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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4027, 24 November 1881, Page 3

Electoral TO THE ILECTOES OF COROMAN DEL. PUBLIC MEETING. T INTEND to ADDRESS the Elector* o( the Coromandel District residing at tbe Thames, in Bt. George's School-room, on SATURDAY EVENING next, Nov. 26, at 7.30. JAMES MACKAY. Coromandel, Nor. 22,1881. . . 3161 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 Sheehan, I desire to assure you that there is not the slightest foundation for the statement; and, further, that I intend to go, under all circumstances, to the POLL. The statement has probably been made by interested parties •—friends of Mr Sheehan—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 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 the South Island—bis 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 Retire in Mr Shcehan'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 rensons 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 <o believe that I am better qualified, by my knowledge of local requirements, to repr>sent 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 aDy 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 tbe 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. McCitiiotjgh. TO THE ELECTORS OP COROMANDEL, RESIDING AT BLOCK 27, WAIOTAHI AND TAB ABU. /~^ ENTLEMEN,— I have the honour to state that' I am a Candidate for yonr suffrages at tho forthcoming Election. I am perfectly free from party influence. My study, if elected, will be to promote tbe best interests of the district. Yours very truly, 3133 J. C. YOUNG. _____—- —— TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THAMES. r p ENTLEMEN,— v.l I find during my short stay ' that mnny of you have been led to believe f that J. did not intend to go to the Poll. • 'ibe beßt answer I can give to that statement is my pses&nee amongst you, aud uiy determination to remain ia the district until the fight ia over. Yours faithfully, J. SHEEHAN. - Shortland, . , 1 November 14th, 1881. 3120 0 At a very pleasant tea party, the con versa--1 tion turned on transmigration. A lady of 3 exquisite beauty who was sipping McGowan'b c best, turned to Mr and asked what form ■ he would prefer to inhabit ? rJV be cU»aoW e d in 8i TiA madam.