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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 5, Issue 225, 7 March 1861, Page 2

Requisition, Wanganui, Feb. 1861. To James Allison, H. S. Harrison, William Fox, and W. 11. Watt, ENTLEMEN,—The dissolution of tlic 1 ite !|jf Provincial Council, by bis Excellency the Governor, which has at length been determined upon, rendei's a fresh election of members necessary. We, whose names are hereto subscribed, feeling the imperative necessity at this period more than on any previous similar occasion, of having to represent us four men whose opinions on all important, subjects are iu unison with our own; and among whom also wc can feel certain that, unanimity exists oh all, or most, of the questions affecting our political welfare, beg respectfully to X’equest that you will allow youi’selves to be put in nomination as Candidates to represent this Constituency. From your long residence amongst us, and the experience we have had of your fitness to take part in the legislation of the Province, we feel no hesitation in pledging ourselves in the event of your compliance with our wishes, not only to record our votes, but to use our influence in your favour when the day of election arrives. We are, with much respeot, &c. &c. Aligned, hi. Campbell, J.P. T. Harper, J.P* Colin Campbell B. W. Smith, /.P. I John Hicks Bobert Hill Jtex. Williamson Geo. Roberts M. ,S. Goodson Thos. Henry //avper Andrew Tod James Cathro John iVixon, J.P. James U, Taylor .Edward Lewis James Alexander Thos. Waters James Reynolds Daniel Eichardson, jr. Charles Niool Peter Hume John Howie Thos. Morton. John Cameron, -J.P. Horatio de C. Martelli John. Davidson J. M. Bichards A. Green David Bell . Pavid Nathan Thos. Bamber Glanville E. Holland | * John Garner James Signal William Garner Thomas Garner William Feid Francis Williamson David J. Small, Peter Bell William Staite Thomas Handley Thomas Me William Robert Hume * John Handley John Durran James Blyth Thomas Scrivener, junr Josiah Claridge William Paterson H. Churtori J.. A. Burnett James Hogg Gregor McGregor Daniel Bichardson Thos. McWilliam Alex. Aiken Josh. Soul by F. W. Gaitt John Barr E. Hackett. fFilliam, John /folder William Howie A lex. McGregor. J.ohn Wallace Bobt. Cecil; Taylor Geo. Duffiehi John Cameron Charles Cameron John McQuarije Alexander Simpson. F. Baldwin, John Cameron, junr S. M. Curl, M.D t ' George Franklin J. H. Hurst Henry Amphlet John Crichton. H. C. Field J A. Cameron Dugald Cameron

Rangitikei, March 3, 1861. iIENTLEMEN, -—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of a Requisition, signed by yourselves and other Electors of the districts jof Wanganui, 7’urakina, and Rangitikei, in viting. Messrs. Watt, //arrison, Allison, and myself, to become Candidates for seats in the Provincial Council at the coming election. Recent events encourage me tp hope, that the Constituencies, of. the province have discovered the error they committed, in electing to the Provincial Council, on the last occasion, a majority of, members whose' object was to oppose and thwart the. policy of the Superintendent. The firmness of the latter has, I Hope, defeated the aims of what is termed the Wakefield party ; which, if we may judge from all we lieai, is pretty nearly fallen to