion. I am vain enough to believe that I am better qualified, by my knowledge of local requirements, to represent this constituency ; and, from my position as a newspaper proprietor, better able to ventilate local questions and to cause attention to be directed to them, than any of the other gentlemen seeking your support. There is yet another view to be taken of my position, and that is, were I to retire in favor of any other gentleman, I should be payiDg anything but a compliment to the large number of electors who have promised me their support; and would, by adopting such a course, give them cause to doubt my sincerity. Therefore, Gentlemen, I assure you I do not intend to Retire from my candidature, and I have again the honor to solicit your confidence. I felt it necessary to make the above remarks in order to set myself right with my friends, and the electors at large. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Wm. McCullough. TO THE ELECTORS OP COROMANDEL, RESIDING AT BLOCK 27, WAIOTAHI AND TARARIT. -/?JENTLEMEN,— I have the honour to state that I am a Candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming Election. I am perfectly free from party influence. My study, if elected, will be to promote the best interests of the district. Yours very truly, 3133 J. C. YOUNG. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THAMES. ri BNTLEMEN,— . I find during my short stay that many of you have been led to believe that I did not intend to go to the Poll. Tbe best answer I can give to that statement is my presence amongst you, and my j determination to remain in the district until j the fight is over. j Yours faithfully, i J. SHEEHAN. Sliortland, November 14th, 1881. 3120 THE THAMES ELECTORATE. T>ECOMING aware that some of my -*-* Friends were doubtful of my intention re the forthcoming Election, I take this opportunity of! assuring them that i fully intend Contesting the Thames Electorate upon Independent Liberal principles: • JAMES MoGOWAN. 2590 Thb differenco between a Q-ent and a Gentle man .—The Gent turns up what he has for a nose and says, Ob, Ah. The Gentleman walks into MoGowah's and says, Mao give me a pound of your Tea, and sond for order ©very week