INVERCARGILL.

Tuapeka Times, Volume VI, Issue 282, 26 June 1873, Page 5

INVERCARGILL.

(From our otm Correspondent.)

As political and election news are in most demand at present, and aa their interest depends chiefly on their freshness, I write to let you know how ©lection matters have progressed thus far. The nomination for Oteramika took place on the llth inst at Dacre. The attendance of eleotora was good for aoountry district.. Mr. Hamilton briefly addressed thote present, saying that- Tie had been requested to become a candidate, aad aa he thought the Oteramika distriot had never been properly represented, he had consented. If elected, he would confine his attention chiefly to local matters, and would support Mr. Macandrew. Mr. Kinross spoke at greater length. He agreed with Mr. Hamilton, the district had not been properly represented ; but as Mr. H. had actively supported late members he was partly to blame. Mr. Kimross continued that some individuals wished the electors to return members pledged either to support or oppose Mr. Macandrew. He did not offer his services on any such condition, believing that he was competent to judge for himself on the merits of measures coming before the Provincial Council. At the election on the 13th inst., considerable interest waa evinced both in town and country, and before the close of the poll there was a large attendance. The settlers rolled up one by one without organization. Mr. Hamilton's friends provided horses, vehicles, spirits, and other inducements, sending upwards of 20 voters from town. They were rathi if I surprised when the returning officer ' stated the numbers — Kinross, 50 ; Hamil- | ton 34. At -Dacre the Company's eirployees voted as expected, for Mr. Ham- | ilton, and when returns came in, the numbers stood : Kinross, 64 ; Hamilton, 27. Mr, Duncan M 'Arthur attempted to I personate an elector who is in Britain. I This matter has been freely discussed, and will injure his chance of being rej turned for Makerewa. \ At the nomination for Waihopia. on ' hh.e lGtu inst., the remarks made were I more personal than political. The show I of hands waa : Wood, 25 ;' Perkins, 24. The poll takes place to-morrow. At the nomination for Invercargili on the 17th inst. , the show of hands was : Lumsden, 31 ; Tapper, 23. At the close of poll to-day, the numbers announced were Lunwlen, 154 ; Tapper 132. Probably before receiving this letter, you wilt have obtained by telegraph, tho returns from Southland of polling f-»r the Superintendenoy. We had a visit from Mi 33 Aitken, the elocutionist. The Supreme Court is in session ; but, probably, details would not interest j*o#r, readers at present. >