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Electoral TO THE ELECTOES OF THE THAMES. f^ ENTLEMEN,— VJ Friends having called my attention to a rumor which is current to the effect that I have expressed an intention to EETIEE from my Candidature in favor of Mr John Sheehan, I desire to assure you that tbere is not the slightest foundation for the statement; and, further, that I intend to go, under all circumstances, to the POLL. Tbe statement has probably been made by interested parties —friends of Mr Sheehan—and with tbe 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 knowledge of the wants 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. I 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 tbe 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 he 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 favor; 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 paying 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 Eetire 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. J am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, . Wm, McCuliough. TO THE ELECTORS OF COEOMANDEL, SESIPING AT BLOCK 27, WAIOTAHI AND TAEAEU, . p ENTLEMEN,— 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 Btudy, if elected, will be to promote tbe best interests of the [ district. Yours very truly, 3133 J.O. YOUNG. TO THE ELECTOES OF THE THAMES. pi ENTLEMEN,— ' " ' . I find during my Bhort Btay that.many of you have been led to believe that I did not intend to go to the Poll. rJLhe best answer I can give fo that statement is my presence amongst you, and my determination to remain in the district until! the fight is over. Yours faithfully, J. SHEEHAN. Shortland, November 14th, 1881. 3120 THE THAMES ELECTOEATE. TT)ECOMING aware that Borne of my -*~^ Friends were doubtful of my intention re the forthcoming Election, I take this opportunity of assuring them that 1 fully intend Contesting the Thames Electorate upon Independent Liberal principles: JAMES McGOWAN. 2590 The difference between a Gent and a Gentle man .—The Gent turns up what he has for a nose and says, Oh, Ah. The Gentleman walks into MoGowan's and says,' Mao give me a pound of your Tea, and soDd for order every week

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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4026, 23 November 1881, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4026, 23 November 1881, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4026, 23 November 1881, Page 3

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